Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is hosting free movie nights this summer and fall. Several movies are presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Film Society’s Movies on the Block. So, grab a chair or blanket and head to your local park or playground to watch a free outdoor movie with friends and neighbors.  

Attendees can enjoy family-friendly screenings of favorites like  

  • Hotel Transylvania 
  • Men in Black 
  • Sing 
  • Creed 
  • and many more!  

Every movie night is free. Movies begin at dusk and may be canceled due to rain or wind. Check this schedule for cancellations and rescheduled movies.


2024 SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS

Hotel Transylvania 

July 12, 2024
Mitchell Playground–3694 Chesterfield Road, 19114.  

Creed 

July 19, 2024
Awbury Park & Recreation Center–6101 Ardleigh Street, 19138.
Sponsored by Philadelphia Film Society’s Movies on the Block. Activities begin at 6 p.m. The movie begins at 8:15 p.m.

Hotel Transylvania

July 24, 2024
Hancock Playground–147 Master Street, 19122.  

Men in Black 

July 26, 2024
Smith Recreation Center–2100 S. 24th Street, 19145. 

Sponsored by Philadelphia Film Society’s Movies on the Block. Activities begin at 6 p.m. The movie begins at 8:15 p.m.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile 

August 2, 2024
 Lonnie Cohen (Hillside) Recreation Center–201 Fountain Street, 19128. 

Sing  

August 7, 2024
Mitchell Playground–3694 Chesterfield Road, 19114.

Wonder Park 

August 9, 2024
Piccoli Playground–1501 E. Bristol Street, 19124. 

Wonder Park

August 14, 2024
Samuel Recreation Center–2100 S. 24th Strejet, 19145.  

The Emoji Movie 

August 16, 2024
Pelbano Playground–8101 Bustleton Avenue, 19152. 

Wonder Park

August 23, 2024
Southwark School–1835 S. 9th Street, 19147.  

Creed  

August 28, 2024
Christy Recreation Center–728 S. 55th Street, 19143.  

Sing 

August 30, 2024
Stenton Park4600 N. 16th Street, 19140.
Sponsored by Philadelphia Film Society’s Movies on the Block. Activities begin at 6 p.m. The movie begins at 8:15 p.m.  

Ralph Breaks the Internet 

September 6, 2024
Shot Tower Recreation Center–101-31 Carpenter Street, 19147. 


 

See a list of movies sponsored by Park Friends Groups.