Grab your lawn chairs, pack your snacks, and get ready to make magical memories with family and friends at these outdoor movie nights across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
There’s something timeless and enchanting about watching a movie under the night sky. As the sun sets and the screen lights up, families gather with blankets, chairs, and snacks to enjoy beloved films together in parks and community spaces. Long Island’s towns and villages are once again offering a variety of free Outdoor Movies for summer 2025 — perfect for kids, parents, and movie lovers of all ages.
Whether you’re watching Moana 2 by the beach, enjoying cartoons before the main event in Farmingdale, or catching Inside Out 2 after sunset in Islip, there’s a lawn waiting for you. Here’s where to find the best outdoor movie nights in Nassau and Suffolk this summer.
📍 Nassau County Outdoor Movies this Summer
Town of North Hempstead – Movies in the Park
Dates: Tuesdays, July 1, 15 & 29; August 5 & 19
Bring: Lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner
What to Expect: Family-friendly PG films across various town parks
Schedule:
July 1: Madagascar at Caemmerer Park, Albertson
July 15: Moana 2 at Manorhaven Beach Park, Port Washington
July 29: Shrek at Fuschillo Park, Carle Place
August 5: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids at Clark Botanic Garden, Albertson (7 PM start)
August 19: Lilo & Stitch at Bunky Reid Park, Westbury
Movies on the Farmingdale Village Green
Dates: Tuesdays, July 8 – August 19
Bring: Snacks, lawn chairs/blankets
What to Expect: Cartoons before the main movie at dusk
Movies:
July 8: Dog Man
July 15: Inside Out 2
July 22: Despicable Me 4
July 29: Moana 2
August 5: The Wild Robot
August 12: Paddington in Peru
August 19: Mufasa: The Lion King
Eisenhower Park – Movie Nights at Lakeside Theatre (East Meadow)
Dates: Wednesdays, July 9 – August 27
Start Time: At dusk (around 7:30–8:30 PM)
Movies:
July 9: Despicable Me 4
July 16: The Wild Robot
July 23: IF
July 30: Transformers One
August 6: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
August 13: Paddington in Peru
August 20: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
August 27: Wicked
Family Movies at the Great Neck Village Green
Dates: Thursdays, July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21
Bring: Chairs, blankets, snacks
Schedule:
July 10: Wicked
July 24: Mufasa: The Lion King
August 7: Transformers One
August 21: Snow White
Note: Rain postpones showings
Town of Oyster Bay – Movies by Moonlight
Dates: Thursdays, July 10 – August 14
Time: Activities start at 6:30 PM, movie begins at dusk
Features: Character meet-and-greets, inflatables, food trucks, free popcorn
Locations & Movies:
July 10: Moana 2 at Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Massapequa
July 17: Wonka at John J. Burns Town Park
July 24: Despicable Me 4 at Harry Tappen Beach
July 31: Toy Story at Ellsworth W. Allen Park
August 7: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at Plainview-Old Bethpage Park
August 14: Inside Out 2 at Syosset-Woodbury Park Note: Open to Oyster Bay residents only
🌳 Suffolk County Outdoor Movies this Summer
Movies in the Moonlight at Heritage Park (Mount Sinai)
Dates: Fridays, June 27; July 18 & 25; August 1 & 8; September 12; October 17
Bring: Blankets and chairs
Hosted by: North Shore Youth Council
Perks: Refreshments available at The Shack
Movies:
June 27th: Moana 2
July 18th: Twisters
July 25th: Legally Blonde
August 1st: Monsters University
August 8th: The Goonies
September 12th: Freaky Friday
October 17th: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Town of Huntington – Summer Movie Series at Heckscher Park
Dates: Mondays, July 7 & 21; August 4 & 18
Bring: Blankets and chairs
Movies:
July 7: Dog Man
July 21: Despicable Me 4
August 4: Wicked
August 18: Minecraft Movie
Town of Babylon Outdoor Movie Series (Mostly at Tanner Park, Copaigue)
Dates: Tuesdays, July 22 & 29; August 5, 12 & 19
Bring: Blankets & Chairs
Movies:
July 22 at 8:30 PM: Monsters, Inc.
July 29 at 8:25 PM: How to Train Your Dragon
August 5 at 8:20 PM: Freaky Friday
August 12 at Overlook Beach after sunset: Finding Dory
August 19 after sunset: Jurassic World
Rain Date: Tuesdays
Town of Islip – Summer Movies in the Park
Dates: Select days, June 30 – August 11
Features: Ice cream & food trucks, non-perishable food drive
Gates Open: 6:30 PM
Schedule:
June 30: Moana 2 – Brentwood
July 7: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie – Oakdale
July 14: Zootopia – East Islip
July 19: Surf’s Up – Atlantique, Fire Island
July 21: Inside Out 2 – West Islip
July 28: Despicable Me – Holbrook
August 4: IF – Sayville
August 9: Finding Nemo – Atlantique
August 11: The Wild Robot – Ronkonkoma
🎬 Make it a Summer to Remember with these Outdoor Movies!
Outdoor Movies offer more than just free entertainment—they create unforgettable summer nights. It’s the giggles during Minions and the quiet moments during Wicked that stay with us. These events give families a reason to slow down, disconnect from devices, and simply enjoy being together under the stars.
So pack a picnic, grab your favorite snacks, and don’t forget the bug spray. Whether you’re in Nassau or Suffolk, there’s a screen lighting up a lawn near you—inviting you to sit back, relax, and soak in a little movie magic.
Let the memories begin.
