2026 Family Friendly Movies at the Beach, Park, Theater

Get ready for FREE fun movies on the beach or in the park throughout local NJ communities and Jersey Shore towns. It's a great experience for children of all ages and most movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13. Unless otherwise specified, these popular outdoor movies begin at dusk. Bring the kids, lawn chairs or blankets, snacks and drinks. Please note: movie titles and times are subject to change, so be sure to double check before heading out. For a cooler experience, a few indoor venues are listed below as well. 

Belmar Movies on the Beach

Wednesday night movies in Belmar NJ, at 7th Ave Beach.

July 1, 2026 - Ratatouille
July 8, 2026 - The Emperor’s New Groove
July 15, 2026 - A Cinderella Story
July 22, 2026 - The Goonies
July 29, 2026 - Freaky Friday
August 5, 2026 - Footloose
August 12, 2026 - The Incredibles
August 19, 2026 - Up
August 26, 2026 - What a Girl Wants

Cape May Free Movies on the Beach

Presented at the Beach next to Cape May's Convention Hall. All these Thursday movies begin around 8:30PM, subject to weather conditions.

July 2, 2026 - Independence Day
July 9, 2026 - An American Tail
July 16, 2026 - Miracle
July 23, 2026 - National Treasure
July 30, 2026 - Captain America
August 6, 2026 - Field of Dreams
August 13, 2026 - Jaws
August 20, 2026 - Top Gun
August 27, 2026 - Wonder Woman

Hoboken 2026 Movies under the Stars

All movies are on Wednesdays and start at 9PM in July.

Pier A Park Movie Lineup (100 Sinatra Drive):
July 15, 2026 - Superman
July 29, 2026 - Hamilton

‍ResilienCity Park at 1200 Adams Street:
July 8, 2026 - Bring it On
July 22, 2026 - Delivered Vacant

Mayo Performing Arts Center Summer Movies (Indoors)

Free movies on Tuesdays at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown NJ. It's a great way to cool down with the kids. Free tickets available online. First come first serve.

August 11, 2026 (10:30am) - Zootopia 2
August 11, 2026 (7pm) - Jaws

Montclair Film 2026 Summer Series - Free Movie Night Under the Stars

Venue locations open at 7pm and movie starts at sundown. Bring lawn chairs or blankets

July 26, 2026 - Best in Show (Essex County Anderson Park)
August 29, 2026 - Zootopia 2 (Essex County Brookdale Park - Archery Field)

NJ State Theatre Summer Movies (Indoors)

Experience your favorite films on a gigantic screen, with a state-of-the-art sound system, and in a historic renovated theater. Two movie showings on select Tuesdays. Reserve your tickets online at NJ State Theatre. 

July 7, 2026 at 10:30am, 6:30pm - A Minecraft Movie
July 14, 2026 at 10:30am, 6:30pm - Lilo & Stitch
July 21, 2026 at 10:30am, 6:30pm - Zootopia 2
July 28, 2026 at 10:30am, 6:30pm - How to Train Your Dragon
August 4, 2026 at 10:30am, 6:30pm - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants

Point Pleasant Movies on the Beach 2026

Enjoy family classics every Tuesday. Each movie begins at dusk around 8:30PM, weather permitting. Presented on the beach in front of the aquarium at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach NJ.

July 7, 2026 – Legally Blonde
July 14, 2026 – Jurassic Park
July 21, 2026 – The Santa Claus
July 28, 2026 – Zootopia 2
August 4, 2026 – Anaconda
August 11, 2026 – Elio
August 18, 2026 – Wicked: For Good
August 25, 2026 – Super Mario Galaxy
September 1, 2026 – Jaws

Ridgewood Movies in the Park

Presented by The Ridgewood Guild at Van Neste Square on select Wednesdays at 8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket. Visit website for more details.

July 8, 2026 - The Wedding Singer
July 22, 2026 - The Little Mermaid
August 5, 2026 - Footloose
August 19, 2026 - The Nightmare Before Christmas

Seaside Heights Movies on the Beach

Head over to Fremont Avenue Beach. These Sunday movies start at dusk.

July 5, 2026 - Jaws
July 12, 2026 - Zootopia 2
July 19, 2026 - The Super Mario Galaxy
July 26, 2026 - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
August 2, 2026 - Back to the Future
August 9, 2026 - Lilo & Stitch
August 16, 2026 - ET
August 23, 2026 - How to Train Your Dragon

Sea Isle City - Movies Under the Stars

Presented at dusk every Wednesday at Excursion Park.

July 1, 2026 - Captain America: The First Avenger
July 8, 2026 - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
July 15, 2026 - Minecraft Movie
July 22, 2026 - Elf
July 29, 2026 - Bad Guys 2
August 5, 2026 - Lilo and Stitch
August 12, 2026 - How to Train Your Dragon
August 19, 2026 - Zootopia 2
August 26, 2026 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Wildwoods Free Movies in the Plaza

Come out every Tuesday for movie night. Movie starts at sunset, from 7:45pm onwards. Byrne Plaza is located at 3400 Pacific Ave in the Wildwoods.

July 7, 2026 - Kung Fu Panda 2
July 14, 2026 - Elio
July 21, 2026 - The Grinch
July 28, 2026 - Hoppers
August 11, 2026 - The Garfield Movie
August 18, 2026 - If
August 25, 2026 - Stitch Head

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