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 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 26 — August 23, 2026
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) presents outdoor film screenings in three parks around the city with a festival programme featuring this year’s action-packed theme of “Going Places”. No advance tickets are required and TOPS screenings are free to attend, made possible by charitable donations.
Movies in the Square
Date: June 2 — August 4, 2026
In the evening on the First Tuesday Evening of the Month, Sankofa Square hosts open-air evening screenings of feature films by Canadian filmmakers, offering a relaxed and family-friendly escape under the shining city lights.
Downtown Yonge BIA: College Park After Hours
Date: June 3 — September 2, 2026
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 Bend It Like Beckham (just in time to celebrate FIFA World Cup 26™!), Kicking And Screaming, Moonrise Kingdom and Legally Blonde.
Toronto Downtown West BIA: See You Downtown — Free Movies in the ParkÂ
Date: June 24 — July 29, 2026
On Wednesday evenings at sunset, head downtown to David Pecaut Square for sports themed movies, including coordinating pre-show performances, trivia, with open captions and introductions and a film introduction by a TIFF programmer (stage remarks will be translated by an ASL interpreter).
Lavazza IncluCity Festival
Date: June 25 — July 19, 2026
The Lavazza IncluCity Festival returns to transform the iconic streets of The Distillery Historic District into an enchanting outdoor cinema village featuring an unforgettable collection of diverse films, including soccer-themed films for 2026!
Regent Park Film Festival: Under the Stars
Date: July 8, 15 & 22, 2026
Regent Park Film Festival’s free Under the Stars programs returns for outdoor movie screenings in Regent Park.
Harbourfront Centre: Free Flicks
Date: July 14 – September 1, 2026
Harbourfront Centre hosts free outdoor film screenings by the lake all summer, ranging from popular films to favourite old-school classics.
Evergreen Brick Works: Free Summer Movie Nights
Date: August 6-27, 2026
Evergreen Brick Works presents its indoor Free Summer Movie Nights series on Thursday evenings throughout August, showing Hoppers, Zootopia 2 and Inside Out 2.
Sankofa Square: Sankofa Fest (formerly Sankofa Day)
Date: August 21-23, 2026
Sankofa Square hosts Sankofa Fest, where the former one-day Sankofa Day has evolved into a free, three-day festival celebrating the Toronto culture, including a free Caribbean Film Festival Outdoor film screening on Sunday evening.
Sorauren Park: Outdoor MoviesÂ
Date: June 20, July 25, August 22 & September 19, 2026
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, as well as special dates with pizza and family activities. Films include Game Night, Arrival, Uncharted, and a double bill of Inside Out 2 and Holes.
Movies on the River
Date: July 3 & August 14, 2026
Toronto Adventures hosts movies on the Humber River, right from your boat and surrounded by the river’s scenic plants, water and wildlife!
Liberty Village Residents Association: We Love Liberty Movie Night
Date: July 31, 2026
Join the residents of Liberty Village Park for a free outdoor screening of Hoppers. The evening includes free ice cream and popcorn, prizes and giveaways, and of course, plenty of summer fun for the whole community!
Movies in Bellwoods
Date: August 4-25, 2026
One of the busiest and buzziest parks in the city, Trinity Bellwoods Park shows three free movies in August with the theme of “Foodies”. BYO blanket and enjoy free popcorn to see Under the Tuscan Sun, Babette’s Feast and Chef, then vote for the final film.
The Beach BIA: Movie Nights in the Beach
Date: July 8 — August 26, 2026
The Beach BIA hosts their free family-friendly program Movie Nights in the Beach at Kew Gardens Park on Wednesday nights. Make sure to get there early for live music, lawn games, and chances to win giveaways.
Update: Due to weather conditions, “Practical Magic” has been rescheduled from August 12 to August 26.
Riverside BIA & Leslieville BIA: Game On East End
Date: July 10, 2026
Head to the neighbourhoods of Riverside and Leslieville along Queen Street East for Game On East End, a free soccer-themed festival in honour of the arrival of a certain tournament! Events include an Outdoor Movie Night on July 10, as well as public community activations, lively BBQs and picnics, and more.
Leslieville BIA: Movie Night in the Park
Date: August 8, 2026
Leslieville BIA hosts an outdoor family movie night at Leslie Grove Park, with free popcorn, cotton candy and family activities. After a public vote, the chosen film is The Sandlot!
Dentonia Park Golf Course: Outdoor Movie NightÂ
Date: August 14 & September , 2026
BYO blanket and/or chair and hang out on the links to see The Spongebob Movie in August and The Fantastic Four: First Steps in September, including free snacks and more refreshments available.
Crossroads of the Danforth BIA: Wheels on the Danforth
Date: August 15, 2026
Wheels on the Danforth features a car show including hundreds of classic cars, plus Free Movie Night in Oakridge Park on Friday night (to see Jumanji: The Next Level), local vendors, kid’s zone, live entertainment, and more.
Rosedale BIA: Movies in the Park
Date: July 7-28, 2026
Rosedale BIA hosts free Movies in the Park in Ramsden Park, featuring family feature films, including newer releases and retro classics, including Bridesmaids, Twilight, Dirty Dancing, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Kick It On St. Clair West
Date: June 26, 2026
The Kick It On St. Clair West program features free soccer-themed neighbourhood events in the northwest end of Toronto in June and July, including a movie under the stars.
Downsview Park: Movies Under the Stars
Date: July 15 & 27, August 7, 2026
Downsview Park brings their free Movies Under the Stars programs back near the park’s lake, showing newer family favourites.
Mount Pleasant Village BIA: Movie Night in the Park
Date: August 13-27, 2026
Collecting non-perishable food items to support the Daily Bread Food Bank, families can enjoy movies throughout August at Manor Community Green, showing classic movies The Princess Bride, Back to the Future, and Shrek.
YZD: Runway Reels
Date: October 2-25, 2026
YZD invites families to its free Runway Reels outdoor movie nights, with sing-along favourites, cult classics, animated thrills, and Halloween chills!Â
City of Brampton: Saturday Night Movies
Date: June 13 — September 5, 2026
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).Â
Town of Ajax: Movies in the Park
Date: June 24 & August 14, 2026
Enjoy a unique outdoor experience seeing family movies GOAT and How to Train Your Dragon, 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.
Town of Newmarket: Moonlight Movies
When: July 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29, 2026
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 Mondays and Wednesday nights in July at various parks.
City of Burlington: Movies Under the Stars
Date: July 9 — August 27, 2026
At various parks in Burlington, see free movies on Thursday nights on a big outdoor screen. BYO lawn chairs and/or blanket, and refreshments.
Markham Museum: Night at the Museum
Date: July 9 — August 27, 2026
Night at the Museum returns to the grounds of Markham Museum this summer on four different summer nights. BYO lawn chairs and blankets to watch a family friendly movie under the stars, complete with complimentary popcorn and giveaways (while supplies lasts). FREE with advance registration.
Town of Whitby:Â Movies in the Park
Date: July 17, August 14 & 21, 2026
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 24 & August 14, 2026
Head to Stouffville Memorial Park with your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy movies under the stars, including Zootopia 2 and Hoppers, plus a food vendor at each movie.
City of Mississauga: Celebration Square Movie Nights
Date: August 6 — September 3, 2026
At Mississauga’s Celebration Square, this year’s free Movie Nights line-up includes family favourites and recent blockbuster hits, such as Bad Guys 2, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants, Wicked: For Good, How to Train Your Dragon (live action) and GOAT.
Town of Aurora: Movies in the Park
Date: August 20 & 27, September 3, 2026
Gather your snacks, blankets and pillows, and enjoy a film on a giant inflatable screen at Aurora Town Park under the open sky with your family.
Royal Botanical Garden (RBG): 6th Annual Green Angels Movie Night
Date: September 19, 2026
Join the RBG for their Green Angels Movie Night fundraiser to see Hoppers in Hendrie Park. Come early to join a live DJ Dance Party, lawn games, scavenger hunt, exclusive access to the Anchorball exhibit, and more! Ticket proceeds go to their Green Angels program.
Grab some popcorn and check out our list of Movie Events in Toronto and the GTA here!
