Catching a movie in an indoor theatre is nice (especially when there’s AC in summer) but it’s extra special to spend a lovely evening chilling out on a picnic blanket at a park (or even in a pool or on a river in a boat!). So, grab your popcorn and get comfortable with our Guide to the Best Spots to See Outdoor Movies in Toronto This Spring and Summer!
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS)
Date: June 12 — August 24, 2025
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) presents outdoor film screenings in three parks around the city, celebrating their 15th anniversary with a 20-evening festival programme featuring this year’s nostalgia-filled theme of “When We Were Young”. No advance tickets are required and TOPS screenings are free to attend, made possible by charitable donations.
Downtown Yonge BIA: College Park After Hours
Date: June 4 — September 3, 2025
Enjoy a variety of free outdoor movies through the summer months at the College Park courtyard, including a pre-show musical performance and activities for the entire family. Films include Bohemian Rhapsody, The Bee Movie, The Sandlot and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Lavazza IncluCity Festival
Date: June 27 — July 20, 2025
The Lavazza IncluCity Festival turns The Distillery Historic District’s cobblestone streets into an outdoor cinema village in a celebration of multiculturalism and the best in international cinema.
Harbourfront Centre: Free Flicks
Date: July 8 – August 26, 2025
Harbourfront Centre hosts free outdoor film screenings by the lake all summer, ranging from popular films to favourite old-school classics.
Regent Park Film Festival: Under the Stars
Date: July 9-23 (Regent Park) & July 25, 2025 (Milliken Park)
Regent Park Film Festival’s free Under the Stars programs returns for outdoor movie screenings in Regent Park and Milliken Park in Scarborough.
Toronto Downtown West BIA: Free Downtown Movies in the Park
Date: July 9 — August 13, 2025
On Wednesday evenings at sunset, head downtown to David Pecaut Square for Movies in the Park, with films that includes coordinating pre-show performances, trivia, and introductions from TIFF organizers.
Evergreen Brick Works Open-Air Movie Nights
Date: July 3 — August 28, 2025
Patrons vote for the family-friendly movie to watch every Thursday in July and August. Grab some eats and treats from the Snack Shack and Sipping Container, and get cozy under the covered Pavilions.
The Beach BIA: Movie Nights in the Beach
Date: July 9 — August 13, 2025
The Beach BIA hosts their free family-friendly program Movie Nights in the Beach at Kew Gardens Park every Wednesday night in summer. Make sure to get there early for live music, lawn games, and chances to win giveaways.
Wheels on the Danforth – Friday Night Events: Movie in the Park
Date: August 15, 2025
On the evening before the daytime Wheels on the Danforth event, check out an outdoor movie at Oakridge Park in Scarborough.
Movies on the River
Date: June 6, July 4, August 29 & September 19, 2025
Toronto Adventures hosts movies on the Humber River, right from your boat and surrounded by the river’s scenic plants, water and wildlife! Selections this year are Jurassic Park, Lake Placid, Finding Nemo and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Sorauren Park: Outdoor Movies
Date: June 21, July 26, August 23 & September 20, 2025
This park in the Roncy/Parkdale neighbourhood offers free films (donations accepted) and food to purchase, including fresh popcorn and drinks from the Snack Shack. At the September family double-bill of Balto and School of Rock, join the pre-show Teddy Bear Surgery Clinic with real vets from Dundas West Animal Hospital, with special surprises and kids activities from Scooter Girl Toys.
Rosedale BIA: Movies in the Park
Date: July 8-29, 2025
Rosedale BIA hosts Movies in the Park running all July in Ramsden Park, featuring family feature films, plus fresh popcorn and the chance to enter into a draw for VIP Seating!
Downsview Park: Movies Under the Stars
Date: July 16 — August 7, 2025
Downsview Park brings their free Movies Under the Stars programs back near the lake, showing newer family favourites.
Fairbank Village BIA: Films on Shortt
Date: May 23, July 18, August 15 & September 12, 2025
Join Fairbank Village BIA on Eglinton Avenue West to a movie, with popcorn available. BYO chairs or blanket!
Town of Ajax: Movies in the Park
Date: June 13 — August 15, 2025
Enjoy a unique outdoor experience seeing family movies projected on their giant inflatable movie screen. Admission is free, but bring bring a chair, blanket and bug spray, plus BYO food as there are no vendors. Note: Due to construction, the June film will take place inside the Audley Recreation Centre’s gym.
City of Brampton: Saturday Night Movies
Date: June 14 — August 30, 2025
Saturday Night Movies at Garden Square has become a Brampton summer tradition! Bring your blankets and chairs, grab some popcorn, and see free movies every Saturday night with TWO family-friendly films each week (starting at 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM). Better yet, be sure to arrive early at 5:00 PM to take part in pre-show activities and character meet & greets for the whole family.
City of Mississauga: Celebration Square Movie Nights
Date: June 19 — September 4, 2025
At Mississauga’s Celebration Square, this year’s free Movie Nights line-up includes family favourites and recent blockbuster hits, such as Dog Man, A Minecraft Movie and Wicked.
City of Burlington: Movies Under the Stars
Date: July 10 — August 28, 2025
At various parks in Burlington, see free movies on Thursday nights on a big outdoor screen. BYO lawn chairs and/or blanket, and refreshments.
Town of Whitby: Movies in the Park
Date: July 11 & 25 and August 8 & 22, 2025
Whitby’s Movies in the Park series is back so grab some blankets or lawn chairs and popcorn to spend an unforgettable evening under the stars at Whitby Civic Park (behind Town Hall) starting at dusk.
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville: Movies in the Park
Date: July & August, dates TBA
Head to Stouffville Memorial Park with your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy movies under the stars, including a food vendor at each movie.
Wet n’ Wild: Dive-In Movie Nights
Date: August 4, 2025
Ever watched a movie from the viewpoint of a *wave pool*?! At Wet n’ Wild, you can get refreshed and entertained at the same time!
Town of Newmarket: Moonlight Movies
When: July 28-29, August 5, 11-12, 25-26, 2025
Be sure to join the Town of Newmarket for their Moonlight Movies series to watch movies under the stars on a large inflatable screen on select weekday nights in August at various parks.
Town of Aurora: Movies in the Park
Date: August 14, 21 & 28, 2025
Gather your snacks, blankets, pillows and to enjoy a film on a giant inflatable screen at Aurora Town Park under the open sky with your family.
Grab some popcorn and check out our list of Movie Events in Toronto and the GTA here!
