Outdoor Movie Nights in Harrisburg

Published: Jun 11, 2025

People watching a movie at sunset at Fort Hunter Park in Harrisburg, PA

Outdoor movies are an essential part of summer in Harrisburg. Bring your family, friends, blankets and a picnic for a great time watching movies under the stars!

Sunset Music & Movie Series at Fort Hunter

Join Dauphin County Parks & Recreation for a summer of fun with the Sunset Music & Movie Series at Fort Hunter Park! This free, 13-week series alternates between highlighting local live music performing arts organizations and family-friendly movies.

People watching a movie outdoors at the park at Fort Hunter in Harrisburg, PA

Movie nights begin at 8:30 pm and live performance nights begin at 7:00 pm. Pack a picnic basket, bring your blankets and lawn chairs, or purchase something on-site:

On Movie Nights: The Friends of Fort Hunter will sell popcorn, candy, and beverages to benefit the park.
On Performance Nights: A rotating selection of dessert and snack food trucks will be available.

2026 Movie Lineup:

June 12: Lilo & Stitch
June 26: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
July 10: Hamilton
July 24: Zootopia 2
August 7: Wicked for Good
August 21: Elio

More details and the performance schedule can be found on their website.

Midtown Cinema

Friends of Midtown and Midtown Cinema are bringing back the Outdoor Film Series for 2026! These events are completely free to attend in the Midtown Cinema parking lot (250 Reilly Street). Don't forget to grab your lawn chairs!

Free movie nights at the Midtown Cinema parking lot in the summer in Harrisburg, PA

New this year: Enjoy FREE live music before every single movie, alongside food trucks and community pop-ups. Films begin at dusk.

2026 Movie Lineup:

June 20: The Princess and The Frog with 717 Tacos Food Truck
July 11: Superman with the Puppy Adoption Van from the Harrisburg Humane Society
August 22: Mean Girls with 717 Tacos Food Truck
September 12: The NeverEnding Story with 717 Tacos Food Truck and the Puppy Adoption Van from the Harrisburg Humane Society

Note: These events are weather-dependent. Check the Midtown Cinema and Friends of Midtown social media pages for cancellations or updates due to rain.

**The schedules below is from 2025. We will update these listings as soon as the official 2026 schedules are released!**

Movie Nights at the Bandshell

The City’s Movie Nights at the Bandshell returns this summer. Bring snacks and enjoy family-friendly movies on the lawn at Reservoir Park’s Bandshell. Refreshments available while supplies last. Movies begin at 8pm.

July 11: The Sandlot
July 18: Migration
July 25: Black Panther
August 8: Moana
August 15: National Treasure

Get more information here.

Rooftop Movies at Millworks

Rooftop Movie at the Millworks

The Millworks hosts rooftop movie series once a month through October. Grab dinner at the restaurant and then head upstairs for a movie!

June 18: Meatballs (1979)
August 13: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
October 29: Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Get all the details on the movies plus other events at The Millworks here.

Author: Syeda Tayyeba

Syeda Tayyeba is the Director of Marketing & Communications for ExploreHBG and a dedicated advocate for the Harrisburg community. An avid traveler and art lover, Syeda has a passion for discovering the authentic details that give a place its soul. When she isn't helping shape the brand's narrative, you can find her on the front lines of local events, capturing the vibrant spirit of the city through her lens..