FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE GUIDE IN ONTARIO | Entertain Kids on a Dime Blog
Whether you are hanging at home this summer or up North at the lake, make sure to check out this Free Outdoor Family Movie Guide. I have also listed free kids outdoor shows happening in Ontario.
All movie screenings are free except for The Kelso Conservation in Milton.
ENJOY!
*Please note that the schedule can change at anytime, and Entertain Kids On A Dime is not responsible for these changes.
Please check the schedules before you leave to make sure that the movie is still playing.
OUTDOOR FREE CONCERTS & MOVIE GUIDE
**RICHMOND HILL, ON**
• CHILDREN’S CONCERTS
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and/or cushions to each concert for seating.
* Sunday, July 19 , 2015 at 1pm Richmond Green Park (Outdoor Amphitheatre)
1300 Elgin Mills Road East
*Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 1pm Richmond Green Park (Outdoor Amphitheatre)
1300 Elgin Mills Road East
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
All movies start at 7pm
Bring a blanket or lawn chair
* Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Elgin Barrow Arena 43 Church Street S
Movie: Paddington
* Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Richmond Hill Central Library 1 Atkinson Street
Movie: The Book Of Love
*Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Russell Tilt Park Blackforest Drive
Movie: Cinderella
*Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Langstaff Community Centre 155 Red Maple Road
Movie: Finding Nemo
*Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Rouge Woods Community Centre 110 Shirley Drive
Movie: Big Hero 6
http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=moonlight_movies
**AURORA, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Movies begin at dusk.
*Friday, July 17, 2015 Lambert Willson Park Industrial Parkway
Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG)
*Saturday, July 25, 2015 Machell Park 24 Aurora Heights Drive
Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (PG-13)
*Friday, August 14, 2015 Ada Johnson Park Hartwell Way
Movie: Annie (PG)
*Saturday, August 22, 2015 Aurora Town Park Yonge Street
Movie: Mighty Ducks (PG)
*Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Hickson Park 130 River Ridge Blvd.
Movie: Frozen (PG)
*Thursday, September 3, 2015 Norm Weller Park McClellan Way
Movie: The Lego Movie (PG)
http://www.aurora.ca/Thingstodo/Pages/Special%20Events/Movies-in-the-Park.aspx
**NEWMARKET, ON**
•KIDS SHOWS
Join us for a free family entertainment outdoors from. Please bring a lawn chair to all shows. If there is inclement weather shows will be inside Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall.
* July 21, 2015: 7pm-8pm
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, (200 Doug Duncan Drive
Mad Science and Steven Kotzen Kids Entertainer
*July 28, 2015: 7pm-8pm Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, (200 Doug Duncan Drive
Dance Showcase
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
*Monday, August 18, 2015 at 8:15pm St. Nicholas School 480 Keith Ave. (Inclement weather inside gym)
Movies: MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN
*Wednesday, August 20, 2015 at 8:15pm Dr. Margaret Arkinstall Park, 205 Sawmill Valley Dr. (Inclement weather inside gym)
Movies: PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS
*Friday, August 22, 2015 at 8:15pm Maple Leaf Public School, 155 Longford Dr. (Inclement weather inside gym)
Movies: FROZEN
*Monday, August 25, 2015 at 8:15pm George Richardson Micro fields. Bayview Parkway. (Inclement weather Ray Twinney Complex Rink 1)
Movie: GHOSTBUSTERS
*Wednesday, August 27, 2015 at 8:15pm Audrie Sanderson Park, McBean Ave. (Inclement weather Ray Twinney Complex Rink 1)
Movie: HOME ALONE
*Thursday, August 28, 2015 at 8:15pm College Manor Park, College Manor Dr. (Inclement weather Ray Twinney Complex Rink 1)
Movie: RIO 2
*Saturday, September 13, 2015 Newmarket Riverwalk Commons,200 Doug Duncan Dr.(Inclement weather Newmarket Community Centre&Lions Hall)
Movies: Maleficent
http://www.newmarket.ca/en/MoonlightMovies.asp
**STOUFFVILLE, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Popcorn and soft drinks available on site.
*Friday, July 31, 2015 at 8pm Memorial Park (Go Train Parking Lot)
Movie: Hook
*Friday, August 7, 2015 at 8pm Memorial Park (Go Train Parking Lot)
Movie: Paul Blart Mall Cop 2
*Friday, August 14, 2015 at 8pm Memorial Park (Go Train Parking Lot)
Movie: Ghostbusters
http://www.townofws.ca/en/calendar/events/Details.aspx?Id=6f69b86c-7583-41c5-953a-c409bdcb810b
**BRADFORD, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
FREE outdoor movies start at sundown on the grass field area beside the BWG Public Library.
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your own snacks.
*Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 9pm BWG Public Library
Movie: Frozen
*Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 9pm BWG Public Library
Movie: Big Hero 6
http://www.townofbwg.com/Pages/Town%20Services/Leisure%20Services/Outdoor-Movies.aspx
**MARKHAM, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
All Movies are taking place at Unionville Mainstreet
Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, etc. as they will not be provided.
*Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 8:30pm
Movie: Big Hero 6
*Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 8:30pm
Movie: Paddington
*Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 8:30pm
Movie: The Great Outdoors
http://www.guidingstar.ca/A_Calendar_Guide_To_Markham_Special_Annual_Events_and_Festivals.htm
**TORONTO, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
*Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 9:15pm Scarborough Village Park 3600 Kingston Rd
Movie: Khumba
*Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 9pm Regent Park 620 Dundas Street East
Movie: Bend It Like Beckham
*Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 9:15 PM Union Station
Movie: Hugo
*Friday, July 24 at 9:15 PM Chester Le Park 255 Chester Le Blvd
Movie: Breakup Buddies
*Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9:00 PM Earl Bales Park 4169 Bathurst Street
Movie: Song of the Sea
*Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9pm St. James Park 120 King St. East
Movie: Big Hero 6
*Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 at 9pm Regent Park 620 Dundas Street East
Movie: Big Hero 6
*Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 8:30pm Earl Bales Park 4169 Bathurst Street
Movie: Chimpanzee
*Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 8:30pm Earl Bales Park 4169 Bathurst Street
Movie: Big Hero 6
*Friday, August 14, 2015 at 9:00pm Flemingdon Park 150 Grenoble Drive
Movie: Hotel Transylvania
*Friday, August 21, 2015 at 8:30pm Shoreham Walkway 98 Shoreham Drive
Movie: Ghostbusters
*Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 8:30pm Earl Bales Park 4169 Bathurst Street
Movie: Hoot
*Friday, August 28 at 8:30 PM Panorama Community Garden 31 Panorama Court
Movie: Hugo
*Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 8:30pm Earl Bales Park 4169 Bathurst Street
Movie: Annie (Remake)
*Friday, September 4, 2015 at 8:30 PM Prairie Drive Park
Movie: Satellite Boy
**MILTON, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Don’t forget to pack the lawn chairs and blanket, Kelso staff will be selling popcorn, snacks and drinks.
Admission to the movies is included with the regular gate fees, and Halton Parks members only need to show their pass for admission.
*Friday, August 8, 2015 at Dusk Kelso Conservation 5234 Kelso Road
Movie: Epic
*Friday, August 15, 2015 at Dusk Kelso Conservation 5234 Kelso Road
Movie: Nim’s Island
*Friday, August 22, 2015 at Dusk Kelso Conservation 5234 Kelso Road
Movie: Frozen
*Friday, August 29, 2015 at Dusk Kelso Conservation 5234 Kelso Road
Movie: Mr. Popper’s Penguins
If it is necessary to cancel a Family Outdoor Movie Night due to inclement weather or other reasons, Conservation Halton will post a cancellation notice as soon as the decision is made on the Conservation Halton website.
http://www.conservationhalton.ca/media-releases/family-outdoor-movie-nights-at-kelso-starting-august-8
**BURLINGTON, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Tim Hortons presents Movies Under the Stars. Enjoy a free outdoor movie this summer with your family.
Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blanket. Be sure to come early and reserve a spot. Parking and restroom facilities are available on site.
Please note that rain may cause delays or cancellations. Check the weather before heading out.
*Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 9pm Civic Square 426 Brant Street
Movie: Paddington Bear
*Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9pm Emerson Park Sutton Drive
Movie: Big Hero 6
*Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 9pm Kilbride Park Panton Street
Movie: Finding Nemo
*Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 9pm Mohawk Park Kenwood Avenue
Movie: Maleficent
*Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 9pm Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road
Movie: Home
https://www.burlington.ca/en/live-and-play/movies-under-the-stars.asp
**KITCHENER, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
*Thurdsay, July 23, 2015 at Dusk Waterloo Park
Movie: The Sound Of Music
*Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Dusk Waterloo Park
Movie: Home
http://www.parkmovies.ca/
**GUELPH, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
*Friday, August 7, 2015 at 9pm Market Square 1 Carden Street
Movie: The Mighty Ducks
*Friday, August 21, 2015 at 9pm Market Square 1 Carden Street
Movie: Kung Fu Panda
*Friday, September 11, 2015 at 9pm Market Square 1 Carden Street
Movie: The Princess Bride
http://guelph.ca/living/arts-and-culture/market-square/
**LONDON, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Popcorn and soft drinks available on site. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
*Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Dusk Victoria Park Bandshell
Movie: A Bug’s Life
*Tuesday, August, 25, 2015 at Dusk Victoria Park Bandshell
Movie: Brave
*Monday, August 31, 2015 at Dusk Victoria Park Bandshell
Movie: Finding Nemo
http://www.lyac.ca/movie_nights
**MISSISSAUGA, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
You bring the blankets and we’ll bring the adventure!
*Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 8pm Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive
Movie: Big Hero 6
*Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8pm Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive
Movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2
*Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 8pm Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive
Movie: Cinderella
*Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 8pm Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive
Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
*Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 8pm Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive
Movie: Maleficent
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/celebrationsquare/celebrationsquarewhatshappening;jsessionid=E856CD0DC638DFF9592FE3DFFA42E573.node2-2?paf_gear_id=19600035&itemId=4500232q
**BRAMPTON, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Movie Nights are back! Enjoy a free outdoor movie this summer with your family. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket or come early and enjoy the seating at our bistro…
*Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 9pm (Activities for Children start at 8pm) Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
* Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 9pm Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Jaws
*Saturday, July 25, 3015 at 9pm (Activities for Children start at 8pm) Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Penguins of Madagascar
*Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 9pm Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
*Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 9pm (Activities for Children start at 8pm) Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Cinderella
*Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 9pm Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Space Jam
*Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 9pm (Activities for Children start at 8pm) Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2
*Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 9pm Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Godzilla
*Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 9pm (Activities for Children start at 8pm) Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: LEGO Movie
*Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 9pm Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
*Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9pm (Activities for Children start at 8pm) Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Big Hero 6
*Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 9pm Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
*Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 9pm (Activities for Children start at 8pm) Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: Night at the Museum – Secret of the Tomb
*Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 9pm (Activities for Children start at 8pm) Rose Garden Square Main Street and Queen Street
Movie: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Culture-Tourism/garden-square/Pages/Free-Films.aspx
**AJAX, ON**
All Summer in the Square events run rain or shine, moving indoors in inclement weather (indoor maximum capacity is 180 on a first come, first serve basis).
• CHILDREN’S CONCERTS
*Wednesday, July 22, 2015 7pm Ajax Town Hall, Heritage Square 65 Harwood Ave. S.
Kids in the Square: Mr. Chris & The Gassy Bubbles
*Wednesday, August 05, 2015 at 7pm Ajax Town Hall, Heritage Square 65 Harwood Ave. S.
Kids in the Square: FireGuy Skateboard Circus Performance
*Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 7pm Ajax Town Hall, Heritage Square 65 Harwood Ave. S.
Kids in the Square: Jack Grunsky
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Movies in the Park is a great twist on the classic drive-in movie experience. Bring your own chair, blankets, etc and settle in to enjoy a unique outdoor family cinema experience projected on a giant inflatable movie screen.
*Friday, July 17, 2015 at 9pm McLean Community Centre/Miller’s Creek Park 95 Magill Dr.
Movie: The Sandlot
*Friday, August 14, 2015 at 9pm Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Road
Movie: Not Announced Yet
http://www.ajax.ca/en/calendar/Default.aspx?StartDate=&EndDate=&Calendar=27315eb2-3b92-4c70-8e5f-d408cf07c8ec&Limit=25
**WHITBY, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Please note that the times shown are approximated to coincide with dusk to enhance your viewing of these great films.
*Friday July 10, 2015 at 9pm Whitby Civic Recreation Complex
Movie: Paddington Bear
Rain date: Sunday July 12, 2015
*Friday July 24, 2015 at 8:45pm Willow Park
Movie: Big Hero 6
Rain date: Sunday July 26, 2015
*Friday July 31, 2015 at 8:30pm Brooklin Memorial Park
Movie: Annie (Remake)
Rain date: Sunday August 2, 2015
*Friday August 14, 2015 at 8:15pm Kiwanis Heydenshore Park
Movie: Rio 2
Rain date: Sunday August 16, 2015
http://www.whitby.ca/en/residents/moviesinthepark.asp
**KESWICK, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Weather permitting bring a chair and a blanket and join us for a movie.
*Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 8:30pm Jackson’s Point 1940 De LaSalle Blvd
Movie: Grease
*August, 22, 2015 at 8pm Jackson’s Point 1940 De LaSalle Blvd
Movie: Shrek
http://www.georgina.ca/calendar.aspx
**INNISFIL, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Fresh Air Flicks is back! Bring your cozy blankets and lawn chairs to Innisfil Beach Park to enjoy some fan favourite movies on the big screen.
The Pre-Show begins at 7:00pm with crafts, games, and live entertainment for the whole family.
* Wednesday July 22, 2015 at 9pm (Pre-show starts at 7pm) Innisfil Beach Park
Movie: The Princess Bride
http://www.innisfil.library.on.ca/fresh-air-flicks
**BARRIE, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
*Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 9pm Heritage Park South side of Lakeshore Dr., between Bayfield St. and Mulcaster St.
Movie: Night At The Museum
*Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 8:30pm Heritage Park South side of Lakeshore Dr., between Bayfield St. and Mulcaster St.
Movie: Jumanji
weather permitting – rain date August 13
*Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 8:30pm Centennial Beach Lakeshore Drive
Movie: Big Hero 6
Weather permitting – rain date August 20
*Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 8:30pm Heritage Park South side of Lakeshore Dr., between Bayfield St. and Mulcaster St.
Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy
weather permitting – rain date August 27
**ORILLIA, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
*Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 9:30pm Couchiching Beach
Movie: JAWS
*Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 9:30pm Couchiching Beach
Movie: FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF
*Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 9:30pm Couchiching Beach
Movie: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
http://www.orillia.ca/en/visitorillia/MoviesInThePark.asp
**GRAVENHURST, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Come at 7:30pm for Live Entertainment, Music and Games. Movies start at dusk.
Bring a cozy blanket, lawn chair, friends and family and enjoy free full length features with us.
*Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Dusk Gull Lake Rotary Park
Movie: Uncle Buck
*Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Dusk Gull Lake Rotary Park
Movie: George Of The Jungle
*Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Dusk Gull Lake Rotary Park
Movie: Jumanji
*Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Dusk Gull Lake Rotary Park
Movie: The Princess Diaries
*Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Dusk Gull Lake Rotary Park
Movie: Jurasic Park
http://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/discoverus/cinemaunderthestars.asp
**COLLINGWOOD, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES
Every Monday and Thursday starting at dusk in the BLUE MOUNTAIN Village Events Plaza.
Pull up a muskoka chair, come early for games & prizing and watch great box office hits!
*Monday, July 20, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: The Book of Life
*Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: How To Train Your Dragon
*Monday, July 27, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Annie
*Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Penguins of Madagascar
*Monday, August 3, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Cinderella
*Thursday August 6, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Pitch Perfect 2
*Monday, August 10, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Monkey Kingdom
*Thursday August 13, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
*Monday August 17, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
*Thursday August 20, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
*Monday August 24, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Tomorrowland
*Thursday August 27, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy
*Monday, August 31, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Jurassic World
*Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Dusk
Movie: Avengers: Age of Ultron
http://bluemountainvillage.ca/moviesunderthestars/
**ST. CATHERINES, ON**
•OUTDOOR MOVIES Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Be sure to dress for the weather (it’s colder at night than it is in the day). A non-perishable food donation for St. Catharines-Thorold Community Care is appreciated, in lieu of admission. Concessions will available to purchase (food, beverages, etc).
All films are weather permitting.
*Friday, July 24, 2015 at Dusk Lakeside Park
Movie: Big Hero 6
*Friday, August 7, 2015 at Dusk Montebello Park
Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
*Friday, August 21, 2015 at Dusk Montebello Park
Movie: Mighty Ducks
http://www.stcatharines.ca/en/experiencein/moonlight-movies.asp