Summer nights are made for outdoor movies, and Metro Detroit has some fantastic options to enjoy a flick under the stars. From classic animated favorites to heartwarming adventures, there are so many great outdoor movie nights at parks and community spaces.
So, pack a picnic, grab your lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy the magic of cinema in the great outdoors this summer!
Note: Free screenings can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS check the location first before heading out. Looking for more things to do with kids? Check out our summer fun family guide!
Free outdoor movies in Metro Detroit
Outdoor Movie Nights at Booth Park
June 6, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 5, 2025
- Address: Booth Park, Birmingham
Birmingham’s popular outdoor Movie Night series returns to Booth Park on select Friday nights this summer. Watch A Bug’s Life on June 6, Home Alone on July 11, Moana on Aug. 8 and Trolls on Sept. 5.
Movies in the Park at Hudson Mills Metropark
June 7, 2025
- Address: 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter
Pack your lawn chairs and movie snacks to watch Open Season at Hudson Mills Metropark. Note: The movies are free, but a Metroparks daily or annual pass is required to enter the park.
Movie Nights in the D at Campus Martius
June 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025
- Address: 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Head downtown to see a movie with your friends or family. In June, watch Mufasa, Sonic 3 and The Fall Guy. In July, watch Wild Robot, The Meg and Shrek. In August, watch Step Up, Emperor’s New Groove, Twisters and Moana 2.
Reels by the Riverside at Riverside Park
June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, 2025
- Address: 3311 Parkways Blvd., Auburn Hills
Grab your blankets and snacks to enjoy a movie at the park. Watch Moana 2 on June 14, Transformers One on July 12, The Wild Robot on Aug. 9 and Wonka on Sept. 13.
Movies by Moonlight at Rackham Stage
June 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29, 2025
- Address: 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor
Families can stop by A2SF’s free outdoor summer series. Kid-friendly movies include Toy Story, Inside Out 2, The Wild Robot, Wicked and more.
Music and Movies in the Park! A Night at The Civic Center
July 16, 23, 30, 2025
- Address: 40700 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township
- Cost: Free
Head to the Civic Center to enjoy pre-show activities, music and an outdoor family-friendly film. July 16 features Interstate 90s and Moana 2. July 23 is Zang Band and Despicable Me 4. July 30 is Collision Six and Sonic 3.
Movies in the Park at McHattie Park
July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, 2025
- Address: S. Lafayette St., South Lyon
Head to McHattie Park for this summer’s Movies in the Park series! Movies will begin at dusk. Catch pre-movie fun between 6-8 p.m. Watch Finding Nemo (G) on July 18, The Goonies (PG) on Aug. 15 and Pitch Perfect (PG-13) on Sept. 19.
Movies in the Moonlight in Downtown Rochester
July 19, 26; Aug. 2, 2025
- Address: E. 4th & Water St., Rochester
The movies are in a new spot this year in the East Parking Platform in Downtown Rochester. Featured movies begin at dusk and lot opens at 7 p.m.. Bring your own chairs. July 19 is Wicked, July 26 is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Aug. 2 is Moana 2.
Movies in the Park at Kensington Metropark
Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
Pack your lawn chairs and movie snacks to watch Wild Robot at Kensington Metropark. Note: The movies are free, but a Metroparks daily or annual pass is required to enter the park.
Movies in the Park at Lower Huron Metropark
Aug. 9, 2025
- Address: 40151 E. Huron River Drive, Belleville
Pack your lawn chairs and movie snacks to watch Wild Robot at Lower Huron Metropark. Note: The movies are free, but a Metroparks daily or annual pass is required to enter the park.
This story was updated on May 28 by Metro Parent’s Content Writer, Kari Zaffarano. Her research included fact checking the 2025 dates for outdoor movie series and adding them to Metro Parent’s events calendar. Questions? Email her at kari@metroparent.com.
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