Watch free movies in Berkeley parks this summer

Head to Berkeley parks on select Friday evenings this summer to watch free outdoor movies alongside Berkeleyans of all ages.

The free Movies in the Park series runs through August with screenings in parks from south Berkeley to the hills. Bring blankets, sleeping bags, or low beach chairs. Settle in for movies on a 20-foot-by-12-foot inflatable screen with premium audio-visual equipment.

This year’s lineup has something for everyone: musicals, animated adventures, family favorites, and action films. You’ll see films like The Color Purple, Jurassic World Rebirth, Smurfs, GOAT, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants.

Invite your friends, meet up with neighbors, and enjoy a night out in Berkeley’s parks. The first movie is Wicked: For Good on Friday, June 12, at Strawberry Creek Park.

Friday evening movies in Berkeley parks

Mark your calendar and join us for any (or all) of these movies in our parks:

For captions or accessibility questions, contact Joaquim Lee. Reach out at least two days before the movie. You can email jolee@berkeleyca.gov or call or text (510) 926-1458.

Make movie night easy from the start

Try to arrive about 30 minutes early. That way, you’ll have time to pick a good spot, set up your seat, and get comfortable before the movie starts.

Bring:

• Blankets
• Sleeping bags
• Low beach chairs with seats 9 inches high or lower
• Flashlights or headlamps

Some parks may have limited street parking nearby. Walking, biking, carpooling, public transit, and shared bikes or scooters can make getting there easier. If you do drive, please don’t block driveways.

Dogs are welcome as long as they’re on a leash. Please leave alcohol at home.

Free events in Berkeley parks year-round

These free movie nights are brought to you by Berkeley’s Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department.

Check out our Online Recreation Portal and community calendar to find camps, classes, and activities for all ages, all year long. 

Come out, see friends, meet neighbors, and enjoy free movie nights in Berkeley parks this summer.

Find movies, events, and activities in Berkeley parks

• Friday Summer Movies in the Parks:
  • June 12: Wicked for Good
  • June 20: The Color Purple
  • June 26: Jurassic World Rebirth
  • July 10: Smurfs
  • July 24: GOAT
  • August 7: Super Mario Galaxy
  • August 21: The Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants
• Community events calendar
• Online recreation portal
• Berkeley Park Locator (filter for features, facilities)