Free Summer Movies
WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Need we say more? Don't pass up your chance to check out a movie or two for free this summer.
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Summer’s here and now’s the time to be reminded just why living in Orange County is so great. Near the top of the list: the beautiful summer nights. Here are four opportunities to treat the world as your movie theater, and another event to help you escape the daytime heat. Most of the films are geared towards families, but couldn’t we all use a little bit more innocent fun in our movies?
Free-for-All Movie Mondays at Orange County Performing Arts Center
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa
714.556.2787 :: ocpac.org
This summer, the Orange County Performing Arts Center turns the community plaza into an outdoor theater by projecting films onto Sergstrom Hall. Films begin at dusk (around 8 p.m.). Pack a picnic along with your chair and watch five cinema classics.
July 12: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
July 19: Some Like It Hot (1959)
July 26: Oliver! (1968)
August 2: Dirty Dancing (1987)
August 9: Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)
Movies in the Park at Placentia Champions Sports Complex
505 N. Jefferson, Placentia
714.993.8232 :: placentia.org
Each Friday from July 16 to August 27, Placentia Champions Sports Complex becomes an outdoor movie theater. Films start at dusk.
July 16: Shrek 2 (2004)
July 23: Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
July 30: Planet 51 (2009)
August 6: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
August 13: Spy Kids (2001)
August 20: Finding Nemo (2003)
August 27: Up (2009)
Movies on the Beach at Newport Dunes
1131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach
949.729.3863 :: newportdunes.com
Newport Dunes RV Park sets up an inflatable screen on the sand to show some great family films. The showings generally run on Fridays and Saturdays after 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and a beach chair and settle in.
June 18: Madagascar (2005)
June 19: Ratatouille (2007)
June 25: Meet the Robinsons (2007)
July 2: Up (2009)
July 3: Chicken Little (2005)
July 9: Hotel for Dogs (2009)
July 16: Cars (2006)
July 17: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
July 23: Aladdin (1992)
July 24: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
August 6: Stuart Little (1999)
August 7: The Princess and the Frog (2009)
August 13: Night at the Museum (2006)
August 14: Night at the Museum 2 (2009)
August 20: Bee Movie (2007)
August 21: The Little Rascals (1994)
August 27: Wall-E (2008)
August 28: Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
September 3: G-Force (2009)
September 4: Peter Pan (1953)
Movies on the Fox at The Fox Fullerton Theatre
Corner of Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue, downtown Fullerton
714.870.0069 :: foxfullerton.org
This movie series is run by the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation, an organization that hopes to keep The Fox Fullerton Theatre alive. Classic movies are shown in the parking lot behind the venue nine times a year. Come ready with a chair and a blanket; films start at 8:30 p.m.
June 24: The Magnificent Seven (1960)
July 22: Jaws (1975)
August 26: Dr. No (1962)
Free Family Film Festival at Regal Theatres
Since 1991, Regal Cinemas has shown a selection of G- and PG-rated movies in the summer, giving families a break from expensive ticket prices and the heat. Movies begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from mid-June until August. Films include Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), Curious George (2006) and Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009). Tickets and seating are run on a first-come, first-served basis. Check regmovies.com/nowshowing for the schedule at a Regal Theatre near you.
