Enjoy Free Movies in the Park This Summer in Toledo

Looking for a fun, budget-friendly way to spend a summer evening? Toledo’s FREE Movies in the Park series is back, giving families, friends, and neighbors the chance to enjoy popular movies under the stars in parks throughout the city. Simply bring your lawn chairs or blankets, find a comfortable spot, and settle in for an unforgettable evening. Movies begin at dusk, and several dates feature free activities before the movie starts, making it even more fun for kids and teens.

2026 Movies in the Park Schedule

Movie poster for 'The Woman King' featuring a group of warriors, including Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega, against an orange backdrop with the tagline 'A warrior becomes a legend'.

June 18 | 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Inez Nash Park
🎬 The Woman King (PG-13)

July 9 | 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Danny Thomas Park
🎬 Elio (PG)
🎮 Arrive early for FREE eSports gaming provided by Party on a Truck.

Disney Pixar's 'Elio' movie poster featuring the title 'Elio' lit up in blue, with a young boy in a colorful outfit surrounded by whimsical alien creatures and a vibrant cosmic background.

July 30 | 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Pine Glen Park
🎬 Zootopia 2 (PG)
🎮 Enjoy FREE eSports gaming before the movie.

A vibrant, animated Zootopia movie poster featuring various anthropomorphic animals in an urban setting. The poster displays characters like a fox in a pink shirt and a rabbit, with other animals in the background. A traffic light showing '2s' and a sign for Zootopia are visible, along with the release date 'November 26'.

August 6 | 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Bennett Park
🎬 Migration (PG)

Animated movie poster for 'Migration' featuring four colorful ducks flying against a vibrant, colorful background. The text reads 'Arriving this Christmas' and 'Only in Theaters'.

August 13 | 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Jamie Farr Park
🎬 Jurassic World Rebirth (PG-13)

Movie poster for 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' featuring characters in a dramatic landscape with a dinosaur silhouette and the film's release date, July 2.

August 20 | 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Highland Park
🎬 Movie to be announced
🎮 FREE eSports gaming before the movie.

Promotional poster for the movie 'Now You See Me' featuring the main cast surrounded by a geometric staircase design, with the tagline 'Unlock the illusion.'

September 10 | 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Walbridge Park
🎬 Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (PG-13)
✨ Adult Movie Night presented with Party on a Truck.

There’s nothing quite like watching a movie under the stars on a warm summer evening! These free community events are a wonderful way to spend quality time with family and friends while enjoying Toledo’s beautiful parks. Be sure to arrive early to grab a great viewing spot, bring lawn chairs or blankets, and pack your favorite movie snacks if permitted. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, or an evening with friends, Movies in the Park offers an affordable way to make lasting summer memories.

Tip: Since movies begin at dusk, consider arriving 30–60 minutes early to enjoy the pre-movie activities, meet up with friends, and get settled before the show begins.