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Movies In The Parks in Jersey City & Hoboken

Movies In The Park – In and Around Jersey City

Are you searching for things to do this weekend? Make plans now and add movies in the parks in Jersey City to your calendar. Here’s a choice for an evening out that is affordable and free, except for packing and getting your food and drinks. What is better than curling up in a blanket and enjoying a movie with the family under the stars?

Many movies in the parks in Jersey City have assisted listening devices and other accommodations available so everyone can enjoy a summer movie under the stars. Additionally, we have a guide on drive-in movie theatres here.

Tips for watching summer Movies In The Parks in Jersey City

  • Come Early
  • Bring a blanket or comfortable chair
  • Picnics or snacks are welcome at most movies in Jersey City and the surrounding areas in the park.

“Movies in the Park” locations include City Hall Plaza, Hamilton Park,  Riverview Park, Bethune Park, Bergen Hill Park, and more.

Check the schedule below for dates, movies, and parks: 

Upcoming Movies:

Jersey City Movies In The Park

Jersey City will have a fantastic list of movies that they will show at various locations throughout the city. The movies will start at sunset – at 8:30 pm. Here’s the schedule for the movies.

Movies in the park, Jersey City

Thursday, June 5 – Detective Pikachu at City Hall
Friday, June 6 – Detective Pikachu at Canco Park
Saturday, June 7 – Detective Pikachu at Newark Ave Ped Plaza
Thursday, June 12 – Despicable Me 4 at Leonard Gordon Park
Tuesday, June 24 – The Wild Robot at Riverview Fisk Park
Thursday, June 26 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at Columbia Park
Tuesday, July 8 – Moana 2 at Ercel Webb Park
Thursday, July 10 – Transformers One at Audubon Park
Friday, July 11 – Moana 2 at Bergen Hill Park
Monday, July 14 – Wicked at Berry Lane Park
Tuesday, July 15 – Inside Out 2 at Pershing Field Park
Tuesday, July 22 – Transformers One at Arlington Park
Thursday, July 24 – The Wild Robot at Bayside Park
Thursday, July 31 – Monsters University at Boyd McGuiness Park
Friday, August 1 – Moana 2 at Bethune Park
Thursday, August 7 – The Wild Robot at Thomas McGovern Park
Friday, August 8 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at Triangle Park
Tuesday, August 12 – Wicked at Harsimus Cemetery
Thursday, August 14 – The Wild Robot at Sgt. Anthony Park
Tuesday, August 19 – Wicked at Village Park

Movies Under The Stars: Hoboken

‍Movies under the Stars will be held on Wednesday nights starting June 18, with “Crooklyn.” Movies will be shown at Pier A Park, and the Resiliencity Park.  Other movies this year include “To Wong Foo,” “Le Mans!,” “Selena,” and more.

Movies will start at 9 p.m. Bring a picnic basket, blanket, or a low-back chair. On-screen subtitles will be provided upon request. All parks are wheelchair accessible. Schedules are subject to change. Shows may be canceled due to inclement weather. Rain Date: August 27th. More Details Here.

Pier A Park: 100 Sinatra Drive
June 18: Crooklyn
June 25: To Wong Foo
July 9: Le Mans
July 16: Selena
Aug. 6: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Aug. 13: Downton Abbey
Aug. 20: Downton Abbey: A New Era

Resiliencity Park: 1201 Adams Street
July 23: Clueless
July 30: Dirty Dancing

Hudson County Parks Movies

The summer movies by Hudson County Parks are set to begin in July. Please check their Facebook page for rain dates and updates since this would be weather dependent.

Tuesday, July 1: Moana @ Lincoln Park -Rain Date: July 7
Thursday, July 3: Home @ Gregg Park -Rain Date: July 9
Tuesday, July 8: Inside Out 2 @ Laurel Hill Park -Rain Date: July 14
Thursday, July 10: Minions: The Rise of Gru @ Braddock Park -Rain Date: July 16
Tuesday, July 15: Luca @ West Hudson Park -Rain Date: July 21
Thursday, July 17: Shrek @ Mercer Park -Rain Date: July 24
Tuesday, July 22: Happy Feet @ Columbus Park -Rain Date: July 28
Thursday, July 23: Sing 2 @ Washington Park -Rain Date: August 20
Tuesday, July 29: Wicked @ Lincoln Park -Rain Date: August 4
Thursday, July 31: Mufasa @ Gregg Park -Rain Date: August 5
Wednesday, Aug 6: Wreck It Ralph @ Washington Park -Rain Date: August 27
Thursday, Aug 7: Smurfs The Lost Village @ Braddock Park -Rain Date: August 11
Tuesday, Aug 12: The Lorax @ Laurel Hill Park -Rain Date: August 18
Thursday, Aug 14: Daddy Day Care @ West Hudson Park -Rain Date: August 26
Tuesday, Aug 19: Toy Story @ Mercer Park -Rain Date: August 25
Thursday, Aug 21: Ratatouille @ Columbus Park -Rain Date: August 28

Newport Green Park

Movie Nights are back at Newport Green Park. We’re excited to invite you to our series of outdoor movie nights this summer! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening under the stars.

Movie Schedule: We’ll be showing three movies on the following dates:

Wednesday, June 18th: ‘Dog Man’
Wednesday, July 2nd: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
Wednesday, July 16th: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

All movies will start at dusk (around 8:30 pm) and be screened in the Oval Garden at Newport Green Park.
Be sure to bring a blanket and any snacks or drinks you would like. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be rescheduled. Check their Instagram for any updates.

Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association

HPNA began hosting movies in the park during the summer of 2013. It continues to be the most popular event the HPNA hosts.
They have announced the 2025 films and dates! Movies start shortly after sundown.
The first Movie in the Park, on Friday, June 20 at sundown! There will be a prize for the best Cher look-a-like. Choose your favorite Cher! And if she’s from the Sonny & Cher years, Sonny should be in attendance. Other movies scheduled are Remember the Titans, Moana 2, The Wild Robot, & The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Plenty of summer is left to spend a lovely evening watching a movie at a Jersey City park! A lot is happening in Jersey City this summer. Here are some other activities your family and friends can enjoy. And here are some ways you can beat the heat on a summer day. As fall approaches and schools reopen, there will be fewer opportunities to spend time outdoors. While going to restaurants, cafes, museums, zoos, galleries, libraries, etc. can be year-round, the opportunities to visit farms, waterparks, safaris, summer hiking trails, camping, etc. get limited.

Disclaimer: Please Note Regarding Movies in the Park Event Cancellations

Please be advised that Movies in the Park events in our town are organized by independent event organizers. We recommend contacting the respective organizers directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information in case of a cancellation or rescheduling. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

Updated June 4, 2025

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