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Free Outdoor Movies in the Park

*Note: This list is being updated as events are being announced.

One of the great things about Orange County is the mild summer nights that are perfect for enjoying free outdoor movies in the park with friends and family. There are many parks and facilities throughout the Orange County area that offer free movie nights so there is bound to be one close to home. Check the list below to find your city, or one near you, and plan your next outdoor movie night.

See our free outdoor concerts in the park and summer movies at the theater for as little as $1.50 lists too!

Free Outdoor Movies In The Park

Free Outdoor Movies in Orange County

DateDayTimeMovieLocationCity
February 3, 2024Saturday6 PMBarbieBrea Civic & Cultural CenterBrea
Friday6 PMCrown Valley Park AmphitheatreLaguna Niguel
March 15, 2024Friday6 PMThe Super Mario Bros. MovieAliso Viejo Middle SchoolAliso Viejo
April 5, 2024Friday7 PMWishWorthy ParkHuntington Beach
Friday7 PMFlorista & Pine StreetLos Alamitos
April 19FridayDusk startPortola ParkLa Habra
April 19Friday7:30 pmEncantoEl Modena ParkOrange
Friday7 PMFlorista & Pine StreetLos Alamitos
Friday7 PMFlorista & Pine StreetLos Alamitos
Friday7 PMFlorista & Pine StreetLos Alamitos
May 3Friday6 PMMoanaFountain Valley Sports ParkFountain Valley
May 17FridayDusk startEl Centro ParkLa Habra
May 18SaturdayDuskEastside Community ParkYorba Linda
FridayDusk StartCentennial ParkSanta Ana
Friday8 pmLantern Bay ParkDana Point
Friday8 pmLantern Bay ParkDana Point
FridaySunsetCraig Regional ParkOC Parks
FridayDusk StartRoosevelt Walker ParkSanta Ana
FridayDusk StartGrand ParkAliso Viejo
May 31FridayDuskThe Super Mario Bros. MovieMarina ParkNewport Beach
June 7Friday8:15 pmThe SandlotHandy ParkOrange
June 7Friday7:30PMRancho Santa Margarita Central ParkRancho Santa Margarita
Friday8 pmCivic Center GreenCypress
FridayDusk StartThornton ParkSanta Ana
June 15SaturdayDuskHurless Barton ParkYorba Linda
Friday8 PMBrea Civic & Cultural CenterBrea
June 21FridayDusk startOeste ParkLa Habra
Friday8:00 PMLantern Bay ParkDana Point
FridaySunsetCraig Regional ParkOC Parks
FridayDusk StartBoisseranc ParkBuena Park
FridayDusk StartRush ParkRossmoor
Friday7:30 pmSports Park and Rec CenterLake Forest
SaturdaySunsetLions ParkCosta Mesa
June 27, 2024ThursdayDuskTBAOC Great Park/Terraced lawnIrvine
FridayDusk StartPrentice ParkSanta Ana
FridayDusk StartGrand ParkAliso Viejo
Friday8 pmLantern Bay ParkDana Point
FridaySunsetCarbon Canyon Regional ParkOC Parks
Friday8 PMBrea Civic & Cultural CenterBrea
FridayDusk StartEl Salvador ParkSanta Ana
Friday8 pmLantern Bay ParkDana Point
Friday8 PMBrea Civic & Cultural CenterBrea
FridaySunsetCarbon Canyon Regional ParkOC Parks
FridayDusk StartChampions Sports ComplexPlacentia
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
FridayDuskPeppertree ParkTustin
FridayDusk StartJerome ParkSanta Ana
Friday8:30 pmEastgate ParkGarden Grove
FridaySunsetYorba Regional ParkOC Parks
Friday7 pmStanton Central ParkStanton
Friday7:30 pmSports Park and Rec CenterLake Forest
FridayDusk StartCedar Grove ParkTustin
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
MondayDusk StartSegerstrom Argyros PlazaCosta Mesa
July 18, 2024ThursdayDusk StartTBAOC Great Park/Terraced LawnIrvine
July 19FridayDusk startPortola ParkLa Habra
FridayDuskFrontier ParkTustin
FridayDusk StartGrand ParkAliso Viejo
FridaySunsetYorba Regional ParkOC Parks
Friday7 PMStanton Central ParkStanton
FridayDusk StartRush ParkRossmoor
FridayDusk StartBoisseranc ParkBuena Park
FridayDusk StartChampions Sports ComplexPlacentia
July 20SaturdayDuskHurless Barton ParkYorba Linda
SaturdaySunsetBaleric ParkCosta Mesa
Saturday8 PMFairhaven Memorial ParkSanta Ana
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
MondayDuskSegerstrom Argyros PlazaCosta Mesa
Friday8:00 PMBrea Civic & Cultural CenterBrea
FridayDusk StartHeritage ParkTustin
FridaySunsetIrvine Regional ParkOC Parks
FridayDuskMariners ParkNewport Beach
Friday7 pmStanton Central ParkStanton
July 27Friday7:30PMRancho Santa Margarita Central ParkRancho Santa Margarita
FridayDuskTustin Sports ParkTustin
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
MondayDuskSegerstrom Argyros PlazaCosta Mesa
FridayDusk StartChampions Sports ComplexPlacentia
August 1, 2024ThursdayDusk StartTBAOC Great Park/Terraced LawnIrvine
FridayDusk StartVeterans Sports ParkTustin
Friday8:00 PMBrea Civic & Cultural CenterBrea
FridayDusk StartGrand ParkAliso Viejo
FridaySunsetIrvine Regional ParkOC Parks
Friday7 pmStanton Central ParkStanton
FridayDusk StartBoisseranc ParkBuena Park
FridayDusk StartVeterans Sports ParkTustin
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
MondayDuskSegerstrom Argyros PlazaCosta Mesa
TuesdayDusk startPortola ParkLa Habra
TuesdayDusk StartFountain Valley Sports ParkFountain Valley
Friday8:15 PMMurdy ParkHuntington Beach
FridayDuskCentral ParkLa Palma
FridaySunsetMason Regional ParkOC Parks
Friday6 pmStanton Central ParkStanton
FridayDusk StartTustin Hangar
Preregistration required
Tustin
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
MondayDuskSegerstrom Argyros PlazaCosta Mesa
FridayDusk StartEdison ParkHuntington Beach
FridayDusk StartChampions Sports ComplexPlacentia
FridayDuskCentral ParkLa Palma
Friday8:30 pmGarden Grove ParkGarden Grove
FridayDusk StartGrand ParkAliso Viejo
FridaySunsetMason Regional ParkOC Parks
Friday7:30PMRancho Santa Margarita Central ParkRancho Santa Margarita
FridayDusk StartBoisseranc ParkBuena Park
Friday7:30 pmSports Park and Rec CenterLake Forest
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
FridayDusk StartLake ParkHuntington Beach
FridayDuskCentral ParkLa Palma
August 16FridayDusk startEl Centro-Lions ParkLa Habra
Friday7PMCliff Drive ParkNewport Beach
FridaySunsetLaguna Niguel Regional ParkOC Parks
SaturdaySunsetWoolett Aquatics CenterIrvine
SaturdaySunsetTewinkle ParkCosta Mesa
August 17SaturdayDuskHurless Barton ParkYorba Linda
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
FridayDusk StartWorthy ParkHuntington Beach
FridayDuskCentral ParkLa Palma
FridaySunsetLaguna Niguel Regional ParkOC Parks
FridayDusk StartChampions Sports ComplexPlacentia
Friday7:30PMAliso Viejo Middle SchoolAliso Viejo
Sunday7pmGiant Wheel LawnIrvine Spectrum
FridaySunsetBluff Park at Salt Creek BeachOC Parks
FridayDusk StartIrvine Terrace parkNewport Beach
FridayDusk startOeste ParkLa Habra
FridaySunsetBluff Park at Salt Creek BeachOC Parks
FridayDusk StartChampions Sports ComplexPlacentia
September 21SaturdayDuskEastside Community ParkYorba Linda
October 19SaturdayDuskHurless Barton ParkYorba Linda

First time to a free Movie In The Park? Here’s what you can expect, and a few tips to help you have a magical movie night!

  • Arrive early. It’s easier to pick your spot (and get a better one) when it’s still light out and there are fewer people.
  • Bring blankets and low lawn chairs (chairs taller than 32″ are not permitted as they may block others’ view).
  • Bring layers – Be prepared with a few levels of warmth. Long sleeve shirts, light jackets, windbreakers, hooded sweatshirts, are all great things to have nearby. It can cool down after the sun sets and you don’t want to spend the evening shivering. If you are attending a movie near the beach bring a heavier layers (or an extra blanket!) to stay warm in the cool ocean breeze.
  • Pack a picnic dinner and snacks. Stock up on your favorite movie night goodies and bring them with you! Most locations also have food and drink vendors, snack booths, or food trucks on site so you can purchase when you get there, but it’s always fun to bring your own!
  • Consider leaving the dog at home. We love dogs too, but not everyone else does, and not every location allows them. Check the event details of each location you you plan to attend before you leave to see if pets are allowed and, please, always keep your dog on a leash.
  • Bring your friends. Movie nights are perfect for hanging out and to enjoy warm summer nights with family and friends.
  • Leave the alcohol at home. Most locations won’t allow drinking, and glass containers are prohibited.

The following Summer Movies in the Park include freebies, additional activities, and special events:

  • Aliso Viejo: Past events have included complimentary face painting before the movie begins.
  • Anaheim: Movie nights sponsored by Disney may include free popcorn and drinks, giveaways, a visit from Disney Ambassadors, games, and contests.
  • Dana Point: May include free popcorn.
  • Fountain Valley Recreation Center: Events beginning at 6:00 p.m. often feature food trucks, games, and contests.
  • Garden Grove: Fun family activities begin at 6:00 p.m. before the movie.
  • La Habra: Bamboo Kids Club activities are usually included prior to the movie.
  • Los Alamitos: Enjoy live music from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. with the movie immediately after the concert. May also include raffles, kids’ activities, and food and drink vendors.
  • The Newport Coast/Crystal Cove Conservancy: Located on the sand near the Historic District’s “Beaches” Film & Media Center and “Beaches” Cottage #13, enjoy a pre-movie informational presentation about Crystal Cove’s role in the film industry.
  • Tustin: Pre-movie activities and fun from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Additional Paid or Visitor Only Outdoor Movies

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina may offer movies on the beach every weekend from May through September. Movie nights are complimentary to RV Park and Marina guests who have paid to stay. Visit the website to see the movie schedule.

Pacific City Summer Movies may feature popular movies the whole family will love. The event is free and hosted on the upper deck of the shopping center at the Surf Theater, but guests will have to pay for parking. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and arrive early to get a spot. All shows begin at 7:00 p.m.


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Heidi Deal
Heidi Deal is the author of the Newcomers Handbook to Living In Los Angeles & Orange County, and a children’s book author specializing in history and human rights. When she's not writing you can find her solo hiking and going on new adventures with her kids and pup. They love music, dancing, books, nature, fossils, and animals.