🎬 2025 Summer Outdoor Movie Series in Essex County

Get ready for cozy summer evenings under the stars! From Montclair to Belleville, Turtle Back Zoo, Cedar Grove Pool, Livingston, and South Orange—here’s your one-stop guide to outdoor entertainment this season. Bring blankets, snacks, and your movie crew! 👇

📍 Montclair Film – Movie Night Under the Stars (Free)

Sunset showings in local Montclair parks—bring lawn chairs and enjoy the community fun!

June 21 – Wicked: Sing-Along @ Lackawanna Plaza
July 20 – Dazed and Confused @ Anderson Park
July 31 – The Sandlot @ Nishuane Park
August 23 – The Wild Robot @ Brookdale Park (Archery Field)

🐧 Turtle Back Zoo – Family Fun Movie Nights

Tuesday evenings at the Zoo Picnic Area. Admission from 4–7 PM (~$12). Movies start around 6 PM.

July 9 – Moana 2
July 16 – Paddington in Peru
July 23 – Mufasa
July 30 – Penguins of Madagascar

🎥 Belleville High School Lawn Movies

Thursday nights starting at dusk (~8:15 PM), arrive by 7 PM for best seating. Occasional pre-show concerts

July 17 – Moana 2
August 14 – Wicked

🏊 Cedar Grove Pool – Movies at the Pool

Poolside screenings for Cedar Grove residents (ID required), all ages welcome.

July 10 – Moana 2
July 17 – Inside Out 2
July 24 – Minecraft Movie

🌳 Livingston – Summer Nights at the Oval (Free)

Outdoor showings every Wednesday at Memorial Oval & Park, starting at sundown. Food trucks on site.

August 6 – A Minecraft Movie
August 13 – Mufasa: The Lion King
August 20 – Despicable Me 4
August 27 – Wicked

🌙 South Orange – Moonlit Movies at Flood’s Hill (Free)

Part of “Summer Nights,” movie nights in August only, Wednesdays at 8 PM with pre-show activities.

August 5 – Dog Man (after National Night Out festivities)
August 13 – The Wild Robot (DJ dance party at 7 PM)
August 20 – A Minecraft Movie
August 27 – Wicked

🎞 Full Movie Calendar

Date	Movie	Location
July 9	Moana 2	Turtle Back Zoo
July 16	Paddington in Peru	Turtle Back Zoo
July 17	Moana 2	Belleville High School
July 17	Inside Out 2	Cedar Grove Pool
July 20	Dazed and Confused	Montclair (Anderson Park)
July 23	Mufasa	Turtle Back Zoo
July 24	Minecraft Movie	Cedar Grove Pool
July 30	Penguins of Madagascar	Turtle Back Zoo
July 31	The Sandlot	Montclair (Nishuane Park)
August 6	A Minecraft Movie	Livingston Memorial Oval
August 5	Dog Man	South Orange (Flood’s Hill)
August 13	Mufasa	Livingston Memorial Oval
August 13	The Wild Robot	South Orange (Flood’s Hill)
August 14	Wicked	Belleville High School
August 20	A Minecraft Movie	South Orange (Flood’s Hill)
August 20	Despicable Me 4	Livingston Memorial Oval
August 23	The Wild Robot	Montclair (Archery Field)
August 24	Black Panther	Cedar Grove Pool
August 27	Wicked	Livingston Memorial Oval
August 27	Wicked	South Orange (Flood’s Hill)

🧺 Top Tips for Movie Nights

Arrive early to get a good spot—most venues fill up fast!
Bring essentials like chairs, blankets, bug spray, snacks, and water.
Check for food vendors/trucks ahead of time on venue sites.
Double-check for weather cancellations—most are listed online or on social media the day before.