2025 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. See NJ Kids calendar for more events.

Belmar Movies on the Beach

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

July 2, 2025 - Shrek
July 9, 2025 - The Emperor’s New Groove
July 16, 2025 - The Incredibles
July 23, 2025 - The Santa Clause
July 30, 2025 - Moana 2
August 6, 2025 - Under the Boardwalk
August 13, 2025 - The Princess Diaries
August 20, 2025 - Inside Out 2
August 27, 2025 - The Wizard of Oz

Cape May Free Movies on the Beach

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

July 10, 2025 - A Complete Unknown
July 17, 2025 - Spaceballs
July 24, 2025 - National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
July 31, 2025 - If
August 7, 2025 - Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
August 14, 2025 - Jaws
August 21, 2025 - Moana
August 28, 2025 - Little Giants

Hoboken 2025 Movies under the Stars

All movies are on Wednesdays and start at 9PM in June and July and at 8:30PM in August.

Pier A Park Movie Lineup (100 Sinatra Drive):
July 9, 2025 - Le Mans
July 16, 2025 - Selena
August 6, 2025 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
August 13, 2025 - Downton Abbey
August 20, 2025 - Downton Abbey: A New Era

‍ResilienCity Park at 1200 Adams Street:
July 23, 2025 - Clueless
July 30, 2025 - Dirty Dancing

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.

July 29, 2025 (10:30am) - Paddington in Peru
July 29, 2025 (7pm) - The Goonies
August 12, 2025 (10:30am) - Dog Man
August 12, 2025 (7pm) - Wicked

Montclair Film 2025 Summer Series - Free Movie Night Under the Stars

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

July 20, 2025 - Dazed and Confused (Essex County Anderson Park)
July 31, 2025 - The Sandlot (Nishuane Park)
August 23, 2025 - The Wild Robot (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 1, 2025 at 10:30am, 7pm - Despicable Me 4
July 15, 2025 at 10:30am, 7pm - Moana 2
July 22, 2025 at 10:30am, 7pm - The Wild Robot
July 29, 2025 at 10:30am, 7pm - Sonic the Hedgehog 3
August 5, 2025 at 10:30am, 7pm - Inside Out 2

Point Pleasant Movies on the Beach 2025

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 1, 2025 – Mamma Mia
July 8, 2025 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
July 15, 2025 – Happy Gilmore
July 22, 2025 – National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
July 29, 2025 – Inside Out 2
August 5, 2025 – Sonic 3
August 12, 2025 – Wicked
August 19, 2025 – E.T
August 26, 2025 – Despicable Me 4

Ridgewood Movies in the Park

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

July 9, 2025 - Ghostbusters (9pm)
July 23, 2025 - The Lion King (7:30pm)
August 20, 2025 - The Batman (8:30pm)

Seaside Heights Movies on the Beach

Head over to Fremont Avenue Beach. These Sunday movies start at 8:30pm.

July 6, 2025 - Jaws
July 14, 2025 - Mufasa
July 20, 2025 - Despicable Me 4br
July 27, 2025 - Transformers One
August 3, 2025 - Inside Out 2
August 10, 2025 - Moana 2
August 17, 2025 - Wicked
August 24, 2025 - Sonic 3

Sea Isle City - Movies Under the Stars

Presented at dusk (~8:30pm) every Wednesday at Excursion Park.

June 25, 2025 - Elemental
July 2, 2025 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 9, 2025 - The Wild Robot
July 16, 2025 - Despicable Me 4
July 23, 2025 - The Muppet Christmas Carol
July 30, 2025 - Mufasa: The Lion King August 6, 2025 - Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
August 13, 2025 - Snow White
August 20, 2025 - Moana 2
August 27, 2025 - Inside Out 2

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 1, 2025 - Despicable Me 4
July 8, 2025 - Kung Fu Panda 2
July 15, 2025 - Inside Out 2
July 22, 2025 - Dr. Seuss The Grinch
July 29, 2025 - Moana 2
August 12, 2025 - The Garfield Movie
August 19, 2025 - If

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