Outdoor Movies
Movies in the Park from the Geneva Park District
LOCATION: Moore Park, 877 Geneva Drive
FREE Movies in the Park this summer! Movies begin at dusk at Moore Park. Concessions will be available for purchase.
TIME:
Tuesday, June 6: “Lightyear”
Tuesday, July 11: “Top Gun Maverick”
Tuesday, Aug. 1: “The Goonies”
FREE!
Geneva
Movies + Food Trucks on the Green
Every Friday starting at 8:00p
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 8pm, weather permitting. Food trucks start at 7pm and are available at an extra cost for food and snacks.
JUNE
2 | Minions the Rise of GRU (2022)
9 | DC League of Super-Pets (2022)
1 | Princess Diaries (Disney, 2001)
23 | Thor Love & Thunder (2022)
30 | Moana (Disney, 2016)
JULY
7 | Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel, 2014)
14 | Monsters Inc. (Disney, 2001)
21 | Freaky Friday (Disney, 2003)
28 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
AUGUST
4 | Footloose (1984)
11 | Toy Story 2 (Disney)
18 | Trolls (2016)
25 | Viewer’s Choice! Vote on our social media pages!
COST: FREE!
Geneva
Movies in the Park from the Batavia Park District
Thursdays at 8:30pm
LOCATION: West Main Community And Bark Park, 40W101 Main St, Batavia, IL
Summertime movies along the Batavia Riverwalk are back! Bring your children, blankets, pillows, and snacks and enjoy an evening under the stars watching great family movies together outdoors. Movies will begin after the conclusion of our River Rhapsody concerts, at approximately 8:45 PM on two evenings, July 19th and August 2nd.
July 19 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
August 2 | Minions: The Rise of Gru
FREE!
Batavia
Movies in the Park from the St. Charles Park District
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 9 | Encanto @ 8:05pm
July 14th | The Mitchells vs. The Machines @ 8:15pm
COST: FREE!
St. Charles
A Night at the Movies
LOCATION: Various 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.
2024 DATES:
July 26 at Rotary Hill (443 Aurora Avenue) showing Minions: The Rise of Gru at 8:30pm
August 9 at 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Drive) showing Spy Kids at 8:15pm
August 23 at 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Drive) showing Elemental at 8pm
September 6 at Rotary Hill (443 Aurora Avenue) showing Ferris Buellers' Day Off at 7:30pm
September 20 at 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Drive) showing Monsters Inc. at 7pm
FREE!
Naperville
Movies in the Park
Fridays, July 11 - August 11, 2023 | Start time around 8pm (dusk)
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 11 | Lightyear - Festival Park
July 28 | Sing 2 - Summerhill Park
August 1 | Luca - Festival Park
August 4 | Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - College Green Park
August 11 | Black Panther - Festival Park
COST: FREE!
Elgin
movies at the museum
July 27th & August 24th | 7pm entry, 8pm showtime
LOCATION: Mundy Park at the Venue, Downtown Aurora
Bring your own chair! Enjoy free movies under the stars at Mundy Park in downtown Aurora. Movies start at dusk, seating opens at 7 p.m.
July 27th
August 24th
COST: FREE!
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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 (10 N Water Street). Concessions will be available starting at 6:30pm, and movies begin at dusk. This summer's movies include:
June 9 | The Bad Guys
June 23 | Lightyear
July 7 | DC League of Super Pets
July 21 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Aug. 4 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid
COST: FREE!
south elgin
movie Nights at Dusk
Fridays, June 2 - August 25, 2023 | 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.
June 2 | A League of Their Own (PG)
June 9 | DC League of Super Pets (PG)
June 16 | Singin In The Rain (G)
June 23 | Twilight (PG-13)
June 30 | National Treasure (PG)
July 7 | The Goonies (PG)
July 14 | Funny Face (G)
July 21 | The Princess and the Frog (G)
July 28 | School of Rock (PG)
August 4 | North by Northwest (PG)
August 11 | Hero Six (PG)
August 18 | Who Framed Roger Rabbit (OG)
August 25 | Super Mario Brothers (PG)
COST: $5 Parking Fee
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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: Beginning Tuesday, May 30st, we will be offering $14/carload admission pricing each and every Tuesday.
For a FULL LIST of movie lineups, visit their website at the link below!
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Movies Under the Moon
LOCATION: various locations, see below
Pack a picnic, chairs and blanket to watch Trolls Band Together (PG) at Mending Wall Park! Concessions will be available for purchase. All movies are FREE to attend and start at 8:45 pm.
Movie Line Up:
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June 7 at Mending Wall Park showing Trolls Band Together
- July 19 at ARC showing Jumanji
- August 2 at Westminster Park showing Elemental
Woodridge