Mom’s Guide to Movies Under the Stars

By
Rebekah Coste
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Nothing says summer like watching movies under the stars. As much fun as it is to project a movie in your own backyard, there’s something special about gathering as a community and relaxing together. Check out some local spots you can take the family for a movie night under the stars!

 

St. Louis City

Movie Night in Francis Park

Eichelberger St. and Tamm Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109

Movie starts at sunset

June 5 – Zootopia 2

 

Prairie Farms Movie Nights at Ballpark Village

Prairie Farms movie nights are back in the Together Credit Union Plaza on select Thursdays all summer long! Don’t miss out on fun for the whole family complete with movies on the outdoor big screen, yard games, & more! Fun begins at 6P and the show starts at Dusk! Featuring face painting & family fun.
 

Lineup yet to be announced. 

 

Movies on the Plaza

St. Louis, MO 63108

Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, friends & family and join us at the Maryland Plaza Fountain for an evening of cinema, community & refreshments! Our summer movies will screen at sunset with trivia taking place shortly before.

Wednesday, June 17 – Barbie

Wednesday, July 15 – Back to the Future

Wednesday, August 19 – Beetlejuice

 

Downtown Summer Nights

Kiener Plaza: 500 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63101

Thursday Nights & Saturday Nights, June 26 – August 30, 2026

5 – 8 pm (movies begin at 6 pm)

Lineup yet to be announced. 

 

St. Louis Art Museum Art Hill Movie Series

Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110

Moved to the fall for 2026, starting in October

5 – 9 pm

Lineup not yet announced. 

 

Dutchtown Movie Series

Marquette Park

You, your family, your neighbors, and everyone else is invited! These events are free to the community. All are welcome to join us at the Marquette Park Field House (Gasconade and Virginia) beginning at 7pm. The movie will begin at dark.

July 25 | The Bad Guys 2

August 15 | The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

St. Louis County

Family Movie Night Series at Bluebird Park Amphitheater

225 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ellisville, MO 63021
 
Bring the family to watch a movie on the big outdoor screen in Bluebird Park!
The Ellisville Parks Department is hosting a FREE family friendly movie night series. Just bring your own chairs and blankets. Movie begins at sunset.
 

Friday, May 29 |  Mufasa

Friday, August 14 | How to Train Your Dragon

 

Manchester Movies in the Park

Come together at the Schroeder Park amphitheater with your family, friends, and neighbors. Pack snacks and a blanket and enjoy an evening under the stars! The movie starts at 8:30 pm.

Friday, June 5 – Wild Robot

 

Movie Nights on the Lake 

Westport Plaza 

Fun starts at 6PM! Movie at sunset. Family fun, snacks, and a classic on the big screen.

May 29 – Minecraft Movie Night

June 19 – Shrek

June 10- Cars

July 31 – The Sandlot

August 14- Sing

October 30 – Coco

 

Rawlings Experience Movie Night

Westport Plaza 

June 26 | Million Dollar Arm

July 31 | The Sandlot

August 21- Angels in the Outfield

September 11 – Toy Story

September 25 – The Rookie

 

Movies Under the Stars in Chesterfield

631 Veterans Pl Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Wednesday, June 17 – Miracle

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movies begin at sundown.

Food Trucks available for refreshments!

 

Movie Nights at 9 Mile Garden

9375 Gravois Rd, Affton, MO 63123

Make a night of it and plan to order from a food truck! Family-Friendly movies every Wednesday night while school is out! All movies are free to attend and start at 6:30 pm!

Wednesday, August 5 – Movie TBD

 

Movies at the Marketplace 

10148 W. Florissant Ave, Dellwood, MO 63136

Bring the lawn chairs and blankets to The Marketplace for an outdoor movie night! Grab dinner from the food truck, play games, and stop by the concession stand for all your movie goodies before the show. All movies are G, PG, or PG-13 and begin at sunset. Admission is free. Lot opens at 6:30pm. Movie begins at sunset (around 8pm).

Wednesday, June 24

 

 

St. Charles

 

Lake St. Louis Movies in the Park

Click Here to view a map of Boulevard Park.

 

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to Boulevard Park Amphitheater to enjoy Movies in the Park. Movies begin at dusk. In the event of inclement weather, the Rainout Line will be updated for movie status.  You may call the Rainout Line at (636) 202-2027 or view updates on the Parks main page. All movies begin at dusk!

Friday, June 26 – A Minecraft Movie
Friday, July 24 – Zootopia 2
Friday, August 28 – Shrek

Metro East

Granite City Movies Under the Stars

Wilson Park

Movies Under the Stars which is a movie series shown at Wilson Park. Movies will run on given Fridays in the summer. Movies are shown in the outfield of Sykes Field and are free to the public. Please call the main office for the specific dates. 618-877-3059 

 

Edwardsville Movies in the Park

101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

The public is invited to see free family movies one Saturday each month from June to September. All movies will be shown at Edwardsville City Park Bandstand located next to the public library at sunset.  Come early, lay down your blanket, take part in pre-movie community activities.  

June 27 at 8:30 pm: Shrek

July 25 at 8:30 pm: Jurassic Park

August 29 at 8:pm: Wild Robot

September 29 at 7:15 pm: Wicked: For Good

 

 

Skyview Drive-In

5700 N. Belt W., Belleville, Illinois

This gem in Belleville, IL is worth the late summer night!

Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Instructions are given upon arrival to tell you where to park to get the best view based on your type of vehicle. Movie audio is streamed through your FM radio. FYI, cash only!  Plan accordingly. 

Surrounding Areas

Noboleis Vineyards Film in the Vines

100 Hemsath Road, Augusta, MO 63332

June 13 – Pride and Prejudice

Other dates coming soon!

 

Lawn Chair Movie Night in Union City Park

530 Clark Avenue, Union, MO 63084

Free movie series held on the third Friday evening of the month in the large grassy area next to the Large Pavilion. The movie series is free and family friendly. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and coolers! All friends of the community are invited. In the event of rain, the movie will be pulled under the Large Pavilion. 

May 15-  Lilo & Stitch
June  19 – Snow White
July 17 – Elio
August 21 – Wicked For Good
September 18 – Zootopia 2

 

Starlite Drive-In

15605 N. State Highway 21, Cadet, Missouri

This drive-in movie theater located in Cadet will take you back in time! Just over an hour from St. Louis, this is also a great value!

 
You’ll enjoy the sounds of the movie via FM radio! 
 

 

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Rebekah Coste
Rebekah Coste
https://stlouismom.com/
Rebekah is the founder and owner of St. Louis Mom. Born and raised in St. Louis, she loves the city for its rich history and small-town feel, Cardinals baseball, and toasted ravioli! After living and working overseas for three years, she is thrilled to be home in St. Louis. She is a full-time stay at home mom to three beautiful daughters and a son and wife to her husband Jean-Christophe. They reside in Kirkwood and own Scarlett's Wine bar. Her hope for St. Louis Mom is that it will be a tool for building community between mothers and a space where shared motherhood experience can converge!

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  1. Thanks for sharing our Dutchtown Movie Nights! It’s our fifth year running and we always have a great time. We invite folks from all over the region to come hang out with us for some entertainment and to learn about all the amazing things we’re doing here on the South Side!

    Feel free to check out some of our other events at dutchtownstl.org/calendar

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