Outdoor Films

From quarries to parks to swimming pools*, there's no shortage of places to watch a movie outside this summer. Many locations have family-friendly showings.

Screen on the Green

Spread out your blanket on Great Lawn in Centennial Park and see a great film. On Thursday, June 18, introduce your kids to Home Alone, and on Thursday, June 25, see a classic 80's movie decided by the viewers: either Ghostbusters, Big, or The Princess Bride.

Georgia Movies in the Park

Northside Hospital sponsors this festival, which comes to parks all over north Atlanta. There's lots of fun before the films: face-painting, carnival games, inflatables, and concessions. The films are free - bring low-backed lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. In most cases, they don't release the film titles ahead of time, but here is a list of locations. Click on the link above to find more information, including showtimes.

June 27 - Heritage Park in Canton, GA

July 18 - Newtown Park in Johns Creek, GA

August 7-8 North GA Film Fest at the Forsyth Fairgrounds in Cumming, GA

August 1 - Heritage Park in Canton, GA

August 15 - Ocee Park in Johns Creek, GA

August 21 - Rock Creek Sports Park in Dawsonville, GA

Oct 3 - Newtown Park in Johns Creek, GA

Movies Under the Stars

Mall of Georgia's Village Pavillion is home to live music and kid-friendly films every Saturday night this summer. The list below has the dates, the band names, the band performance times, and the film.

June 13
The Woody’s
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Kung Fu Panda

June 20
High Cotton
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Back to the Future

June 27
Pete Whitfield
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Inkheart

July 4
Mike Rogers Band
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Johnny Rockbridge
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Lifeforce
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Independence Day

July 11
The Ron Johnsons
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Shrek the Third

July 18
Legend
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Second Hand Lions

July 25
Justin
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Princess Bride

August 1
The Woody’s
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Hoodwinked

August 8
Sister Jane
6:30pm – 8:30pm
No Movie will be showing this day

August 15
Legend
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Monsters vs. Aliens

August 22
Movie Only
At Dark
TBD

Good to know: You can buy food at the events or bring your own picnic, but no alcohol. Bring blankets and low-backed chairs. Don't forget bug spray!

*Seriously! Every Tuesday night this summer at the W Atlanta, swim with the beautiful people and watch a movie from the pool.