There’s nothing quite like a summer night spent watching a movie under the stars. Here in Denver, there’s a plethora of outdoor viewing options for families. We’ve rounded up 16 places to catch an outdoor movie with your family. So grab the popcorn, blankets, and lawn chairs and check out one of these free or low-cost movies this summer.
Castle Rock
Starlight Movie Series
Downtown Castle Rock – Festival Park
Enjoy a street fair with family-friendly activities and music followed by a movie at dusk. Food trucks will be on site, as well as a beer booth for adults. Street fair and entertainment begins at 6 p.m., movies start at dusk. Free admission. 300 Second St., Castle Rock
2019 Lineup:
- June 1 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
Denver
Broncos Movie Night
Broncos Stadium at Mile High
This summer, the Denver Broncos are hosting a special one-night movie event for families at the stadium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. 1701 Bryant St., Denver
2019 Lineup:
- June 22 – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Dive-In Movies
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
Spend Friday nights at the water park this summer and enjoy screenings of family-friendly films. Park entrance closes at 6 p.m., movies begin around 7:30 p.m. Included with park admission or season pass. 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver
2019 Lineup:
- June 28 – Aquaman
- July 5 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- July 12 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
- July 19 – The Little Mermaid
- July 26 – Mary Poppins Returns
- August 2 – Incredibles 2
Movies on The Green
Founders Green at Stapleton
Enjoy a free summer movie series under the stars at Founders Green on select Friday nights. Concession stand and food trucks available on site. Movies begin at dusk. Free admission. 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street, Denver
2019 Lineup:
- June 14 – Black Panther
- June 28 – A League of Their Own
- July 12 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- July 26 – Crazy Rich Asians
- August 9 – Incredibles 2
Summer Movie Series
Fairmount Cemetery
The Fairmount Heritage Foundation hosts a free summer movie series, featuring a family-friendly film each month. Food and ice cream are available for purchase from food trucks on site. Free admission. 430 S. Quebec St., Denver
2019 Lineup:
- June 22 – The Lego Movie 2
- July 27 – Captain Marvel
- August 17 – Dumbo
Erie
Movie in the Park
Erie Community Park
Enjoy free family entertainment on the Civic Green at Erie Community Park on select Saturday nights this summer. Movies begin at dusk, around 8:30 p.m. Free admission. 450 Powers St., Erie
2019 Lineup:
- June 15 – Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
- July 13 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
- August 24 – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Glendale
Monday Movie Madness
Infinity Park
Catch a family-friendly flick on the jumbo screen at Infinity Park, on select Monday nights this summer. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from local vendors. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., movies start at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. 4599 E. Tennessee Ave., Glendale
2019 Lineup:
- June 17 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- July 1 – The Wizard of Oz
- July 15 – Coco
- July 29 – The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
- August 12 – The Princess Bride
Golden
Movies and Music in the Park
Parfet Park
Enjoy music and family-friendly movies every Friday night in August at Parfet Park in downtown Golden. Bands perform at 7 p.m., followed by a movie at dusk. Free admission. 10th St. and Washington Ave., Golden
2019 Lineup:
- August 2 – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- August 9 – Incredibles 2
- August 16 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- August 23 – Mary Poppins Returns
Highlands Ranch
Film in the Park
Civic Green Park
Take the kids to Civic Green Park for a family-friendly outdoor movie, on select Friday nights in August. Snacks are available for purchase, and movies begin at dusk. Free admission. 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch
2019 Lineup:
- August 2 – Mary Poppins Returns
- August 9 – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- August 16 – Incredibles 2
Morrison
Film on the Rocks
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Denver Film Society presents its 20th season of Film on the Rocks this summer at Red Rocks. Enjoy a live concert and local comedian, followed by a movie under the stars, on select summer nights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., bands begin playing at 7 p.m., and movies start at dusk. $16 general admission. 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison
2019 Lineup:
- May 10 – Titanic
- May 28 – Bohemian Rhapsody
- June 3 – Ghostbusters
- June 17 – Mean Girls
- July 1 – Top Gun
- August 5 – The Mighty Ducks
- August 19 – Free Solo
Northglenn
Summer Movie Series
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
Enjoy free family-friendly entertainment on select Friday nights this summer in Northglenn. Food trucks will be on site each night for moviegoers to enjoy. Movies begin at dusk, between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Free admission. 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn
2019 Lineup:
- July 17 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
- July 24 – E.T.
- July 31 – Mary Poppins Returns
- August 7 – Aquaman
Thornton
Movies in the Park
Carpenter Park Fields
During the summer, Bellco Credit Union and the city of Thornton host free family movies on select Saturday nights in Carpenter Park. Movies start at 8 p.m. Free admission. 108th Ave. and Colorado Blvd., Thornton
2019 Lineup:
- July 13 – Zootopia
- August 3 – The Goonies
Littleton
Family Film Nights
Aspen Grove
Enjoy a family-friendly film on the lawn near Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Aspen Grove. Festivities including a bounce house, face painting, and balloon art begin at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at dusk. Free admission. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
2019 Lineup:
- July 11 – Secret Life of Pets
- July 18 – Scooby Doo
- July 25 – Hotel for Dogs
Westminster
Outdoor Movies in the Park
Legacy Ridge Golf Course
Westfield Village Park
Westminster City Park
Catch a free family film on select Friday nights in Westminster. Enjoy food vendors and family-friendly activities before the movie, starting at 7 p.m. Movie locations vary, check website. Free admission.
2019 Lineup:
- June 14 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
- July 22 – The Lego Movie 2
- August 23 – Incredibles 2
