28 Jun 2022

Guide to Outdoor Family Movies in Denver

With inflation doing what it is this summer, I am more appreciative of the free events that we have all summer long. You can catch a free movie and make a picnic for the family with very little cost for a full night’s entertainment.

Bring your blanket, folding chair or we had a good chuckle over this heated stadium bleacher seat with a folder portable chair and 5 reclining positions (it costs less than you might think; perhaps the perfect gift this summer, along with an awesome date night to see your favorite band?)

In addition to these free movie options, there are also some great deals for discounted tickets at various theaters across town.

Regal Cinemas has the Summer Movie Express for the first show of every Tuesday and Wednesday tickets are just $2 each.
AMC Theaters. Enjoy first run movies for as little ast $6.50 every Tuesday at AMC. Or see the Fan Faves – movies back on the big screen for just $5.
Regal Cinema. Regal Crown Club Value days are every Tuesday with tickets for loyalty club members starting at $5 (more for special formats -3D, 4D, & IMAX)
Cinemark Summer Movies Clubhouse. For just $1.50 per ticket, enjoy a great movie each Wednesday. Shows include: June 22 – Angry Birds; June 29- Scoob!; July 6 – Sing 2; July 13 – Paw Patrol; July 20- Tom & Jerry;
Film on the Rocks. If you are looking to sort of upscale your outdoor movie experience, get a ticket to the Film on The Rocks. Movies are shown at Red Rocks. Each movie is preceded by a local band. But tickets are $16 pp. Shows are: July 18 – The Sandlot; July 25 – The Greatest Showman; August 1 – Summer of Soul; & August 15 – Dune.

Also, don’t miss our guide to outdoor family concerts in Denver this summer.

Outdoor Movies in Denver

June

June 16 – Back to the Future at McGregor Square
June 17 – Encanto at Food and Flick Friday
June 17 – Jungle Cruise at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
June 18 – Sing at Thornton Movies in the Park
June 19 – Soul at Stanley Marketplace Film on the Field
June 22 – Moana at Thornton Movies in the Park
June 23 – Dirty Dancing at McGregor Square
June 24 – Encanto at MCA Historic Airport District
June 24 – The Sandlot at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
June 24 – Happy Gilmore at Music & Movies Infinity Park
June 25 – Grease (sing along) at 9+CO
June 25 – Dirty Dancing at Auraria Campus Cinema Saturday
June 30 – E.T. at McGregor Square

July

July 1 – Up at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
July 2 – Malificent at Thornton Movies in the Park
July 6 – Encanto at Thornton Movies in the Park
July 6 – Ghostbusters Afterlife at Northglenn Summer Movie Series
July 7 – The Karate Kid at McGregor Square
July 8 – The Parent Trap at MCA Historic Airport District
July 8 – Cruella at Music & Movies Infinity Park
July 8 – How to Train Your Dragon at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
July 13 – Sing 2 at Northglenn Summer Movie Series
July 14 – Mamma Mia! at McGregor Square
July 15 – The Goonies at Food and Flick Friday
July 15 – Clifford the Big Red Dog at Lafayette Movie Night Summer Series
July 15 – Encanto at Golden Movies & Music in the Park
July 15 – SpiderMan: No Way Home at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
July 16 – Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl; at Thornton Movies in the Park
July 16 – Jurassic Park at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
July 17 – A League of Their Own at Stanley Marketplace Film on the Field
July 20 – The Peanut Butter Falcon at Thornton Movies in the Park
July 20 –Encanto at Northglenn Summer Movie Series
July 22 – Rumble at Thornton Movies in the Park
July 22 – Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings at MCA Historic Airport District
July 22 – Sing 2 – at Music & Movies Infinity Park
July 22 – Shrek at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
July 23 – Frozen (Sing Along) at 9+CO
July 27 – Jungle Cruise at Northglenn Summer Movie Series
July 29 – School of Rock at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
July 30 – Onward at Thornton Movies in the Park

August

August 3 – Cruella at Thornton Movies in the Park
August 4 – Grease at McGregor Square
August 5 – In the Heights at MCA Historic Airport District
August 5 – Spies in Disguise at Thornton Movies in the Park
August 5 – The Lorax at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
August 6 – Addams Family 2 at Westminster Movies in the Park
August 11 – Frozen at McGregor Square
August 12 – Yesterday at Music & Movies Infinity Park
August 12 – The Incredibles at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
August 12 – The Princess Bride at Golden Movies & Music in the Park
August 13 – Raya and the Last Dragon at Thornton Movies in the Park
August 13 – Luca at Westminster Movies in the Park
August 18 – Mean Girls at McGregor Square
August 19- Sing 2 at Lafayette Movie Night Summer Series
August 19 – Spider-Man: No Way Home at Food and Flick Friday
August 19- Despicable Me at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
August 20 – 8 Below at Thornton Movies in the Park
August 21 – Grease at Stanley Marketplace Film on the Field
August 25 – Black Widow at McGregor Square
August 26 – Sing 2 at Westminster Movies in the Park
August 26 – The Goonies at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series

September

September 1 – Clueless at McGregor Square
September 2 – The Princess Bride at Highlands Ranch Back Country Outdoor Movie Series
September 8 – How to Train your Dragon at McGregor Square
September 9 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Food and Flick Friday
September 9 – Encanto at Westminster Movies in the Park
September 9 – Ghostbusters: Afterlife at Golden Movies & Music in the Park
September 17 – Mamma Mia (Sing Along) at 9+CO
September 18 – The Goonies at Stanley Marketplace Film on the Field
September 22 – Jaws at McGregor Square
September 29 – Zootopia at McGregor Square

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