FREE Outdoor Movies in Minnesota

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 23: Moana 2 (PG)
• September 5: Jumanji (PG)

Bloomington – Movies on the Hill at Hyland Hills Ski Area

• June 25: Moana 2 (PG)
• July 16: Inside Out 2 (PG)

Brooklyn Center – Movies in the Park at Centennial Park

• June 13: Shrek (PG)
• August 21: TBD

Brooklyn Park – Movie on the Barn at Historic Eidem Farm

• August 28: A Minecraft Movie (PG) (bee-themed activities from 7 – 8:30 pm)

Burnsville – Flicks on the Bricks at Nicollet Commons Park

• June 20: Moana 2 (PG)
• July 25: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• August 8: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG) (Come early for Friday Night Boogie)

Champlin – Outdoor Movie

• June 13: Despicable Me 4 (PG)
• September 5: TBD

Columbia Heights – Movie in the Park at Huset Park East

• August 15: The Wizard of Oz (G)
• August 22: La La Land (PG-13)
• September 13: Aladdin (with Spanish subtitles) (G or PG)

Coon Rapids – Movie in the Park at Sand Creek Park

• date TBD

Cottage Grove – Movies with Mo at Highlands Park

• August 15: Moana 2 (PG)
• June 13: The Wild Robot (PG)
• July 18: Paddington in Peru (PG)

Duluth – Movies in the Park at Leif Erikson Park

• July 11: Wicked (PG)
• July 18: The Wild Robot (PG)
• July 25: The Parent Trap (PG)
• August 1: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
• August 8: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG)
• August 15: Despicable Me 4 (PG)
• August 22: The Wizard of Oz (G)
• August 29: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13)

Eagan – Wednesday Night Lights Movie Night at TCO Stadium

• May 28: Cars (G)
• June 4: The Peanuts Movie (G)
• June 11: The Secret Life of Pets (PG)
• June 18: Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
• June 25: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (PG)
• July 2: Space Jam (PG)
• July 9: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• July 16: The Parent Trap (PG)
• July 23: D2: The Mighty Ducks (PG)
• July 30: Frozen (PG)
• August 6: Stuart Little (PG)
• August 13: Moana 2 (PG)
• August 20: Paddington in Peru (PG)
• August 27: Finding Dory (PG)

Eden Prairie – Movies in the Park at Staring Lake Amphitheatre

• August 1: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)
• August 8: Footloose (PG or PG-13)
• August 15: The LEGO Movie (PG)

Edina – Sunset Fridays at Centennial Lake Park

• 2025 dates TBD

Farmington – Movie in the Park/Party in the Park

• July 18: IF (PG)

Forest Lake – Night at the Movies at Forest Hill Church

• June 25: Swiss Family Robinson (G)
• July 30: Sing (PG)
• August 27: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)

Hastings – Movies in the Park at Levee Park

• June 13 – Activities 8 pm & Moana 2 (PG) 9 pm
• July 11 – Activities 8 pm & Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) 9 pm
• August 8– Activities 7:30 pm & Inside Out 2 (PG) 8:30 pm
• September 5 – Activities 6:30 pm & Wonka (PG) 7:30 pm

Inver Grove Heights – Movie in the Park at Oakwood Park

• July 25: Despicable Me 4 (PG), pre-show entertainment starts at 7pm

Maple Grove – Friday Night Movies at Dusk at Town Green

• July 18: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• July 25: Grown Ups (PG-13)
• August 1: E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (PG)
• August 8: Pitch Perfect (PG-13)
• August 22: Up (PG)
• August 29: Moana 2 (PG)

Minneapolis – Meet at Mia: Summer Series 2025

• August 14: Mona Lisa Smile (PG-13)
• September 18: Selena (PG)

Minneapolis – Movie Nights at Target Field Station

• June 5: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• June 19: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13)
• July 17: Space Jam (PG)
• July 24: Surf’s Up (PG)
• August 7: The Little Mermaid (2023) (PG)
• August 28: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)

Minneapolis – Movies in the Parks at various parks 

• There are movies almost every night – just check the link!

Minnetonka – Movies in the Park at Civic Center Park

• August 28: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• September 5: The Wild Robot (PG)
• September 12: IF (PG)

Monticello – Movies in the Park at Pioneer Park

• June 13: Moana 2 (PG)
• August 1: A Minecraft Movie (PG)

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

• June 12: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• August 7: Despicable Me (PG)
• August 21: Twisters (PG-13)

Oakdale – Movies in the Park at Walton Park

• July 25: Moana 2 (PG)
• August 15: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)

Osseo – Movies in the Park at Boerboom Park

• June 10: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
• June 17: Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13)
• June 24: Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG)
• July 8: Paddington in Peru (PG)
• July 15: Snow White (PG)
• July 22: Moana 2 (PG)
• July 27: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
• August 12: Wicked – Part 1 (PG)
• August 19: Wicked – Part 2 (PG)

Park Rapids – Movie Night at Heartland Park

• June 20: Nimona (PG)

Ramsey – Movies in the Park at Elmcrest Park

• August 8: Moana 2 (PG)
• September 12: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (PG-13)

Robbinsdale – Outdoor Movie Night at Hollingsworth Park

• June 20: Moana 2 (PG)

Rogers – Movies at Dusk

• August 7: The Emperor’s New Groove (G)
• August 14: Lilo & Stitch (2002) (PG)
• August 21: Moana 2 (PG)
• August 28: Movie in my park — vote for your favorite movie choice!

Rosemount – Movie in the Park

• August 16: The Secret Life of Pets (PG)

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

• June 13: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• July 11: Wicked (PG)
• August 1: Moana 2 (PG)

St. Cloud – Movie Under the Stars at Whitney Park

• September 6: The Little Rascals (PG)

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

• August 28: Inside Out 2 (PG)
• September 5: Moana 2 (PG)
• September 12: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
• September 19: Wicked (PG)

St. Paul – Movies in the Parks at various parks

• July 10: The Parent Trap (PG)
• July 25: Clueless (PG-13)
• August 8: Men in Black (PG-13)
• August 15: Toy Story (G)
• August 22: Cool Runnings (PG)
• August 29: Jumanji (PG)
• September 5: Bad Boys (R)

St. Paul – Summer on the Lawn with Minnesota Humanities Center

• August 1: Holes

Shakopee: Movie in the Park at Huber Park

• August 16: TBD

Shorewood: Movie in the Park at Freeman Park

• August 22: Lilo & Stitch (PG)

South St. Paul: Movie in the Park at Lorraine Park

• September 5: Moana 2 (PG)

Spring Lake Park – Movies in the Park at Sanburnol Park

• June 25: The Lion King (G or PG)
• July 9: Moana 2 (PG)
• July 16: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13)
• July 23: Big Hero 6 (PG)

Stillwater – Summer Tuesdays at North Lowell Park

• July 8: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG)
• July 15: Moana 2 (PG)
• July 22: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
• July 29: Paddington in Peru (PG)
• August 5: A Minecraft Movie (PG)
• August 12: Wicked (PG)

White Bear Township – Movies at Polar Lake Park

• June 14: Moana 2 (PG)
• July 12: Wicked (PG)
• August 9: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
• September 13: Inside Out 2 (PG)

Woodbury – Starlight Cinema at Ojibway Park

• June 12: Moana 2 (PG)
• June 26: Despicable Me 4 (PG)
• July 10: Moana 2 (PG) – rescheduled from June 12
• July 24: The Wild Robot (PG)
• August 7: A Minecraft 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!