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Free Outdoor Movies in Atlanta this Summer with Kids

Take a look at the fun places to see FREE outdoor movies in Atlanta this summer! Photo by the author
Take a look at the fun places to see FREE outdoor movies in Atlanta this summer! Photo by the author
5/19/23 - By Elsa Simcik

Watching outdoor movies under the stars is an ideal summertime bucket list item for Atlanta families. Moviegoers enjoy the cooler evening weather, a family-friendly flick and best of all, they're almost always FREE! These outdoor movie nights in Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs last all summer long. Even better, you don't have to scour the internet trying to find outdoor movies in Atlanta because we've already done that. Get out your calendar, dust off the picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the show!

Want ideas for other fun ways to experience outdoors movies? Check out our list of the Best Drive-in Movie Theaters in Georgia and Tips to Throw Your Own Outdoor Movie Party. 

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Fun Outdoor Movie Nights in Atlanta This Summer

Flicks on the Green

Peachtree Corners
May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, & October 7, 2023
Parents and children bring blankets to Peachtree Corners' Town Green for super-themed movies the first Saturday of each month, May-October. Families can grab food from nearby restaurants and have a picnic. The Red Popcorn truck will also have popcorn, treats and drinks for purchase.  READ MORE

Outdoor Movie Series at Swift-Cantrell Park

Kennesaw
May 6, June 3, & July 22, 2023
Folks head to Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw for movies plus lots of activities such as hula-hoop contests, tug of war, relay races, sack races, and inflatables. Moviegoers can enjoy the splash pad until 9pm.  READ MORE

Movies Under the Stars

Buford
May 20, June 24, July 22, August 12, September 9, & October 7, 2023
Head to Mall of Georgia in Buford for the Movies Under the Stars entertainment series! Festivities begin at 5pm and movies start playing at 7pm. READ MORE

REEL Friday at Trilith Movie Series

Fayetteville
May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, & October 27, 2023
As the temperature heats up, so does the “Big Screen” at Town at Trilith’s Central Plaza. Family-friendly flicks will be the featured attraction on the 25-foot permanent screen and its powerful sound and projection system. Free admission. READ MORE

Movies on the Square at Colony Square

Midtown
June 1, July 13, August 3, September 14 , & October 5, 2023
Parents and kids head to Colony Square to see family-friendly movies at "Midtown's Living Room" on select Thursdays April - October.  READ MORE

Pics in the Park

Dunwoody
June 2, July 7, & August 4, 2023
Grab some free popcorn from the popcorn cart and relax at Pernoshal Park for free monthly movies all summer long. Visitors may also purchase concessions from Chick-fil-A and Top Job Beverages.  READ MORE

Feature Friday on the Lawrenceville Lawn

Lawrenceville
June 2, July 14, & August 4, 2023
Enjoy a family-friendly movie when the sun goes down on the Lawrenceville Lawn. Families can purchase food from food trucks. READ MORE

Johns Creek Movies at the Park

Johns Creek
June 9, July 14, & August 11, 2023
Families flock to Newtown Park and Creekside park this summer for three awesome movie nights. Audience members arrive early for bouncy houses, face painting and food trucks followed by a movie on a huge inflatable screen.  READ MORE

Flicks on the Bricks

Duluth
August 4 & 18, 2023
Either purchase dinner from local restaurants or pack one from home for Duluth's popular summer movie series, Flicks on the Bricks. Pre-show entertainment starts at 6pm with free inflatables, live music, themed characters and more. Then the movie begins at 7pm READ MORE

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