Outdoor Movies in Des Moines, Iowa this Summer 2019

Outdoor Movies in Des Moines 2019

Enjoy your favorite movie outdoors in Des Moines, Iowa. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks, and drinks. All movies begin at dusk which is around 8:45 p.m. (unless noted). Dress the kids up in their comfy pajamas as well. Take a look at all the places you can catch an outdoor movie in Des Moines this summer. Too hot to enjoy a movie outdoors? Take a look at our list of Summer Discounted Indoor Movies this summer.

Ankeny Bandshell – Wagner Park

Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack! Movies are free and begin at dusk.

June 7: Ralph Breaks the Internet

June 14: Trolls

June 21: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

June 28: Shrek

July 5: Smallfoot

July 19: Incredibles 2

July 26: Frozen

Friday Night Float & Flick – Clive Aquatic Center

Friday, June 21

Help Clive kick off the start of summer! Start with Family Night at the Clive Aquatic Center, then stick around for a free outdoor movie on the big screen. Free popcorn provided. Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs.

Family Night swim at the aquatic center 6 to 8 p.m.: $15 per family at the door

Movie Little Mermaid 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.: FREE

Des Moines Parks & Recreation: Free Flicks

Free Flicks is a summer-long series of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks. The films will be shown on a 25-foot portable screen and begin after sunset. Admission is free and blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. People are free to bring their own snacks as concessions will not be available for purchase. Movies will not take place in the event of rain. Please check our Facebook and Twitter for updates.

May 18: Gray’s Lake Park

June 6: Witmer Park

June 13: Grandview Park

June 20: Evergreen Park

June 27: Bates Park

July 6: TBD (Park Madness Winner)

July 11: Woodlawn Park

July 18: Belle Turner Park

July 25: Brenton Skating Plaza

August 1: Cheatom Park

August 10: Ewing Park

Movies on Main – Grimes

Movies on Main is brought to you by the Governors District Alliance. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! The movie will start at dusk, or whenever it gets dark enough. Free for all to attend.

June 14: Ralph Breaks the Internet

July 12: The LEGO Movie 2

August 9: How to Train Your Dragon 3

Starlight Cinema Outdoor Movies – Indianola

Free family-friendly event. Watch a movie on the big screen at Memorial Park Amphitheater. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. FREE popcorn courtesy of Paramount Theater.

May 17: Paddington 2

July 19: Ralph Breaks the Internet

August 16: Mary Poppins Returns

September 13: Incredibles 2 (7:30 p.m.)

Valle Drive-In – Newton, Iowa

You can make a small little trip the Valley Drive-In. There is an admission. The kiddos may enjoy a true drive-in movie adventure.

Movies in the Park – Waukee

Movies in the Park is FREE and provides an abundance of fun. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments, and get ready to make memories with family and friends. Located in Centennial Park.

May 31: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

July 3: We Bought a Zoo

August 2: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb