Pop open your lawn chair and enjoy your movie treats as you take in the big screen and the celestial spectacle of the stars and moon above. Whether you’re seeking a nostalgic escape or a unique bonding experience with loved ones, outdoor movies are a summertime favourite. From community events to road trips and drive-ins, we have gathered a few outdoor movie options that will create long-lasting memories!
Outdoor Movies
Basin Cove Park Movie Series
Park Video Entertainment, in partnership with Build Nova Scotia, is hosting a FREE Basin Cove Park outdoor movie series! Movies will take place on Friday nights throughout August and September.
Dates: August 7, 14, 21, & 28 | September 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026
Times: Dusk; visit Instagram for updates
Cost: FREE
Movie Night Under the Stars at The Chickenburger
The legendary Chickenburger hosts outdoor movie nights throughout the summer and fall, featuring family favourites from the past and present. Keep an eye on their Facebook for the next showing and any weather delays.
Dates: July 4, 18 | August 8, 22 | September 12, 26 | October 17, 30
Times: Dusk, varies
Cost: FREE
Pop Up Cinema
Pop Up Cinema will host two movie events this October: the extra-spooky The Blair Witch Project as a drive-in at York Redoubt on October 23rd, and a free pop-up at Dewolf Park in Bedford on October 30th.
Dates: October 23 | October 30
Times: Visit website for details
Cost: $30/carload | FREE
Queen’s Marque Movie Series
Park Video Entertainment, in partnership with Build Nova Scotia, is hosting a FREE Queen’s Marque outdoor movie series! Movies will take place on Monday nights throughout August and September.
Dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 | September 7, 14, 21, & 28 | October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2026
Times: Dusk; visit Instagram for updates
Cost: FREE
Sackville Movies in the Park
Bring your lawn chairs as the Sackville Business Association hosts two evenings this summer of double-header movies! Movies will take place in Kinsman Park on July 11th and in Acadia Park on August 8th.
Dates: July 11 | August 8
Times: 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Outside HRM
Valley Drive-in Theatre
The Valley Drive-in is a single-screen drive-in theatre located in Cambridge, Nova Scotia.
Online Ticket Cost (tax included): $32 Carload | $24 Couple | Single Admission available at the gate
Shoebox Drive-In Theatre
The Shoebox Drive-in is a single-screen drive-in theatre located in Westville, Nova Scotia. They show new releases and classics for all ages.
Update for 2026: Due to vandalism in the spring, the Shoebox Drive-In is not currently open.
If you have the scoop on more movies happening under the stars, let us know! Please send an email with the details, and we will investigate further. If we like what we see, we’ll add it to our list!
