Despite our deepest desires to burrow in and hibernate for the winter, our kids seem to be numb to the…
FAMILY GUIDE TO FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES IN METRO DETROIT

Enjoy every minute of summer fun – from splashing during the days, to outdoor movies at night! So pack up the blankets and some popcorn, and let’s make the days last longer with FREE movies in the park! Here’s your summer movie guide to who’s playing what and where.
Friday, June 7
Friday, June 14
- Zootopia @ Booth Park (Birmingham)
- The Watsons Go To Birmingham @ New Center Park (Detroit)
- Bumblebee @ Wagner Park (Dearborn)
Sunday, June 16
Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, June 20
Friday, June 21
- Alice In Wonderland @ New Center Park (Detroit)
- The Lego Movie – The Second Part @ Pierce Middle Schoool (Waterford)
- Trolls @ The Village of Rochester Hills
Sunday, June 23
Tuesday, June 25
Friday, June 28
Saturday, June 29
Friday, July 5
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Thursday, July 11
Friday, July 12
- Peter Rabbit @ New Center Park (Detroit)
- The Sandlot @ Booth Park (Birmingham)
- Lego Movie 2 @ Heritage Park (Canton)
- Over the Hedge @ DNR Outdoor Adventure Center (Detroit)
Saturday, July 13
Monday, July 15
Tuesday, July 16
Thursday, July 18
- Inside Out @ WCCCD Downriver Campus (Taylor)
- The Sandlot @ Palmer Park (St. Clair)
- Captain Marvel @ Pontiac Board of Education (Pontiac)
Friday, July 19
- Ferdinand @ New Center Park (Detroit)
- Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse @ Downtown Dearborn
- Smallfoot @ The Village of Rochester Hills
- Wonder @ Depot Park (Clarkston)
- Zootopia @ Maybury State Park (Northville)
- Incredibles 2 @ Romulus Historic Park
Saturday, July 20
- Incredibles 2 @ Franklin Athletic Club (Southfield)
- Hook @ Trumbull & Porter Hotel (Detroit)
- The Little Mermaid – Dive-In Movie @ Fuller Park Pool (Ann Arbor)
Monday, July 22
Wednesday, July 24
Thursday, July 25
- Ralph Breaks The Internet @ Brandenburg Park, New Baltimore
- Smallfoot @ Pontiac Board of Education (Pontiac)
Friday, July 26
Saturday, July 27
Monday, July 29
Tuesday, July 30
Wednesday, July 31
- Moana @ Deer Lake Beach (Clarkston)
- Aquaman @ Little Caesars Arena (Detroit)
- Ralph Breaks The Internet @ Clinton Township Civic Center
Thursday, August 1
Saturday, August 3
Wednesday, August 7
Thursday, August 8
Friday, August 9
- Jumanji – Welcome To The Jungle @ New Center Park (Detroit)
- Space Jam @ Little Caesars Arena (Detroit)
- Ralph Breaks The Internet @ Fuerst Park (Novi)
- The Lego Movie 2 @ Macomb Corners Park (Macomb)
Saturday, August 10
Tuesday, August 13
Wednesday, August 14
Thursday, August 15
- The Princess and the Frog @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse @ Clintonwood Park (Clarkston)
- Dumbo @ Warren City Square
- Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse @ Downtown Ferndale
Friday, August 16
Saturday, August 17
Monday, August 19
Tuesday, August 20
Thursday, August 22
Friday, August 23
- Artic Tale @ New Center Park (Detroit)
- Monsters Inc @ Booth Park (Birmingham)
- Lego Movie 2 @ Lillie Park (Ann Arbor)
Saturday, August 24
Friday, August 30
Want to see a movie before bedtime? Head to Emagine Theatres Wednesday or Thursday at 10am for $2 movie tickets for all ages!
- June 12 & 13: The Secret Life of Pets
- June 19 & 20: Despicable Me
- June 26 & 27: Despicable Me 2
- July 10 & 11: Despicable Me 3
- July 17 & 18: SING
- July 24 & 25: The Grinch
- July 31 & August: Minons
- August 7 & 8: The Land Before Time
- August 15 & 16: An American Tail
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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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