Did you know that many places in Western PA, including right here in Pittsburgh, offer free or super low cost movies for kids in the summer? What could POSSIBLY be better than that?! How about having all of that info in one place for easy reference?! While we aim to cover Pittsburgh West, we will include other free movies in the Pittsburgh areas that we believe our readers will make the drive for.
We suggest that you:
(1) Bookmark this guide and check back often. We'll continue to add free and cheap movies as we learn of them.
(2) Click on any of the pink movie links to be taken to details about that specific movie date, and you can add it directly to your Google or Apple Calendar.
(3) Contact each venue directly with questions about their offerings or to verify times.
(4) Share this with other parents who might be looking for some low cost fun this summer!
Check out what our communities have to offer this summer and see what movies are playing each week. AND...Don't forget to check out the Macaroni Kid Calendar of Events daily and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to Find Your Family Fun® so you don't have to hear "I'm BORED!" all summer long!
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As always, times/dates are subject to change, so please check before going to ensure the event is still happening!
.jpg){kind=logo} | Phoenix Theatres Entertainment: Free Summer Movie Series 2021Phoenix Theatres Luxury 14 + PTX 1025 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017 412.914.0998 phoenixtheatres.com |
Free Admission for select 10am showings every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All Ages & Groups Welcome.
Doors open at 9am - Special Kiddie Meal Available
Seating Limited to Auditorium Capacity - No Purchase Necessary
AMC Summer Movie Camp
AMC Classic South Hills Village 10
AMC Classic Mount Lebanon 6
AMC Classic Waterfront 22
At this time, AMC Summer Movie Camp will not be taking place for the summer of 2021
Cinemark
Cinemark Robinson Township
At the time, Cinemark will not be participating in the 2021 Summer Movie Clubhouse
 | South Park Amphitheater 3700 Farmshow Drive South Park Township, PA 15129 |
Bring your chairs and blankets starting at 7:30 for some family fun activities and then a free movie when the sun goes down!
| Date | Movie |
| June 5 | Doolittle (PG) |
| June 12 | Scoob! (PG) |
| June 19 | The Jungle Book (PG) |
| June 26 | Ratatouille (G) |
| July 2 | The Croods – A New Age (PG) |
| July 10 | Cars (G) |
| July 17 | Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) |
| July 24 | 50 First Dates (PG-13) |
| July 31 | Madagascar (PG) |
| Aug. 7 | Shrek (PG) |
| Aug. 14 | Lilo & Stitch (PG) |
| Aug. 21 | Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) |
| Aug. 28 | Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) |
| Sept. 4 | Trolls World Tour (PG) |
Movies in the Park @ Dormont Pool
Dormont Pool Parking Lot
1801 Dormont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
June 11th The Secret Life of Pets 2
 | Movies in the Park @ Fairview Park at DuskFairview Park 129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette Township, PA 15017 |
Watch a movie under the stars in Fairview Park. Bring a blanket, chairs, bug spray and snacks. One free ticket per person over the age of 6 is required. Designated spaces per household will ensure social distancing. Register for tickets in advance on the township's recreation registration website. southfayettepa.com
| Date | Movie | |
| October 8, 2021 | Hocus Pocus |
Peters Township Parks & Recreation 2021 Friday Night Flicks700 Meredith Drive |
May 21 The Croods: A New Age
July 16 Chevy Chase Christmas Vacation
Sept 24 Angels in the Outfield
Oct 8 Hocus Pocus & Beetlejuice
North Strabane Township Parks & Rec Movies in the Park
1929 Route 519
Canonsburg, PA 15317
724.745.8880
June 19 Troll World Tour
July 17 Onward
October 16 - Zombies
 | Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park |
FREE Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park! Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head out for an unforgettable evening if free cinema under the stars! Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park entertains throughout the summer in various park settings.
For more information, follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter, LIKE @PghEventsOffice on Facebook or call the Special Events hotline at 412-255-2493.
WEATHER UPDATES: Inclement weather may cause cancellations. For cancellation updates, follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter or LIKE @PghEvents Office on Facebook.
DOLLAR BANK CINEMA IN THE PARK is presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events.
Arsenal Park, 40th Street at Davison Street, Lawrenceville
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 9 | Pokémon Detective Pikach (PG) |
| July 16 | Frozen II (PG) |
| July 23 | Toy Story 4 (G) |
| July 30 | Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) |
| August 6 | Tom and Jerry (PG) |
| August 13 | Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) |
| August 20 | Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) |
| August 27 | The Lion King (2019) (PG) |
Brookline Memorial Park, Oakridge Street, Brookline
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 8 | Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) |
| July 15 | Frozen II (PG) |
| July 22 | Toy Story 4 (G) |
| July 29 | Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) |
| August 5 | Tom and Jerry (PG) |
| August 12 | Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) |
| August 19 | Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) |
| August 26 | The Lion King (2019) (PG) |
Chartiers Playground, 3599 Middletown Road, Chartiers City
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 12 | Frozen II (PG) |
| August 9 | Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) |
Schenley Park, Flagstaff Hill
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 7 | Spider-Man: Far from Home (PG-13) |
| July 14 | Wonder Woman 1984 (PG-13) |
| July 21 | Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (PG-13) |
| July 28 | Jurassic Park (PG-13) |
| August 4 | Avengers: Endgame (PG-13) |
| August 11 | Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) |
| August 18 | Monster Hunter (PG-13) |
| August 25 | Forrest Gump (PG-13) |
Grandview Park, Bailey Avenue, Mt. Washington
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 10 | Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) |
| July 17 | Frozen II (PG) |
| July 24 | Toy Story 4 (G) |
| July 31 | Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) |
| August 7 | Tom and Jerry (PG) |
| August 14 | Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) |
| August 21 | Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) |
| August 28 | The Lion King (2019) (PG) |
Highland Park, Reservoir Drive
Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 26 | Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) |
| August 23 | The Lion King (2019) (PG) |
McBride Park, McBride Street, Lincoln Place
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 5 | Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) |
| August 2 | Tom and Jerry (PG) |
Riverview Park, Observatory Hill
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 10 | Spider-Man: Far from Home (PG-13) |
| July 17 | Wonder Woman 1984 (PG-13) |
| July 24 | Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (PG-13) |
| July 31 | Jurassic Park (PG-13) |
| August 7 | Avengers: Endgame (PG-13) |
| August 14 | Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) |
| August 21 | Monster Hunter (PG-13) |
| August 28 | Forrest Gump (PG-13) |
Schenley Plaza, Forbes Avenue, Oakland
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 11 | Frozen II (PG) |
| July 18 | Toy Story 4 (G) |
| July 25 | Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) |
| August 1 | Tom and Jerry (PG) |
| August 8 | Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) |
| August 15 | Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) |
| August 22 | The Lion King (2019) (PG) |
West End Overlook, Rue Grande Vue Street, Elliott
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| July 6 | Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) |
| July 13 | Frozen II (PG) |
| July 20 | Toy Story 4 (G) |
| July 27 | Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) |
| August 3 | Tom and Jerry (PG) |
| August 10 | Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) |
| August 17 | Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) |
| August 24 | The Lion King (2019) (PG) |
| Hartwood Acres Park 400 Middle Road Allison Park, PA 15101 |
Bring your chairs and blankets starting at 7:30 for some family fun activities and then a free movie when the sun goes down!
| Date | Movie |
| June 2 | Doolittle (PG) |
| June 9 | Scoob! (PG) |
| June 16 | The Jungle Book (PG) |
| June 23 | Ratatouille (G) |
| June 30 | The Croods – A New Age (PG) |
| July 7 | Cars (G) |
| July 14 | Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) |
| July 21 | 50 First Dates (PG-13) |
| July 28 | Madagascar (PG) |
| Aug. 4 | Shrek (PG) |
| Aug. 11 | Lilo & Stitch (PG) |
| Aug. 18 | Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) |
| Aug. 25 | Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) |
| Sept. 1 | Trolls World Tour (PG) |
 | New Day Free Outdoor Family Movie Nights New Day 701 Circle Drive Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 |
Friday 7/2 & 8/6
Bring a chair, blanket, & snack. Enjoy a free bag of popcorn
 | Drive-In Movies at Settlers Cabin ParkSettlers Cabin Wave Pool Parking Lot 635 Ridge Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
Gates open at 6:00 pm and the show will start at dusk. Gates will close when the movie starts. This event is free and will be first-come, first-served. All attendees must be in a vehicle. Capacity is limited to 100 vehicles per movie. Once the parking area reaches capacity, we will announce on our Facebook page and Allegheny Alerts.
| Drive-In Movies at Boyce ParkBoyce Park Wave Pool Parking Lot 740 Old Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 |
Gates open at 6:00 pm and the show will start at dusk. Gates will close when the movie starts. This event is free and will be first-come, first-served. All attendees must be in a vehicle. Capacity is limited to 100 vehicles per movie. Once the parking area reaches capacity, we will announce on our Facebook page and Allegheny Alerts.
Bookmark this page and check back often for updates.
You will always find the most up-to-date event info directly on our event calendar and in our weekly newsletter.
