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 19 – Finding Nemo (G)
- September 15 – Encanto (PG)
Bloomington – Movies on the Hill at Hyland Hills Ski Area
- June 21 – Puss in Boots (PG)
- July 21 – Hook (PG)
- August 9 – DC League of Super-Pets (PG)
- September 8 – Hocus Pocus (PG)
Brooklyn Center – Movies in the Park at various locations
- Movie titles will be posted on Facebook @BrooklynCenterRec closer to the events
- July 17 – at Lions Park
- July 28 – at Evergreen Park
- August 3 – at Centennial Park
- August 11 – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) at Golf Course
- August 14 – at Northport Park
Burnsville – Flicks on the Bricks at Civic Center Park and Nicollet Commons Park
- June 23 – Vivo (PG)
- July 7 – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
- July 28 – Lightyear (PG)
- August 11 – Puss in Boots (PG)
Columbia Heights – Movies in the Park
- August 18 – E.T the Extra-Terrestrial (PG)
- August 25 – Black Panther (PG-13)
- September 15 – Trolls World Tour (PG)
Coon Rapids – Movie in the Park at Sand Creek Park
- May 26 – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
Duluth – Movies in the Park at Leif Erikson Park
- July 7 – Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13)
- July 14 – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
- July 21 – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (G)
- July 28 – The Muppet Movie (G)
- August 4 – School of Rock (PG-13)
- August 11 – Despicable Me (PG)
- August 18 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
- August 25 – DC League of Super-Pets (PG)
Eagan – Movies Light up the Park
- July 25 – Title TBA, at Festival Grounds at Central Park
Edina – Sunset Fridays at Centennial Lake Park
- June 9 – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
- July 21 – Jungle Cruise (PG-13)
- August 18 – Strange World (PG)
Franconia – Movies at Franconia Sculpture Park (Parking is $5)
- June 3 – The Dark Crystal (PG)
- July 8 – The Shining ®
Hastings – Movies in the Park at Levee Park
- June 16 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
- July 14 – Onward (PG)
- August 18 – DC League of Super-Pets (PG)
- September 15 – The Mitchells vs the Machines (PG)
Maple Grove – Sounds of Summer at Town Green
- July 14 – Lightyear (PG)
- July 21 – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
- July 28 – Minions Rise of Gru (PG)
- August 4 – Aladdin (PG)
- August 11 – Tom and Jerry (PG)
- August 18 – Incredibles 2 (PG)
- August 25 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)
- September 1 – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
- September 8 – Dear Evan Hansen (PG-13)
- September 22 – Good Will Hunting (R)
- September 29 – Jurassic World Dominion (PG-13)
Minneapolis – Free Outdoor Movie Nights at The Commons
- June 7 – The Lost City (PG-13)
- June 14 – Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG)
- June 21 – King Richard (PG-13)
- June 28 – Twin Cities Black Film Festival
- July 5 – Knives Out (PG-13)
- July 12 – Black Adam (PG-13)
- July 19 – Best in Show (PG-13)
- July 26 – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
- August 2 – Where the Crawdads Sing (PG-13)
- August 9 – Strange World (PG)
- August 16 – Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)
- August 23 – Till (PG-13)
- August 30 – Miss Congeniality (PG-13)
Minneapolis – Movie Nights at Target Field Station
- June 8: Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13)
- June 29: Space Jam (PG)
- July 6: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
- July 20: Legally Blonde (PG-13)
- August 3: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)
- August 17: Encanto (PG)
- August 31: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
Minneapolis – Movies in the Parks at various parks
- various nights starting June 7
Minnetonka – Movies in the Park
- August 31 – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
- September 8 – Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
- September 15 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
Monticello – Movies in the Park
- June 2 – TBA
- August 4 – TBA
New Hope – Movies in the Park at New Hope Performance Center
- June 15 – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
- July 13 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG)
- August 24 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
Oakdale – Movies in the Park at Walton Park
- July 21 – Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
- August 18 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
Osseo – Movies in the Park at Boerboom Park
- Dates and Titles TBA
Richfield – Movie at the Bandshell
- August 15 – Title TBA
Robbinsdale – Outdoor Movie Night at Sanborn Park
- September 15 – Title TBA
Rosemount – Movie in the Park
- August 12 – Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
Roseville – Summer Roll-In Movies at Guidant John Rose MN OVAL
- June 9 – Encanto (PG)
- July 14 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
- August 4 – Zootopia (PG)
St. Cloud – Movie Under the Stars at Whitney Park
- September 9– Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
St. Paul – Movies in the Parks at various parks
- Dates and Titles are not yet released
- In 2022, show times were July – September
Stillwater – Summer Tuesdays at North Lowell Park
- 2023 Schedule coming soon
White Bear Township – Movies at Polar Lake Park
- select Saturdays
- Exact dates and titles have not yet been released
Woodbury – Starlight Cinema at Ojibway Park
- June 15 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
- June 29 – The Bad Guys (PG)
- July 13 – Tangled (PG)
- July 27 – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
- August 10 – Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (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!
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Laura grew up in southern Minnesota and has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
Pam Masters says
Franconia – I seen under events that they were showing some movies..one being The Shining
Chrysa says
Thanks, Pam!