What’s better than watching movies under the stars? Watching free movies under the stars. So save some money, spend a little time outdoors, and take in a family-friendly flick. If the kids get restless, they can always take a break and look for lightning bugs. Have fun out there! (While most movies listed here are rated G or PG, some may be PG-13 or have heavier themes for kids, so remember to check before you go.)
Bergen County
The fun starts at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss the DJ, games and magic show. Movie screenings begin at 8:30 pm.
- June 26 – Ralph Breaks The Internet
- July 10 – How To Train Your Dragon 3
- July 17 – Aquaman
- July 24 – BumbleBee
- July 31 – Incredibles 2
- August 7 – Hotel Transylvania 3
Music and Movies Under the Stars, music from 7-8:30 pm. Movies start at sunset.
- June 29 – Mary Poppins Returns
- July 6 – 1941
- July 13 – Green Book
- July 20 – Rio Rita
- July 27 – Bohemian Rhapsody
- August 3 – Wizard of Oz
- August 10 – The Incredibles 2
- August 17 – Dumbo (2019)
- August 24 – Stan & Ollie
- August 31– Jacquot de Nantes (with English subtitles)
Hackensack Movies Under the Stars
Movies starts at 8 pm and don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair.
- June 27 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- July 25 – Incredibles 2
- August 29 – Avengers– Infinity War
Grab a blanket and some snacks, then head to Memorial Park for outdoor fun and entertainment. Movies start at 9 pm in June and July, and 8:30 pm in August.
- June 12 – The Postman Always Rings Twice
- June 26-30th – The Wizard of Oz (80th Anniversary)
- July 10 – Chicago
- July 24 – Sleepless in Seattle
- August 7 – The Sixth Sense
- August 21 – E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
Cape May County
Free Family Movie Mondays at dusk at Excursion Park.
- July 1 – The Little Mermaid (2018)
- July 8 – Hotel Transylvania 3
- July 15 – Zoo
- July 22 – Wreck-it Ralph 2– Ralph Breaks The Internet
- July 29 – How to Train Your Dragon – The Hidden World
- August 5 – The House with a Clock in its Walls
- August 12 – Christopher Robin
- August 19 – The Lego Movie 2 – The Second Part
- August 26 – Mary Poppins Returns
Free Classical Movie Fridays
- July 5 – E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
- July 12 – Back to the Future
- July 19 – Raider of the Lost Ark
- July 26 – Tootsie
- August 2 – Field of Dreams
- August 9 – Ghostbusters (1984)
- August 16 – Driving Miss Daisy
- August 23 – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
- August 30 – Moonstruck
Essex County
West Orange
Zoo-vies
Wednesdays and Thursdays from July through August
- Wednesday, July 3 – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Wednesday, July – Wonder Park
- Wednesday, July 17 – Small Foot
- Wednesday, July 24 – A Dog’s Way Home
- Wednesday, July 31 – Aquaman
- Wednesday, August 7 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- Wednesday, August 14 – Beethoven
- Wednesday, August 21 – Dumbo
- Wednesday, August 28 – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Friday night flicks at Kip’s Castle.
- June 7 – Wizard of Oz (Rain date: June 8)
- June 14 – Mary Poppins Returns (Rain date: June 15)
Gloucester County
Logan Twp.
Logan Township Municipal Complex, 125 Main St.
- June 5 – Mary Poppins Returns
Deptford Twp.
Fasola Park, 12 Sycamore Ln.
- June 7 – Ralph Breaks The Internet
Woodbury Heights
Veterans Park, W. Jersey Ave & Elm Ave
- June 21 – Ralph Breaks The Internet
Wenonah
Wenonah Park, Mantua Ave
- June 24 – Mary Poppins Returns
Greenwich Twp.
Memorial Ave Park, 1200 Memorial Ave, Gibbstown
- June 26 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
Washington Township
Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell
- June 28 – Mary Poppins Returns
James G. Atkinson Memorial Park
138 Bethel Mill Road, Sewell
- July 12 – The Grinch (Christmas in July)
Clayton
Scotland Run Park, 980 East Academy St.
- June 14 – The Goonies
Sandelier Park, 125 N Delsea Dr.
- July 17 – How to Train Your Dragon 3 – The Hidden World
Glassboro
New Street Park, 410 East New St., Glassboro
- July 19 – Mary Poppins Returns
Franklin Twp.
Franklin Twp. Sports Complex, 500 Pennsylvania Ave, Franklinville
- July 24 – The Incredibles
Woodbury
Wing Dickerson Park, Allens Ln., Woodbury
- July 26 – LEGO Movie– The Second Part
Monroe Twp.
Owens Park, 690 Tuckahoe Rd., Williamstown
- July 31 – LEGO Movie– The Second Part
Woolwich Twp. Municipal Building
120 Village Green Dr., Woolwich
- August 2 – How to Train Your Dragon 3 – The Hidden World
Mantua Twp.
Chestnut Branch Park, 545 Main St., Mantua
- August 7 – Mary Poppins Returns
Swedesboro
Swedesboro Auction Block, 400 Anderson Ave., Swedesboro
- August 9 – Mary Poppins Returns
West Deptford
Riverwinds Community Center, 1000 Riverwinds Dr., West Deptford
- August 14 – The Incredibles 2
Elk Twp.
680 Whig Ln., Monroeville
- August 16 – Hotel Transylvania 3 – Summer Vacation
South Harrison Twp.
Stewart Park, 67 Ferrell Ave., Mullica Hill
- August 21 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
Pitman
Sunset Auditorium, Laurel Ave., Pitman
- August 23 – Small Foot
Paulsboro
Fort Billings Park, Paulsboro
- August 30 – The Incredibles 2
Hudson County
Locations Vary
Movies are on Wednesdays, beginning at 9 pm in June and July and around 8:15 pm in August. For best seating, come early and bring a blanket or comfortable chair. You can bring a picnic, but alcohol consumption is not permitted.
- June 12 – Crazy Rich Asians
- June 19 – The Greatest Showman
- June 27 – Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
- July 10 – Bohemian Rhapsody (Sing-A-Long)
- July 17 – A Star Is Born
- July 24 – Green Book
- July 31 – Black Panther
- August 7 – Mary Poppins Returns
- August 14 – The Incredibles 2
- August 21 – Ralph Breaks The Internet
Mercer County
Palmer Square, movies will start at dusk. Stop by earlier if you want to grab dinner and then some ice cream for the show. Bring your own blanket!
- July 12 – CoCo
- August 2 – The Sandlot
Middlesex County
218 Raritan Ave.
- June 1– Dragonslayer
- June 15 – Breaking Away
- July 13 – The Terminator
- July 27 – Burden of Dreams
- August 10 – The Fly
- August 24 – The Castle of Cagliostro
At Kennedy Park
- June 15, 9 pm – Bumble Bee
- July 13, 9 pm – AquaMan
- August 24, 8:30 – TheIncredibles 2
Monmouth County
- July 13 – The Incredibles 2 (rain date July 14)
- July 20 – Mary Poppins Returns (rain date July 21)
- July 27 – Baby Boss (rain date July 28)
- August 3 – Ralph Breaks the Internet (rain date August 8)
- August 10 – Small Foot (rain date August 11)
- August 17 – A Dog’s Way Home (rain date August 18)
- August 24 – Moana (rain date August 25)
- September 7 – Jaws (no rain date)
Morris County
All movies are shown at JFK Common Park at 8 pm.
- June 28 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
- July 26 – Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
- August 30 – The House With A Clock In Its Walls
Movies start at 8:30 pm behind Carriage House.
- July 12 – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Start Time: 8:30pm)
- August 1– Coco (Start Time: 8:15 pm; Ice cream will be available)
Ginty Field, next to the Morris Twp. Municipal Complex on Woodland Ave. at 8:30 pm.
- June 28 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
- July 16 – A Dog’s Way Home
- July 24 – The Incredibles 2
- July 31 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- August 17 – Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
Movies start at 8 pm.
- July 27 – Boss Baby
Check website for updated info.
Ocean County
Drive-in movies as part of the town’s annual Summerfest are held at Windward Beach Park (unless otherwise noted). Movies begin at dusk.
- August 9 – The Greatest Showman
- August 16 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
Somerset County
Friday Night Drive-In Movies in Bridgewater
Duke Island Park, popcorn and refreshments will be available. Don’t forget your bug spray! Both flicks start at 8:30 pm.
- July 19 – Kung Fu Panda
- July 26 – Mary Poppins
Union County
Village Green’s Screen on the Green, Family Dance Parties before each movie begins. Summit Soundz will rock the crowd and get everyone movin’ and groovin’ and bouncin’ to some family-friendly music. Don’t forget to look out for special guest characters. Dance parties begin at 8 pm and movies begin at 9 pm or after dark.
- July 18 – Moana
- July 25 – Mulan
- August 1 – Coco
- August 8 – Mary Poppins Returns
Family Fun & Flix is a Union County tradition. Movies start at dusk, but come at 7:30 pm to get in on all the fun.
- July 9 – A Dogs Way Home, Wheeler Park, Linden
- July 16 – Hotel Transylvania 3, Warinanco Park, Elizabeth
- July 23 – Lego Movie 2, Warinanco Park, Elizabeth
- July 29 – Hotel Transylvania 3, Rutgers Ave. Park, Hillside
- July 30 – Spiderman-Into the Spider-Verse, Warinanco Park, Elizabeth
- August 6 – Ralph Breaks the Internet, Meisel Park, Springfield (with NNO)
- August 12 – Incredibles 2, Tamaques Park, Westfield
- August 13 –Incredibles 2, Warinanco Park, Elizabeth