Daytime temperatures are heating up as summer makes a fast approach. But when the sun goes down and the stars come out, outdoor movies make for enjoyable spring and summetime dates. Below, we’ve rounded up the best outdoor flicks being screened this season for date night. At these cheap and free outdoor movies in Orlando, the only thing sizzling will be the chemistry between you and your date.
PS: check out our year-round guide to outdoor movies in Orlando for more ideas.
MAY
Movie Monday: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Monday, May 20, 8-10pm
À La Cart Orlando
Four food trucks, plus beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages inside the bar. Orlandough will be in the house with her custom Harry Potter themed donuts at 7:30pm. After the movie, there will be a raffle with movie themed prizes. Seating is limited, so bring your own blanket or low backed chair.
Clermont Movies Under the Stars: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Friday, May 24, 8pm
Waterfront Park (330 3rd Street, Clermont)
The Clermont Parks and Recreation Department is bringing you great movies and awesome family fun. Bring a blanket and some family and friends to enjoy a free movie night.
Crescent Cinema featuring LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
Friday, May 24, 8-10pm
Crescent Park in Laureate Park (Lake Nona)
Step outside for our movie night in the park featuring the LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
Family Movie Night: Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom
Sunday, May 26, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
Movie Monday at À La Cart: Back to the Future 2
Monday, May 27, 8-10pm
À La Cart Orlando
Four food trucks, plus beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages inside the bar. After the movie, there will be a raffle with movie themed prizes. Seating is limited, so bring your own blanket or low backed chair.
JUNE
Movie Monday: Best in Show
Monday, June 3, 8-10pm
À La Cart Orlando
Four food trucks, plus beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages inside the bar. After the movie, there will be a raffle with movie themed prizes. Seating is limited, so bring your own blanket or low backed chair.
Movie Night at Leu Gardens: A Quiet Place
Friday, June 7, 8:30pm
Leu Gardens
Gardens open at 6:00 p.m., Movie time at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a movie outdoors. You may bring a dinner picnic basket and seating. Alcohol is permitted. Curbie’s Sidewalk Cafe will be selling great food and Peak Season Pops will be selling popsicles and popcorn.
$6/person; free for Leu Gardens members
Cranes Roost Sunset Cinema: How to Train Your Dragon
Saturday, June 8, 8pm
Tower Plaza, Cranes Roost Park
Occurring on select Saturdays, Cranes Roost Sunset Cinema is a free outdoor movie event held in Altamonte Springs. Bring along blankets and chairs for the whole family. Movies are screened on the lawn in front of the Plaza tower.
Family Movie Night: The Jungle Book
Sunday, June 9, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
Movie Monday: Talladega Nights
Monday, June 10, 8-10pm
À La Cart Orlando
Four food trucks, plus beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages inside the bar. After the movie, there will be a raffle with movie themed prizes. Seating is limited, so bring your own blanket or low backed chair.
Popcorn Flicks in the Park: Apollo 13
Thursday, June 13, 8pm
Central Park Winter Park
Enzian’s Popcorn Flicks in the Park series features classic films for the whole family. These films are usually held on the second Thursday of each month in Winter Park’s beautiful Central Park and they are FREE and open to the public. Bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends.
Movie Monday: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Monday, June 17, 8-10pm
À La Cart Orlando
Four food trucks, plus beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages inside the bar. Orlandough will be in the house with her custom Harry Potter themed donuts at 7:30pm. After the movie, there will be a raffle with movie themed prizes. Seating is limited, so bring your own blanket or low backed chair.
Movie Monday at À La Cart: Black Panther
Monday, June 24, 8-10pm
À La Cart Orlando
Four food trucks, plus beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages inside the bar. After the movie, there will be a raffle with movie themed prizes. Seating is limited, so bring your own blanket or low backed chair.
Family Movie Night: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
Sunday, June 30, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
JULY
Movie Monday: The Hangover
Monday, July 1, 8-10pm
À La Cart Orlando
Four food trucks, plus beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages inside the bar. After the movie, there will be a raffle with movie themed prizes. Seating is limited, so bring your own blanket or low backed chair.
Family Movie Night: Top Gun
Sunday, July 7, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
Popcorn Flicks in the Park: The Little Mermaid
Thursday, July 11, 8pm
Central Park Winter Park
Enzian’s Popcorn Flicks in the Park series features classic films for the whole family. These films are usually held on the second Thursday of each month in Winter Park’s beautiful Central Park and they are FREE and open to the public. Bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends.
Family Movie Night: The Secret Life of Pets
Sunday, July 14, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
Family Movie Night: The Grinch (2018)
Sunday, July 21, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
Family Movie Night: Space Jam
Sunday, July 28, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
AUGUST
Movie Night at Leu Gardens: Mission : Impossible – Fallout
Friday, August 2, 8:30pm
Leu Gardens
Gardens open at 6:00 p.m., Movie time at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a movie outdoors. You may bring a dinner picnic basket and seating. Alcohol is permitted. Curbie’s Sidewalk Cafe will be selling great food and Peak Season Pops will be selling popsicles and popcorn.
$6/person; free for Leu Gardens members
Family Movie Night: Labyrinth
Sunday, August 4, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
Popcorn Flicks in the Park: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Thursday, August 8, 8pm
Central Park Winter Park
Enzian’s Popcorn Flicks in the Park series features classic films for the whole family. These films are usually held on the second Thursday of each month in Winter Park’s beautiful Central Park and they are FREE and open to the public. Bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends.
Family Movie Night: CoCo
Sunday, August 18, 7pm
Old Town Kissimmee
Bring the entire family to watch free movies on a big screen. Old Town will play family-friendly movies and classics every Sunday night. Bring a chair, grab some snacks at your favorite Old Town store, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars. Movies are every Sunday night beginning at dusk.
Feature image credit: Enzian Theater