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Jersey City hosts family-friendly movies under the stars throughout the city this summer. Photo courtesy of Dreamworks Animation
Jersey City hosts family-friendly movies under the stars throughout the city this summer. Photo courtesy of Dreamworks Animation
5/24/24 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for FREE summer outdoor movies for New Jersey families? Here are some to add to your list.

See your favorite flicks under the stars this summer as beaches and parks throughout the state host FREE outdoor movies on supersized screens. Bring a blanket or beach chair (and maybe a little bug spray), and catch an old or new favorite.

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Ridgewood Movies in the Park

Ridgewood–FREE
Select Wednesdays, June 12-August 7, 2024
The Ridgewood Guild presents a roster of oldies but goodies every other Wednesday at Memorial Park. Arrive 30 minutes before the film for complimentary ice cream. READ MORE

Bergen County Movies in the Park

Paramus–FREE
Wednesdays and Fridays, Wednesday, July 10-Friday, August 23, 2024
Bergen County presents movies in two locations- Van Saun County Park and Pascack Brook County Park. Free movies include Mean Girls and Migration.  Bring chairs and blankets. READ MORE

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Free Family Movie Nights in Downtown Wildwood

Wildwood–FREE
Select Tuesdays, June 25-August 20, 2024
Head over to Byrne Plaza on Tuesday nights for a free family movie, with animated titles like Paw Patrol Mighty Movie. Bring blankets or beach chairs, and take advantage of free parking. READ MORE

Sea Isle City Free Movies Under the Stars

Sea Isle City–FREE
Wednesdays, July 3-Monday, August 28, 2024
Wonka and Trolls Band Together are a couple of the great movies scheduled to play at Excursion Park on Wednesday nights.  READ MORE

Avalon Beach Movies

Avalon–FREE
Select Fridays, July 5-August 23, 2024
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Deptford Family Movie Night

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Select Fridays, June 7-September 6, 2024
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County parks–FREE
Select Fridays through Friday, August 30, 2024
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Jersey City Movies in the Park

Various locations–FREE
Select dates, Friday, June 7-Thursday, August 23, 2024
Jersey City hosts family-friendly movies, such Elemental and Migration, under the stars throughout the city this summer. Movies begin at sunset. READ MORE

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Palmer Square Movie Nights

Princeton–FREE
Select Fridays, July 12-August 2, 2024
Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie under the stars on Palmer Square. Come early for upscale shopping and enjoy al fresco dining before the show or pick up a meal to bring to the Green. READ MORE

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Highland Park–FREE
Select Saturdays, May 18-September 28, 2024
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Freehold Family Movie Night

Freehold–FREE
Wednedays, June 26-August 21, 2024
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Tuesdays, June 25-August 27, 2024
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Seaside Heights Movies at the Beach

Seaside Heights–FREE
Sundays, July 7-August 18, 2024
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Tuesdays, June 25-August 13, 2024
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Screen On The Green Movie Series in Summit

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Thursdays, July 11-August 15, 2024
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Morristown
Tuesdays, July 30 and August 13, 2024
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Free Summer Movies at State Theatre New Jersey

New Brunswick
Tuesdays, July 9-August 6, 2024
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