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
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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
Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh: Toy Story 5 on Sept. 25
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
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
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
Movie Night at Market Square at Sweetwater Town Center: Back to the Future on Aug. 12
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
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Aug. 1
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is presenting Family Movies at Joyner Park once a month from May to August, 2026. The movie are free to attend and you don't have to make a reservation. Vendors will be selling snacks and beverages. You're also welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed. Please bring your blanket and/or chairs. Pre-show children's … [Read more...] about Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Aug. 1
Free Outdoor Movie Night at Wendell Baptist Church: David on July 29
Wendell Baptist Church, 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting a free outdoor movie night on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 8 p.m. They'll be showing the movie, David, on the back lawn of the church. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. If it rains they'll move into the large fellowship hall. Popcorn will be provided. … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movie Night at Wendell Baptist Church: David on July 29
First Friday on Da Hill: Movie Night Under the Stars — The Wiz June 5
Liberation Station Bookstore, at 430 Hill Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting First Friday on Da Hill: Movie Night Under the Stars on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a FREE event. Join Liberation Station Bookstore for a special edition of First Friday on Da Hill featuring an outdoor screening of The Wiz. Gather with neighbors, family, and friends for an evening of Black … [Read more...] about First Friday on Da Hill: Movie Night Under the Stars — The Wiz June 5
