Every Free Outdoor Movie Screening in Austin This Summer

Watching a movie at a theater is a visceral experience: ice-cold AC, audio you can feel in your pancreas, and a mouth ruined by Sour Patch Kids are all necessary elements. Outdoor movies can be every bit as fun as their indoor brethren, though, in addition to being absolutely free.

Sure, it's hot outside, but these flicks happen after the sun goes down, so you've really got no excuse; bring some drinks, throw down a blanket, and watch a film under the stars for literally zero dollars. To help you keep track of things, we've collected all the outdoor screenings coming up this summer into one mega calendar (which you should definitely bookmark, along with our summer events calendar).

Note: Most of these movies start at or around Sunset, which will range from ~8:30pm in July to ~7:30pm in September.

wayne's world
Paramount Pictures

July 11
The Long Center
No coolers or alcohol are permitted, but you're free to bring a refillable bottle and a blanket or a lawn chair. Your leashed pets are welcome.
Time: Food trucks 6pm; music 7:30pm; film screening after Sunset

July 12
Austin Humane Society
Bring your own blanket, chairs, and picnic; there will be concessions, games, and kids’ activities, too. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Time: 7:30pm

July 12
Republic Square Park

Bring your own blanket and chairs, but leave the alcohol at home and visit the beer garden instead. Food trucks will be onsite, as well.  
Time: Sunset

July 13
Amphitheater at Lake Kyle
Bring your own blanket, chairs, and picnic for a lakeside movie under the stars.
Time: Sunset

July 13
Community First! Village

Bring your own blanket and chairs; flashlights and bug spray are also recommended.
Hungry? Community Grille will be onsite with burgers, fries, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Time: 8pm

rocky
Columbia Pictures

July 15
Easy Tiger

Expect Real Ale Brewing beer specials and hot dog specials from Easy Tiger. Arrive early for prime seats in the Beer Garden.
Time: 9pm

July 20
Community First! Village

Bring your own blanket and chairs; flashlights and bug spray are also recommended.
Hungry? Community Grille will be onsite with burgers, fries, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Time: 8pm

July 20
El Salido Pool

Bring your own float for a fun family friendly movie in the pool under the stars.
Time: Sunset

July 20
Metz Park
Bring your own blanket, chair, and picnic; Metz Park will provide one free popcorn and drink per person.
Time: Sunset

July 22
Easy Tiger

Expect Real Ale Brewing beer specials and hot dog specials from Easy Tiger. Arrive early for prime seats in the Beer Garden.
Time: 9pm

Grease
Paramount Pictures

July 25
The Long Center
While coolers aren't allowed, you can bring a refillable bottle plus a blanket or a lawn chair to unfold and relax. Expect bag checks at the door, so please leave your alcohol & weapons at home. Your pets are welcome, but be sure to bring a leash!
Time: Food trucks 6pm; music 7:30pm; film screening after Sunset

July 26
Republic Square Park

Bring your own blanket and chairs, but leave alcohol at home and visit the beer garden. Food trucks will be onsite as well.  
Time: Sunset

July 27
Community First! Village

Bring your own blanket and chairs; flashlights and bug spray are also recommended.
Hungry? Community Grille will be onsite with burgers, fries, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Time: 8pm

July 29
Easy Tiger
Expect Real Ale Brewing beer specials and hot dog specials from Easy Tiger. Arrive early for prime seats in the Beer Garden.
Time: BBQ starts at 7pm, film at 9pm
 

mean girls
Paramount Pictures

August 1
The Long Center
While coolers aren't allowed, you can bring a refillable bottle plus a blanket or a lawn chair to unfold and relax. Expect bag checks at the door, so please leave your alcohol & weapons at home. Your pets are welcome, but be sure to bring a leash!
Time: Food trucks 6pm; music 7:30pm; film screening after Sunset

August 3
Community First! Village
Bring your own blanket and chairs; flashlights and bug spray are also recommended.
Hungry? Community Grille will be onsite with burgers, fries, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Time: 8pm

August 3
Metz Park

Bring your own blanket, chairs, and picnic; Metz Park will provide one free popcorn and drink per person.
Time: Sunset

August 9
Republic Square Park

Bring your own blanket and chairs, but leave the alcohol at home and visit the beer garden instead. Local food trucks will be onsite as well.  
Time: Sunset

August 10
Community First! Village

Bring your own blanket and chairs; flashlights and bug spray are also recommended.
Hungry? Community Grille will be onsite with burgers, fries, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Time: 8pm

ratatouille
Walt Disney Pictures

August 10
El Salido Pool
Bring your own float for a fun family friendly movie in the pool under the stars.
Time: Sunset

August 15
The Long Center

While coolers aren't allowed, you can bring a refillable bottle plus a blanket or a lawn chair to unfold and relax. Expect bag checks at the door, and please leave your alcohol & weapons at home. Your pets are welcome, but be sure to bring a leash!
Time: Food trucks 6pm; music 7:30pm; film screening after Sunset

August 16
Martin Multipurpose Fields

You can (and should) bring your own blanket, chairs, and picnic, but alcohol, styrofoam, and glass are not permitted. Local food trucks will be on-site and leashed dogs are welcome.
Time: Sunset

August 17
Community First! Village
Bring your own blanket and chairs; flashlights and bug spray are also recommended.
Hungry? Community Grille will be onsite with burgers, fries, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Time: 8pm

August 17
Amphitheater at Lake Kyle
Bring your own blanket, chairs, and picnic for a lakeside movie under the stars.
Time: Sunset

August 17
Metz Park

Bring your own blanket, chair, and picnic; Metz Park will provide one free popcorn and drink per person.
Time: Sunset

wrinkle in time
Walt Disney Pictures

August 24
Community First! Village
Bring your own blanket and chairs; flashlights and bug spray are also recommended.
Hungry? Community Grille will be onsite with burgers, fries, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Time: 7:30pm

August 31
Community First! Village
Bring your own blanket and chairs; flashlights and bug spray are also recommended.
Hungry? Community Grille will be onsite with burgers, fries, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Time: 7:30pm

September 6
Adams Hemphill Park

You can (and should) bring your own blanket, chairs, and picnic, but alcohol, styrofoam, and glass are not permitted. Local food trucks will be on-site and leashed dogs are welcome.
Time: Sunset

September 20
Govalle Park
You can (and should) bring your own blanket, chairs, and picnic, but alcohol, styrofoam, and glass are not permitted. Local food trucks will be on-site and leashed dogs are welcome.
Time: Sunset

September 22
Harper Park

Bring your own blanket, chairs, tents, and picnic; local food trucks will also be on-site.
Time: Sunset

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