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See "Moana 2" at Deptford Family Movie Night. Photo courtesy of Disney
5/27/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for FREE summer outdoor movies for New Jersey families? Here are some to add to your list.

See your favorite flicks under the stars this summer as beaches and parks throughout the state host FREE outdoor movies on supersized screens. Bring a blanket or beach chair (and maybe a little bug spray), and catch an old or new favorite.

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Select Wednesdays from June 11-August 14, 2025
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Paramus and Westwood–FREE
Select Wednesdays and Fridays from , Wednesday, July 9-Friday, August 22
Bergen County presents movies in two locations- Van Saun County Park and Pascack Brook County Park. Free movies include Inside Out 2 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.  Bring chairs and blankets. READ MORE

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Select Tuesdays, June 24-August 19, 2025
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Wednesdays, June 25-August 27, 2025
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Thursdays, July 10-August 28, 2025
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Select dates from Saturday, June 21-Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Select Fridays through Friday, August 1, 2025
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Select Fridays, July 18-August 15, 2025
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Select Saturdays, May 17-September 27, 2025
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Freehold Family Movie Night

Freehold–FREE
Wednesdays, June 25-August 20, 2025
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Movies Under the Stars in Howell

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Tuesdays, June 24-August 26, 2025
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Seaside Heights Movies at the Beach

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Sundays, July 6-August 24, 2025
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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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