Flick, anyone? This is the best time of the year to enjoy free movies all over the place. Don’t waste it! Here are movies you can watch for free with the community in July. Bring your lawn chair, blankets and a picnic for outdoor screenings.
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July 10 — Irvine: Enjoy the OC Parks Sunset Cinema program showing of “How to Train Your Dragon” (2025, PG) at Mason Regional Park. Open at 6 p.m. movies at sunset. 18782 University Drive, Irvine. ocparks.com/news/oc-parks-presents-2026-summer-concert-series-and-sunset-cinema-film-series
July 10 — Long Beach: Come to Mother’s Beach to enjoy “Lilo & Stitch” (2025, PG) The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Movie at dusk. Enjoy free popcorn, a bounce house and a raffle. 5839 E. Appian Way, Long Beach. longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/programs-and-classes/movies-in-the-park/
July 10 — Playa del Rey: Enjoy a screening of Disney’s animated “Elio” (2025, PG) during Beach Movie Nights on Dockweiler Beach. Movies start at dusk, around 8 p.m. Parking is $3 after 6 p.m. Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. beaches.lacounty.gov/beachmovienights/
July 11 — Alhambra: See “Zootopia 2” (2025, PG) at Alhambra Park Bandshell, 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra. There’s an animal show at 7 p.m., followed by the movie. aroundalhambra.org/summer-nights-in-alhambra-concerts-and-movies-in-the-park-return/
July 11 — Altadena: Feeling vintage? Attend the special Silent Movie Night with a screening of Charlie Chaplin’s classic “The Kid” (1921) with live piano accompaniment by jazz pianist Larry Garf. This is at the Altadena Community Center starting at 2 p.m. 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena. altadenalibrary.libnet.info/event/16379768
July 11 — Rancho Palos Verdes: The Ken Dyda Civic Center will host a screening of “The Sandlot” (1993, PG). Pre-show fun starts at 7 p.m. and the movie’s at dusk. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. rpvca.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/2856
July 11 — Torrance: Enjoy Family Movie Night with the animated film “Hoppers” (2026, PG) at Hickory Park from 7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 2850 W. 232nd St., Torrance. torranceca.gov/Our-Community/Events/Family-Movie-Night-Hoppers
July 13 — Los Angeles: This time, the show is indoors for Family Movie Monday in the Lake View Terrace library community room. “Hoppers” (2026, PG) screens at 2 p.m. 12002 Osborne St., Los Angeles. lapl.org/events/movie-monday
July 15 — Riverside: Watch “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” (2022, PG) at Lincoln Park. Event starts at 7 p.m. 4261 Park Ave., Riverside riversideca.gov/calendar/event/movies-park-1
July 17 — Culver City: Head to the Culver Steps for the free summer movie series that includes “Freakier Friday” (2025, PG). Movie starts at sunset and there’s free popcorn, while supplies last. One hour of free parking. 9300 Culver Blvd., Culver City. theculversteps.com/directory/movies-at-the-steps/
July 18 — Fullerton: Watch “Project Hail Mary” (2026) indoors on the Fullerton Library’s 184-inch screen with surround sound. The movie screens at 5:30 p.m. in the library’s Conference Center. 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. fullertonlibrary.org/movie-program
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July 18 — San Bernardino: Head to the city’s Starlight Cinema Movies In the Park to see “The Grinch” (2018, PG) on July 18 at Hudson Park. The fun starts at 6 p.m. The movie starts at dusk. Enjoy a craft related to the film, giant outdoor games, a prize raffle, kid trivia, food to buy and vendors. 4365 Park Drive, San Bernardino. sanbernardino.gov/311/Starlight-Cinema
July 18 — Van Nuys: Enjoy this movie indoors at the air-conditioned Van Nuys library. “Anaconda” (2025, PG-13) with Jack Black starts at 2 p.m. with free snacks and bottled water. 6250 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys. lapl.org/events/movie-snacks-anaconda
July 24 — Riverside: See the classic “Yankee Doodle Dandy” (1942, NR) with James Cagney on the lawn at the Riverside Heritage House, to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary. Open at 8 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. You can buy concessions at the snack shack, but cash only. Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. museumofriverside.org/calendar/yankee-doodle-dandy-movie-on-the-lawn
July 24 — Aliso Viejo: Enjoy the movie “Spy Kids” (2001, PG) in Grand Park. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by the movie at dark. German Yum Truck, Modern Kala Latin Cuisine, and Sundae Crafts food trucks will be available. 6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo. avca.net/community/news/eb86ac27-c848-4e0e-8823-518650c89449
July 24 — Anaheim: Enjoy the OC Parks Sunset Cinema program and see “Twilight” (2008, PG-13) at Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim. Event starts at 6 p.m. the movie at sunset. 7600 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. ocparks.com/events/oc-parks-sunset-cinema-series-twilight-2008
July 24 — Rancho Cucamonga: This time, it’s a classic movie as the original “Back to the Future” (1985, PG) screens at Red Hill Community Park as part of the Summer Movies In the Park series. Movie starts at dusk, around 8 p.m. Red Hill Community Park, 7484 Vineyard Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. cityofrc.us/events/movies-park-back-future-july-24
July 24 —Santa Clarita: See “Cars” (2006, G) at City Cinemas in the Park.Bring a picnic or patronize the food trucks starting at 7 p.m. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. santaclarita.gov/arts-and-culture/events/city-cinemas-in-the-park/
July 25 — Westwood: Enjoy Cinema under the Stars on Broxton Plaza with “Zootopia 2” (2025, PG). Movie starts at dusk. Broxton Plaza, 1036 Broxton AveLos Angeles. eventbrite.com/e/cinema-under-the-stars-2026-zootopia-2-tickets-1991226069777
July 29 — Arcadia. Watch “Trolls Band Together” (2023, PG) on the promenade at the Shops at Santa Anita. Bring your own chairs and enjoy a family-friendly movie on Wednesday evenings. There will be free popcorn (while supplies last). Fun starts at 7 p.m. the movie begins at dusk. 400 South Baldwin Ave. Arcadia. eventbrite.com/e/summer-movies-on-the-promenade-tickets-1990785697612
July 30 — San Gabriel: Enjoy a concert followed by a movie at Vincent Lugo Park. Concert with Anything for Salinas at 7 p.m. followed by “Zootopia 2” (2025, PG) at 8:30 p.m. 1305 Prospect Ave., San Gabriel. sangabrielcity.com/950/Summer-in-San-Gabriel
July 31 — Menifee: See the classic “The Sandlot” (1993, PG) at Ladera Park. Event starts at 7 p.m. There will also be dog adoptions and microchip vouchers available. 29629 La Ladera Road Menifee hellomenifee.com/event/movie-in-the-park-la-ladera-park/
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