Catch These Free Outdoor Movies in Boston This Summer
Didn’t you hear? Netflix and chill for the summer season has been phased out by lawn flicks and chill. Why watch a movie in bed on your phone when you could be watching it projected on a big screen in front of you with the stars above? Enjoy new animated favorites like Moana at Assembly Row, or impress your date with a smooth evening watching the foreign film Divorce, French Style on the MFA’s Huntington lawn.
Summer in the City at Boston Harbor Hotel
For the waterfront hotel’s 19th annual summer entertainment schedule, they’re sticking to their free Friday flicks tradition. Here’s the 2017 lineup, full of fun family classics. 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, 617-439-7000, bhh.com.
Friday, June 9, 2017
On Golden Pond
Friday, June 16, 2017
No movie—live music instead.
Friday, June 23, 2017
Moonstruck
Friday, June 30, 2017
Notting Hill
Friday, July 7, 2017
Captain America
Friday, July 14, 2017
The Notebook
Friday, July 21, 2017
Cheaper by the Dozen
Friday, July 28, 2017
The Little Mermaid
Friday, August 4, 2017
Tootsie
Friday, August 11, 2017
Casablanca
Friday, August 18, 2017
The Jungle Book (live action)
Friday, August 25, 2017
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Friday, September 1, 2017
Fever Pitch
Friday, September 8, 2017
Pirates of the Caribbean:
The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Sunset Cinema at the Museum of Fine Arts
For an adult riff on the summer outdoor movie screening, enjoy these indie flicks on the Huntington Avenue lawn with some beer and wine available for purchase on site. Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, mfa.org.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Divorce, French Style
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Cool Hand Luke
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Get Out
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Family Film Festival at the Prudential
Who’s down for some Disney? Spend $10 at the event to save on parking in the Prudential Center Garage for the Magic 106.7 family series.
101 Huntington Ave., Boston, 617-236-3100, prudentialcenter.com.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Annie (1982)
Saturday, July 8, 2017
The Jungle Book (Live Action)
Saturday, July 15, 2017
The BFG
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Pete’s Dragon (Live Action)
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Finding Dory
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Moana
Saturday, August 12, 2017
The Little Mermaid
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Beauty and the Beast (Live Action)
Saturday, August 26, 2017
The Secret Life of Pets
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Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell
In its 32nd annual year, this series makes the Esplenade a summer staple for all things entertainment, along with concerts, workouts, and holiday celebrations. 47 David G Mugar Way, 617-626-1250, boston.cbslocal.com.
Friday, June 23, 2017
The Secret Life of Pets
Friday, July 14, 2017
Sing
Friday, July 21, 2017
The Junglebook (live action)
Friday, July 28, 2017
Finding Dory
Friday, August 4, 2017
Moana
Friday, August 11, 2017
The Lego Batman Movie
Friday, August 18, 2017
Dr. Strange
Friday, August 25, 2017
Star Wars: Rogue One
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Summer Movie Series at Assembly Row
This lineup is near identical to the Hatch Shell’s, by date and film. Which will you choose? Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park, assemblyrow.com.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Secret Life of Pets
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Sing
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Jungle Book (Live)
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Finding Dory
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Moana
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Lego Batman
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Dr. Strange
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Star Wars Rogue 1