There is just something special about watching a movie under the stars, and in Chicago, you can find an outdoor film every week throughout the summer. If one screening gets rained out, there's plenty of chances for a "make-up."
Take our list of show dates and times, and map out your game plan for free movies in the park, drive-ins, rooftops, and more.
Free Movies in the Park
Water Flicks - Navy Pier
6:30-8:30pm Lake Stage Polk Bros. Park
Mondays:
July 8 - Back to the Future
July 15 - Honey I Shrunk the Kids
July 29 - Interstellar
August 5 - Big Hero 6
August 12 - Oppenheimer (rated R)
August 19 - Weird Science
August 26 - Viewer's Choice between: Wall-E, The Iron Giant, and Lorax (vote on Instagram)
Millenium Park Summer Film Series - The Loop
Gates open at 5pm, Movie at ~6:30pm
Tuesdays:
July 16 – E.T and Jurassic Park
July 23 – Coco
July 30 – Barbie
August 6 – American Fiction
August 13 – Wonka
August 20 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Movie Night at Gallagher Way - Lakeview
Gates open at 6pm, Movie at ~7:30pm
Wednesdays:
June 26 – Barbie
July 28 – Drop Dead Gorgeous
July 10 – School of Rock
July 17 – Angels in the Outfield
July 31 – Soul
August 14 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
August 28 – Star Wars: A New Hope
September 11 - Twilight
Museum of Science and Industry - Hyde Park
At dusk ~8:30pm
Thursdays:
August 8 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Wrightwood Neighbors Association's Movie in the Park - Jonquil Park
Saturdays:
June 22 - Trolls
July 20 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
August 24 - Frozen
Chicago Park District’s Movies in the Parks - Throughout the city
All movies begin at dusk.
Various places and dates throughout the summer.
Central Lakeview Neighbor's Summer Movies at Hawthorne School - Lakeview
TBD
Drive-Ins
ChiTown Movies - Pilsen
Thursdays-Sundays:
July 24: 8:30pm - Wonder
July 25: 8:30pm - Mean Girls
July 26: 8:30pm - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
July 26: 11:00pm - Friday the 13th
July 27: 8:30pm -The Notebook
July 27: 11:00pm - Scream (The Original)
July 28: 8:30pm - Jurassic Park
August 1: 8:30pm - Grease
August 2: 8:30pm - Kung Fu Panda Part 4
August 2: 11:00pm - Nightmare on Elm St.
August 3: 8:30pm - Barbie
August 3: 11:00pm - Us
August 4: 8:30pm - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
and more!
Rooftop Movies
Rooftop Cinema Club - Fulton Market
Various dates and times. Unless otherwise noted, screenings starting prior to 4pm are open to all ages. Screenings starting between 4-7pm are open to teens 13+. Screenings after 7pm are for guests 18+ only. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (18+.) Please note, one-size headphones are best suited for children ages 5 and up.
July 25: 3:55pm - 10 Things I Hate About You
July 26: 3:55pm - Mamma Mia
July 27: 10:45am -Wonka
July 27: 1:30pm -Grease (Sing-along)
July 28: 10:30am -Ratatouille
July 28: 1:15pm - The Sandlot
July 29: 3:55pm -Clueless
and more!
Dive-Ins
Devonshire Aquatic Center - Skokie
August 2: 7:45 pm - National Treasure
In addition to outdoor movies this summer, local theaters are also hosting special family friendly screenings.
Music Box Theater - Lakeview
To coincide with the Southport Art Fest, from 11:00am to 3:30pm watch classic cartoons FOR FREE. Come and go as you please.
July 13 - Looney Tunes
July 14 - Looney Tunes
Alamo Cinema Drafthouse's Kids Camp - Lakeview
Tickets are $5 for everyone. All of the proceeds will go directly to organizations working to support kids in need, like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Shoes That Fit
Mondays:
July 29 - The Land Before Time
August 5 - Peter Pan (2003)
August 12 - Matilda
August 19 - The Neverending Story
August 26 - The Muppets Take Manhattan
August 30 - Quest for Camelot
Regal's Summer Movie Express - Various theaters
$1 family movies June 11-August 7
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11am:
July 23/24 - Trolls Band Together/Sonic The Hedgehog 2
July 30/31 - Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile/Kung Fu Panda
August 6/7 - Minions: The Rise of Gru/Sing 2
AMC Theater's Summer Movie Camp - Various theaters
$3+tax movies June-August 14
Mondays and Wednesdays:
July 22/24 -The Secret Life of Pets
July 29/31 - Migration
August 5/7 - Despicable Me 2
August 12/14 - Despicable Me 3
