Whether you’re a hardcore cinema junkie or just looking for a fun night of cartoons under the stars, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has plenty of options for those who like their movies outdoors. Grab a blanket, pack some snacks, cover yourself in bug spray, and get ready to catch some of the many delightful al fresco film screenings happening all summer around the metroplex.
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Jun 9 Fri
As I Walk Through the Valley This documentary, part of the Oak Cliff Film Festival, will be the best movie featuring wrestling-mask-wearing Tejano punk bands you’ll see this year.
Wild Detectives
As I Walk Through the Valley Wild Detectives This documentary, part of the Oak Cliff Film Festival, will be the best movie featuring wrestling-mask-wearing Tejano punk bands you’ll see this year.
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Jun 10 Sat
Something Wild The 1986 Jonathan Demme tragicomedy screens for free as part of the Oak Cliff fest.
Better Block
Something Wild Better Block The 1986 Jonathan Demme tragicomedy screens for free as part of the Oak Cliff fest.
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Jun 16 Fri
La La Land The Nasher screens the love letter to the days of old Hollywood glamour as part of its midnight movie series.
Nasher Sculpture Garden
La La Land Nasher Sculpture Garden The Nasher screens the love letter to the days of old Hollywood glamour as part of its midnight movie series.
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Jun 16 Fri
Hidden Figures The true story of women whose legacy and place in the American space program was overlooked but not forgotten.
Dallas Farmers Market
Hidden Figures Dallas Farmers Market The true story of women whose legacy and place in the American space program was overlooked but not forgotten.
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Jun 27 Tue
The Secret Life of Pets Find out what scrapes, trouble, and shenanigans your pets get into while you're away.
Museum Green at Fair Park
The Secret Life of Pets Museum Green at Fair Park Find out what scrapes, trouble, and shenanigans your pets get into while you're away.
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Jun 29 Thu
Despicable Me 3 Catch the latest installment in the animated series from the comfort of your own vehicle.
Coyote Drive-In
Despicable Me 3 Coyote Drive-In Catch the latest installment in the animated series from the comfort of your own vehicle.
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Jun 30 Fri
Easy Rider See one of the major cultural touchstones of the ‘60s while lounging next to the Modern's reflecting pool.
Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art
Easy Rider Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art See one of the major cultural touchstones of the ‘60s while lounging next to the Modern's reflecting pool.
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Jul 6 Thu
Ferris Bueller's Day Off Come up with an elaborate, cheeky ruse to get to this free screening.
Main Street Garden Park
Ferris Bueller's Day Off Main Street Garden Park Come up with an elaborate, cheeky ruse to get to this free screening.
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Jul 6 Thu
Grease Sing Along You know the words already, so here’s your chance to belt them out along with scores of other fans.
Levitt Pavilion
Grease Sing Along Levitt Pavilion You know the words already, so here’s your chance to belt them out along with scores of other fans.
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Jul 21 Fri
Sing Street A heartwarming tale about a kid from Dublin who does what so many boys do to get the attention of a girl -- pick up a guitar.
Nasher Sculpture Garden
Sing Street Nasher Sculpture Garden A heartwarming tale about a kid from Dublin who does what so many boys do to get the attention of a girl -- pick up a guitar.
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Aug 3 Thu
Forrest Gump Run, run to the park to see this screening of the Tom Hanks classic.
Main Street Garden Park
Forrest Gump Main Street Garden Park Run, run to the park to see this screening of the Tom Hanks classic.
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Aug 18 Fri
Catch Me if You Can Identity theft and running from the FBI have never been more heartwarming.
Nasher Sculpture Garden
Catch Me if You Can Nasher Sculpture Garden Identity theft and running from the FBI have never been more heartwarming.
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Sep 7 Thu
Best in Show The Christopher Guest mockumentary gets to be top dog at the park this evening.
Main Street Garden Park
Best in Show Main Street Garden Park The Christopher Guest mockumentary gets to be top dog at the park this evening.
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