Your 2025 guide to free summer movies at Pittsburgh-area parks

On summer nights, free movies in the parks are a great way to get fresh air with kids in a relaxing atmosphere. Pack a few snacks and unwind in the evening with a couple of hours of movie viewing under the stars.

There are lots of opportunities: Free movies run all summer long as part of Allegheny County Summer Movies in the Parks program and Citiparks’ Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for a relaxing evening — and don’t forget the popcorn!

Here’s where and when to find all the free summer movies in the Pittsburgh area:

ALLEGHENY COUNTY MOVIES IN THE PARKS

Allegheny County’s Movies in the Park program has a terrific lineup of family favorites that will be shown at nine county parks, now through Aug. 7. Events begin at 7:00 pm, with movies beginning at dusk (usually between 8:50 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.). Closed captioning is available upon request.

Families are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. These Thursday night events are “weather-permitting,” so check the Allegheny County Parks Facebook page for updates if you’re unsure.

• June 26: “Garfield: The Movie” at White Oak Park’s Chestnut Shelter
• July 3: “Despicable Me 4” at Deer Lakes Park’s Carp Field
• July 10: “Inside Out 2” at Hartwood Acres’ Mansion Lawn
• July 17: “Moana 2” at North Park’s Boathouse Lawn
• July 24: “Mufasa: The Lion King” at Harrison Hills Park’s Yakaon Shelter
• July 31: “Transformers One” at Settlers’ Cabin Park’s Moccasin Shelter
• Aug. 7: “Kung Fu Panda 4” at Boyce Park’s Four Seasons Center

DOLLAR BANK CINEMA IN THE PARK

Citiparks’ free movie series is happening all summer long throughout the city of Pittsburgh. As with the county series listed above, movies start at dusk and families are welcome to bring a blanket or chairs and snacks/drinks.

This summer’s movies include “Wicked,” “Wild Robot,” “Inside Out 2,” “Paddington in Peru” and many more. 

Click on the names of each park below to check out the movies and upcoming screening dates at each location: 

• Banksville Park, June 16 and July 14 
• Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill, multiple dates June 18 through Aug. 13 
• Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville, multiple dates June 20 through Aug. 1 
• Grandview Park in Mt. Washington, multiple dates June 21 through July 26 
• Riverview Park, multiple dates June 21 through July 26 
• Schenley Plaza, multiple dates June 22 through July 27
• Highland Park, June 23 and July 21 
• Ormsby Park in South Side, June 24, July 8 and July 22 
• Brookline Memorial Park, June 26, July 10 and July 24
• West End/Elliott Overlook, June 30
• McBride Park in Lincoln Place, July 7 
• Troy Hill Citizens Park (new location this year!) on Aug. 5 
• Liberty Green Park in East Liberty (new location this year!) on Aug. 12 

HAZELWOOD MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN

Rowhouse Cinema is again teaming with Hazelwood Local to bring Movie Nights on the Lawn at Hazelwood Green Plaza, corner of Eliza and Lytle Streets.

Registration (see links below) is free and a limited supply of complimentary Row House popcorn will be offered. 

The events open at 6:30 p.m. with food and craft vendors on site, plus food trucks and theater concessions, plus free face-painting provided by Hazelwood Local & Beanie Paints. Movies are slated to start at 7:30 p.m.  

This summer’s schedule includes “Cool Runnings” on July 11 and “Wild Robot” on Aug. 8.