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)
When: June 19 — August 25, 2024
TOPS returns to its four home parks (Fort York, Christie Pits, Corktown Common and Bell Manor Park) with “On the Job”, a 21-evening festival programme of work-themed films. No advance tickets are required and TOPS screenings are free to attend, made possible by charitable donations.
Toronto Civic Employees Union: Movie Night
When: June 7 — August 31, 2024
At parks across Toronto, TCEU hosts numerous Movie Nights throughout the summer months, including many family favourites such as Kung Fu Panda 4, Wish and Turning Red.
Downtown Yonge BIA: College Park After Hours
When: June 5 — September 4, 2024
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.
Cabbagetown BIA: Main Street Mosaic Tours – Free Outdoor Movie Screening
When: June 15, 2024
To launch the free summer walking tour program Main Street Mosaic Tours, Cabbagetown BIA hosts an outdoor movie screening of “School of Rock” at Winchester Park, including family-friendly activities.
Lavazza IncluCity Festival
When: June 27 — July 21, 2024
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
When: June 25 – August 27, 2024
Harbourfront Centre hosts 10 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
When: July 10-24, 2024
Regent Park Film Festival shows free films outdoors in July at Regent Park downtown, with family-friendly games and activities before the film.
Rosedale BIA: Movies in the Park
When: July 2-23, 2024
Rosedale BIA hosts Movies in the Park running all summer in Ramsden Park, featuring family feature films, plus fresh popcorn and the chance to enter into a draw for the Best Seats in The House!
Toronto Downtown West BIA: Free Downtown Movies in the Park
When: July 3 — August 14, 2024
On Wednesday evenings at sunset, head downtown to David Pecaut Square for Movies in the Park, with films that showcase fierce female leads! See inspiring stories, such as 9 to 5, Wonder Woman and Barbie to feel the good Summer vibes in the heart of the city.
The Beach BIA: Movie Nights in the Beach
When: July 3 — August 28, 2024
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.
Evergreen Brick Works Open-Air Movie Nights
When: July 18 (rescheduled to August 1 due to flooding), August 8 & August 22, 2024
Patrons vote for the family-friendly movie to watch! Grab some eats and treats from the Snack Shack and Sipping Container, and get cozy under the covered Pavilions.
Leslieville Movie Night in the Park
When: August 10, 2024
Leslieville BIA hosts an outdoor family movie night at Leslie Grove Park, and you can even vote for the movie selection. Choose from The Marvels, Kung Fu Panda 4, Migration and Trolls Band Together.
Wheels on the Danforth – Friday Night Events: Movie in the Park
When: August 16, 2024
On the evening before the daytime Wheels on the Danforth event, check out “Barbie” (inspired by her pink convertible, no doubt!) at Oakridge Park in Scarborough.
Movies on the River
When: July 19 & August 30, 2024
Toronto Adventures hosts movies on the Humber River, right from your boat and surrounded by the river’s scenic plants, water and wildlife! Selections include the water-themed Jaws and Finding Nemo.
Sorauren Park: Outdoor Movies
When: June 22, July 27, August 24 & September 28, 2024
This park in the Roncy/Parkdale neighbourhood offers free films and food to purchase, including fresh popcorn and drinks from the Snack Shack and pizza made fresh in the park’s oven!
Bloor West Village: Free Outdoor Movie Nights in the Park
When: August 2, 17, 23 & 30, 2024
Head to Bloor West Village for a free cinematic experience under the stars during their Outdoor Movie Night Series. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and they’ll provide the popcorn and laughter.
Drag Me to the Movies at Downsview Airport Lands
When: June 21-22, 2024
Join DJs and drag performers for a free special drive-in movie party, playing “Wayne’s World” and “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” along with short films from the Inside Out Film Festival!
Downsview Park: Movies Under the Stars
When: June 24 — August 21, 2024
Downsview Park brings their free Movies Under the Stars programs back near the lake, showing newer family favourites. This year, films are shown in both English and French!
Fairbank Village BIA: Films on Shortt
When: July 19, August 16 & September 13, 2024
Join Fairbank Village BIA on Eglinton Avenue West to see Hotel Transylvania 4, Kung Fu Panda 4, and The Garfield Movie.
Mount Pleasant Village BIA: Movie Night in the Park
When: July 30 — September 17, 2024
At Manor Community Green, families can enjoy movies from the end of July all the way to mid-September, including new releases like Migration and Trolls Band Together to classic titles such as Grease.
Town of Ajax: Movies in the Park
When: June 14 — August 16, 2024
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.
City of Mississauga: Celebration Square Movie Nights
When: July 4 — September 5, 2024
At Mississauga’s Celebration Square, this year’s free Movie Nights line-up includes family favourites and recent blockbuster hits, such as Barbie, Wonka and Trolls Band Together.
City of Burlington: Movies Under the Stars
When: July 11 — August 22, 2024
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
When: July 12 & 26, August 9 & 30, 2024
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.
Brampton On Stage: Saturday Night Movies
When: July 13 — August 24, 2024
At the Garden Square outdoor theatre, enjoy free family-friendly movie every Saturday through the summer, plus pre-movie activities.
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville: Movies in the Park
When: July 26 & August 16, 2024
Head to Stouffville Memorial Park with your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy Kung Fu Panda 4 and Wonka under the stars, including a food vendor at each movie.
Watson Farms: Family Fun Night
When: July 27 & August 31, 2024
Join Watson Farms after hours to play in the Watsonland playground, hang out at the petting zoo, play lawn games, snack on concession treats and watch family-friendly outdoor movies.
Wet n’ Wild: Dive-In Movie Nights
When: August 1 & 16, 2024
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, starting with “Kung Fu Panda 4”.
Town of Newmarket: Moonlight Movies
When: August 6, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2024
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 Tuesday and Wednesday nights in August at various parks.
Town of Aurora: Movies in the Park
When: August 15, 22 & 29, 2024
Gather your snacks, blankets, pillows and to enjoy a film on a giant inflatable screen at Aurora Town Park (49 Wells Street) under the open sky with your family.
City of Richmond Hill: Moonlight Movies
When: August 19 & 26, September 13 & 20, 2024
Soak up the final nights of summer under the stars in Richmond Hill’s Moonlight Movies, plus pre-show fun and delicious snacks and desserts, to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Wonka, Hotel Transylvania and Barbie.
Grab some popcorn and check out our list of Movie Events in Toronto and the GTA here!
