Summer is a great time to stay up late and watch an outdoor movie! The City of Des Moines and many of the surrounding towns offer free outdoor movies in parks during the summer.
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 movie and location.
The City of Des Moines canceled Free Flicks for 2020 due to COVID-19.
Des Moines Outdoor Movies Summer 2020
July 10 | Ankeny’s Movie Under the Star Series, Wagner Park 410 W. First St. Ankeny
“E.T.” 8:45 p.m.
July 11 | CYC Presents Movies Under the Stars, St. Thomas More Center 6177 Panorama Rd, Panora, Iowa
“Toy Story 4” 6:15 p.m.
July 13 | Clive Monday Movie Series, Aquatic Center, 1801 NW 114th St Clive
“The Goonies” 8 p.m.
$5 per carload. Preregistration required.
July 17 | Ankeny’s Movie Under the Star Series, Wagner Park 410 W. First St. Ankeny
“The Little Mermaid” 8:45 p.m.
July 24 | Ankeny’s Movie Under the Star Series, Wagner Park 410 W. First St. Ankeny
“Toy Story 4” 8:45 p.m.
July 25 | Granger Centennial Park Granger, Iowa
“The Greatest Showman” 8:30 p.m.
July 27 | Clive Monday Movie Series, Clive Aquatic Center, 1801 NW 114th St Clive
“Toy Story 4” 8 p.m.
$5 per carload. Preregistration required.
July 31 | Ankeny’s Movie Under the Star Series, Wagner Park 410 W. First St. Ankeny
“Abominable” 8:45 p.m.
July 31 | Grimes UMC, 801 W 1st St Grimes
“Trolls World Tour” 8:15 p.m.
August 3 | Clive Monday Movie Series, Clive Aquatic Center, 1801 NW 114th St Clive
“Space Jam” 8:00 p.m.
$5 per carload. Preregistration required.
August 7 | Waukee Movies in the Park, Centennial Park Waukee
“Toy Story 4” 8:45 p.m.
August 8 | Granger Movie in the Park Centennial Park Granger
“The Mighty Ducks” 8:15 p.m.
August 10 | Clive Monday Movie Series, Clive Aquatic Center, 1801 NW 114th St Clive
“Scoob!” 8 p.m.
$5 per carload. Preregistration required.
August 29 | Granger Movie in the Park Centennial Park Granger
“Wonder Park” 8 p.m.
Valle Drive-In Movies Theatre
4074 Highway F48 W Newton, IA 50208
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.
