Outdoor Movies in Monmouth County: Summer 2026
There’s nothing better than a family movie night under the stars! Grab your blankets, beach chairs, snacks, and cozy sweatshirts, and check out these outdoor movie nights happening throughout Monmouth County this summer.
Please check each event’s website or social media page before heading out, as schedules may change due to weather.
Belmar Movies on the Beach
📍 7th Avenue Beach, Belmar
📅 Wednesdays through August 26
🕗 Movies begin at dusk
💲 Free
Arrive early to find a great spot on the sand! Bring beach chairs, blankets, and your favorite movie-night snacks. These events are weather permitting, with no scheduled rain dates.
Summer 2026 Schedule:
July 22: The Goonies
July 29: Freaky Friday
August 5: Footloose
August 12: The Incredibles
August 19: Up
August 26: What a Girl Wants
View the Belmar Movies on the Beach details
Jenkinson’s Movies on the Beach
📍 Beach in front of Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Point Pleasant Beach
📅 Tuesday evenings through September 1
🕗 Movie trivia begins at 7 p.m.; movies begin around 8:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy family favorites right on the beach! Start times may become slightly earlier as the summer progresses. Movies are weather and wind permitting.
Summer 2026 Schedule:
July 21: The Santa Clause
July 28: Zootopia 2
August 4: Anaconda
August 11: Elio
August 18: Wicked: For Good
August 25: Super Mario Galaxy
September 1: Jaws
View the Jenkinson’s Movies on the Beach details
Middletown Summer Movies
📍 Various locations throughout Middletown
📅 Select evenings from May through September
💲 Free
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, watch cult classics, and relax in Middletown’s parks! Each showing features a new extra-large movie screen. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and snacks.
Summer 2026 Schedule:
August 6: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — Mater Dei Football Field, 23 Cherry Tree Farm Road, Middletown. Bleacher seating is available, or bring chairs and blankets.
August 27: Monsters, Inc. — Middletown Arts Center Lawn, 36 Church Street, Middletown
September 3: Top Gun — Ideal Beach, Bayside Parkway, North Middletown
September 25: Shrek — Lincroft Village Green, Old Phalanx Road, Lincroft. Families can roast marshmallows around the fire pits!
View Middletown’s Summer Movies information
🎥 Red Bank Movies in the Park
📍 Riverside Gardens Park, Red Bank
📅 Tuesdays in July and August
🕗 Movies begin at dusk
💲 Free
Make a night of it by grabbing dinner downtown before settling in for a family movie overlooking the Navesink River.
Upcoming movies include:
July 21: School of Rock
July 28: Back to the Future
View the Red Bank Summer Series schedule
Downtown Freehold Family Movie Nights
📍 Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street, Freehold
📅 Select Wednesday evenings
🕣 8:30–10 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring blankets and lawn chairs, grab dinner or dessert downtown, and enjoy a family movie in front of the Hall of Records.
July 29: Family Movie Night
View the Downtown Freehold event details
Howell Township Movies Under the Stars
📍 Howell Public Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell
🕡 Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.; movies begin at dusk
💲 Free
Pack blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy pre-movie activities followed by a family-friendly film under the stars.
Highlands Movies on the Beach
📍 Highlands, NJ
📅 Select summer evenings
🕗 Movies begin at dusk
💲 Free
Bring your beach chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie night on the beach!
🌊 Sea Bright Movies on the Beach
📍 Sea Bright Public Beach
📅 Wednesdays | July 22 – August 26
🕗 Movies begin at dusk
💲 Free
Bring your beach chairs, blankets, and snacks for a family movie night under the stars on the beach!
2026 Schedule:
July 22 – Home Alone
July 29 – The Sandlot
August 5 – The Princess Bride
August 12 – Zootopia 2
August 19 – Up
August 26 – Lilo & Stitch
