Summer Mega List of Free Movies in the Park • Salt Lake Magazine
Sunset during an outdoor film screening at Town Square in St. George, one of the many communities in Utah screening free movies this summer. Photo courtesy of City of St. George.
Sure, you can go out to a movie the usual way — $12 a pop in a dark theater — or you can enjoy movies in the park, under the stars and leafy treas. Plus most are free. Communities all over Utah are setting up projectors for movies in the park this summer. Many open with family activities and performances by local entertainers, and while most of the movies in the park are still pretty fresh from theaters (like Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, Small Foot and Ralph Breaks the Internet, some civic organizations are showing nostalgic throwbacks like Cool Runnings, Space Jam and The Empire Strikes Back. No matter what you see, show up early. You may not find room for your oversized YETI cooler once that family of 10 with the Twister mat and a quilt for each kid shows up. Don’t see a park near you on this page? Check your city’s website or Facebook page.
Movies in the Park – Salt Lake CountyButler Park 7500 S. 2700 East, Cottonwood Heights
July 26, 2019: Celebrate Butlerville Days with bingo, carnival rides and more before watching Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse at dusk for free. Come back the next night for fireworks.
More Details.Draper Amphitheater 1020 E. Pioneer Road, Draper — Enjoy a free movie at dusk on the amphitheater’s 32-foot screen. Pre-movie entertainment starts at 8 p.m. June 21, 2019: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer VacationJuly 18, 2019: Ralph Breaks the InternetMore DetailsThe Gateway — Get there early, and show a receipt from The Gateway for a chance to win a $50 gift card. The plaza will open for guests at 7:30 p.m., and the film starts at dusk. June 12, 2019: HookJune 19, 2019: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze
June 26, 2019: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse
July 3, 2019: Ready Player OneJuly 10, 2019: Ralph Breaks the InternetJuly 17, 2019: First ManJuly 23, 2019: Bohemian RhapsodyJuly 31, 2019: Despicable MeAug. 7, 2019: Incredibles 2Aug. 14, 2019: 10 Things I Hate About You
More DetailsHerriman City — Herriman residents have their pick of three films and three different screening venues.
June 20, 2019: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted at Butterfield Park (Part of Fort Herriman Towne Days), screening at dusk. July 30, 2019: The Lion King at Megaplex at The District ($4 tickets, time TBA)
Aug. 16, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet at the Zions Bank Real Academy Indoor Training Facility, pre-movie activities at 6 p.m., screening at 7 p.m.
More DetailsKearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center 5624 S. Cougar Lane, Kearns — Movies will be shown at either the Chomper’s Cove USA celebration area (hosted by KOPFC) or the Park Pavilion (hosted by Utah Olympic Oval). Show up at 8 p.m., movies at sundown. June 7, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Chomper’s Cove USA)
June 21, 2019: Cool Runnings (Park Pavilion)
June 28, 2019: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse (Park Pavilion) July 12, 2019: Captain Marvel (Chomper’s Cove USA)
July 19, 2019: Bumblebee (Park Pavilion)
Aug. 2, 2019: Small Foot (Chomper’s Cove USA)
More DetailsMillcreek — Millcreek’s Venture Out! program will bring outdoor activities, music, food trucks and movies to locations across town throughout the summer.
June 14, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet at Churchill Jr. High
June 21 22, 2019: Coco at Big Cottonwood Park (part of the World Refugee Celebration)
June 28, 2019: Peter Rabbit at Evergreen Park
July 5, 2019: Mary Poppins Returns at Scott Avenue Park
July 12, 2019: Incredibles 2 at Big Cottonwood Park
July 19, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World at Sunnyvale Park
July 26, 2019: The LEGO Movie at Canyon Rim Park
Aug. 2, 2019: Little Rascals silent shorts at Evergreen Park
More DetailsPleasant Green Park 3252 S. 8400 West, Magna — Show up at 8 p.m. for a concert before each screening at sundown. June 14, 2019: AquamanJune 21, 2019: BumblebeeJune 28, 2019: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer VacationJuly 5, 2019: Captain MarvelJuly 12, 2019: Incredibles 2July 19, 2019: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldJuly 26, 2019: Avengers: Infinity WarAug. 2, 2019: The LEGO Movie 2Aug. 9, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden WorldAug. 16, 2019: TBD
More DetailsSalt Lake City’s Friday Night Flicks — Salt Lake City will show free movies at different parks throughout the city for seven straight Fridays (and one Saturday). Films start around 9 p.m., but show up early for music from K-Bull 93, food trucks (at select screenings), popcorn, giveaways, lawn games and more.
June 14, 2019: Big Hero 6 at Lindsey Gardens
June 21, 2019: The Astronaut Farmer at Jordan Park
June 28, 2019: Evan Almighty at Reservoir Park
June 29, 2019: World War Z at Liberty Park
July 5, 2019: Apollo 13 at Riverside Park
July 12, 2019: The LEGO Batman Movie at Fairmont Park
July 19, 2019: Twister at Wasatch Hollow Park
More DetailsSandy’s 2019 Summer of Movies — Catch six films at different parks in Sandy throughout June and July. Films start at dusk. Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be on hand. June 14, 2019: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at River Oaks Golf Course
June 21, 2019: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse at Flat Iron Park
June 28, 2019: Megamind at Wildflower Park
July 12, 2019: Hocus Pocus at High Point Park
July 19, 2019: Moana at Buttercup Park
July 26, 2019: Mary Poppins Returns at Bell Canyon ParkMore DetailsSnowbird Resort — Catch movies on the Snowbird Tram Deck throughout the summer. Shows start about 30 minutes after sunset, and picnic tables are available around the perimeter. Lawn chairs are also welcome. Get popcorn and drinks from The Birdfeeder before your film, or bring your own. June 21, 2019: Bill Ted’s Excellent AdventureJune 28, 2019: Wasatch Mountain Film Festival July 5, 2019: Never Ending StoryJuly 12, 2019: UpJuly 19, 2019: How to Train Your DragonJuly 26, 2019: Angels in the OutfieldAug. 2, 2019: GreaseAug. 9, 2019: Goonies
More DetailsMovies in the Park — Park CityBasin Recreation Movies in the Park — Throughout the summer, Basin Recreation will show movies in Park City parks, and you get to help pick the first screening of the season.
June 22, 2019: Vote on your choice here. The screening will be held at Trailside Park. Feel free to set up a tent to camp out overnight.
July 20, 2019: Para Picar: Historias Cortas en Espan͂ol at Ecker Hill Middle School Aug. 10, 2019: Storm Boy, drive-in style at Prospector Square ($9–$30 tickets)
Aug. 23, 2019: TBD at Trailside Park
More DetailsMovies in the Park — Davis CountySmith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville — Screenings start at dusk.
June 14, 2019: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verseJune 28, 2019: Paddington 2July 19, 2019: Ralph Breaks the InternetJuly 26, 2019: The LEGO Movie 2Aug. 2, 2019: Peter RabbitAug. 9, 2019: Incredibles 2More DetailsLayton Ed Kenley Amphitheater 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton — Pre-movie activities start at 6:30 p.m.; films start at 7:30 p.m. June 14, 2019: 101 DalmatiansJune 21, 2019: Over the HedgeJune 28, 2019: A Goofy Movie
July 5, 2019: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
July 12, 2019: The Greatest ShowmanJuly 19, 2019: Tangled
Aug. 2, 2019: The Emperor’s New Groove
Aug. 9, 2019: MatildaAug. 23, 2019: You’ve Got MailAug. 30, 2019: Guardians of the Galaxy
More DetailsForbush Park, 100 Main Street, Farmington — Farmington will kick off a week celebrating its Festival Days and Farmington High School’s first school year with a screening of Harry Potter the Sorcerer’s Stone. Food trucks at 7 p.m., movie at dusk. More DetailsMovies in the Park — Utah CountySpring Acres Arts Park, 700 S. 1300 East, Springville — Gates open at 7 p.m., and films start at dusk. Food trucks will be on site.
June 17, 2019: A Dog’s Way HomeJune 24, 2019: WonderJuly 1, 2019: The LEGO Movie 2
July 8, 2019: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse
July 15, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden WorldMore DetailsAshton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point, 3900 Garden Drive, Lehi — Screenings are free for Thanksgiving Point members. Everyone else will pay Ashton Gardens admission prices. Show up early to enjoy the stately gardens before the film.
July 5, 2019: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse
July 12, 2019: The LEGO Movie 2
July 19, 2019: The Emperor’s New Groove
July 26, 2019: Napoleon DynamiteAug. 2, 2019: Incredibles 2Aug. 9, 2019: The Empire Strikes Back
More DetailsMovies in the Park — Weber CountyOgden Amphitheater, 343 E. 25th Street, Ogden — Grab snacks from The Backstage Bistro at the amphitheater, or bring your own. Screenings start at dusk. On July 8, Shrek and Shrek 2 will be shown in Spanish. On July 1, Jurassic Park will be shown at the Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park.
June 10, 2019: Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
June 17, 2019: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse
June 24, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
July 1, 2019: Jurassic Park (shown at Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park)
July 8, 2019: Shrek, Shrek 2 (Spanish) July 15, 2019: MaverickJuly 22, 2019: Crazy Rich Asians, Dirty DancingJuly 29, 2019: Hearts Beat Loud; To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarAug. 5, 2019: Ralph Breaks the InternetAug. 12, 2019: Remember the TitansAug. 19, 2019: Who Framed Roger RabbitMore DetailsSnowbasin Resort — Kid’s activities, mini-golf and food and dinner specials will be available until 6 p.m. Screenings start at dusk. July 1, 2019: Space Jam
July 8, 2019: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse
July 15, 2019: AquamanJuly 22, 2019: Incredibles 2July 29, 2019: The Karate Kid (Original) Aug. 5, 2019: Avengers: Infinity War
More DetailsMovies in the Park — St. George St. George city will show free movies at town square (50 S. Main Street) every second and fourth Friday night through August. Screenings start at sundown.
June 14, 2019: Ralph Breaks the InternetJune 28, 2019: Bernie the DolphinJuly 12, 2019: Sgt. Stubby: An American HeroJuly 26, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden WorldAug. 9, 2019: FootlooseAug. 23, 2019: The LEGO Movie 2
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