This summer, dozens of free outdoor movies will pop up in Philadelphia. Here’s where you can catch a free showing or two, courtesy of a roundup by the PhillyVoice:
cinéSPEAK Under the Stars
This series in Clark Park features films off the regular rotation. Audiences can expect to see documentaries on the Florida Everglades and Sally Ride. A thematically complementary movie short precedes each showing.
Food and live music begins at 7 p.m. In case of rain, the movie showing will be held the following Saturday.
- Friday, May 23: “It Must Be Heaven”
- Friday, May 30: “River of Grass” (2025)
- Friday, June 6: “Sally”
- Friday, June 13: “Assembly”
Movies in Clark Park
The University City District will feature movies at sundown at the Clark Park Bowl during the first four Fridays of August. Film showings may be canceled due to storms, high winds, or overly wet conditions.
- Friday, Aug. 1: “The Goonies”
- Friday, Aug. 8: “Clueless”
- Friday, Aug. 15: “Madagascar”
- Friday, Aug. 22: “Creed”
Movies on the Mall
Independence National Historical Park will feature pre-show games and activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. Food and drink will be available at Liberty Garden. While each screening is free, registration is encouraged.
- Friday, June 20: “Harriet”
- Tuesday, July 1: “Independence Day”
- Friday, Aug. 22: “National Treasure”
- Friday, Sept. 19: “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets”
Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks
The east side of the Schuylkill River is where you’ll want to be for free movies on Thursday nights. Schuylkill Banks will hold 10 screenings, switching off between the park’s Grays Ferry Crescent Esplanade and a grass patch north of the Walnut Street Bridge. Shows begin at sundown.
- Thursday, June 12: “Groundhog Day”
- Thursday, June 19: “Men in Black”
- Thursday, June 26: “Before Sunrise”
- Thursday, July 10: “Paddington in Peru”
- Thursday, July 17: “WALL-E”
- Thursday, July 24: “Argo”
- Thursday, July 31: “The Lego Batman Movie”
- Thursday, Aug. 7: “Good Will Hunting”
- Thursday, Aug. 14: “The Jungle Book” (2016)
- Thursday, Aug. 21: “Top Gun: Maverick”