Summer is the designated time for adventuring, vacationing, and making memories, but that can come with some obstacles. Making the most of every summer isn’t always easy when you’re trying to stay out of the heat and stay within your budget. Luckily for you, some things in life really are free, including most of these outdoor movies! With Maryland’s hot and humid days transitioning into warm and pleasant nights, an outdoor movie is the perfect way to spend a relaxing and memorable summer evening. If summer heat and summer spending have you and your wallet drained, skip the theater and save some money with these fun and affordable outdoor movie nights!
Anne Arundel County
Annapolis Towne Centre, Annapolis, 8 p.m. Free. Visitatc.com
Annapolis Towne Centre is hosting a free movie night every Wednesday in July, and you won't want to miss out! The movie will be shown next to Target, so make sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The first 150 guests to arrive will get a bag of goodies. Arrive early to secure your seats and your treats!
July 17th: Back to the Future
July 24th: Ghostbusters
Reynolds Tavern, Annapolis, 8 p.m. Free. Reynoldstavern.org
Finish the weekend strong and head down to Reynolds Tavern any Sunday night this summer for a free outdoor movie. Arrive early to save your seat and enjoy a drink during happy hour from 3–7 p.m. in the Beer Garden. Movies begin at dusk, so start times may vary.
July 14th: Rear Window (1954)
July 21st: Holiday Inn (1942)
July 28th: JAWS (1975)
Aug. 4th: The Artist (2011)
Aug. 11th: Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
Aug. 18th: To Catch a Thief (1955)
Aug. 25th: HELP! (1965)
Sept. 1st: Double Indemnity (1941)
Sept. 8th: The Sound of Music (1965)
Park Plaza, Severna Park, start times vary. Free. Severnaparkvoice.com
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family and head to Park Plaza on the first Friday of each month for a free movie night! Live music provided by Hat Trix will begin at 6 p.m. and Side Street Farmers will have art for sale during the movie.
Aug. 2nd (8:20 p.m.): Mary Poppins Returns
Sept. 6th (7:30 p.m.): Dumbo
Oct. 4th (6:45 p.m.): Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
ArtFarm, Annapolis, 7 p.m. Free. Artfarmannapolis.com
End the week with some laughs and attend the Family Comedy Short Film Night at ArtFarm Studios! Popcorn, drinks, and seating will be available, but you may want to bring a blanket for the kids. This is a free event, but donations are welcome.
July 12th: Chaplin vs. Keaton: a night of shorts and clips from Hollywood's two funniest filmmakers
Severna Park Baptist Church, Severna Park, 7:30 p.m. Free. Spbcmd.com
Join the Severna Park Baptist Church for a free Family Movie Night in the Field! Bring chairs and blankets and purchase your snacks at the concession stand. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be postponed to July 27th at 7:30 p.m.
July 20th: The Secret Life of Pets
Eastern Shore
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, 8:30 p.m. $3 for non-member adults, free for CBMM members and children 18 and under. Cbmm.org
Make your way to the scenic Navy Point to watch an outdoor movie hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum! Ice cream and popcorn will be for sale during the film, but guests should bring chairs, blankets, and beverages.
July 12th: Night at the Museum
July 19th: The Sandlot
July 26th: The Princess Bride
Aug. 2nd: Big
Worton Park, Worton, 9 p.m. Free. Kentparksandrec.org
Pack up your chairs and blankets and check out Movies in the Park! Food truck vendors, including Smoke Rattle and Roll and Aretha’s Creative Touch, will have food and beverages available for purchase. Instead of the park, Finding Dory will be shown at the Kent County Community Center Pool July 19th.
July 19th: (Kent County Community Center Pool): Finding Dory
Aug. 16th: Incredibles 2
Sept. 20th: Facing the Giants
Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Free. Ococean.com
Watch a free movie at the beach in Ocean City! Bring a beach chair and blanket and enjoy a movie in the sand. In the event of inclement weather, movies scheduled to play at 117th Street will be moved inside at the Carousel Hotel; movies on 27th street will be cancelled.
Carousel Hotel - 117th Street
July 17th: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
July 24th: The Grinch
July 31st: Christopher Robin
Aug. 7th: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Aug. 14th: Zootopia
Aug. 21st: How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World
Aug. 28th: Dumbo
27th Street
July 12th: Coco
July 15th: Bernie the Dolphin
July 19th: Incredibles 2
July 22nd: A Dog’s Way Home
July 26th: Wonder
July 29th: Zoo
Aug. 2nd: How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World
Aug. 5th: Finding Dory
Aug. 9th: Monsters, Inc.
Aug. 12th: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Aug. 16th: Moana
Regional
North Beach, North Beach, 9 p.m. (dusk). Free. Northbeachmd.org
Bring a beach chair and blanket for a free movie on the beach! Movies will be projected onto an inflatable screen in the sand, and start times will vary depending on sunset. For September and October, Movies in the Sand will transition to Drive-In Movies. Park in visitor parking and cozy up in your car!
July 20th: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Aug. 17th: Incredibles 2
Sept. 21st: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Drive-In Movie)
National Harbor, Prince George's County. Free. Nationalharbor.com
Enjoy Date Night Movies every Thursday, and Family Movies on the Potomac every Sunday at the National Harbor! Pack up your chairs, blankets, and snacks for an evening under the stars.
Movies will play on the Plaza’s big screen.
For date night (7 p.m.):
July 11th: Kin (2018)
July 18th: Night School (2018)
July 25th: Justice League
Aug. 1st: Green Book (2018)
Aug. 8th: Transformers: The Last Knight
Aug. 15th: Bring It On
Aug. 22nd: Bumblebee (2018)
Aug. 29th: Mean Girls
Sept. 5th: Black Panther
Sept. 12th: Venom (2018)
Sept. 19th: Creed II (2018)
Sept. 26th: Ocean’s 8 (2018)
For the whole family:
July 14th: Coco
July 21st: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
July 28th: A Wrinkle in Time
Aug. 4th: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
Aug. 11th: Learning to See: The World of Insects (2018)
Aug. 18th: Holes
Aug. 25th: Instant Family (2018)
Sept. 1st: The Lego Movie 2 (2019)
Sept. 8th: The Wizard of Oz
Sept. 15th: The Wiz (1978)
Sept. 22nd: Despicable Me 3
Sept. 29th: Dumbo (2019)
The Wine Bin, Ellicott City, July–Aug. 9 p.m., Sept. 8 p.m. Free. Winebinec.com
Sip on wine and watch a movie at The Wine Bin! Movies will be projected in The Wine Bin parking lot, so lawn chairs are recommended. Entry is free and wine will be for sale. The Wine Bin shows a variety of films, so make sure to check the rating before bringing the kids.
July 13th: The Big Sick
July 20th: A Star is Born (2018)
July 27th: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Aug. 3rd: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Aug. 10th: The Rock (1996)
Aug. 17th: Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse
Aug. 24th: The Natural (1984)
Aug. 3st1: Princess Bride (1987)
Sept. 7th: BlacKkKlansman (2018)
Sept 14th: Rear Window (1954)
Sept 28th: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Oct. 26th: A Quiet Place
