School’s almost out, so it’s time to start thinking about fun summer activities for the kids like free outdoor summer movies! Find a movie in the park and catch a family flick under the stars this summer.
Outdoor Summer Movies in 2025!
NASHVILLE
Nashville Movies in the Park
Elmington Park | 3531 West End Ave, Nashville
Nashville’s longest running outdoor movie series is back for its 31st season every Thursday in June at Elmington Park. The free, family-friendly events feature food trucks, games, activities and of course, a movie under the stars! Movies will begin at sundown, but the fun will start at 5 p.m.
Movie Schedule:
- June 5: Inside Out 2
- June 12: The Sandlot
- June 19: The Goonies
- June 26: Twisters
Goodlettsville Movies in the Park
Peay Park | 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville
Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a free outdoor movie under the stars in Peay Park (200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville). The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at sundown. Food trucks will be on site for food and drink purchases. Registration is requested but not required. All registrants will be entered to win a free one-day pool pass for Pleasant Green Pool. A winner will be announced ahead of each movie showing.
Movie Schedule:
- June 13: Moana 2
- July 11: Inside Out 2
- July 25: Cars
- August 8: Wicked
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville
Nashville’s 21+ outdoor social cinema outdoor series takes place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall amphitheater and lawn (600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville). The series runs on select Thursday or Friday evenings June through October. General Admission Tickets ($15.99) often sell out, so a Season Pass ($135) may be worth the price.
Movie Schedule:
- Thursday, May 29: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- Friday, June 6: Wedding Crashers
- Friday, June 20: Mean Girls
- Thursday, July 3: Top Gun: Maverick
- Thursday, July 17: Pirates of the Caribbean
Dive In Movies at Nashville Shores
Nashville Shores | 4001 Bell Road, Nashville
Come enjoy some of your favorite movies on Fridays in July at Nashville Shores. Movies start at 7:15 p.m. at the wavepool, which will remain open during the movie but the waves will not be operating. Dive in movies are included with a paid waterpark admission ticket on that day or a season pass. Twilight tickets (after 4 p.m.) are available at the discounted rate of $32.99 plus tax. Children two years old and younger are free.
Movie Schedule:
- Friday, July 11: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- Friday, July 18: Inside Out 2
- Friday, July 25: Moana 2
RUTHERFORD
Movie Under the Stars
Various Murfreesboro parks
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to a free movie under the stars in Murfreesboro! The movies show at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy) on Mondays, Richard Siegel Park (515 Cherry Lane) on Thursdays, Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Fridays and Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy) on Saturdays. Concessions will be available to purchase. Show starts at dark.
Movie Schedule:
- June 2-7: Migration
- June 9-14: Toy Story
- June 16-21: Kung Fu Panda 2
- June 23-28: Finding Dory
- June30-July 5: Inside Out
- July 7-12: Despicable Me
- July 14-19: Encanto
- July 21-26: Soul
WILLIAMSON
Franklin “Sequal Summer” Movie Series
Various Franklin Parks
Franklin’s free summer movie series takes place once a month (except August and September), May through October. Shows start at 8 p.m. or at sunset with concessions available for purchase.
Movie Schedule:
- May 30: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest – Fieldstone Park
- June 20th: Shrek 2 – Fieldstone Park
- June 27th: Toy Story 2 – Pinkerton Park
- July 18th: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Pinkerton Park
- October 10th: Captain America: The Winter Soldier – Bicentennial Park
WILSON
Mt. Juliet Movie in the Park
Charlie Daniels Park Amphitheater | 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet
Bring your blanket or chairs for a free family-friendly movie at the Charlie Daniels Park Amphitheater on the first Friday of each month through October. Film starts around 8:30 p.m. and concessions are available.
Movie Schedule:
- June 6: A League of Their Own – 8:30 p.m.
- July 11: Moana 2 – 8:40 p.m.
- August 1: Mufasa: The Lion King – 8:20 p.m.
- Sept. 5: Despicable Me 4 – 7:35 p.m.
- October 3: Ghostbusters (1984) – 6:55 p.m.
Retro Wednesdays
Stardust Drive-In Theatre | 310 Purple Tiger Dr., Watertown
See your favorite throwback 80s movies at the Stardust Drive-In Theatre on Wednesday nights through August 2. Cost is $9 for ages 12 & over, $7 for ages 6 – 11 and free for kids 5 and under. Double showings happen at 8:50 and 10:55 p.m.
Movie Schedule:
- Wednesday, May 28: The Goonies and Gremlins
- Wednesday, June 4: American Pie and SCREAM
- Wednesday, June 11: Legally Blonde and Barbie
- Wednesday, June 18: Hook and Jumanji
- Wednesday, June 25: Grease and Dirty Dancing
- Wednesday, July 2: Twister and Twisters
- Wednesday, July 9: Elf and Christmas Vacation
- Wednesday, July 16: Beetlejuice and Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
- Wednesday, July 23: The Terminator and The Shining
- Wednesday, July 30: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
ROBERTSON
Free Movie Fridays in Springfield
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park | 2623 South Main St., Springfield
Springfield Parks & Recreation is bringing free, family-friendly movies to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (2623 South Main St., Springfield) on the third Friday of each month, June – September. Movies start at sunset (typically between 7:30 – 8 p.m.).
Movie Schedule:
Stay tuned to our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter accounts for updates on the free movies coming to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park the summer of 2025!
White House Movies Under the Stars
White House Municipal Park | 420 Highway 76, White House
Come on out and enjoy some family flicks under the stars at White House Municipal Park starting at 7:30 p.m. Settle in on your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy free popcorn thanks complements of Simmons Bank.
Movie Schedule:
2025 schedule not yet released.
Summer Movies in Cinemas
AMC Summer Movie Camp JUNE 24 – AUG. 14 (Franklin / Murfreesboro / Nashville / Bellevue / Stones River
See kid movies for $3 plus tax every Monday and Wednesday. Movies include “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “The Lorax,” “Sing” and “Sing 2,” “The Secret Life of Pets,” “Migration,” “Despicable Me 2” and “Despicable Me 3.”
Malco Theatres (Smyrna)
Does not have their summer program listed yet, but they have previously offered $2 movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. beginning in June.
Regal Theatres (Hendersonville / Mt. Juliet / Nashville)
Offers Summer Movie Express all summer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for $1/person. Choose from a G or PG movie each morning.
