Sure, you can go out to a movie the usual way—$12 a pop in a dark theater— or you can enjoy movies in the park, under the stars and leafy trees. Plus, most are free. Communities all over Utah are setting up projectors for movies in the park this summer. Many open with family activities and performances by local entertainers, and while most of the movies in the park are blockbusters fresh from the theaters (like Barbie and Wonka), some local organizations are showing films seen at 2024 Sundance Film Festival, and productions by local filmmakers. Audiences members in search of a little nostalgia will even be please with some throwback screenings of The Goonies, Return of the Jedi, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. No matter what you see, show up early. You may not find room for your oversized YETI cooler once that family of 10 with the Twister mat and a quilt for each kid shows up. Don’t see a park near you on this page? Check your city’s website or Facebook page.
Movies in the Park – Salt Lake County
- Liberty Park, 600 Harvey Milk Blvd, SLC—Presented by the Utah Film Center, the free Summer Film Series is back every Friday night at Libery park in July and August. Each film has been selected to highlight the Film Center’s annual programs, and includes a short film by local filmmakers.
July 12, 2024: Searching for Sugar Man
July 19, 2024: Nine Days
July 26, 2024: Robot Dreams
Aug. 2, 2024: Local Short Films
Aug. 9, 2024: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
More Details - Draper Amphitheater, 1020 E. Pioneer Road, Draper — Show up early to witness, or participate in, the Draper Idol competition. Afterward, set up your picnic for a free movie at dusk on the amphitheater’s 32-foot screen. Pre-movie entertainment starts at 8 p.m.
July 17, 2024: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
More Details - Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, 5624 S. Cougar Lane, Kearns — Movies will be shown at either the Chomper’s Cove USA celebration area (hosted by KOPFC) or the Park Pavilion (hosted by Utah Olympic Oval). Show up at 8 p.m., movies at sundown.
July 12, 2024: Trolls Band Together (Chomper’s Cove USA)
July 28, 2024: Wonka (Chomper’s Cove USA)
More Details - Millcreek — Millcreek’s Venture Out! program will bring outdoor activities, music, food trucks and movies to locations across town throughout the summer.
June 28, 2024: Barbie at Evergreen Park
July 5, 2024: Haunted Mansion at Scott Avenue Park
July 12, 2024: Incredibles 2 at Tanner Park
July 19, 2024: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Sunnyvale Park
More Details - Pleasant Green Park, 3252 S. 8400 West, Magna — The Magna Arts Council has put together a unique program of live music and movies in the park every Friday night from June to August. The free shows combine local and national talent with blockbuster movies, and typically turn out with 300+ guests per show.
July 12, 2024: Poolhouse w/ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
July 19, 2024: The Benny C Quartet w/ Wonka
July 26, 2024: The LoveStrange w/ Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Aug. 2, 2024: C.E. Wright & Dan Fox w/ Indiana Jones Dial of Destiny
Aug. 9, 2024: Buster w/ Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
Aug. 16, 2024: Wey w/ Trolls Band Together
More Details - Sandy’s 2024 Summer of Movies — Catch two films at different parks in Sandy throughout June and July. Films start at dusk. Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be on hand.
July 26, 2024: Shrek at Flat Iron Park
Aug. 23, 2024: Wonka at Falcon Park
More Details - South Jordan Movies in the Moonlight, Oquirrh Shadows Park—Enjoy a fun lineup of films this summer at South Jordan. Food trucks will be on site from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and all free shows begin at 9 p.m. Arrive early to enjoy more pre-screening fun like scavenger hunts, crafts and costume contests.
June 28, 2024: Up
July 5, 2024: Jurassic World
July 12, 2024: Kung Fu Panda 4
July 19, 2024: The Nightmare Before Christmas
July 26, 2024: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Aug. 2, 2024: Wonka
Aug. 9, 2024: Barbie - Solitude Resort— Catch a flick on Moonbeam Lawn underneath the stars in Big Cottonwood Canyon. BYOB (blanket, of course) and enjoy the show. In case of inclement weather, show will be moved indoors to the Moonbeam Lodge.
July 4, 2024: The Great Outdoors
July 11, 2024: The Lego Movie
July 25, 2024: Arthur the King
Aug. 8, 2024: The Addams Family
Aug. 15, 2024: Barbie
Aug. 22, 2024: The Secret Life of Pets
Aug. 29, 2024: Wonka
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Movies in the Park — Summit County
- Sundance Institute Local Lens Film Series — The Sundance Institute will screen past Sundance Film Festival favorites at Red Butte Garden and around the state the state this summer, including a few screenings in Park City and West Valley
July 17, 2024 at 9 p.m: Skywalkers: A Love Story (Red Butte Garden)
July 18, 2024 at 7 p.m: Daughters (The Ray Theatre, PC)
July 18, 2024 at 9 p.m: My Old Ass (Red Butte Garden)
July 19, 2024 at 7 p.m: Your Monster (The Ray Theatre,PC)
July 20, 2024 at 10 a.m: Artist Event: Honing Your Pitch with Industry Insights (Megaplex Theatre at Valley Fair Mall)
July 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m: Sugarcane (Megaplex Theatres at Valley Fair Mall)
July 20, 2024 at 8:30 p.m: Didi (Megaplex Theatres at Valley Fair Mall)
July 20, 2024 at 9 p.m: Eno (City Park, Park City)
July 20, 2024 at 11 p.m: Layla (Broadway Centre Cinemas, SLC)
July 21, 2024 at 9:15 p.m: 20 Feet from Stardom (Gallivan Center, SLC)
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Movies in the Park — Davis County
- Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton — Pre-movie activities start at 6:30 p.m.; films start at 7 p.m.
July 5, 2024: Mary Poppins Returns
July 12, 2024: The Goonies
July 19, 2024: Top Gun: Maverick
July 26, 2024: Zootopia
Aug. 2, 2024: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Aug. 9, 2024: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Aug. 16, 2024: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Aug. 23, 2024: The Bad Guys
Aug. 30, 2024: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
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Movies in the Park — Utah County
- SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 600 S 400 E, Orem—Take a seat on the venue’s grassy slopes and settle in for a movie on the big screen. Films begin at dusk, admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
July 10, 2024: An American Tail
July 17, 2024: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Aug. 7, 2024: Return of the Jedi
Aug. 14, 2024: Field of Dreams
More Details - Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point, 3900 Garden Drive, Lehi — The Outdoors Movie Series is back at Ashton Gardens for another summer of movie magic. Screenings are free for Thanksgiving Point members. Everyone else will pay Ashton Gardens admission prices. Show up early to enjoy the stately gardens before the film.
June 28, 2024: Kung Fu Panda 4
July 5, 2024: Wonka
July 12, 2024: School of Rock
July 19, 2024: The Muppets
July 26, 2024: Trolls Band Together
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Movies in the Park — Weber County
- Movies in the Park in North Ogden — Free and fun for the whole family, North Ogden City is hosting movie screenings on Wednesday and Friday nights througout the summer. Film start at dusk, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own snacks and blankets.
July 3, 2024: Migration (North Shore Aquatic Center)
July 12, 2024: Chicken Run (Harrisville Park)
July 31, 2024: Elemental (North Shore Aquatic Center)
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Movies in the Park — St. George
- St. George Town Square, 50 S. Main Street — On the second and fourth Friday of every month, St. George Town Square becomes an outdoor movie theatre. Free screenings begin at dusk.
June 28, 2024: Elemental
July 12, 2024: Jumanji
July 26, 2024: How to Train Your Dragon 3
Aug. 9, 2024, Moana
Aug. 23, 2024: Wonka
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