Every Outdoor Movie Playing in Houston This Summer
These days, it’s become all too easy to sink into your couch, steal your ex’s Netflix password, and spend eight solid hours binge-watching Nailed It or The Office alone in your underwear. That may sound like a really good time, but you know what’s an even better time? Catching a flick on the big screen in the open air at one of Houston’s many stunning outdoor destinations.
Bring a friend and a blanket, and maybe some wine in a box because a lot of these parks are cool with that (but check first!), and settle in for a summer movie night. And if you’re looking for something to do either before or after the flick, check out our guide to a proper Houston summer.
Jul 16
Axelrad Beer Garden
Craft brews and tequila, picnic tables and hammocks, and the neighboring Luigi’s pizza make for a choice movie night in the beer garden.
Time: Flicks kick off at sundown
Jul 17
Bane Park
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Jul 17
Axelrad Beer Garden
Brash brews, picnic tables and hammocks, and the neighboring Luigi’s pizza make for a choice movie night in the beer garden.
Time: 8pm-ish
Jul 17
Brasil Cafe Houston
This cool cafe and bar offers a free patio showing. Much on charcuterie, burgers, salads and bar pies alongside cocktails, beer, wine and coffee.
Time: 8:30pm
Jul 17
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft suds, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Movies start around 8-8:30pm
Jul 18
Matzke Park
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Jul 19
Burroughs Park
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Jul 19
Pearl Bar
This Washington bar offers free popcorn and drink specials all night
Time: 9pm.
Jul 20
Collins Parks
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Jul 20
The Square at Memorial City
Blankets, lawn chairs, and outside food and drink welcome, with free popcorn available. You can also catch the show from the patio of either Maggiano’s or The Cheesecake Factory.
Time: 8pm
Jul 23
Axelrad Beer Garden
Craft brews and cocktails, picnic tables and hammocks, and the neighboring Luigi’s pizza make for a choice movie night in the beer garden. Donations welcomed.
Time: Flicks start sundown
Jul 24
Brasil Cafe Houston
This cool cafe and bar offers a free patio showing. Eat charcuterie, burgers, salads and bar pies alongside cocktails, beer, wine and coffee.
Time: 8:30pm
Jul 24
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Sundown
Jul 26
Market Square Park
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, or show up early to snag a table. Niko Niko’s offers gyros and booze.
Time: 8:30pm.
Jul 27
The Square at Memorial City
Blankets, lawn chairs and outside food and drink welcome, with free popcorn available. You can also catch the show from the patio of either Maggiano’s or The Cheesecake Factory.
Time: 8pm
Jul 28
Pearland Town Center
Bring blankets and lawn chairs, movies at dusk. Pickup eats at area spots like Freebirds and Zoe’s Kitchen, or bring your own goods.
Time: 8pm-ish
Jul 31
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Sundown
Aug 3
Deer Park - Dow Park Pool
Bring a blanket or a bikini because the pool opens at 7pm. Your $10 includes a Chik-Fil-A box.
Time: 7pm for pool, movies at 8:30
Aug 3
Hotel Derek
Poolside showing begins after sunset. Your $20 includes popcorn and drink ticket (and pool time). Call 713-297-4327.
Time: Pool opens at 7:30
Aug 3
Asia Society Texas Center
Blankets, chairs and outside beverages welcome; Spicy Dog food truck and non-alcoholic drinks available.
Time: 8pm
Aug 4
Saengerfest Park
Free movie night under the stars in Galveston’s Historic Strand District. Bring a blankets, lawn chairs, pillows, and picnics.
Time: Starts at dusk.
Aug 4
Bagby Park
Bring blankets and chairs and grab burgers, dogs, and booze from Rico’s Morning + Noon + Night.
Time: The show starts at 8pm.
Aug 4
Dow Park
Lawn chairs and blankets welcome; concessions available for purchase onsite.
Time: Dusk
Aug 6
Lindsay/Lyons Park
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Aug 7
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: 8pm-ish
Aug 8
CityCentre
Pregame with Houston Restaurant Weeks dinner at participating restaurants. No outside food or beverages are allowed, but CityCentre restaurants offer items to-go.
Time: Show begins at dusk.
Aug 10
Doss Park
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Aug 11
Tomball Depot
Free games & activities starting at 6pm. Blankets, chairs, and food and drink are welcome, as are your furry friends.
Time: Movies kick off at dusk
Aug 11
Sugar Land Town Square
Family-friendly flicks in the square. Local eateries include BellaGreen, Cafe Express, and Guru Burgers & Crepes, or feel free to pack a picnic of your own. And don’t forget the lawn chairs.
Time: 7:15pm
Aug 11
Pearland Town Center
Bring blankets and lawn chairs, movies at dusk. Pickup eats at area spots like Freebirds and Zoe’s Kitchen, or bring your own goods.
Time: Around 8pm (dusk)
Aug 14
Bane Park
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Aug 14
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Around dark
Aug 14
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Catching a show at this sprawling outdoor theatre is a bucket list experience. Seating and picnic concessions available, BYO food & drink and lawn chairs welcome.
Time: 8:30pm.
Aug 15
Matzke Park
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Aug 15
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Catching a show at this sprawling outdoor theatre is a bucket list experience. Seating and picnic concessions available, BYO food & drink and lawn chairs welcome.
Time: 8:30pm.
Aug 16
Burroughs Park
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Aug 17
Collins Parks
Crafts at 6:45pm followed by family-friendly flicks. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome, with popcorn and drinks onsite.
Time: Movies start at sundown
Aug 18
La Centerra
Petting zoo at 7pm. Outside food and drink are welcome, and there are plenty of La Centerra restaurants to grab food from, as well. Don't forget your blanket or lawn chair.
Time: Movies start around sundown
Aug 20
Axelrad Beer Garden
Craft brews and cocktails, picnic tables and hammocks and the neighboring Luigi’s pizza make for a choice movie night in the beer garden.
Time: Flicks start at sundown.
Aug 21
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Around 8pm
Aug 21
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Catching a show at this sprawling outdoor theatre is a bucket list experience. Seating and picnic concessions available, BYO food & drink and lawn chairs welcome.
Time: 8pm.
Aug 22
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Catching a show at this sprawling outdoor theatre is a bucket list experience. Seating and picnic concessions available, BYO food & drink and lawn chairs welcome.
Time: 8pm.
Aug 24
Market Square Park
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, or show up early to snag a table. Niko Niko’s offers gyros and booze. Special appearances by the Astros' Shooting Stars and the World Championship Trophy.
Time: Show starts at 8:30pm.
Aug 28
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Movies around 8pm
Aug 31
Levy Park
No outside furniture allowed, blankets and park chairs can be used. Wine, beer and food available for purchase.
Time: 8pm
Sep 1
Dow Park
Movie at dusk; lawn chairs and blankets welcome; concessions available for purchase onsite.
Time: Around 8:30pm
Sep 1
Saengerfest Park
Free movie night under the stars in Galveston’s Historic Strand District. Bring a blankets, lawn chairs, pillows, and picnics.
Time: Starts at dusk.
Sep 4
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Around 8:30pm
Sep 7
Hotel Derek
Poolside showing begins after sunset. Your $20 includes popcorn and drink ticket (and pool time). Call 713-297-4327.
Time: Pool opens at 7:30
Sep 8
Tomball Depot
Free games & activities starting at 6pm, movie playing at dusk. Blankets, chairs, and food and drink are welcome, as are your furry friends.
Time: Around 8pm
Sep 8
Sugar Land Town Square
Family-friendly flicks in the square. Local eateries include BellaGreen, Cafe Express, and Guru Burgers & Crepes, or feel free to pack a picnic of your own. And don’t forget the lawn chairs.
Time: 7:30pm
Sep 11
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Around 8-8:30pm
Sep 18
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Around 8-8:30
Sep 20
La Centerra
Food and fun beginning at 7pm, showing at dusk. Outside food and drink are welcome, and there are plenty of La Centerra restaurants to grab food from, as well. Don't forget your blanket or lawn chair.
Time: Around 8-8:30
Sep 20
8th Wonder Brewery
Local shorts start at at 7:30pm. Food truck eats, picnic tables and craft suds in the yard.
Time: Main movie at 8
Sep 25
Moon Tower Inn
Hit this East End dive bar and yard for $5 wild game weenies, a stellar lineup of craft beers, and movies at dark during this weekly Tuesday night event.
Time: Around 8-8:30
Sep 28
Levy Park
No outside furniture allowed, blankets and park chairs can be used. Wine, beer and food available.
Time: 8pm.
Sep 29
Magnolia Gardens Park
Expect a pool with interactive lighting, 40ft movie screen and food trucks; Tickets are $29.99 and pool tubes can be purchased for $8.99.
Time: 7pm
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