LOCATION:   Panton Mill Park, South Elgin 

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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!

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MOVIE LINE-UP:  

June 7 showing Super Mario Brothers 

July 12 showing WISH 

August 9 showing Bedtime Stories

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FREE!

LOCATION:   Moore Park, 877 Geneva Drive

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FREE Movies in the Park this summer! Movies begin at dusk (8:30pm) at Moore Park. Concessions will be available for purchase.

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2025 MOVIE LINE-UP:  

• June 12 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024 PG)

• July 10 - Wonka (2023 PG)

• August 7 - Little Giants Hook (1994 PG)

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FREE!

LOCATION: Pottawatomie Park’s Amphitheatre, St. Charles

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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. Proceeds benefit the STC Underground Teen Center. Movie start times vary according to dusk and will end by 10pm. No rain dates. Check link for moving showings. All Ages Welcome

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MOVIES: Showing at 8:30pm

June 14 Toy Story 

July 9  Shrek

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FEE: FREE!

LOCATION:  Various locations 

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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.

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2025 MOVIE LINE-UP: 

• July 25 at Rotary Hill (443 Aurora Ave.) showing Elf at 8:30pm

• August 8 at 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Dr.) showing Freaky Friday (2003) at 8:15pm

• August 15 at Rotary Hill (443 Aurora Ave.) showing  Inside Out 2 at 8:15pm

• August 29 at 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Dr.) showing Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at 7:45pm

• September 12 at 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Dr.) showing Star Wars, The Force Awakens at 7:30pm

 

FREE!

LOCATION:  varous locations in Elgin, see below 

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Bring the whole family to sit under the stars in Elgin’s own beautiful parks! Enjoy a variety of family films all summer long, all for FREE! Remember to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray and snacks! Coolers are permitted at these events. No alcohol is allowed. Each event will have additional fun activities such as characters and interactive activities until the movie begins.  

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Movies start around dusk time 

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2025 MOVIE  LINE-UP:

• June 6 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at Festival Park (132 S. Grove Ave)

• June 13 - Onward at Meier Park (3770 Gansett Pkwy)

• June 20 - Soul at Wing Park Bandshell (1010 Wing St.)

• June 27 - The Wild Robot at Mulberry Grove Park (1770 Newbridge Cir)

• July 11 - Wicked at Festival Park (132 S. Grove Ave)

• July 18 - Inside Out 2 Century Oaks Park (1300 N. McLean Blvd)

• July 25 - The Lego Movie Festival Park (132 S. Grove Ave)

• August 1: - Moana 2 at Lords Park (100 Oakwood Blvd)

• August 8 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem at Marie Grolich Park (37 Souster Ave)

• August 15 - In The Heights at Festival Park (132 S. Grove Ave)

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FREE!

LOCATION:  Hemmens South Lawn, Elgin

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Enjoy a summer evening on the Hemmens South Lawn (45 Symphony way) with our line-up of iconic 80s classic movies- perfect for a date night or a fun hangout with friends! Each screening will feature themed pre-movie activities, a signature drink, and a unique experience tailored to the film. Movies will include Spanish subtitles. Grab a bite from the on-site food truck and enjoy drinks from the cash bar. Pre-movie programming begins at 6:00pm, with the movie starting at dusk.

 

2025 MOVIE LINE-UP:

• June 21 - Dirty Dancing 

• July 19 - Ghostbusters Double Feature: "Ghostbusters" and "Ghostbusters II"

• August 16 -Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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FREE!

LOCATION:  Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton 

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FEATURES:  

Watching a favorite movie outside, under the stars, on a 40-foot screen is a fun and memorable family experience. We make it even better with pre-show activities such as crafts, interactive games, or guest appearances that connect with the movie you are about to see! Come a little early to enjoy everything that we have to offer. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and on some nights will include special movie-inspired concoctions. All movies feature lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome.

 

Concessions

Enjoy sweet and savory treats like popcorn, candy bars, snow cones, and ice cream novelties. A delicious selection of craft & domestic beers, wines, cocktails, and soft drinks will also be available.

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2025 MOVIE LINE-UP (movies start at 8:30pm):

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• May 30 - Inside Out 2 

• June 6 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

• June 13 - Elemental

• June 27 - The Mighty Ducks

• July 11 -The Wild Robot

• July 18 - Descendants

• July 25 - Kung Fu Panda 4

• August 1 - Moana 2

• August 8 - Despicable Me 4 

• August 15 - Wicked

• August 22 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3

• August 29 - Mufasa: The Lion King

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FEE:  FREE, but you have to pay for parking

LOCATION:  1510 Chapel Hill Road, McHenry

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THINGS TO NOTE:​

• 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.

• We recommend arriving early to get a ticket as capacity is limited.

• 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.

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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 

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For a FULL LIST of movie lineups, visit their website at the link below!

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LOCATION:  various locations, see below

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Pack a picnic, chairs and blanket to watch Trolls Band Together (PG) at Mending Wall Park! Concessions will be available for purchase. All movies are FREE to attend and start at 8:45 pm.​

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2025 Movie Line Up:

• June 6 at Westminster Park - Moana 2

• July 11 at ARC Soccer Fields - Shrek

• August 1 at Ide's Grove West Park - Inside Out 2

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LOCATION: Settlers' Park, 24401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield 

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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. 8:30 p.m.) ​

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2025 Movie Line Up:

•  June 6 - Moana 2 – PG

•  June 20 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – PG

•  July 11 - The Wild Robot – PG 

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