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 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
The 2026 Schedule is coming soon!
2025 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.
2026 TBA
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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 13
- July 11
- Aug. 8
- Sept. 12
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:
TBA 2026
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 1st
- May 8th
- May 15
- May 22
- May 29
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.
Outdoor Movies at Seoul Food
Upcoming Films:
- May1: Asian Night Market** (no movie)
- May 8: “Yes Day”
- May 15: Manga Mart – “Kubo and the Two Strings”
- May 16: Japan Fest – “Castle in the Sky”
- May 17: Japan Fest – “Princess Mononoke”
- May 22: “The Princess Diaries”
- May 29: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl”
- June 5: Asian Night Market** (no movie)
- June 12: “Cruella”
- June 19: “Finding Nemo”
- June 26: “The Emperor’s New Groove”
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
Upcoming Films:
- June 12th, 2026: Lilo and Stitch
- July 10th, 2026: Wicked
- August 14th, 2026: Zootopia 2
- September 11th, 2026: Coco
- October 19th, 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:
- April 11 2026
- May 9 2026
- June 13 2026
- July 11 2026
- 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, May 1, 2026
- 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
- April 4th | A Bug’s Life | 8:00 PM
- April 18th | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids | 8:00 PM
- May 9th | The Little Mermaid | 8:00 PM
- May 23rd | Homeward Bound | 8:30 PM
- June 6th | Back to the Future | 8:30 PM
- June 27th | The Incredibles | 8:30 PM
- July 11th | Beauty and the Beast | 8:30 PM
- July 25th | Super Mario Galaxy | 8:30 PM
- August 8th | The Emperor’s New Groove | 8:30 PM
- August 29th – Title Coming Soon!
- September 5th – Title Coming Soon!
- September 19th – Title Coming Soon!
- October 10th – Title Coming Soon!
- October 31st – Title Coming Soon!
- November 7th – Title Coming Soon!
- November 21st – Title Coming Soon!
- November 28th – Title Coming Soon!
By Date- Outdoor Movies: Charlotte, NC
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 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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