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
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Postponed: NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square — Wicked For Good
UPDATE: The August 21st movie has been postponed due to the weather forecast. 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 … [Read more...] about Postponed: NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square — Wicked For Good
Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: The Nightmare Before Christmas on Sept. 25
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is The Nightmare Before Christmas on September 25, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Carolina Square Lawn, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event will take place outside on the lawn behind Target and beside the Carolina Square … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: The Nightmare Before Christmas on Sept. 25
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
Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Zootopia 2 on Sept. 5
Durham Parks and Recreation presents Fall Film Series: Movies in the Park at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The movies will take place the first Saturday of the month from September to November, 2026. These events take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people for a fun movie night in the heart of downtown Durham. This … [Read more...] about Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Zootopia 2 on Sept. 5
First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Remember the Titans Sept. 4
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: Remember the Titans Sept. 4
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Hamilton on Sept. 4
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: Hamilton on Sept. 4
Hobbit Fest at Moore Square Sept. 19 — movie marathon and Lord of the Ring themed festival
Hobbit Fest is a day-long celebration of Lord of the Rings. It takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Experience the complete Lord of the Rings theatrical trilogy outdoors while exploring a festival filled with themed activities, local vendors, artists, food trucks, and more. You … [Read more...] about Hobbit Fest at Moore Square Sept. 19 — movie marathon and Lord of the Ring themed festival
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
Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Goat on Aug. 14
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is presenting Friday Family Flicks. These are free outdoor movies on the lawn of the Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free movie-themed activities will be available one hour before the start of the movie. Next up is Goat on Friday, August 14, 2026. Activities and … [Read more...] about Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Goat on Aug. 14
