Where to watch outdoor movies around Edmonton + beyond

Writing this post definitely brought me back to when we use to have a drive in movie theatre in North Edmonton. It really wasn’t that long ago.. Friday nights spent bundled up with snacks and watching one of the double features. (I saw The Craft when it came out at the drive in). 

And really, who doesn’t love going to an outdoor movie? (Especially if it’s free? Which a lot are) With the exception of the Reynolds Museum held indoors all of these movies are drive in style, or you can bring a chair or blanket and literally watch a movie underneath the stars.  These are great ideas for family nights, date nights, or nights out with friends. Regardless it’s just another awesome thing to do during the summer!

Movies on the square, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, + 23rd
Churchill Square, Edmonton 
FREE
Movies start at dusk 
Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, and blankets and enjoy a movie outside! 
More details here 

Outdoor Movie – August 10th
FernGully
FREE
Alberta Legislature, Edmonton
Movie starts at 8:30pm
More details here

Move in the Park – August 11
Zootopia
2021 Brentwood Blvd N, Sherwood Park
FREE
Movie starts at 9:00pm
More details here

Drive-In Movie – August 13
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Jubilee Park, Spruce Grove
FREE
Movie starts at dusk 
Sit in your vehicle to watch the movie, or bring lawn chairs/blankets and sit outside. 
Details here 

Blue Heron Fair Outdoor movie – August 13th
Zootopia
Barrhead Agricultural Grounds 4802 57 ave, Barrhead 
Movie starts at dusk 
Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, and blankets and enjoy a movie outside! 
Information for the movie TBA
More details here

Movie in the Park – August 17th
Zootopia
Voyageur Park, Devon, AB
Movie TBA
Bring your own chairs and blankets. Snacks and drinks for sale 
Movie starts at dusk 
Call 780.987.8332 for details

Thursday Night at the Movies – July 7th, 14th, 21st + 28th. August 4th, 11th, 18th, + 25th. 
Reynolds Museum, Wetaskiwin 
See classis movies like Smoky and the Bandit, American Grffiti, + Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Movies start at 7pm in the theatre
More details here 

Movie Under the Stars – August 19
Zootopia
Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan
Movie starts at 9:15pm 
Details here
Drive-In Move Night – August 26th
The Little Prince
Catholic Parish of Corpus Christi, 2707 34 Street
$20/vehicle. Concession on site with pizza, popcorn, refreshments and more
Movies starts at 10:00pm
More details here

Outdoor Movie Night – Sept 9th
Alberta Ave Community Hall, Edmonton
Information for event TBA

Do you know of other outdoor movies taking place around Edmonton? Send an email to [email protected] 

Photo credit: City of Edmonton website