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 summer fun with your family and friends at these events. That makes these parks and venues summer-time heroes, in our opinion.
Our list of 2025 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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Cabarrus Brewing Movie Events
Cabarrus Brewing hosts several free movie events throughout the summer. Movies take place in the parking lot of the taproom. Event starts at 7 pm and movies begin at about 8 pm.
May 9th, 2025: Inside Out
June 7th, 2025: Tangled
July 11th, 2025: Night at the Museum
August 8th, 2025: Men in Black
September 6th, 2025: Toy Story 2
October 18th, 2025: Ghostbusters
November 15th, 2025: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
December 5th, 2025: The Santa Clause
Cabarrus Brewing Co. Events Calendar
Crossroads Cinema at Camp North End (Charlotte)
400 Camp Road, Charlotte
2025 Schedule is Coming soon! 2024 movies were on Thursday nights.
Details: Enjoy free movies under the stars with retro arcade games and food vendors.
Free Outdoor Movies at Camp North End in Charlotte.
Monday Night Garden Co. Movies
Monday Night Brewing: 2217 South Tryon Street, Charlotte
Free movies, plus free retro arcade games. Movies begin at about 8:30 pm, event starts at 7:30 pm.
Wednesday Nights in the spring and summer, Titles TBA
Follow Monday Night Garden Co. on Facebook for updates.
Monday Night Brewing Garden Co.
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:
- June 14: Moana 2
- July 12: Inside Out 2
- August 9: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- September 13: E.T.
Friday Film Nights at Rally Pickleball (Charlotte)
101 Southside Drive, Charlotte
Fridays in May at 8:00 pm, enjoy iconic sports films under the stars. Opening night features free ice cream, and subsequent nights offer a limited menu and popcorn for purchase.
Friday Film Nights at Rally Pickleball
Upcoming Films:
- May 9, 2025: Remember the Titans
- May 16, 2025: Cool Runnings
- May 23, 2025: King Richard
- May 30, 2025: The Mighty Ducks
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, Fridays in May at 7 pm.
Upcoming Films:
- May 9: Freaky Friday
- May 16: Flubber
- May 23: The Parent Trap
- May 30: The Nutty Professor
Seoul Food Meat Co. Outdoor Movies (Mill District, Charlotte)
421 E 26th Street, Charlotte
Movies are held in the courtyard and the restaurant is open! Parking is free on-site.
Upcoming Films:
- May 9, 2025: Big Hero 6
- May 16, 2025: My Neighbor Totoro
- May 17, 2025: Spirited Away
- May 18, 2025 Howl’s Moving Castle
- May 23, 2025: Wish Dragon
- May 30, 2025: Raya and the Last Dragon
Movies in the Park: Rock Hill
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
Movies begin at dusk, and recreation activities from Rec in a Box begin an hour before show time! FREE
Only in Old Town: Movies in the Park
- June 13th, 2025: Despical Me 4
- July 11th, 2025: The Parent Trap
- August 8th, 2025: Mufasa
- September 12th, 2025: Wicked
- October 10th, 2025: The Haunted Mansion
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.
- May 10th, 2025: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
- June 14th, 2025: Clifford The Big Red Dog
- July 12th, 2025: The Santa Clause
- August 9th, 2025: Madagascar
- September 13th, 2025: Inside Out
- October 25th, 2025: Hocus Pocus
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
- May 2, 2025: The Wild Robot
- August 15th, 2025: TBA
- September 5th, 2025: TBA
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
- May 3rd, 2025: Finding Nemo at 8 pm
- May 17th, 2025: Mary Poppins at 8:30 pm
- May 31st, 2025: Lilo & Stitch at 8:30 pm
- June 21st, 2025: Ratatouille at 8:30 pm
- July 5th, 2025: A Goofy Movie at 8:30 pm
- July 19th, 2025: Spy Kids at 8:30 pm
- August 2nd, 2025: Wreck-It Ralph at 8:30 pm
- August 16th, 2025: The Lion King at 8 pm
- August 30th, 2025: Matilda at 8 pm
- September 20th, 2025: Tangled at 7:30 pm
- September 27th, 2025: The Incredibles at 7:30 pm
- October 4th, 2025: The Addams Family at 7 pm
- October 25th, 2025: Halloweentown at 7 pm
- November 1st, 2025: The Wizard of Oz at 7 pm
- November 22nd, 2025: Frozen at 6 pm
- December 20th, 2025: Elf at 6 pm
By Date- Outdoor Movies: Charlotte, NC
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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