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Free Outdoor Movies in New York City in August | |
(about 2 months later) | |
While some swampy summer days can send New Yorkers running to the nearest air-conditioned movie theater, the evenings often make reveling in the park a splendid alternative. Embracing the delight of watching recent and classic films in the great outdoors, New York offers an abundance of free, outdoor movie screenings. We’re here to help you cull the long list of options and find the right movie night for your preferences and location. | While some swampy summer days can send New Yorkers running to the nearest air-conditioned movie theater, the evenings often make reveling in the park a splendid alternative. Embracing the delight of watching recent and classic films in the great outdoors, New York offers an abundance of free, outdoor movie screenings. We’re here to help you cull the long list of options and find the right movie night for your preferences and location. |
Some movies may be canceled because of inclement weather; others will go on in light rain. Event organizers recommend checking their websites (linked below) and their social media accounts to confirm the screening is still on before heading out. | Some movies may be canceled because of inclement weather; others will go on in light rain. Event organizers recommend checking their websites (linked below) and their social media accounts to confirm the screening is still on before heading out. |
Most movies start around sunset, but you may need to arrive earlier to snag a spot to sit. That’s especially true for the screenings at Bryant Park, which tends to fill up when the lawn opens at 5 p.m. | Most movies start around sunset, but you may need to arrive earlier to snag a spot to sit. That’s especially true for the screenings at Bryant Park, which tends to fill up when the lawn opens at 5 p.m. |
To protect the grass, some parks do not allow chairs. If you’re headed to Brooklyn Bridge Park, Bryant Park or Hudson River Park, leave the folding chairs at home and sprawl out on a blanket instead. | To protect the grass, some parks do not allow chairs. If you’re headed to Brooklyn Bridge Park, Bryant Park or Hudson River Park, leave the folding chairs at home and sprawl out on a blanket instead. |
“Selma” on Thursday, Aug. 22, in Brooklyn Bridge Park | “Selma” on Thursday, Aug. 22, in Brooklyn Bridge Park |
“Amazing Grace” on Thursday, Aug 22, in Marcus Garvey Park | “Amazing Grace” on Thursday, Aug 22, in Marcus Garvey Park |
Habana Outpost in Fort Greene: You can order Cuban and Mexican eats at the counter and then grab a picnic table for movie night every Sunday through the end of October. | Habana Outpost in Fort Greene: You can order Cuban and Mexican eats at the counter and then grab a picnic table for movie night every Sunday through the end of October. |
Parklife: This Gowanus bar and entertainment space screens movies every Wednesday through the end of September. In addition to ordering offerings from their bar, you can enjoy tacos from Antojitos El Atoradero and a pre-movie trivia game. | Parklife: This Gowanus bar and entertainment space screens movies every Wednesday through the end of September. In addition to ordering offerings from their bar, you can enjoy tacos from Antojitos El Atoradero and a pre-movie trivia game. |
Park options: Outside alcohol is not allowed in public parks, but some of the parks will have wine and beer available for purchase. In Bryant Park, head to the eastern end of the lawn for beer and wine, then to the Fountain Terrace for food offerings from Hester Street Fair. Smorgasburg vendors will be in Brooklyn Bridge Park offering beer, wine, food and ice cream. Hudson River Park will also have beer and wine for sale this summer, along with free popcorn. | Park options: Outside alcohol is not allowed in public parks, but some of the parks will have wine and beer available for purchase. In Bryant Park, head to the eastern end of the lawn for beer and wine, then to the Fountain Terrace for food offerings from Hester Street Fair. Smorgasburg vendors will be in Brooklyn Bridge Park offering beer, wine, food and ice cream. Hudson River Park will also have beer and wine for sale this summer, along with free popcorn. |
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” on Monday, Aug. 5, at Astoria Park Lawn in Queens; on Monday Aug. 19, in Forest Park in Queens; on Friday, Aug. 23, in Narrows Botanical Garden; and on Saturday, Aug 24. in St. Nicholas Park. | |
“Kubo and the Two Strings” on Wednesday, Aug 7., in Riverside Park South, Pier I | “Kubo and the Two Strings” on Wednesday, Aug 7., in Riverside Park South, Pier I |
“Incredibles 2” on Friday, Aug. 9, in Hudson River Park; and on Tuesday, Aug 13., at Bronx Terminal Market | “Incredibles 2” on Friday, Aug. 9, in Hudson River Park; and on Tuesday, Aug 13., at Bronx Terminal Market |
“Ralph Breaks the Internet” on Sunday, Aug. 18, in Randall’s Island Park | |
“If Beale Street Could Talk” on Saturday, Aug. 17 in St. Nicholas Park. Look out for the Harlem and Greenwich Village locations director Barry Jenkins used to bring 1970s New York to life in the film. | |
Hudson RiverFlicks: The lineup is all NYC-set every Wednesday. | |
“Crazy Rich Asians” on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Randall’s Island Park | |
“Never Been Kissed” on Sunday, Aug. 4, at Habana Outpost | “Never Been Kissed” on Sunday, Aug. 4, at Habana Outpost |
“Step Up” on Sunday, Aug. 11, at Habana Outpost | “Step Up” on Sunday, Aug. 11, at Habana Outpost |
And here are all the screenings you can choose from, in chronological order. | And here are all the screenings you can choose from, in chronological order. |
INCREDIBLES 2 at Bronx Terminal Market (Tuesday, Aug. 13, sunset) bronxterminalmarket.com; NYT review. | INCREDIBLES 2 at Bronx Terminal Market (Tuesday, Aug. 13, sunset) bronxterminalmarket.com; NYT review. |
CROOKLYN in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Thursday, Aug. 1. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown.) brooklynbridgepark.org; NYT review. | CROOKLYN in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Thursday, Aug. 1. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown.) brooklynbridgepark.org; NYT review. |
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON at Prospect Park Bandshell (Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.) bricartsmedia.org; NYT review. Head to the park early for a Tai Chi demonstration. | CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON at Prospect Park Bandshell (Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.) bricartsmedia.org; NYT review. Head to the park early for a Tai Chi demonstration. |
NEVER BEEN KISSED at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. | NEVER BEEN KISSED at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. |
REAL GENIUS on Valentino Pier in Red Hook (Tuesday, Aug. 6, 8:30 p.m.) redhookflicks.com; NYT review. | REAL GENIUS on Valentino Pier in Red Hook (Tuesday, Aug. 6, 8:30 p.m.) redhookflicks.com; NYT review. |
TRADING PLACES at Parklife (Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m.) parklifebk.com; NYT review. | TRADING PLACES at Parklife (Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m.) parklifebk.com; NYT review. |
THE BIG LEBOWSKI in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Thursday, Aug. 8. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown.) brooklynbridgepark.org; NYT review. | THE BIG LEBOWSKI in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Thursday, Aug. 8. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown.) brooklynbridgepark.org; NYT review. |
STEP UP at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. | STEP UP at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. |
THE DARK CRYSTAL on Valentino Pier in Red Hook (Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m.) redhookflicks.com; NYT review. | THE DARK CRYSTAL on Valentino Pier in Red Hook (Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m.) redhookflicks.com; NYT review. |
SHAUN OF THE DEAD at Parklife (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.) parklifebk.com; NYT review. | SHAUN OF THE DEAD at Parklife (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.) parklifebk.com; NYT review. |
AN AMERICAN TAIL in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Thursday, Aug. 15. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown.) brooklynbridgepark.org; NYT review. | AN AMERICAN TAIL in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Thursday, Aug. 15. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown.) brooklynbridgepark.org; NYT review. |
WONDER WOMAN in Narrows Botanical Garden (Sunday, Aug. 18, sundown) narrowsbg.org; NYT review. | WONDER WOMAN in Narrows Botanical Garden (Sunday, Aug. 18, sundown) narrowsbg.org; NYT review. |
THE SUPER at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. | THE SUPER at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. |
BOYZ ‘N THE HOOD on Valentino Pier in Red Hook (Tuesday, Aug. 20, 8:30 p.m.) redhookflicks.com; NYT review. | BOYZ ‘N THE HOOD on Valentino Pier in Red Hook (Tuesday, Aug. 20, 8:30 p.m.) redhookflicks.com; NYT review. |
THE PRINCESS BRIDE at Parklife (Wednesday, Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m.) parklifebk.com; NYT review. | THE PRINCESS BRIDE at Parklife (Wednesday, Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m.) parklifebk.com; NYT review. |
SELMA in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Thursday, Aug. 22. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown.) brooklynbridgepark.org; NYT review. | SELMA in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Thursday, Aug. 22. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown.) brooklynbridgepark.org; NYT review. |
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE in Narrows Botanical Garden (Friday, Aug. 23, sundown) narrowsbg.org; NYT review. | SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE in Narrows Botanical Garden (Friday, Aug. 23, sundown) narrowsbg.org; NYT review. |
NOTORIOUS at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. | NOTORIOUS at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. |
RED DAWN on Valentino Pier in Red Hook (Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8:30 p.m.) redhookflicks.com; NYT review. | RED DAWN on Valentino Pier in Red Hook (Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8:30 p.m.) redhookflicks.com; NYT review. |
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU at Parklife (Wednesday, Aug. 28, 8:30 p.m.) parklifebk.com; NYT review. | 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU at Parklife (Wednesday, Aug. 28, 8:30 p.m.) parklifebk.com; NYT review. |
JURASSIC PARK at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. | JURASSIC PARK at Habana Outpost (Sunday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m.) cafehabana.com; NYT review. |
SPACE JAM in Union Square (Thursday, Aug. 1. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk.) summerinthesquare.nyc; NYT review. | SPACE JAM in Union Square (Thursday, Aug. 1. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk.) summerinthesquare.nyc; NYT review. |
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (Friday, Aug. 2, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. | HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (Friday, Aug. 2, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. |
ANCHORMAN in Bryant Park (Monday, Aug. 5. Lawn opens at 5 p.m. Movie starts at sunset.) bryantpark.org; NYT review. | ANCHORMAN in Bryant Park (Monday, Aug. 5. Lawn opens at 5 p.m. Movie starts at sunset.) bryantpark.org; NYT review. |
TOOTSIE in Hudson River Park, Pier 61 (Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. | TOOTSIE in Hudson River Park, Pier 61 (Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. |
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS in Riverside Park South, Pier I (Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS in Riverside Park South, Pier I (Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
GHOSTBUSTERS in Union Square (Thursday, Aug. 8. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk.) summerinthesquare.nyc; NYT review. | GHOSTBUSTERS in Union Square (Thursday, Aug. 8. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk.) summerinthesquare.nyc; NYT review. |
INCREDIBLES 2 in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (Friday, Aug. 9, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. | INCREDIBLES 2 in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (Friday, Aug. 9, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. |
HAIRSPRAY in Union Square (Friday, Aug. 9. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk.) summerinthesquare.nyc; NYT review. | HAIRSPRAY in Union Square (Friday, Aug. 9. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk.) summerinthesquare.nyc; NYT review. |
ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND on Governors Island (Friday, Aug. 9. Movie starts at dusk.) govisland.com; NYT review. | ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND on Governors Island (Friday, Aug. 9. Movie starts at dusk.) govisland.com; NYT review. |
CRAZY RICH ASIANS in Randall’s Island Park, Field 42 (Sunday, Aug. 11, 8:15 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | CRAZY RICH ASIANS in Randall’s Island Park, Field 42 (Sunday, Aug. 11, 8:15 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
JURASSIC PARK in Bryant Park (Monday, Aug. 12. Lawn opens at 5 p.m. Movie starts at sunset.) bryantpark.org | |
THE LAST DRAGON in Riverside Park South, Pier I (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. This screening will feature a live, remixed soundtrack from DJ 2-Tone Jones of Shaolin Jazz. | THE LAST DRAGON in Riverside Park South, Pier I (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. This screening will feature a live, remixed soundtrack from DJ 2-Tone Jones of Shaolin Jazz. |
LIFE OF PI in Riverside Park South, Pier I (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | LIFE OF PI in Riverside Park South, Pier I (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (Friday, Aug. 16, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. | HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (Friday, Aug. 16, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. |
WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971) at Intrepid Museum (Friday, Aug. 16. Flight deck opens at 5 p.m. Movie starts at sunset.) intrepidmuseum.org | |
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK in St. Nicholas Park (Saturday, Aug. 17, sundown) imagenation.us; NYT review. | IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK in St. Nicholas Park (Saturday, Aug. 17, sundown) imagenation.us; NYT review. |
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET in Randall’s Island Park, Field 91 (Sunday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET in Randall’s Island Park, Field 91 (Sunday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
BIG in Hudson River Park, Pier 62 (Wednesday, Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. | BIG in Hudson River Park, Pier 62 (Wednesday, Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. |
THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY in Riverside Park South, Pier I (Wednesday, Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY in Riverside Park South, Pier I (Wednesday, Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
AMAZING GRACE in Marcus Garvey Park (Thursday, Aug. 22, sundown) imagenation.us; NYT review. | AMAZING GRACE in Marcus Garvey Park (Thursday, Aug. 22, sundown) imagenation.us; NYT review. |
TROLLS in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (Friday, Aug. 23, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. | TROLLS in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (Friday, Aug. 23, 8:30 p.m.) hudsonriverpark.org; NYT review. |
DECADE OF FIRE in St. Nicholas Park (Friday, Aug 23, sundown) imagenation.us; NYT review. | DECADE OF FIRE in St. Nicholas Park (Friday, Aug 23, sundown) imagenation.us; NYT review. |
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE in St. Nicholas Park (Saturday, Aug. 24, sundown) imagenation.us; NYT review. | SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE in St. Nicholas Park (Saturday, Aug. 24, sundown) imagenation.us; NYT review. |
OLIVIA at Columbia University, Columbia Memorial Library (Tuesday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org. Film in French with English subtitles. | OLIVIA at Columbia University, Columbia Memorial Library (Tuesday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org. Film in French with English subtitles. |
CREED in Randall’s Island Park, Field 42 (Sunday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | CREED in Randall’s Island Park, Field 42 (Sunday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
CAROUSEL in Forest Park, George Seuffert Bandshell (Monday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org. | CAROUSEL in Forest Park, George Seuffert Bandshell (Monday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org. |
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE at Astoria Park Lawn (Monday, Aug. 5, 8:15 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE at Astoria Park Lawn (Monday, Aug. 5, 8:15 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
Short films night programmed by Film Forum in Socrates Sculpture Park (Wednesday, Aug. 7. Programming starts at 7 p.m. Movie starts at nightfall.) socratessculpturepark.org. | Short films night programmed by Film Forum in Socrates Sculpture Park (Wednesday, Aug. 7. Programming starts at 7 p.m. Movie starts at nightfall.) socratessculpturepark.org. |
AQUAMAN in Highland Park (Monday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | AQUAMAN in Highland Park (Monday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
LA CIÉNAGA in Socrates Sculpture Park (Wednesday, Aug. 14. Programming starts at 7 p.m. Movie starts at nightfall.) socratessculpturepark.org; NYT review. Film in Spanish with English subtitles. | LA CIÉNAGA in Socrates Sculpture Park (Wednesday, Aug. 14. Programming starts at 7 p.m. Movie starts at nightfall.) socratessculpturepark.org; NYT review. Film in Spanish with English subtitles. |
JAWS in Hunters Point South Park (Thursday, Aug. 15, sunset) cinemalic.com; NYT review. | JAWS in Hunters Point South Park (Thursday, Aug. 15, sunset) cinemalic.com; NYT review. |
COCO in Noonan Playground (Friday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.) sunnysideshines.org; NYT review. | COCO in Noonan Playground (Friday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.) sunnysideshines.org; NYT review. |
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE in Forest Park, George Seuffert Bandshell (Monday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE in Forest Park, George Seuffert Bandshell (Monday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
MARCH OF THE PENGUINS in Socrates Sculpture Park (Wednesday, Aug. 21. Programming starts at 7 p.m. Movie starts at nightfall.) socratessculpturepark.org; NYT review. | MARCH OF THE PENGUINS in Socrates Sculpture Park (Wednesday, Aug. 21. Programming starts at 7 p.m. Movie starts at nightfall.) socratessculpturepark.org; NYT review. |
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY in Highland Park (Monday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. | BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY in Highland Park (Monday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.) nycgovparks.org; NYT review. |
WEST SIDE STORY in Noonan Playground (Friday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m.) sunnysideshines.org; NYT review. | WEST SIDE STORY in Noonan Playground (Friday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m.) sunnysideshines.org; NYT review. |
MARY POPPINS RETURNS in Hunters Point South Park (Saturday, Sept. 7, sunset) cinemalic.com; NYT review. | MARY POPPINS RETURNS in Hunters Point South Park (Saturday, Sept. 7, sunset) cinemalic.com; NYT review. |