Experience the magic of cinema under the stars this summer at Houston’s best outdoor movie venues! Whether you’re looking for a screening with a skyline view, catching a flick at a laid-back backyard bar, or seeking family-friendly movies in the park, Houston has something for everyone. Read on to discover the top spots to watch outdoor movies in the city this season.
Discovery Green Screen on the Green
Enjoy a family movie night under the stars in the city’s coolest park! Pack your favorite blanket or camping chairs and settle in for an evening of fun. Come early to enjoy lawn games and activities before the show starts—costumes or cozy PJs are highly encouraged!
You can bring your own picnic or grab food, beer, and wine directly from The Grove Market & Park Provisions.
Selena
📅 September 19
🕣 7 pm – 9 pm
📍1500 McKinney Street
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
📅 October 17
🕣 7 pm – 9 pm
📍1500 McKinney Street
POST – Movie Night on the Lawn
Watch movies under the stars on one of the best rooftops the City of Houston has to offer. Here, the program ranges from blockbusters to comedies, sing-a-longs, and more. All events are free with RSVP. Bring your own blankets. Food and drinks available at POST.
Barbie
📅 August 1, 2026
🕣 8 pm – 10 pm
📍401 Franklin St. Houston, TX 77201
Mamma Mia
📅 August 14, 2026
🕣 8 pm – 10 pm
📍401 Franklin St. Houston, TX 77201
Legally Blonde
📅 September 4, 2026
🕣 8 pm – 10 pm
📍401 Franklin St. Houston, TX 77201
Nacho Libre
📅 September 18, 2026
🕣 8 pm – 10 pm
📍401 Franklin St. Houston, TX 77201
Arco
📅 September 26, 2026
🕣 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍401 Franklin St. Houston, TX 77201
Movies Under the Stars at Trebly Park
Movies Under the Stars at Trebly Park is a downtown outdoor movie program featuring cult favorites and crowd‑pleasers. Screenings start at 8:30 pm and are free to attend with registration. Viewers encouraged to bring blankets and grab food from nearby spots. The park’s central lawn acts as the cinema with the skyline as a backdrop
Jaws
📅 August 27, 2026
🕣 8:30 – 10:30 pm
📍1515 Fannin St
School of Rock
📅 September 24, 2026
🕣 8:30 – 10:30 pm
📍1515 Fannin St
Market Square Park
Market Square Park’s outdoor movie series screens family‑friendly and nostalgic films on Thursday nights. Events are free with registration, with guests invited to bring blankets and pick up takeout from nearby restaurants in the Historic District.
Ratatouille
📅 August 13, 2026
🕣 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
📍301 Milam St.
An Extremely Goofy Movie
📅 September 10, 2026
🕣 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
📍301 Milam St.
Sugar Land Movies on the Square
Enjoy al fresco films and complimentary popcorn at Sugar Land Town Square. Because the square sits within Sugar Land’s Social District, anyone 21 and older can bring drinks from participating local spots directly to the lawn.
You can also grab takeout from surrounding restaurants to eat during the screening, including a $15 18-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza deal at B.B. Italia specifically for moviegoers. Keep an eye on local social media channels, as screenings are weather-dependent.
Back to the Future
📅 August 8
🕣 7 pm – 9 pm
📍 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
