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Here's where you can still catch free outdoor movies in the GTA before summer ends

Summer nights are only going to be a thing for a few more weeks, and if you're looking to make the most of them with activities that won't break the bank, a number of public green spaces in and around Toronto are offering free movie nights all month long to close out the season.

Here's where you can still catch an outdoor flick, absolutely free:

Brampton 
Garden Square

This site features two movies a night, one at 6 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m., respectively.

  • Aug. 23 - Wish (2023) & Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
  • Aug. 30 - The Lorax (2012) & Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Chinguacousy Park 

Movie-goers can enjoy films under the stars starting at 8:30 p.m. 

  • Aug. 22 - Wicked: Part 1 (2024)
Mount Pleasant Square 

Catch some of your favourite movies starting at 8:30 p.m. at this square. 

  • Aug. 16 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
  • Aug. 23 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) 
Gore Meadows Community Centre 

The hub makes an effort to create a fun and cozy outdoor space for the attendees' cinematic experience, which kicks off at 9 p.m.

  • Aug. 24 - Moana 2 (2024)
Bovaird House 

Join in on back-to-back viewings starting at 8 p.m. 

  • Aug. 26 - SteadfastJourney to Justice (2000), & Blackburn Family Film
Caledon 
Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena
  • Aug. 15 - Paddington in Peru (2024) at 9 p.m. 
Mississauga 
Celebration Square

Catch films outdoors every Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Coming up are:

  • Aug. 24 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) 
  • Aug. 31 - New Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Milton 
Milton Community Sports Park 

The Movies in the Park program features the following films starting at 7:30 p.m. 

  • Aug. 20 - A Bug's Life (1998)
  • Aug. 27 - Finding Nemo (2003)
Pickering
Dunmoore Park
  • Aug. 23 - Bee Movie (2007)
Esplanade Park
  • Aug. 27 - TBD
Pickering Museum Village
  • Aug. 31 - The Princess Bride (1987)
Burlington 

All movie start times at these locations are 8:30 p.m:

Spencer Smith Park 
  • Aug. 21 - The Goonies (1985)
LaSalle Park 
  • Aug. 28 - Toy Story (1995)
Toronto 

Movie times at each park listed below vary, and you can find details on their individual websites. 

Christie Pits Park
  • Aug. 17 - Flow (2024)
  • Aug. 23 - William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996)
  • Aug. 24 - 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
College Park
  • Sept. 3 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Sorauren Park
  • Sept. 20 - Balto (1995) + School of Rock (2003)
The Well 
  • Aug. 27 - The Iron Giant (1999)
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Toronto Downtown West BIA 


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