When it comes to free family fun, we really love free outdoor movies. Charlotte, NC, sure does have a lot of them! We love that so many of these free movie events include snacks (or opportunities to bring your own) plus even some free kids’ activities and games before the movies start. I mean if you’re going to have free family fun, you might as well have a lot of it, right?
No matter what your family’s budget looks like, you can have some classic fun with your family and friends at these events. That makes these parks and venues fall-fun heroes, in our opinion.
Our list of 2026 Charlotte, NC Outdoor Movies is broken down by location, or, if you prefer a list organized by date, just head on down to our Movie Calendar view.
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Crossroads Cinema at Camp North End (Charlotte)
400 Camp Road, Charlotte
Every Thursday, June–August 2026, 8:30 pm at the Ford Building. Enjoy free movies under the stars with retro arcade games and Camp food and drinks.
Free Outdoor Movies at Camp North End in Charlotte
2026 Schedule:
- August 6: The Wizard of Oz
- August 13: Love & Basketball
- August 20: The NeverEnding Story
- August 27: The Emperor’s New Groove
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The Green at Prosperity Village (Charlotte)
5334 Docia Crossing, Charlotte
Happening second Saturdays from June to September at 5 pm. Enjoy food trucks and community gatherings before the movies begin at sunset.
Events at The Green at Prosperity Village
Upcoming Films:
- Aug. 8
- Sept. 12
Rea Farms Movie Nights (Charlotte)
9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy takeout from Rea Farms restaurants during the movies. Movies run weekly on Fridays throughout the season (7:00 pm in spring/summer; 6:30 pm in fall).
Rea Farms Movie Night schedule
Fall 2026 (6:30 pm):
- October 2
- October 9
- October 16
- October 23
- October 30
Seoul Food Meat Co. Outdoor Movies (Mill District, Charlotte)
421 E 26th Street, Charlotte
Movies are held in the courtyard every Friday at 7:30 pm; the restaurant is open and parking is free on-site. Note: no outside food or drinks permitted — order from Seoul Food Meat Co. on-site. First Friday each month (Apr–Nov) = Asian Night Market (no movie); last Friday (Jul–Sep) = Fiesta Friday (no movie).
Outdoor Movies at Seoul Food — Mill District Calendar
2026 Schedule:
- August 14: “GOAT”
- August 21: “Brink!”
- September and beyond: check the Mill District calendar for upcoming dates
Movies in the Park: Rock Hill
Fountain Park, 300 E Main St, Rock Hill, SC
Movies begin at dusk on the second Friday of each month, June–October. Recreation activities from Rec in a Box begin an hour before show time! FREE
Only in Old Town: Movies in the Park
2026 Dates:
- September 11th, 2026: Coco
- October 9th, 2026: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Lights, Camera, Birkdale
The Plaza, Village at Birkdale
No outside food or beverage is permitted at this movie event. However, takeout from local restaurants is encouraged. Order from participating restaurants, and there’s even a concierge who will pick up your food and have it waiting before the show! Get all the Lights, Camera, Birkdale details.
Upcoming Films:
- August 8 2026
- September 12 2026
- October 10 2026
Movies in the Park: Harrisburg, NC
Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway
Not only is the movie free, but so is the popcorn and the children’s activities before the show! Activities start at 6:30 pm, and the show starts at about 8 pm.
Movies in the Park: Harrisburg
Upcoming Films:
- Friday, August 21, 2026
- Friday, September 25, 2026
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
Stowe Park, Belmont
Aurora Lit Cinema brings a jumbo screen and immersive sound to Stowe Park for Belmont’s free movies in the park. Not only is the movie free, but so are arcade games and corn hole!
Popcorn, candy, and drinks are available for purchase. Movies begin at sunset, which means the time varies with the season. In the summer, movies begin at 8:30 pm.
Belmont Movies in the Park
- August 8th | The Emperor’s New Groove | 8:30 PM
- August 29th – Title Coming Soon!
- September 5th – Title Coming Soon!
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By Date- Outdoor Movies: Charlotte, NC
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | August 21, 2026
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Harrisburg, NC
at Harrisburg Park, Harrisburg NC |
| 🆓 | August 29, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
at stowe park, Belmont |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
at stowe park, Belmont |
| 🆓 | September 11, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Rock Hill
at Fountain Park, Rock Hill |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
2026 Prosperity Village Food Truck / Outdoor Movie Series
at The Green at Prosperity Village, Charlotte |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Lights, Camera, Birkdale
at Birkdale Village, Huntersville NC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
at stowe park, Belmont |
| 🆓 | September 25, 2026
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Harrisburg, NC
at Harrisburg Park, Harrisburg NC |
| 🆓 | October 9, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Rock Hill
at Fountain Park, Rock Hill |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Lights, Camera, Birkdale
at Birkdale Village, Huntersville NC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
at stowe park, Belmont |
| 🆓 | October 31, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
at stowe park, Belmont |
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
at stowe park, Belmont |
| 🆓 | November 21, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
at stowe park, Belmont |
| 🆓 | November 28, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Movies in the Park: Belmont, NC
at stowe park, Belmont |
Our Tips for Outdoor Movies
- Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Typically, blankets get to sit up front and those in chairs are asked to head to the back, so keep that in mind!
- Bring a picnic if its allowed! Your cost is much lower if you bring your own food. Typically, if the movie is in a park, you won’t have any problem bringing in your own food. If the movie is in a place that sells food, you should plan to purchase food or eat before you arrive (unless the event specifically invites you to bring in food!).
- You may want bug spray!
- For little ones, consider bringing some coloring supplies or small toys they can play with on the blanket if you think they might get bored with the movie!
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