Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation is hosting Campfire and Movie in the Park on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parent or guardian must accompany children under 12 years old. You'll roast marshmallows and make s'mores by the campfire, and then watch the movie, Cars, at … [Read more...] about Campfire and Movie in the Park at Chapel Hill Community Center: Cars on Aug. 29
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Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list
Outdoor movies are a hugely popular event in the warm months in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond. Read on to see a day-by-day list of outdoor movies. Take a look at the calendar and follow the links for details. Many of these events are free, but some require ticket purchase, and are likely to sell out. Upcoming Outdoor Movies … [Read more...] about Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list
CatVideoFest: three locations in the Triangle in August
CatVideoFest is a nationwide project that curates the latest and best cat videos, creating a compilation reel that is shown in theaters across the country. CatVideoFest partners with a cat-focused charity near each theater, with proceeds from each show helping that organization. CatVideoFest is showing at three theaters in the Triangle. Here's where to catch it! CatVideoFest in Cary The … [Read more...] about CatVideoFest: three locations in the Triangle in August
Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — A Minecraft Movie Aug. 8
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is presenting Friday Family Flicks. These are free outdoor movies at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free activities will be available one hour before the start of the movie. Next up is A Minecraft Movie on Friday, August 8, 2025. Activities and concessions start … [Read more...] about Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — A Minecraft Movie Aug. 8
Outdoor movies at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh): A Minecraft Movie Aug. 8
321 Coffee and L'Arche North Carolina are presenting an outdoor summer movie series in 2025. These are free and inclusive events that take place at 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The movies start at 7 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair. More information and updates will be at larchenc.org/events. Summer Movie Series Schedule L’Arche North … [Read more...] about Outdoor movies at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh): A Minecraft Movie Aug. 8
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Transformers One on Aug. 2
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is presenting Family Movies at Joyner Park once a month from May to August, 2025. The movie are free to attend and you don't have to make a reservation. Vendors might be selling food. You're also welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed. Please bring your blanket and/or chairs. Pre-show children's activities … [Read more...] about Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Transformers One on Aug. 2
Free and Cheap Summer Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Looking for affordable indoor summer movies the Triangle? Treat your kids to a fun cinematic experience without breaking the bank. Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. Beat the heat with an animated adventure or a family-friendly blockbuster, all on a very family-friendly budget. This list has been updated for summer, 2025. There are … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Summer Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Shrek 2 on July 26
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays, they'll be showing a 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: Shrek 2 on July 26
Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival features visual art, theatre, comedy, music, puppetry, film, storytelling and more. All-access passes are available, as are tickets for single performances. The festival … [Read more...] about Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
Smurfs will be released in theaters July 18, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on July 12, 2025. This advance screening is at Regal Brier Creek, 8611 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Doors open at 10 a.m. The movie starts at 11 a.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be careful about ads that … [Read more...] about Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
