Mark your calendars now! Summer fun is on its way! Looking for budget-friendly entertainment in Erie this summer? Look no further! Get ready to grab your blanket and lawn chair for a memorable movie night under the stars. With a variety of free or cheap outdoor movie screenings, you'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the magic of cinema in the great outdoors in Erie County.
From family favorites to captivating blockbusters, there's something for everyone on this list!
Know of a free or cheap outdoor movie series in the Erie area we're missing? Let us know at karam@macaronikid.com, and we'll add it to the list!
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Movie Mondays at Perry Square
Movies start at dusk, or around 8 p.m. Bring a chair!
Cost: Free
Space Jam: June 12
Beasts of the Southern Wild: June 26
Iron Giant: July 10
Reailty Bites:July 24
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UPMC Park Movie Nights
Movie Nights at UPMC Park are back! Tickets can be purchased in advance or in person at the UPMC Park ticket office, 831 French St.
Audio will be VERY loud in the stadium seating bowl and concourses. For the best viewing experience, seating on the field is STRONGLY recommended, so bring a chair! Gates open at 7 p.m. Movies start at 8 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person. 3 and younger free.
The Bad Guys: Saturday, June 24
Minions: The Rise of Gru: Saturday, July 22
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish: Friday, Aug. 11
The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Sat., Sept. 9
Coco: Sat., Sept. 30
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Movies Under the Stars at Edinboro University and Goodell Gardens
Movies Under the Stars series at Edinboro University and Goodell Gardens returns for three Thursdays in July at PennWEst Edinboro University and three Thursdays in August at Goodell Gardens. Movies typically begin around 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
PennWest Edinboro University:
Pocahontas: July 13
Dirty Dancing: July 20
Lilo and Stitch: July 28
Goodell Gardens:
Ratatouille: Aug. 4
School of Rock: Aug 10
Hunger of Games: Aug. 17
Movies will be rescheduled at a later date!
School's Out Movie Nights at Harborcreek Community Park
Food trucks, concessions and movies! Movies start at 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Cub Scout Pack 97. All welcome!
Cost: FREE
Sonic 2: June 23
Minions: The Rise of Gru: July 21
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle: Aug. 18
Movies will be rescheduled at a later date!
Want a full list of Erie family-friendly summer events? Make sure to check out Macaroni KID Erie's entire events calendar! The best part? Our calendar is always FREE!
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