FREE Outdoor Movies in Minnesota 2026

There are so many places in Minnesota to watch outdoor movies for FREE this summer! Check out our BIG list!

Summer is a fantastic time to get outdoors in Minnesota…even if you don’t typically love the outdoors!

Don’t worry about roughing it camping or hiking – you can just as easily enjoy yourself while watching a movie on a big screen outdoors.

There are lots of places to watch free outdoor movies in Minnesota, so we thought we would round them up here so you could have them all in one spot!

If you know of a movie series that we don’t yet have on the list, be sure to let us know! As of now, the list includes free outdoor movies in the Twin Cities as well as in Greater Minnesota. 

Maybe your town is hosting movie nights throughout the summer, or maybe you’re planning a vacation or a visit to a friend or family member who lives elsewhere in the state. There are options for loooooots of places throughout the state. 

All of these movie nights are FREE, but some may require you to register in advance. You’ll also probably need to bring your own blanket and/or lawn chair(s) for comfortable seating.

Be sure to check their website and/or social media in case of any weather-related cancellations or rescheduling.

Free Outdoor Movies in Minnesota

This list of free outdoor movies in Minnesota is alphabetized by city. Most movie nights start around dusk.

Big Lake – Movie in the Park(ing) Lot at Lakeside Park

• May 22: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• September 4: Hocus Pocus (PG)

Brainerd – Movie in the Park at Brainerd High School

• May 8: Jurassic Park (PG-13)

Brooklyn Center – Movies in the Park at Centennial Park

• July 24: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) (PG)
• August 27: Elio (PG)

Brooklyn Park – Movie on the Barn at Historic Eidem Farm

• September 3: A Minecraft Movie (PG)

Burnsville – Flicks on the Bricks at Nicollet Commons Park

• June 19: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• July 24: Hoppers (PG)
• September 25: How to Train Your Dragon (PG) (drive-in movie at North River Hills Park – registration required)

Champlin – Outdoor Movie at Mississippi Point Park

• June 10: Despicable Me 4 (PG)
• August 28: TBD at Mississippi Crossings

Cottage Grove – Movies with Mo at Highlands Park

• June 19: Wicked (PG)
• July 17: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• August 14: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG)

Duluth – Movies in the Park at Leif Erikson Park

• July 10: Apollo 13 (PG)
• July 17: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• July 24: Freakier Friday (PG)
• July 31: Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG)
• August 7: Wicked: For Good (PG)
• August 14: Superman (2025) (PG-13)
• August 21: The Mighty Ducks (PG)
• August 28: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) (PG)

Forest Lake – Night at the Movies at Forest Hill Church

• May 16: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) (PG)
• June 24: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (G)
• July 29: The Incredibles (PG)
• August 26: The Princess Bride (PG)

Hastings – Movies in the Park at Levee Park (activities start an hour before movie)

• June 12: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• July 10: TBD
• August 14: TBD
• September 11: TBD

Inver Grove Heights – Movie in the Park at Oakwood Park

• July 24: The Bad Guys 2 (PG)

Maple Grove – Friday Night Movies at Town Green

• July 17: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• July 24: The Mighty Ducks (PG)
• July 31: Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG)
• August 7: Back to the Future (PG)
• August 14: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• August 21: Jurassic Park (PG-13)
• August 28: Ratatouille (G)

Mendota Heights – Movie in the Park at Mendakota Park

• May 9: The Goonies (PG)

Milaca – Movies in the Park at Milaca Band Shell

• July 31: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (PG)
• August 21: Shrek (PG)

Minneapolis – Field Day and Film Night at McRae Park (activities beforehand)

• June 27: Angels in the Outfield (PG)

Minneapolis – Meet at Mia: Summer Series 2026

• August 20: The Devil Wears Prada (PG-13)
• September 10: In the Heights (PG-13)

Minneapolis – Movies in the Parks at various parks

• 2026 dates/movies TBD

Minnetonka – Movies in the Park at Minnetonka Civic Center Campus

• August 27: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• September 4: Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG)
• September 11: Elio (PG)

Monticello – Movies in the Park at Pioneer Park

• 2026 dates/movies TBD

New Hope – Movies in the Park at New Hope Performance Center

• June 11: The Big Green (PG)
• August 6: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
• August 20: The Count of Monte Cristo (PG-13)

North St. Paul – Outdoor Movie Nights at Hause Park

• August 13: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
• August 14: Back to the Future (PG)

Oakdale – Movies in the Park at Walton Park

• July 24: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• August 14: Viewer’s Choice (Minecraft, Lilo & Stitch, Hoppers, or GOAT)

Osseo – Movies in the Park at Boerboom Park

• 2026 dates/movies TBD

Robbinsdale – Outdoor Movie Night at Hollingsworth Park

• June 12: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• August 21: Elio (PG)

Rogers – Movies in the Park at 21st Century Bank Event Centers

• 2026 dates/movies TBD

Rosemount – Movie in the Park

• August: Date and Movie TBD

Roseville – Summer Roll-In Movies at Guidant John Rose MN OVAL

• June 12: Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG)
• July 10: The Goonies (PG)
• August 7: Elio (PG)

St. Cloud – Movie Under the Stars at Whitney Park

• September 12: Monsters, Inc. (G)

St. Louis Park – Movies in the Park at various parks

• August 27: A Minecraft Movie (PG)
• September 4: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• September 19: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
• September 26: Wicked: For Good (PG)

St. Paul – Movies in the Parks at various parks

• July 9: Sing (PG)
• July 17: Coco (PG)
• July 24: High School Musical (G)
• July 31: School of Rock (PG-13)
• August 14: Mamma Mia! (PG-13)
• August 21: Encanto (PG)
• August 28: Wicked (PG)

Shakopee – Movie in the Park at Huber Park

• August 22: TBD

Shorewood – Movie in the Park at Freeman Park

• September: Date and Movie TBD (will be Minecraft, Smurfs, Super Mario Galaxy Movie, or Zootopia 2)

Spring Lake Park – Movies in the Park at Sanburnol Park

• 2026 dates/movies TBD

Stillwater – Summer Tuesdays at North Lowell Park

• 2026 dates/movies TBD

West St. Paul – Poolside Movie in the Park at Poolside Park (activities beforehand)

• May 16: Jaws (PG)

White Bear Township – Movies at Polar Lakes Park

• June 13: A Minecraft Movie (PG)
• July 11: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• August 8: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
• September 12: Wicked: For Good (PG)

Woodbury – Starlight Cinema at Ojibway Park

• June 11: Zootopia 2 (PG)
• June 25: The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
• July 23: Viewer’s Choice (GOAT, Hoppers, Elio, or The SpongeBob Movie)
• August 6: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)

If you know of any other free outdoor movies in the park in Minnesota, please leave a comment and let us know so we can add them to the list. Thanks!

Find lots more summer fun on our Twin Cities Summer Bucket List!

Also, be sure to see our Minnesota Music in the Parks List too!