We hope to see you at the next Outdoor Movie Night!
Warm summer evenings are the perfect time to watch a movie outdoors under the stars. What’s even better is watching it at your local park with all your friends, family and neighbours!
London’s Outdoor Movie Nights are presented by WFCU Credit Union and powered by London Hydro.
What to know before you go:
- Outdoor Movie Nights are free to attend; no tickets or registration required.
- Movies begin at dusk, usually between 8 and 9 p.m.
- BYO: We’ll bring the screen and the movie, you bring the seating, blankets, snacks and drinks.
- Events are weather-dependent, so if it rains, we may need to cancel. Keep an eye on the City’s social channels (Facebook and Instagram) for updates.
Whether rewatching an old classic or discovering something new, movie nights in the park are a must-do this summer. Check the full schedule below and plan to attend a movie night near you.
| Date | Location | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| June 19 | Lorne Avenue: 723 Lorne Ave | Mighty Ducks |
| June 20 | Earl Nichols: 799 Homeview Road | Sonic 3 |
| June 20 | Harris Park: 531 Ridout Street North | Elemental |
| June 26 | Meredith Park: 450 Nelson Street | Smurfs 2025 |
| June 26 | West Lions Park: 20 Granville Street | Lions heart- Nollywood |
| June 27 | Oakridge Arena Park: 825 Valetta Street | The Lorax |
| June 27 | Stoney Creek Community Field 920 Sunningdale Rd E | Spellbound |
| July 4 | East Lions Community Centre: 1731 Churchill Ave | Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory |
| July 4 | Southeast Optimist Park: 237 Deveron Crescent | Thunderbirds |
| July 11 | Gibbons Park: 2A Grosvenor Street | Mufasa: The Lion King |
| July 16 | White Oaks Park: 1119 Jalna Boulevard | Harold and the Purple Crayon |
| July 17 | Coronation Soccer Fields: 955 Gainsborough Rd | Finding Nemo |
| July 17 | Jesse Davidson Park: 731 Viscount Road | Lilo and Stitch (live action) |
| July 18 | Huntington: 63 Meadowridge Road | Fantastic Mr. Fox |
| July 18 | Village Green: 429 Village Green Avenue | Charlottes Web |
| July 24 | Gainsborough Meadows: 102 Brandy Lane Road | Sonic |
| July 24 | White Oaks Park: 1119 Jalna Boulevard | Space Jam (Original) |
| July 25 | Cedar Hollow Park: 564 Killarney Road | Princess Bride |
| July 25 | Hastings Park: 1428 Hastings Drive | DC League of Super Pets |
| July 31 | Forest View Park: 323 Hudson Drive | Lightyear |
| August 7 | Gibbons Park: 2A Grosvenor Street | K-Pop Demon Hunters |
| August 7 | Constitution Park: 725 Grenfell Drive | School of Rock |
| August 8 | Coronation North: 1965 Coronation Drive | Elio |
| August 8 | Windermere Fields: 745 Windermere Road | The Lion King |
| August 14 | Byron Hills Park: 955 Byronmanor Road | A Minecraft Movie |
| August 14 | Sugarcreek Park: 460 Sugarcreek Trail | Zootopia 2 |
| August 15 | Bonaventure Meadows: 150 Vaubois Place | A Minecraft Movie |
| August 15 | Jesse Davidson Park: 731 Viscount Road | Madagascar |
| August 21 | Southcrest Park: 10 Hazelwood Avenue | Ron’s Gone Wrong |
| August 21 | Jorgenson Park: 1308 Norman Avenue | The parent trap |
| August 22 | Boyle Community Centre Field: 530 Charlotte St | The Wild Robot |
| August 22 | Mornington: 800 High Holborn Street | Detective Pikachu |
| August 27 | St. Julien Park: 15 Tommy Hunter Way | Luca |
| August 28 | Ed Blake Park: 449 Barker Street | Lilo and Stitch (live action) |
| August 29 | Victoria Park: 580 Clarence Street | Scott Pilgram vs the World |
| September 5 | CCH Football field 450 Dundas St. | IF |
| September 11 | Ralph Hamlyn Park: 83 Dennis Avenue | Despicable Me 4 |
| September 12 | Carling Park: 675 Grosvenor Street | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle |
| September 12 | Springbank Park: 1085 Commissioners Rd W | Secret life of Pets |
| September 18 | The Green 165 Elmwood Ave E | Inside Out 2 |
| September 19 | Oakridge Arena Park: 825 Valetta Street | Hocus Pocus |
| September 19 | South Branch Park: 2 Homan Street | Indian Horse |
Program details
Who can apply to host an Outdoor Movie Night?
Applications are open to London residents and neighbourhood-based groups. Resident or groups can only apply for one outdoor movie night per year.
Schools, school councils, faith-based organizations, places of worship, businesses or non-profit organizations cannot apply.
What do hosts have to do?
Residents who host outdoor movie nights in their neighbourhood must:
- Choose a movie that has a public viewing license in Canada
- Promote the event in their neighbourhood such as using posters, flyers, and on social media. Our goal is for a minimum of 100 residents to attend
- Be present at the park throughout the setup, running of the movie and cleanup
What does the City of London do?
The City of London will:
- Reserve the park and provide insurance for the event
- Provide all the necessary equipment and staff, and set up and tear down the equipment
- Provide the movie (if released) and purchase the license to publicly show the movie
- Print a limited number of posters and flyers and provide them to the organizing resident to distribute
- Determine cancellation of an outdoor movie night, should there be inclement weather (rain dates are not guaranteed)
When do outdoor movie nights take place?
Outdoor movie nights take place from the third weekend in June to the third weekend in September.
City staff begin setup by 7 p.m., and cleanup must be complete by 11 p.m. There are a limited number of movie nights each season based on availability of resources.
Where can an outdoor movie take place?
Outdoor movie nights can only take place in City of London parks. Click here to checkout our neighbourhood parks.
What happens if there is rain or thunderstorms or high wind on the date and time of my outdoor movie night?
In the event of rain, thunderstorms or high wind, the outdoor movie night will be cancelled.
Other important information
The movie license companies control whether the movie requested is available for a license on a specific date.
Insurance coverage begins one hour prior to the movie beginning or when City staff arrive.