North Carolina Museum of Art is preparing for facility improvements in the Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater and in the Museum Park in 2025, so there won't be outdoor movies at the Museum this summer. However, NCMA is taking its outdoor movie series on the road, with four FREE movies in Moore Square on Friday evenings this summer. These events take place at 6 p.m. with themed programs and food … [Read more...] about NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square this Summer: Wicked Aug. 22
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Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park
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, 2025. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people for a fun movie night in the heart of downtown Durham. This family-friendly series features films for … [Read more...] about Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park
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
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
Free outdoor movie series at Mosaic in Pittsboro: Oppenheimer on Aug. 8
On select Friday nights, MOSAIC is hosting free outdoor movies. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Outdoor Movie Schedule at MOSAIC 2025 … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movie series at Mosaic in Pittsboro: Oppenheimer on Aug. 8
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
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
Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is Frankenweenie on September 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Carolina Square, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Movie snacks will be available for purchase. And there will be adoptable dogs to meet! … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Inside Out 2 on Aug. 1
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting free outdoor films and markets at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are usually held on the first Friday of the month. If there's a change in that schedule it's noted below. These events also feature food trucks, games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., but the start … [Read more...] about First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Inside Out 2 on Aug. 1
Movie on the Lawn at The Rookery in Hillsborough: A League of Their Own July 24
The Rookery, at 115 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor movie night on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9 p.m. The movie is A League of Their Own. BYO chairs or blankets, and snacks. Beverages will be available for purchase. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about Movie on the Lawn at The Rookery in Hillsborough: A League of Their Own July 24