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Free Outdoor Movies in Houston this Summer for Kids

Movies Under the Moon offers free outdoor movies in Houston this summer. Photo courtesy of Kings Harbor
Movies Under the Moon offers free outdoor movies in Houston this summer. Photo courtesy of Kings Harbor
5/3/24 - By Rachael Cherry

Check out a free outdoor movie in Houston on those summer nights when the sun goes down and the heat index finally dips. After spending a hot day doing cool summer activities and water play to beat the heat, outdoor movies are a nice low-key activity that gets everyone out of the house. We love the option of one of Bayou City's drive-in movie theaters, but summer movies don't always require buying a ticket: summer nights are a great time to enjoy FREE kid-friendly, outdoor movies in Houston.

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Family Movie Night in Houston's Levy Park. Photo courtesy of Levy Park
Family Movie Night in Houston's Levy Park. Photo courtesy of Levy Park

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The Energy Corridor District's Movie Night at Terry Hershey Park

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Saturday, May 4, 2024
Join a magical evening under the stars at Terry Hershey Park. READ MORE

Movies Under the Stars at Trebly Park

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Thursday, May 16, Friday, June 21 & Saturday, July 20, 2024
Pull out your lawn blanket to enjoy a free movie screening on the lawn of Downtown's Trebly Park. READ MORE

Screen on the Green at Discovery Green

Downtown
Saturday, May 25 & Saturday, Jun 22, 2024
Enjoy a family movie under the stars in the city’s coolest park.  READ MORE

Movie Night in Helix Park

Med Center
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Join for movie night and relax and enjoy freshly popped popcorn, various candies, and an assortment of drinks while watching “The Parent Trap.”  READ MORE
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City of Conroe's Movies in the Park

Conroe
Friday, May 3rd, 17th & 31st, 2024
Head to Heritage Place for a free family movie screening of some of your favorite kid-friendly flicks. READ MORE

Movies in the Park at Dow Park

Deer Park
Saturday, May 4 & Saturday, Jun 1, 2024
Enjoy movies, themed activities, crafts, and games at the Movie in the Park series at Dow Park. READ MORE

2nd Saturday at Tomball's Historic Depot

Tomball
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Join an enchanting evening watching a movie under the stars at Tomball Depot Plaza. READ MORE

Movies on the Square at Sugar Land Town Square

Sugarland
Saturday, May 25 & Saturday, July 27, 2024
Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a free movie screening on the Square. READ MORE

Movies in the Park at Stevenson Park

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Every Friday July 12 through August 2, 2024
Enjoy movies in the park at Stevenson Park Gazebo every Friday night from July 12th to August 2nd. READ MORE

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