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 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 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
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.