2023 Family Friendly Movies at the Beach or Park

Get ready for FREE fun movies on the beach or in the park throughout NJ communities and Jersey Shore towns. It's a great outdoors experience for children of all ages and most movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13. Unless otherwise specified, movies begin at dusk. Bring the kids, lawn chairs or blankets, snacks and drinks. Please note: movie titles and times are subject to change, so be sure to double check before heading out. See NJ Kids calendar for more events.

Relax and Enjoy the Show

Cape May Free Movies on the Beach

Presented at Gurney Street Beach next to Cape May's Convention Hall. All these Thursday movies begin at dusk, subject to weather conditions.

July 6, 2023 - Top Gun Maverick
July 13, 2023 - Moana
July 20, 2023 - The Mighty Ducks
July 27, 2023 - Elf
August 3, 2023 - Lilo and Stitch
August 10, 2023 - JAWS
August 17, 2023 - Jumanji
August 24, 2023 - Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl
August 31, 2023 - Honey I Shrunk The Kids

Hoboken 2023 Movies under the Stars

Located at Pier A Park at 100 Sinatra Drive. All movies are on Wednesdays and start at 9PM in June and July and at 8PM in August.

Pier A Park Movie Lineup:
July 12, 2023 - Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
July 19, 2023 - Elvis
July 26, 2023 - Everything Everywhere All at Once
August 2, 2023 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
August 17, 2022 - Encanto

‍7th & Jackson Park Movie Lineup:
August 9, 2023 - Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
August 16, 2023 - Super Mario Bros. Movie

Long Branch 2023 Summer Movie Series

Located at Pier Village Festival Plaza, showcasing Wednesday night movies in July & August. All films begin at dusk. Great fun for the whole family!

July 5, 2023 - La La Land
July 19, 2023 - Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
July 26, 2023 - Top Gun Maverick
August 2, 2023 - Marcel
August 9, 2023 - A Man Called Otto
August 16, 2023 - The Fablemans
August 23, 2023 - Ticket to Paradise
August 30, 2023 - Jaws

Montclair Film 2023 Summer Series - Free Movie Night Under the Stars

Venue locations open at 7pm and movie starts at sundown. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics.

July 16, 2023 - Top Gun Maverick (Lackawanna Plaza near Crane Park)
August 6, 2023 - The Goonies (Essex County Anderson Park)
August 26, 2023 - Encanto (Essex County Brookdale Park Archery Field)

Point Pleasant Movies on the Beach 2023

Enjoy family classics every Tuesday. The movies begin at dusk, weather permitting. Location: on the beach in front of the aquarium at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach NJ.

July 11, 2023 - The Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 18, 2023 - Jaws
July 25, 2023 - Elf
August 1, 2023 - Encanto
August 8, 2023 - Lightyear
August 15, 2023 - Top Gun: Maverick
August 22, 2023 - Hocus Pocus
August 29, 2023 - Cars 3

Ridgewood Movies in the Park

Presented by The Ridgewood Guild at Van Neste Square on select Wednesdays. Visit website for more details.

July 5, 2023 - Footloose (9pm)
July 19, 2023 - Pirates of the Caribbean (9pm)
August 2, 2023 - Man of Steel (8:15pm)
August 16, 2023 - Sunset Boulevard (8:15pm)

Seaside Heights Movies on the Beach

Location: Fremont Avenue Beach. These Sunday movies start at 8pm.

July 7, 2023 (Friday) - Jaws
July 9, 2023 - Rise of Guru
July 16, 2023 - Lightyear
July 23, 2023 - Puss in Boots, the Last Wish
July 30, 2023 - Paws of Fury, the Legend of Hank
August 6, 2023 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
August 13, 2023 - Hotel Transylvania 4
August 20, 2023 - Turning Red
August 27, 2023 - Trick or Treat Scooby Doo

Sea Isle City - Movies Under the Stars

Presented at dusk every Wednesday at Excursion Park, JFK Blvd & Pleasure Ave.

July 5, 2023 - Minions: The Rise of Grunge (8:30pm)
July 12, 2023 - The Bad Guys (8:30pm)
July 19, 2023 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (8:30pm)
July 26, 2023 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (8:30pm)
August 2, 2023 - DC League of Super Pets (8:30pm)
August 9, 2023 - Lightyear (8:15pm)
August 16, 2023 - Jurassic World Domination (8:15pm)
August 23, 2023 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (8:15pm)
August 30, 2023 - Top Gun Maverick (8:15pm)

Wildwood Free Movies in the Plaza

Come out every Tuesday for these children friendly movies. Movie starts when it gets dark, from 7:45pm onwards. Byrne Plaza is located at 3400 Pacific Ave in Wildwood.

July 11, 2023 - Tinker Bell
July 18, 2023 - The Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 25, 2023 - Luca
August 8, 2023 - Hercules
August 15, 2023 - DC League of Super Pets
August 22, 2023 - Puss in Boots