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.
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!
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.
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).
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Town of Aurora: Movies in the Park
Date: August 20 & 27, September 3, 2026
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!
