San Diego County’s free Summer Movies in the Park series returns for its 2026 season, bringing approximately 130 outdoor movie screenings to parks throughout the county through October. This year’s movie line up, from animated comedies to live-action adventure films, has something for everyone to enjoy!
Movies start shortly after sunset and attendees are welcome to arrive early to enjoy some pre-show activities. Be sure to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and wear warm clothing for an enjoyable night outdoors.
Schedule is subject to change. For the full and updated list visit summermoviesinthepark.com
2026 SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK
| DATE | LOCATION | COMMUNITY | MOVIE |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | Colina Del Sol Recreation Center | Mid City/City Heights | Wicked: For Good |
| Aug. 1 | Montgomery Waller Recreation Center | Otay Mesa | Hoppers |
| Aug. 4 | Pacific Beach / Taylor Library | Pacific Beach | Beauty and the Beast (1991) |
| Aug. 4 | City Heights Recreation Center | City Heights | Sandlot |
| Aug. 7 | Spring Valley County Park | Spring Valley | Minions: The Rise of Gru |
| Aug. 7 | Robert Egger Sr. South Bay Recreation Center | Otay Mesa | GOAT |
| Aug. 7 | Azalea Recreation Center | Mid City / City Heights | Ratatouille |
| Aug. 7 | North Park Recreation Center | North Park | Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken |
| Aug. 8 | Hilton Gaslamp Park | Downtown | Inside Out |
| Aug. 8 | Rolando Park Elementary School | Mid City / City Heights | The Wild Robot |
| Aug. 14 | Penn Athletic Field | Paradise Hills | Kung Fu Panda 4 |
| Aug. 14 | Nobel Recreation Center | University City | Tron |
| Aug. 15 | Flinn Springs County Park | El Cajon | Finding Dory |
| Aug. 15 | Morley Field Sports Complex | North Park | |
| Aug. 15 | Gloria’s Mesa at Chollas Lake Park | Mid City / City Heights | Shrek |
| Aug. 21 | Robb Athletic Field | Ocean Beach | GOAT |
| Aug. 21 | Dr. Martin Luther King Recreation Center | Skyline / Paradise Hills | Hoppers |
| Aug. 21 | Santa Clara Recreation Center | Pacific Beach | Zootopia 2 |
| Aug. 28 | Ward Canyon Park | North Park | Zootopia 2 |
| Aug. 29 | Otay Lakes County Park | Chula Vista | Hoppers |
| Sept. 4 | East Village Green | Downtown | The Incredibles |
| Sept. 4 | Willie Henderson Sports Complex | Southeastern San Diego | TBD |
| Sept. 18 | Heritage County Park | Old Town | An American Tail: Fievel Goes West |
| Sept. 26 | Otay Lakes County Park | Chula Vista | Karate Kid Legends |
| Oct. 10 | Morley Field Sports Complex | North Park | Coco |
| Oct. 16 | Ocean Beach Recreation Center | Ocean Beach | The Addams Family |
| Oct. 16 | Nobel Recreation Center | University City | Hotel Transylvania |
| Oct. 16 | Golden Hill Recreation Center | Greater Golden Hill | Coco |
| Oct. 17 | Mount Hope Cemetery | Southeastern San Diego | Corpse Bride |
| Oct. 23 | Heritage County Park | Old Town | Practical Magic |
| Oct. 24 | Otay Lakes County Park | Chula Vista | Hocus Pocus |
| Oct. 24 | Standley Park and Recreation Center | University City | The Nightmare Before Christmas |
