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Friday, June 10
NYC Pride Family Movie Night: Sing
Watch animated pop musical Sing from the turf at the Old Stone House. Before the show, Gotham Cheer will leads Brooklyn Pride spirit and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music leads Movie Tunes Singalong for the whole family. Bring a picnic blanket or chair. The outdoor movie will start at 8:30 pm.
Suggested Ages: AllMonday, June 13
Waterline Square Park Screening Series
Watch outdoor movies at a lush three-acre green space located at Freedom Place South between West 59th Street and West 61st Street. Choose from three daily movies at 3pm (kid faves like Moana, Encanto, Coco and the Muppets Take Manhattan), 5 pm (family classics like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Mamma Mia) and 7pm…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyBryant Park Movie Nights
Bring a blanket and sit on Bryant Park's lawn to enjoy great food, friends, and a feature film. The gravel area surrounding the Lawn opens 4 pm. Be prepared right to rush for a seat right at 5 pm when the Lawn opens. Films start at 8 pm. Food and beverage curated by Hester Street…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFriday, June 17
Celebrate Juneteenth at Museum of the Moving Image
Stop by MoMI for a weekend of media-making activities for the whole family that celebrate Black heritage. See screenings of Disney's 2009 The Princess and the Frog, a modern retelling of the classic Grimm fairy tale set in New Orleans, featuring Disney’s first Black American princess (Friday 2:15 pm, Sunday 1 & 3 pm). On…
Suggested Ages: AllMonday, July 4
Skyline Independence Day Fireworks & Movie
Enjoy a perfect view of the Macy's NYC firework show from Skyline Drive-In. Book a VIP ticket to reserve a chairs + free popcorn, or bring your own chair/blanket with a general admission ticket. Visit the Greenpoint Terminal Market 12-9 pm for food, bars and vendors from all over the city. Food will also…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyThursday, July 7
Movies With A View
Watch classic films on a big screen backed by a gorgeous harbor view. Kid-friendly options include Jurassic Park (August 4) and The Mitchells vs. the Machines (August 18). Lawn doors open at 6pm and the movie begins at sundown (around 8:30pm). Smorgasburg, featuring a selection of NYC’s favorite food vendors, provides tasty treats and drinks…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+, Adult FriendlyFriday, July 22
Happy Feet
See a screening of an Academy Award winning animated musical. In a colony of emperor penguins in remote Antarctica, Mumble (Elijah Wood) is the odd one out. Where the other penguins express fellowship through singing, he must forge a unique path to find love and respect through his dancing feet. Directed by George Miller (Babe, Mad…
Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+Wednesday, July 27
Pier I Picture Show: Singin’ in the Rain
Settle in for a movie night overlooking the Hudson River. See one of the best-ever movie musicals, a satirical look at Hollywood at the cusp of the sound era. With its super-saturated colors, non-stop belly laughs, playlist of repurposed classic tunes, an dazzling display of fabulous footwork—including Donald O'Connor’s show-stopping "Make 'em Laugh," Gene Kelly's…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+, Adult FriendlySaturday, August 6
Movie Night at the Garden: The Princess and the Frog
Get your fortune told, voodoo style, then see a screening of Disney's 2009 animated musical The Princess and the Frog Each ticket comes with after-hours admission to the Garden, and a $5 food voucher to redeem onsite at the pop-up QBG Harvest Cafe, featuring seasonal light foods and refreshments. Bring your own blanket and/or lawn…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyTuesday, August 9
Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp Lower Manhattan
See favorite family movies on the big screen at a cool theater with comfy seats and an extensive concessions menu (that can be ordered from your seats). Selections change each week, ranging from recent animated favorites (The Croods, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs) to timeless classics (Spirited Away, The NeverEnding Story).
Suggested Ages: AllFriday, August 12
Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp Brooklyn
See favorite family movies on the big screen at a cool theater with comfy seats and an extensive concessions menu (that can be ordered from your seats). Selections change each week and include both Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs and Goosebumps.
Suggested Ages: AllSaturday, August 13
Movie Night: Encanto
See a free screening of the hit Disney animated film in a lovely community garden.
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+Tuesday, August 16
Central Park Conservancy Film Festival
See screenings of documentary films on a big screen in Central Park. Presented by by National Geographic. Tuesday, August 16: The Territory (premiere screening) Wednesday, August 17: America's National Parks Thursday, August 18: Fire of Love Friday. August 19: JANE Gates open at 6:30 pm. Pre-show programming and music from 6:30 pm until film…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+Wednesday, August 17
SHOWTIME in the Park: Encanto
Prospect Park's annual outdoor movie series presents nostalgic classics and feel-good fan favorites for all ages including Encantoand Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Films begin shortly after sundown at the north end of the Prospect Park Long Meadow, located nearest to the Grand Army Plaza entrance. The closest subway stations are the Grand Army Plaza and…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+, Adult FriendlyFriday, August 19
Looking at Luis: The Best of Emilio Delgado on Sesame Street
Emilio Delgado, who passed away earlier this year, delighted audiences for more than 44 years on Sesame Street as Luis Rodriguez, the charming co-owner of the Fix-It Shop. Emilio’s role as Luis won him adoring fans of several generations and earned him the distinction of portraying the longest-running Mexican-American character on U.S. television. Join us for a…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySunday, August 21
Sleeping Beauty
See Disney's 1959 animated classic on the big screen. With art direction inspired by medieval and Renaissance painting and tapestries and music adapted from Tchaikovsky, this visually spectacular fairy tale, in which the deliriously evil and remarkably designed villain Maleficent makes things very difficult for betrothed royal lovers Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip, remains one…
Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+Friday, August 26
Met Opera Live in HD Festival
The Met’s 13th Summer HD Festival features ten thrilling performances from the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions—plus a special film screening of West Side Story co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center. Kid-friednly options include Donizetti’s comic La Fille du Régiment on September 1 and an abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella on September…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySaturday, August 27
Spirited Away
See Hayao Miyazaki's wondrous fantasy adventure, winner of the 2001 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, on the big screen. Chihiro's family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic…
Suggested Ages: 8 to 14+, Adult FriendlyTuesday, August 30
Encanto En Español
See this musical tale of an extraordinary family hidden in the mountains of Colombia, at an outdoor screening. In Spanish, with English subtitles. Doors open at 7 pm withe live music at 7:30 pm . Film starts at 8:30 pm
Suggested Ages: AllFriday, September 2
Free Outdoor Film: The Wiz
Ease on down the yellow-brick road with an outdoor screening of The Wiz (1978), directed by Sidney Lumet. Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when Dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of Oz, where she encounters the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion. The Wiz features spectacular musical numbers from…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+, Adult FriendlySaturday, September 3
National Cinema Day
Get $3 tickets to movies at [articiapting thraters across the country, in luding AMCs, Regals and Alamo Drafthouses throughout NYC.
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyFriday, September 23
$5 Harry Potter Movies
See all 8 Harry Potter films on the big screen for only $5 each. The films will be released in chronological order in theaters and run for a few days each through Sept 27, timed so all-day marathons are possible. At Regal theaters nationwide, in Manhattan - (E-Walk, 247 W 42nd St), Essex Crossing (129…
Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+, Adult FriendlySaturday, September 24
Movie Night at the Garden: WALL-E
Spend the evening in an urban oasis-turned outdoor cinema with after-hours admission. See Pixar's animated film about the last robot left on Earth spending his lonely days tidying up the planet until he follows a sleek and shapely probe across the galaxy. Before the film, plant a succulent to take home. The movie will begin…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySunday, September 25
Harry Potter at Skyline Drive-In
Watch all eight Harry Potter movies on a big screen on the Greenpoint waterfront with killer views of the Manhattan skyline. Start with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone then move through the series each Sunday evening, ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows on Nov 20th. Lawn chair seating available for those…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyWednesday, September 28
Family Movies at Skyline Drive-In
Watch favorite family movies outdoors on the Greenpoint waterfront with killer views of the Manhattan skyline. Screenings include first run family movies like Jurassic World and Minions; The Rise of Gru plus occasional classics like Grease, The Goonies, Indiana Jones and other family faves. Lawn chair seating available for those without cars. Parking spaces are…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlySaturday, October 1
PaleyWKND
Enjoy interactive experiences and immersive attractions from the worlds of media, sports, gaming, and entertainment. See screenings Peppa Pig, Barbie: It Takes Two Screenings and My Little Pony: Make Your Mark screenings, enter in special giveaways, meet Marvel characters like Captain America, Black Panther, and Queens’s own Spider-Man, try Signature Slime and other interactive experience with…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyHere We Root Dance Performances
See an original outdoor contemporary dance inspired by Asian immigrants' stories focusing on the Chinese diaspora in Flushing, New York. The piece combines movements with text, theatre, and an original score to bring the audience a unique performing arts experience within a beautiful setting in Queens Botanical Garden. The audience is encouraged to participate in…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyMovie Night at the Garden: Luca
Spend the evening in an urban oasis-turned outdoor cinema with after-hours admission. See A young boy Pixar's animated tale about a young boy on the Italian Riviera experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter—interrupted by the fact that he’s a sea monster from another world. Before the film, come make a…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFriday, October 14
Movie Night at the Garden: Little Shop of Horrors
Spend the evening in an urban oasis-turned outdoor cinema with after-hours admission. See a campy musical about a flower shop assistant and a carnivorous plant Audrey II who likes human flesh and blood!. Before the film, see a carnivorous plant demonstration. The movie will begin at approximately 8 pm. Snacks and beverages are available for…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySaturday, October 15
A Happy Henson Halloween
See a selection of classic monsters, music, and Muppets, including episodes of The Muppet Show featuring Vincent Price and Alice Cooper and other haunting classic clips from Jim Henson’s work. There won’t be tricks, but Jim Henson Legacy President Craig Shemin will introduce the screening and bring along some Muppet treats as gifts for lucky…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySunday, October 16
Coco Screening with Lin-Manuel and the Lopezes
See a screening of Pixar classic “Coco” in a gorgeous theater followed by a talk back with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy-winning married songwriting team behind the Oscar-winning song “Remember Me.” In “Coco” (2017), Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+, Adult FriendlyThursday, October 20
Movie Nights at Hudson Yards
Watch family films on the Big Screen of Backyard At Hudson Yards. Kick back in a lounger and take in a movie outside while the sun sets. Head to Dylan's Candy Bar or Li-Lac Chocolates before the movie to grab a salty sack or sweet treat. Films include The Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+, Adult FriendlySaturday, October 29
Movies for Minis | Ghostbusters
Show off your best costumes and join the Museum of the City of New York for a screening of a classic 1984 film, Ghostbusters starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver. Create glow in the dark mason jar skulls and ghosts to take home and continue to celebrate the season. A trio…
Suggested Ages: AllSunday, October 30
Seaport Cinema: Halloween Movies
Catch one, two, or any of the five family-friendly Halloween movies showing on The Rooftop at Pier 17. The movies are free, open to the public, and no RSVP is required. Concession stands will be open for regular service. 12:30pm – Scooby-Doo 2:30pm – The Addams Family 4:30pm – Casper 6:30pm – Hocus Pocus 8:30pm…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyWednesday, November 2
MoMI Day of the Dead Celebration
Celebrate Dia de los Mertos with a performance by Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer Academy, a group of talented teen and kid musicians, followed by a presentation of Aztec Mexica dance, poetry, and music from indigenous dance troupe Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka depicting the roots of this holiday. Explore a public altar in the Museum's courtyard, followed by a…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFriday, November 11
ParaNorman
See a screening of ParaNorman, LAIKA Studios’ second feature featuring handmade stop-motion texture with groundbreaking technical innovation. Eleven-year-old Norman Babcock never asked to see the ghosts of dead people in his daily life, but his strange inherited talent is now the only thing standing between the cursed town of Blithe Hollow and an all-out zombie apocalypse.…
Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+, Adult FriendlySaturday, November 12
TILT Kids Day at FIAF
Join FIAF for a full day of activities including a Drag Queen Story Hour, a 'Build Your Own Forest' art workshop, an all-day North African percussion party and a screening of Irish-French-Belgian animated fantasy The Secret of Kells. Each activity aims to inspire its participants to look at the beauty, variety, and ecological importance of…
Suggested Ages: AllBest of BAMkids Film Festival
Join BAM for a selection of the most popular films for kids ages 3 to 5 from this year’s BAMkids Film Festival. These playful tales from around the globe come alive with vibrant animation, adventurous animals, and toe-tapping tunes. Come early or stay after the screening to design unique paper sculptures with the creators of…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 6Saturday, November 19
Movies for Minis | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a screening of a classic holidays-in NYC movie following the hijinks of 10-year-old Kevin McCallister alone in the Big Apple after losing track of his family on their way to a Florida vacation. While in New York City, he discovers his old rivals, a…
Suggested Ages: AllSaturday, November 26
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas: 45th Anniversary Screening
See one of Jim Henson’s most beloved television specials on the big screen. Ma Otter and her son Emmet both secretly enter a talent contest to win money for each other’s Christmas presents. On November 26 and December 3, Jim Henson Legacy President Craig Shemin will appear in person and present outtakes from the special and excerpts…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly