Updated for 2025
Summer means it’s time to get outside and have fun. What better way to celebrate than taking the family to a movie under the stars? Parks, schools, museums, and even rooftops are some of the great places where you can go to see outdoor movies in Los Angeles.
We’ve checked and updated the schedules, and we’ll keep checking all summer to make sure this info is fresh.
Wherever you catch a movie this summer, we hope you’ll enjoy it!
Outdoor Summer Movies in Los Angeles and SoCal for 2025
Street Food Cinema
Multiple locations
Street Food Cinema makes going to the movies an event. They offer a wide range of movies, food trucks, live music (before the film), and community fun. This summer, their locations include the Autry Museum and LA State Historic Park, among others. Check the website for details about dates, films, and locations — and to purchase tickets in advance.
Note: Not all movies are family-friendly, so check the schedule to find ones your family will enjoy.
Rooftop Cinema Club
888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Watch movies on a rooftop while seated in a comfortable deck chair. State-of-the-art wireless headphones are available so that nothing will distract you from the classic dialogue and summer movie fun!
Rooftop Cinema Club also offers special Adirondack loveseats for two so you can snuggle close with your sweetheart and enjoy a show this summer. RCC’s movie times vary from night to night, so watch movie start times closely so you can enjoy a movie night under the sky. Check out their website to view their entire schedule!
Movies On The Roof
Westfield Fashion Square On The Roof of the Parking Garage
14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Movies On The Roof offers an alfresco summer movie-screening experience at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks every weekend from June 20th – July 26th. The screenings include comfortable seating, state-of-the-art projection and sound, and valley views in an upscale event space on the parking garage rooftop of Westfield Fashion Square. Tickets are $10 and include complimentary popcorn.
Come early to the screening and enjoy live music from local musicians, raffle giveaways, lawn games, and more. Upcoming screenings at Movies On The Roof include The Sandlot (June 20), Top Gun (July 5), Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl (July 11), Creed (July 25), and more!
Cinespia
Multiple locations:
Cinespia screens terrific movies at locations around LA, like Hollywood Forever Cemetery, LA State Historic Park, and The Greek Theatre. Audiences enjoy pre-show fun, including DJs and themed photo booths — and don’t forget to bring a picnic.
Cinespia Outdoor Summer Movie titles include:
- The Big Lebowski — Saturday, May 24th at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Clueless — Sunday, May 25th at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood — Saturday, June 7th at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — Saturday, June 21st at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- and more!
Note: not all movies are family-friendly.
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Movies in the Park
Summitridge Park, 1425 Summitridge Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765
The City of Diamond Bar invites families to its Concerts and Movies in the Park series happening on Wednesday evenings from June 11th through July 30th. These free events begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. and feature a variety of musical genres. There will be a special patriotic concert to celebrate Independence Day as well! A family-friendly movie will follow each concert at sundown. Check their website for band, movie, and food truck schedules.
Queen Mary Movie Nights
1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802
Once per month this summer, starting on June 13th, come enjoy themed outdoor movie nights aboard the Queen Mary. Movies will be held through August and are $14 for ages 3 and up, with a reservation. You can arrive as early as 5 p.m., but movies start at dusk. And, for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a date night package that includes reserved comfortable seating, small snacks, and more.
Movies in the Park @ Rancho Madera Community Park
556 Lake Park Dr., Simi Valley, CA 93065
This summer, you can see free movies presented by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. There are fun, pre-movie activities that start at 6:30 p.m., with the movies to follow at dusk. Bring your own blankets and chairs. There will be one movie in June, one in July, and one in August, with a free screening of Tangled at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park, CA 91377 on Friday, June 20th.
Related: Summer Concerts all over SoCal
Outdoor Movies at the Skirball
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Watch the sunset and “kick back with friends for a night of movie magic under the stars!” The Skirball will be showing two movies this summer, in June, for your viewing enjoyment. Each film is on a Friday night at 8:30 p.m., and both are family-friendly. See more details online, including where to park for free and how to get tickets to each movie.
City of San Gabriel Summer Movies
Multiple locations around San Gabriel
San Gabriel’s popular annual summer entertainment series returns with free movies, providing residents and guests with plenty of family-friendly fun and free experiences to enjoy on Southern California’s cool summer nights. Bring a blanket and enjoy free outdoor movies throughout San Gabriel on select dates in June and July.
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Melrose Rooftop Theatre
603 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
A unique outdoor cinema experience nestled in the heart of West Hollywood’s fashion and design precinct. The Melrose Rooftop Theatre is attached to the property occupied by E.P. & L.P., and the entry is via the lobby at 603 N La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood. Check their website for the movie schedule and to purchase tickets.
Moonlight Movies on the Beach
Granada Beach, 5100 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803
Moonlight Movies returns this summer for their annual screenings at sunset, around 8 p.m., and this year the movies will be held at Granada Beach. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed and under physical control at all times.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. There will be an array of food trucks and vendors on-site, but you can bring your own food, too. Alcohol is prohibited. Parking is free after 6:00 p.m., but space is limited.
Summer Night Out
Plaza West Covina,112 Plaza Dr., West Covina, CA 91790
Plaza West Covina — in partnership with the City of West Covina and sponsored by Regal Medical Group and Athens Services — is excited to announce its Summer Night Out, in the parking lot between Macy’s and Best Buy. Attendees are asked to bring their own beach/lawn chairs and come ready to enjoy a night of family entertainment, games, and giveaways. Movie announcement coming soon, so check the website for more details.
Movies in the Park
Multiple locations in Long Beach
This summer, the Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine is offering free movies at parks all over the city. There will be themed dress-up nights at each event, movie-themed crafts, nightly raffles, and a whole lot of fun. Movies will run from June through August and start at 6 p.m. each night. Check the website for the 2025 movie schedule as soon as it’s available.
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