Outdoor Movies
Summer Movies at Panton Mill Park
LOCATION: Panton Mill Park, South Elgin
FREE Movies in the Park this summer! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to the Outdoor Movie Series at Panton Mill Park. Concessions will be open starting at 6:30PM and the movie begins at dusk. Join us for MOVIE BINGO before the movie!
2026 MOVIE LINE-UP:
June 5: The Bad Guys 2
July 10: Minecraft Movie
July 24: Elio
August 21: Zootopia 2
September 19: Adult Double Feature: Footloose & Dirty Dancing
FREE!
South Elgin
Movies in the Park from the Geneva Park District
LOCATION: Moore Park, 877 Geneva Drive
FREE Movies in the Park this summer! Movies begin at dusk (8:30pm) at Moore Park. Concessions will be available for purchase.
2026 MOVIE LINE-UP:
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June 11: Zoootopia 2 (2025 PG)
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July 9: A Minecraft Movie (2025 PG)
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August 6: The Mighty Ducks (1992 PG)
FREE!
Geneva
Movies in the Park from the STC Park District
LOCATION: Pottawatomie Park’s Amphitheatre, St. Charles
The best family-friendly box office favorites from big screen entertainment are coming to St. Charles for FREE! Arrive early to get a good spot! Bring blankets to sit on as the amphitheatre is on a grassy slope and may not be suitable for lawn chairs. Concessions available for purchase.
2026 MOVIE LINE-UP: Showing at 8:20PM
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June 12: A Minecraft Movies (PG)
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July 10: Elio (PG)
FREE!
St. Charles
A Night at the Movies
LOCATION: Various locations
Join the Naperville Park District outdoors for a fun and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend featuring a family-friendly movie at A Night at the Movies! Bring your own folding chairs or a blanket. Please be aware of the varying start times of each movie. Bingo will be starting at an hour before each movie.
2026 MOVIE LINE-UP:
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July 31: Homewoard Bound: The Incredible Journey at Rotary Hill (443 Aurora Ave.) at 8:30PM
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August 7: Goat at 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Dr.) at 8:15PM
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August 21: Shrek at Riverwalk Grand Pavilion (912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court) at 8PM
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August 28: The Super Mario Galazy Movie at 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Dr at 7:45PM
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September 18: Zootopia 2 at Rotary Hill (443 Aurora Ave.) at 7:15PM
FREE!
Naperville
Movies in the Park
LOCATION: varous locations in Elgin, see below
All movies begin at dusk. Exact start times vary throughout the season depending on sunset, so we recommend arriving early to find a spot and enjoy the evening before the movie begins. Each movie in the park will also feature themed kids' activities on-site from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
2026 MOVIE LINE-UP:
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June 5: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Festival Park
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June 12: Elio at Meier Park
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June 19: The Princess and the Frog at Wing Park Bandshell
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June 26: Matilda at Mulberry Grove Park
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July 10: Monsters, Inc. at Century Oaks Park
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July 17: How to Train Your Dragon (Live-Action) at Festival Park
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July 24: Jurassic World at Lords Park
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July 31: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs at Marie Grolich Park
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August 7: Paddington at Wing Park Family Aquatic Center
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August 14: Encanto (Spanish with English Subtitles) at College Green Park
FREE!
Elgin
The McHenry Outdoor Theater
LOCATION: 1510 Chapel Hill Road, McHenry
THINGS TO NOTE:
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Box office opens no later than 6:30 PM, however, once the lines at the entrance reach the road, we must open earlier in an effort to eliminate traffic congestion.
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We recommend arriving early to get a ticket as capacity is limited.
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You may lay in the bed of your truck or in the back of a van. You may also sit in front of your vehicle. However, if you must get up and move 6’ beyond your vehicle, you must wear a face mask. Bathrooms and concessions are open.
FEES:
Adult $15
Military/Senior (60+ yrs) $8.00
Child (3 -11 yrs – Under 3 are FREE!) $10
Premier Parking ( front 2 rows) $5.00/per vehicle
For a FULL LIST of movie lineups, visit their website at the link below!
McHenry
Movies Under the Moon
LOCATION: various locations, see below
Pack a picnic, chairs and blanket for a FREE movie in the park this summer! Concessions including popcorn, chips, candy, pop and water will be available for purchase. Each movie begins at dusk (approximately 8:45PM).
2026 Movie Line Up:
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June 5 at Mending Wall Park - Shrek
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July 17 at ARC Soccer Fields - Zootopia 2
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August 14 at Westminster Park - Super Mario Galaxy Movie
FREE!
Woodridge
Movies in the Park
LOCATION: Settlers' Park, 24401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield
Get ready for FREE family movie nights under the stars at Settlers’ Park! Bring your chairs, blankets, and favorite snacks for an unforgettable summer evening. Movies begin at dusk (approx. 8:30PM).
2026 Movie Line Up:
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June 12: Zootopia – PG
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June 26: Lilo & Stitch – PG
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July 10: Hoppers – PG
FREE
Plainfield