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2018 Movies on the Beach

@ the Jersey Shore

By Toms River Macaroni Kid June 12, 2018

It’s a Jersey shore tradition - movies on the beach! All you need is a beach chair and blanket to enjoy a free family night under the stars! Here’s where you can find all your free local outdoor movies this summer. In the case of inclement weather or high wind, always remember to check with the location ahead of time. As a bonus, we also have Marquee Cinemas Free Summer Kids Movie Program listed for those Tuesdays and Wednesdays that get washed out by the rain. 

Seaside Heights

Seaside Heights shows two movies a week during the 2018 summer. Movies are Sundays and Tuesdays in July and August, weather permitting. Movies start at 8 pm. Don’t forget your  beach chair or blanket.  

JULY

Tuesday July 3 - Jaws

Sunday July 8 - The BFG

Tuesday July 10 - Smurfs: The Lost Village

Sunday July 15  - Finding Dory

Tuesday July 17  - Moana

Sunday July 22 - Storks

Tuesday July 24  -Casper

Sunday July 29 - The Nut Job 2:Naughty by Nature

Tuesday July 31 - Cars 3

AUGUST

Sunday August 5- The Secret Life of Pets

Tuesday August 17 - Despicable Me 3

Sunday August 12 - Hotel Transylvania 2

Tuesday August 14 - The Emoji Movie

Sunday August 19 - The Lego Ninjago Movie

Tuesday August 21 - Beauty and the Beast

Sunday August 26 - The Lego Batman Movie

Tuesday August 22 - Coco

SEPTEMBER

Sunday September 2 - Leap!

Tuesday September 4 - The Wild Life

Seaside Park


Seaside Park has drive-in movies at the Marina Lawn (J. Street & CentralAve) in July and the first week of August. Watch from the comfort of your car or you can spread out your blanket and beach chair. PBA 182 is also there with free popcorn and shaved ice. Showtimes is at 8:30 pm. 


Thursday July 5th - Justice League 

Thursday July 12th - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Thursday July 19th - Deep

Thursday July 26th - The Jungle Book

Thursday August 2nd - Coco


Lavallette



Lavallette has Movies on the Bay this summer at the Lavallette Gazebo on Bay Boulevard.  Showtimes is at 8:30 pm. Closed Captioning and handicap accessible restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather, the movies will be held 8pm at the Lavallette First Aid

Movie Schedule Subject To Change!


JULY

Tuesday 10th Leap - PG

Tuesday 17th Wonder - PG

Tuesday 24th Despicable Me 3 - PG

Tuesday 31st Jumanji –PG13

 AUGUST

Tuesday 7th Middle School Worst Years of My Life - PG

Tuesday 14th Emoji Movie - PG

Tuesday 21st A Wrinkle in Time - PG

 

Point Pleasant Beach

Looking for a fun family Friday night outside...check out Jenkinson’s Boardwalk movies on the beach every Friday night, starting at dusk, this summer beginning on June 22. Bring your blanket or beach chair, sit back and enjoy the show.

June 22 - Despicable Me 3

June 29 - The Emoji Movie

July 6 - The Little Mermaid

July 13 - The Incredibles

July 20 - Cars 3

July 27 - Frozen

August 3 - The Ninjago Lego Movie

August 10 - Moana

August 17 - The Descendants 2

August 24 - Disney’s Coco

August 31 - Jumanji 2017


Marquee Cinemas 2018 Summer Kids Movie Program

Rainy day this summer...don’t worry. Marquee Cinemas on Route 37 in Toms River has your Tuesday and Wednesday mornings covered with their free specially selected series of family friendly films. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 am, there are two free movies to choose from. Seats are first come, first served so ge their early.

July 3 & 4 - Despicable Me & Boss Baby

July 10 & 11 - Despicable Me 2 & Smurfs: The Lost Village

July 17 & 18 - Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie & The Lego Batman Movie

July 24 & 25 - The Angry Birds Movie & Despicable Me 3

July 31 & August 1 - The Emoji Movie & Minions

August 7 & 8 - The Ninjago Movie & Sing

August 14 & 15 - Ferdinand & My Little Pony The Movie

August 21 & 22 - The Secret Life of Pets & Paddington 2

 

Want to extend the beach day at a Monmouth County beach with an outdoor movie, check out Belmar’s Movies on the Beach.

In Cape May for the weekend, Sea Isle City has your Friday night Movies Under the Stars.