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5/27/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for FREE summer outdoor movies for New Jersey families? Here are some to add to your list.

See your favorite flicks under the stars this summer as beaches and parks throughout the state host FREE outdoor movies on supersized screens. Bring a blanket or beach chair (and maybe a little bug spray), and catch an old or new favorite.

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Thursdays, July 3-August 28, 2025
Get a head start on the weekend with this busy Thursday roster of activities in Margate capped off by a movie on the beach. Start your day with a visit to the farmers market, shop at local sidewalk sales, then head over to the beach at 6:30pm for pre-screening activities and giveaways. READ MORE

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Ridgewood Movies in the Park

Ridgewood–FREE
Select Wednesdays from June 11-August 14, 2025
The Ridgewood Guild presents a roster of hits every other Wednesday at Memorial Park. Arrive 30 minutes before the film for complimentary ice cream, candy, performers and a trivia contest. READ MORE

Bergen County Movies in the Park

Paramus and Westwood–FREE
Select Wednesdays and Fridays from , Wednesday, July 9-Friday, August 22
Bergen County presents movies in two locations- Van Saun County Park and Pascack Brook County Park. Free movies include Inside Out 2 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.  Bring chairs and blankets. READ MORE

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Free Family Movie Nights in Downtown Wildwood

Wildwood–FREE
Select Tuesdays, June 24-August 19, 2025
Head over to Byrne Plaza on Tuesday nights for a free family movie, with animated titles like Inside Out 2. Bring blankets or beach chairs, and take advantage of free parking. READ MORE

Sea Isle City Free Movies Under the Stars

Sea Isle City–FREE
Wednesdays, June 25-August 27, 2025
Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robots are a couple of the great movies scheduled to play at Excursion Park on Wednesday nights.  READ MORE

Cape May Movies on the Beach

Cape May–FREE
Thursdays, July 10-August 28, 2025
Bring your chairs or blanket to Cape May Beach every Thursday at dusk for an outdoor summer movie experience. Titles include A Complete Unknown and Moana 2. READ MORE

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Montclair Movies Under the Stars

Montclair–FREE
Select dates from Saturday, June 21-Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Gloucester County Movies in the Park

County parks–FREE
Select Fridays through Friday, August 29, 2025
Screenings are held throughout the county on select nights through August.  READ MORE

Deptford Family Movie Night

Various parks–FREE
Select Fridays through Friday, August 1, 2025
The Township of Deptford presents free movies in the park on select summer Fridays, including hits like Moana 2. READ MORE

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Palmer Square Movie Nights

Princeton–FREE
Select Fridays, July 18-August 15, 2025
Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie under the stars on Palmer Square. Come early for upscale shopping and enjoy al fresco dining before the show or pick up a meal to bring to the Green. READ MORE

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Highland Park–FREE
Select Saturdays, May 17-September 27, 2025
Enjoy an evening of vintage cartoons followed by the main feature at Highland Park's municipal parking lot. Some chairs are available, but feel free to bring your own. READ MORE

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Freehold Family Movie Night

Freehold–FREE
Wednesdays, June 25-August 20, 2025
Bring a blanket to the lawn outside Hall of Records every Wednesday night for a showing of a new or classic movie. Grab a bite from a downtown eatery while you're there.  READ MORE

Movies Under the Stars in Howell

Howell–FREE
Select Thursdays from July 10-August 21, 2025
Enjoy Ghostbusters, The Minecraft Movie and other hits Thursday nights at the Howell Library Hill. Activities begin at 6:30pm, followed by the movie at dusk. READ MORE

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Jenkinson's Movies on the Beach

Point Pleasant–FREE
Tuesdays, June 24-August 26, 2025
Roll out your beach blanket for Jenkinson's summer movie series on the sand. All films begin at dusk, weather permitting. READ MORE

Seaside Heights Movies at the Beach

Seaside Heights–FREE
Sundays, July 6-August 24, 2025
Bring a beach chair, towel and plenty of munchies for this summer movie series on the beach in Carteret. Movies play Sundays. Showtime starts at sunset. READ MORE

Movies on the Bay in Lavallette

Lavallette–FREE
Tuesdays, July 6-August 26, 2025
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Free Summer Movies at State Theatre New Jersey

New Brunswick
Select Tuesdays, July 1-August 25, 2025
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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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