Best (and Free) Outdoor 2026 Summer Movie Nights in Omaha!

There’s nothing quite like a movie under the stars on a warm summer evening. Whether you're looking for a free family outing, a fun date night, or an affordable way to enjoy the outdoors, the Omaha metro is packed with outdoor movie series all summer long.

Grab your lawn chairs, pack a blanket, bring your favorite snacks, and enjoy one of these memorable movie nights around Omaha!

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⭐ Papillion Starlight Movie Series

SumTur Amphitheater | Papillion

Enjoy a free family-friendly movie night under the stars at SumTur Amphitheater! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for an evening of entertainment. Concessions including popcorn and drinks are available, and outside food and beverages are welcome.

Upcoming Movies:

• June 13 — How to Train Your Dragon

• June 20 — A Minecraft Movie

• June 27 — Lilo & Stitch

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🍿 Moonlight Movies

La Vista Public Library | La Vista

Moonlight Movies combines great films with yard games, themed activities, snack trucks, and family-friendly fun before the movie begins at dusk. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a relaxing summer evening.

Upcoming Movies:

• June 12 — The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

• June 26 — National Treasure

• July 10 — The Goonies

• July 24 — How to Train Your Dragon

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🎥 Movie Nites at Falconwood Park

Falconwood Park | Bellevue

Movie Nites is a family-friendly outdoor movie series featuring films under the stars, food trucks, concessions, and themed activities. Bring your lawn chairs or watch from your vehicle for a fun summer night.

Upcoming Movies:

• June 19 — The Sandlot

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🌳 Movies on the Green

The Granary Green | Ralston

Movies on the Green is a free outdoor movie series perfect for a fun night with family and friends. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars in a relaxed community setting.

Upcoming Movies:

• July 2 — National Treasure

• August 6 — Jumanji (1995 version)

• September 3 — Coco

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🌊 Movies Under the Stars

Elkhorn Shores | Elkhorn

Enjoy free outdoor movie nights in a beautiful lakeside setting featuring popular films and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and make it an extra cozy evening with optional fire pit rentals.

Upcoming Movies:

• June 13 — Jumanji

• June 20 — Jaws

• July 4 — Independence Day

• July 11 — The Princess Bride

• July 18 — Pirates of the Caribbean

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🚗 Classics with a Cause

Quasar Drive-In Theater | Valley

Enjoy a fun and meaningful night out with Quasar’s free community movie series, where local businesses partner with charitable causes to bring classic films to the public while supporting local organizations. It's a great way to enjoy a nostalgic movie night while giving back to the community.

Upcoming Movies:

• July 25 — Black Panther

• August 1 — Jurassic Park

• August 8 — Monsters, Inc.

• August 15 — Moana

• August 22 — Voter Choice

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🌙 Your Summer Movie Bucket List Starts Here

Outdoor movie nights are one of the best ways to enjoy summer in Omaha. From neighborhood parks and amphitheaters to libraries, lakesides, and drive-in theaters, there’s something for every age and every movie lover.

Whether you're introducing your kids to a classic, planning a family night out, or enjoying a date night under the stars, these community movie series offer unforgettable experiences all season long.

So grab the popcorn, bring a blanket, invite your favorite people, and make the most of summer one movie night at a time.

Looking for even more things to do this summer? Be sure to check out our other local guides featuring Omaha festivals, concerts, farmers markets, family activities, and weekend events happening all across the metro!