Summer is a great time to enjoy an outdoor movie in Des Moines. Find free outdoor movies in parks in Des Moines and surrounding towns all summer long.
Check out our list below and get ready to enjoy a family-friendly movie with your friends and neighbors. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and snacks (and maybe some bug spray!) and enjoy a movie under the stars.
Movies typically start at dusk, or around 8:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Check the website to confirm the movie and location.
Looking for more summer fun? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Summer with 125+ Things to do in Des Moines.
Des Moines Outdoor Movies Summer 2026
Ankeny’s Movie Under the Star Series
Where: Wagner Park 410 W. First St. Ankeny
June 5: Ratatouille
June 12: Zootopia 2
June 19: Lilo & Stitch
June 26: A Minecraft Movie
July 17: Hoppers
July 24: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 31: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Des Moines Free Flicks
Where: Locations vary. Movies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch Facebook page for updates.
June 12: Finding Dory, Northwest Aquatic Center Parking Lot
June 19: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Brody Middle School
June 26: The Wizard of Oz, Iowa State Fairgrounds
July 4: TBD, Union Park (starts at 4 pm)
July 10: Zootopia 2, Weeks Middle School
July 24: The Little Rascals, Brook Run Park
August 14: Elio, Reichardt CRC
August 21: Back to the Future, Gray’s Lake Park
Movies on the Yard– Johnston
Where: Johnston Town Center
Movies TBD
June 11
July 9
July 30
August 20
September 10
Waukee Movies in the Park
Where: Centennial Park
June 5: How to Train Your Dragon
July 3: National Treasure
August 7: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
October: Movie to be determined
West Des Moines Moonlit Movies
Where: Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, 4100 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
June 26: Zootopia 2
July 24: Jurassic World Rebirth
August 28: Lilo and Stitch (Live Action)
Windsor Heights Movies in the Park
Where: Colby Park
June 5: Zootopia 2
August 7: The LEGO Movie
September 4: Moana
Movies in the Park – Polk City
Where: Polk City Square
June 5: Zootopia 2
June 26: Cars
August 14: Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Send us an email if we missed any outdoor movies, and we’ll it to the list.
We work hard to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information before heading to an event or activity, since it may change.
