Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Resources Department is presenting a free outdoor movie and community event on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The movie will be Toy Story 5. The movie begins at dusk. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. There will be on-site food truck, game truck, crafts, and activities. … [Read more...] about Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh: Toy Story 5 on Sept. 25
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Movie Night at Durham Central Park with Museum of Durham History: My Name is Pauli Murray Sept. 11
Museum of Durham History is presenting a movie night at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. The movie will be My Name is Pauli Murray, with opening remarks by LGBTQ Center of Durham. Admission is free and popcorn is free too. … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Durham Central Park with Museum of Durham History: My Name is Pauli Murray Sept. 11
Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Beetlejuice Oct. 3
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: Beetlejuice Oct. 3
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
Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Cary's annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, it moves inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films are one and five minutes each. Costumes … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Free Outdoor Movie Series at Pullen Park: Wicked Sept. 1
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: Wicked Sept. 1
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square — Godzilla vs. Mothra Aug. 28
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 NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square — Godzilla vs. Mothra Aug. 28
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
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
