Beach screenings, park movies, and free summer cinema nights that work for families.
Monday, Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at Robert Louis Stevenson · Downtown & Central
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Robert Louis Stevenson · Downtown & Central
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026 at Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage · Orange County & Long Beach
Friday, Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM at Malaga Cove Library · South Bay
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 4:00 PM at Torrance · South Bay
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at Valley Plaza · Valley
Friday, Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Arcadia Community Center · Pasadena & SGV
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 11:00 AM at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — Ted Mann Theater · Hollywood & Mid-City
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, 11:00 AM at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — Ted Mann Theater · Hollywood & Mid-City
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 AM at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — Ted Mann Theater · Hollywood & Mid-City
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 11:00 AM at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — Ted Mann Theater · Hollywood & Mid-City
Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 11:00 AM at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — Ted Mann Theater · Hollywood & Mid-City
Outdoor movie nights for families include beach screenings, park cinema, and free summer series. Check start time, whether the film is kid-friendly, and bring layers — coastal nights run cold.
Most outdoor movies start after dark. Arrive early for parking and a flat spot; many series are free to sit on the lawn with a suggested donation or food vendors on site.
If you need a daytime outdoor plan instead, browse outdoor events and free park programs. Dockweiler has its own hub when you want beach screenings specifically.
Outdoor movies cover park screenings, beach cinema (including Dockweiler), and free summer family movie nights. Bring layers, a blanket or low chairs, and a backup plan if wind or fog rolls in.
Filter by date, then confirm start time, parking, and whether the screening is free or ticketed on the organizer’s page.
Arrive early for a good spot, pack snacks, and set expectations for a later bedtime. Pair a morning free park or storytime with an evening movie so the day is not all high-stimulation.
