Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting a Movie Night on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. They'll be showing Back to the Future. Bring a chair, and grab dinner or treats from Sweetwater Town Center businesses! … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Market Square at Sweetwater Town Center: Back to the Future on Aug. 12
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Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Aug. 10
If you have a sense of adventure and like a bargain, check out Regal's Mystery Movie Monday promotion. On select Mondays at 7 p.m., participating Regal Cinemas are hosting early screenings of movies for $5. You won't know the movie ahead of time. The only information available is the rating and length of the movie. Sometimes they give a little hint, like the genre of the movie. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Aug. 10
Rhythm & Reels: Free concert and movie series in Apex
Rhythm & Reels is a FREE outdoor concert and movie series that takes place from June 6 to August 22, 2026, at Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. On select Saturday evenings, enjoy a night of music or movies under the stars. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. Movies begin at dusk. Learn about each musical artist and movie here. Concerts Movies … [Read more...] about Rhythm & Reels: Free concert and movie series in Apex
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Aug. 7
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Aug. 7
First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Zootopia Aug. 7
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting First Friday Market & Movie Nights at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. These events take place the first Friday of the month, from May to November, 2026. Enjoy an outdoor movie, as well as a vendor market, food trucks, free-to-play games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., … [Read more...] about First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Zootopia Aug. 7
Crafting at the Cinema: Watch Night at the Museum while crafting on Aug. 20 at Garner Performing Arts Center
In partnership with the Garner Performing Arts Center, the NC Museum of History invites you to bring your favorite craft supplies to a free showing of the movie, Night at the Museum. Crafting at the Cinema takes place Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free, but tickets are … [Read more...] about Crafting at the Cinema: Watch Night at the Museum while crafting on Aug. 20 at Garner Performing Arts Center
Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Aug. 14: Galaxy Quest
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, at 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Museum Movie Night on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The featured movie is Galaxy Quest. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for museum members. Space is limited. Purchase tickets. The event features live music, science stations, food and drink for sale, and the … [Read more...] about Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Aug. 14: Galaxy Quest
Free Outdoor Movie Series at Pullen Park: Hoppers on Aug. 4
Families, friends, and film lovers of all ages are invited a free outdoor movie series at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will take place the first Tuesday of the month, from June to October, 2026. The time differs a little bit depending on the time of year. All screenings are free and open to the public. Refreshments and popcorn will be available for purchase at the … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movie Series at Pullen Park: Hoppers on Aug. 4
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Wicked For Good Aug. 21
In spring and summer of 2026, North Carolina Museum of Art is once again taking its outdoor movie series on the road, with FREE movies in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these free events, themed activities and food trucks will start at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:15 p.m. Schedule You might also be interested in the First Friday Market and Movie … [Read more...] about NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Wicked For Good Aug. 21
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Aug. 1
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays in July and August, 2026, they'll be showing a retro family film for free. The films will be shown at 11 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Aug. 1
