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Outdoor movies
Movies in the Park from the GPD
Thursdays, starting between 8:00p - 8:30pm
LOCATION: Moore Park, 877 Geneva Dr, Geneva, IL
FREE Movies in the Park this summer! Movies begin at dusk at Moore Park. Concessions will be available for purchase.
June 9 | Encanto
July 7 | Ghostbusters Afterlife
August 4 | Willy Wonka
COST: FREE!
Geneva
movies + food trucks on the green
Every Friday starting at 7:00p
LOCATION: Geneva Commons, 1534 Commons Dr, Geneva, IL
Enjoy Movies on the Center Green All Summer Long! Bring the family to enjoy hit movies and food trucks this summer! Grab some chairs, a blanket or two, and enjoy a great movie, for FREE! Movies will begin showing at 7pm, weather permitting. Food trucks are available at an extra cost for food and snacks.
June 3 | “Encanto” (2021) with Fiesta Food Truck Friday
June 10 | “Space Jam” (1996)
June 17 | “Sing 2″ (2021) (in partnership with Chamber of Geneva)
June 24 | “Transformers” (2007)
June 26 | “Wonder” (2017)
July 1 | “Spider Man: No Way Home” (2021)
July 8 | “Finding You” (2021)
July 15 | “The Sandlot” (1993)
July 22 | “High School Musical” (2006)
July 29 | “The Greatest Showman” (2017)
August 5 | “Grease” (1978)
August 12 | “Aladdin” (2019)
August 19 | “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001)
August 26 | “The LEGO Movie” (2014)
COST: FREE!
Geneva
MovieS in the Park from the BPD
Thursdays at 8:30pm
LOCATION: West Main Community And Bark Park, 40W101 Main St, Batavia, IL
We are proud to announce an evening at the movies! Bring the kids, blankets, and pillows and come enjoy an evening under the stars watching great family movies together outdoors!
LINEUP COMING SOON
COST: FREE!
Batavia
movies in the park from the stcpd
Fridays approximately 8:00pm - 10:00pm
LOCATION: Pottawatomie Park’s Amphitheatre, St. Charles, IL
The best family-friendly box office favorites from big screen entertainment are coming to St. Charles for FREE! Arrive early to get a good spot! Bring blankets to sit on as the amphitheatre is on a grassy slope and may not be suitable for lawn chairs. Concessions available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the STC Underground Teen Center. Movie start times vary according to dusk and will end by 10pm. No rain dates. Check link for moving showings. All Ages Welcome
June 17 | 8:20pm | Trolls World Tour
July 15 | 8:20pm | Encanto
August 19 | 7:50pm | The Mitchells vs. the Machines
COST: FREE!
st. charles
A Night at the Movies
Fridays in alternating locations.
Join the Naperville Park District outdoors for a fun and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend featuring a family-friendly movie at A Night at the Movies! Bring your own folding chairs or a blanket. Please be aware of the varying start times of each movie.
July 29 | 8:35pm | LUCA | 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive
August 12 | 8:20pm | FIELD OF DREAMS | Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue
August 26 | 8pm | JUNGLE CRUISE | 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive
September 9 | 7:35pm | ENCANTO | Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue
September 16 | 7:20pm | BLACK WIDOW | 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive
COST: FREE!
naperville
movies in the park
Fridays, July 15 - August 5, AND August 2, 2022 | Varying Times
Bring the whole family to sit under the stars in Elgin’s own beautiful parks! Enjoy a variety of family films all summer long, all for FREE! Remember to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray and snacks! Coolers are permitted at this event. No alcohol is allowed. Food trucks, hired characters, and face painters will be available at some events.
July 15 | 7:30p | Encanto - Festival Park
July 22 | 8:30p | The Wizard of Oz - Festival Park
July 29 | 7:30p | Spiderman: No Way Home - Copper Springs Park
August 2 | 8:30p | NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - UP - Festival Park
August 5 | 7:30p | HOME - Lords Park
COST: FREE!
elgin
movies at the museum
Second Fridays June - August 2022 | 7pm entry, 8pm showtime
LOCATION: Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL
Movies at a Museum will be back at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. All movies will start at dusk. Seating begins at 7 p.m. Come for dinner! Home Run Hot Dogs and Lemonade will be our featured vendor. Concessions available courtesy of Aurora Film Society. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR!
June 9 | The Goonies (1985) PG
July 14 | Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) PG
August 11 | Back to the Future (1985) PG
COST: FREE!
aurora
movies at the park
Third Thursdays June - August 2022 | 7pm entry, 8pm showtime
LOCATION: Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL
Movies at a Park is a new Brew and View downtown Aurora. View a popular film outdoors at dusk on Third Thursdays this summer. All movies will start at dusk. Seating begins at 7 p.m. Come for dinner! Home Run Hot Dogs and Lemonade will be our featured vendor. Concessions available courtesy of Aurora Film Society. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR!
June 16 | The Blues Brothers (1980) R
July 21 | Jurassic Park (1993) PG-13
August 18 | Coming to America (1988) R
COST: FREE!
aurora
movie Nights at Dusk
Select Fridays June - August 2022 | 6:30pm
LOCATION: Prairie St & N Water St, South Elgin, IL
The Village of South Elgin invites you to bring friends, family and neighbors to the outdoor movie series at Panton Mill Park. Concessions will be available starting at 6:30pm, and movies begin at dusk.
June 24 | Encanto
July 22 | The Mitchells Vs The Machines
August 5 | Hotel Transylvania 4
COST: FREE!
south elgin
movies in the park elburn
Second Fridays June - August 2022 | Time TBA
LOCATION: Prairie Park, 101 N 3rd St, Elburn, IL
The Elburn Parks Commission will host a movie night at Prairie Park (next to the library) on the second Friday of the month
LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED
COST: FREE!
elburn
movie Nights at Dusk
Fridays, May 27 - August 19, 2022 | 8:30pm
LOCATION: Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL
All movies are outdoors and feature lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available by Mamie’s Toffee & Treats. Movies take place at the Cantigny bandshell, except as noted, and are free with paid parking.
May 27 | WALL-E
June 3 | Coco
June 10 | Encanto
June 17 | Snow White
June 24 | Clifford the Big Red Dog
July 1 | PAW Patrol the Movie
July 8 | Beetlejuice
July 15 | Big Fish
July 22 | Jurassic Park
July 29 | Spirit Untamed
August 5 | Hook
August 12 | UP
August 19 | Frozen
COST: $5 Parking Fee
wheaton
THe Mchenry outdoor Theater
1510 Chapel Hill Road, McHenry, IL
THINGS TO NOTE:
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Box office opens no later than 6:30 PM, however, once the lines at the entrance reach the road, we must open earlier in an effort to eliminate traffic congestion.
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We recommend arriving early to get a ticket as capacity is limited.
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You may lay in the bed of your truck or in the back of a van. You may also sit in front of your vehicle. However, if you must get up and move 6’ beyond your vehicle, you must wear a face mask. Bathrooms and concessions are open.
COST: Adults, $12 | Senior citizens, $6 | Children, $6 (Ages 3 and under, FREE)
For a FULL LIST of movie lineups, visit their website at the link below!
mchenry
Route 34 Drive In Movie Theater
4468 E. 12th Road, Earlville, IL
THINGS TO NOTE:
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CASH ONLY (credit cards are not accepted)
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Tune in to 87.9FM in your car to hear the movie
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Alcohol NOT permitted
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Entry starts at 7:00p; movies begin at dusk
COST: Adults, $10 | Senior citizens, $8 | Children, $7
For a FULL LIST of movie lineups, visit their website at the link below!
earlville
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