These events are way better than the drive-in movies of old. You can bring your blanket and a picnic and watch movies under the stars. Don’t miss these fun family outing opportunities before the summer is over.
Aug. 1, 7:30pm
Deerfield: www.deerfieldparks.org
Mitchell Pool. Bring your raft and watch a movie from the pool!
Aug. 5, 10am
Wednesday Morning Movie Series: Home
Downers Grove: www.classiccinemas.com
Tivoli Theater. Here’s an indoor movie especially for families. Games and costumed characters on hand to entertain the children before the show.
Aug. 5, 4 & 7pm
Movies on the Green: Monsters, Inc. at 4pm & Monsters University at 7pm
Oakbrook Center: www.oakbrookcenter.com
Village Green near Macy’s & Crate & Barrel. Bring a blanket (no chairs) and dinner from one of the center’s restaurants.
Aug. 6, dusk
Movies in the Park: 101 Dalmatians
Geneva: genevaparks.org/
Frank Burgess Park. Popcorn and refreshments available.
Aug. 7, dusk
Movies in the Park: E.T. The Extraterrestrial
Des Plaines: www.dpparks.org
Lake Park Memorial Pavilion. Bring blankets and chairs. Popcorn and drinks available.
Aug. 7, dusk
Friday Night Flix: Spongebob Squarepants: Sponge out of Water
Rockford: www.facebook.com/FridayNightFlix
Davis Park. Bring chairs and blankets and purchase food and drinks from on-site vendors.
Aug. 11, dusk
Movies in the Park after Dark: Maleficent
Lisle: lisleparkdistrict.org/
Lisle Community Park Bandshell. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets
Aug. 12, dusk
Capannari Ice Cream Mooovie Night: Paddington
Mt. Prospect: www.capannaris.com
Village Green. Bring a picnic, blanket and enjoy a great movie and some Capannari Ice Cream.
Aug. 12, 7pm
Movies on the Green: Cinderella
Oakbrook Center: www.oakbrookcenter.com
Village Green near Macy’s & Crate & Barrel. Bring a blanket (no chairs) and dinner from one of the center’s restaurants.
Aug. 13, 8pm
Family Movie Event: Big Hero 6
Palatine: www.palatineparks.org
Fred P. Hall Ampitheater. This free screening will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather.
Aug. 14, 7:30pm
Annual Family Movie Night: Despicable Me 2
Chicago: St. Thecla Parish Field at Palatine & Oak Park Rds. Bring your blankets and chairs and a dessert to share.
Aug. 14, 6:30pm
Movie in the Park: Big Hero 6
Arlington Heights: www.ahpd.org
Recreations Park. Bring your picnic for games and a bounce house before the movie, which starts at 8:30pm.
Aug. 14, dusk
Friday Night Flix: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Rockford: www.facebook.com/FridayNightFlix
Davis Park. Bring chairs and blankets and purchase food and drinks from on-site vendors.
Aug. 15, 8pm
Deerfield: www.deerfieldparks.org
Maplewood Park. Bring your blanket or chair for an outdoor family movie.
Aug. 15, 2pm
Family Movie: Home
Lincolnwood: www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org
Lincolnwood Public Library. Take a break from the afternoon heat and watch this movie in the air-conditioned library!
Aug. 16, 6pm
Outdoor Movie Night: Remember the Titans
Palatine: www.palatinechamber.com
BMO Harris Bank, 50 N. Brockway. The Palatine Chamber of Commerce present this movie shown on the side of the bank building. Tailgating starts at 6pm with children’s activities including face painting. Bring your own chairs. Beer garden and tailgate food available.
Aug. 19, 7pm
Movies on the Green: Guardians of the Galaxy
Oakbrook Center: www.oakbrookcenter.com
Village Green near Macy’s & Crate & Barrel. Bring a blanket (no chairs) and dinner from one of the center’s restaurants.
Aug. 21, dusk
Little Yelpers Club Field Trip: Fern Gully
Highland Park: www.yelp.com/events/highland-park-2nd-annual-little-yelpers-club-field-trip-yelp-your-own-adventure
Heller Nature Center. An evening of campy crafts, giveaways and outdoor movie.
Aug. 21, dusk
Friday Night Flix: Toy Story 3
Rockford: www.facebook.com/FridayNightFlix
Davis Park. Bring chairs and blankets and purchase food and drinks from on-site vendors.
Aug. 26, 7pm
Movies on the Green: Mom’s Night Out
Oakbrook Center: www.oakbrookcenter.com
Village Green near Macy’s & Crate & Barrel. Bring a blanket (no chairs) and dinner from one of the center’s restaurants.
Sept. 4, 7pm
Movie on the Green: The Wizard of Oz
Tinley Park: www.odysseyfunworld.com
Odyssey Fun World’s outdoor park.
Sept. 14, 7pm
Movie on the Green: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Tinley Park: www.odysseyfunworld.com
Odyssey Fun World’s outdoor park.
Sept. 17, dusk
Movies in the Park: Back to the Future
Downers Grove: www.dgparks.org
Fishel Park. Bring your low-rise chair or blanket. Food and drinks available.
Sept. 26, 7pm
Oswego: www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org
Bring a large cardboard box, pillow, and blanket and get ready for a night to remember.