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Free New Jersey Outdoor Movies this August 2023

This summer in New Jersey, outdoor movie enthusiasts are in for a treat as the state comes alive with a captivating array of al fresco cinematic experiences. From charming community parks to stunning waterfront locations, New Jersey offers a variety of venues where you can find watch your favorite movies under the open sky.

Whether it’s a classic film for nostalgia seekers, the latest blockbuster, family-friendly movies, and more –  the outdoor movie events in New Jersey promise an unforgettable and immersive cinematic adventure for all to enjoy.

Always check the weather and the event links before you attend in case of cancellations and rescheduling.

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Free New Jersey Outdoor Movies August 2023:

Tuesday, August 1:
Point Pleasant Movies on the Beach – Encanto
Avalon Movies on the Beach – Sing 2
Lavallette Movies on the Bay – Jurassic World Dominion

Wednesday, August 2:
Hoboken 2023 Movies under the Stars – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Long Branch 2023 Summer Movie Series – Marcel the Shell with Shoes on
Ridgewood Movies in the Park – Man of Steel
Sea Isle City Movies Under the Stars – DC League of Super Pets
Belmar Movies on the Beach – Mary Poppins
Freehold Family Movie Night – Encanto

Thursday, August 3:
Cape May Free Movies on the Beach – Lilo and Stitch
Fort Lee Summer 2023 Concert & Movie Series – Dirty Dancing
Jersey City Movies in the Park – Encanto
Margate’s Thrilling Thursdays – Lilo and Stitch
Princeton University Art Museum Outdoor Film Series – March of the Penguins
Downtown Somerville’s Startlit Cinema – Hook

Friday, August 4:
Gloucester County Movies in the Park – Lightyear
Princeton Movie Nights on the Green – Luca

Saturday, August 5:
The Highland Park Outdoor Movie Theater – Moonstruck
Mercer County Free Movies in the Park – Vivo

Sunday, August 6:
Montclair Film Free Movie Night Under the Stars – The Goonies (Essex County Anderson Park)

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Tuesday, August 8:
Point Pleasant Movies on the Beach – Lightyear
Wildwood Free Movies in the Plaza – Hercules
Avalon Movies on the Beach -Jaws
Jersey City Movies in the Park – Marcel the Shell with Shoes on
Lavallette Movies on the Bay – Turning Red

Wednesday, August 9:
Hoboken 2023 Movies under the Stars – Marcel the Shell with Shoes on
Long Branch 2023 Summer Movie Series – A Man Called Otto
Sea Isle City Movies Under the Stars – Lightyear
Belmar Movies on the Beach – E.T.
Freehold Family Movie Night – Moana
Gloucester County Movies in the Park – DC League of Super Pets
South Orange Moonlit Movies – Lightyear

Thursday, August 10:
Cape May Free Movies on the Beach – Jaws
Fort Lee Summer 2023 Concert & Movie Series – 80 for Brady
Jersey City Movies in the Park – Forbidden Planet
Margate’s Thrilling Thursdays – Jaws
Downtown Somerville’s Startlit Cinema – Cars

Friday, August 11:
Gloucester County Movies in the Park – DC League of Super Pets
South Brunswick Movie Night in the Park – Jungle Cruise
Matawan Family Movie Night Under the Stars – Bolt

Saturday, August 12:
Mercer County Free Movies in the Park – DC League of Super Pets

Tuesday, August 15:
Long Branch 2023 Summer Movie Series – Footloose
Point Pleasant Movies on the Beach – Top Gun: Maverick
Sea Isle City Movies Under the Stars – Jurassic World Domination
Wildwood Free Movies in the Plaza – DC League of Super Pets
Avalon Movies on the Beach – Top Gun: Maverick
Lavallette Movies on the Bay – Lightyear

Wednesday, August 16:
Hoboken 2023 Movies under the Stars – Super Mario Bros Movie
Long Branch 2023 Summer Movie Series – The Fabelmans
Ridgewood Movies in the Park – Sunset Boulevard
Belmar Movies on the Beach – Inside Out
Freehold Family Movie Night – Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride
South Orange Moonlit Movies – DC League of Super Pets

Thursday, August 17:
Cape May Free Movies on the Beach – Jumanji
Morris Parks and Rec Movies in the Park – Luca
Fort Lee Summer 2023 Concert & Movie Series – Top Gun: Maverick
Margate’s Thrilling Thursdays – Super Mario Bros

Friday, August 18:
Gloucester County Movies in the Park – The Mitchells Vs The Machines
Passaic County Outdoor Movie Night – Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone

Saturday, August 19:
The Highland Park Outdoor Movie Theater – Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll
Mercer County Free Movies in the Park – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Tuesday, August 22:
Point Pleasant Movies on the Beach – Hocus Pocus
Wildwood Free Movies in the Plaza – Puss in Boots
Avalon Movies on the Beach – The Little Giants
Belmar Movies on the Beach – Puss in Boots
Lavallette Movies on the Bay – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Wednesday, August 23:
Long Branch 2023 Summer Movie Series – Ticket to Paradise
Sea Isle City Movies Under the Stars – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Freehold Family Movie Night – Toy Story 2
Gloucester County Movies in the Park – The Bad Guys
South Orange Moonlit Movies – Minions: Rise of Grui

Thursday, August 24:
Cape May Free Movies on the Beach – Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl
Fort Lee Summer 2023 Concert & Movie Series – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Margate’s Thrilling Thursdays – Lightyear
Matawan Family Movie Night Under the Stars – Back to the Future

Friday, August 25:
Gloucester County Movies in the Park – Minions: Rise of Gru

Saturday, August 26:
Montclair Film Free Movie Night Under the Stars – Encanto (Essex County Brookdale Park Archery Field)
Morris Parks and Rec Movies in the Park – Paws of Fury
Mercer County Free Movies in the Park – Ant Man and the Wasp

Tuesday, August 29:
Point Pleasant Movies on the Beach – Cars 3
Avalon Movies on the Beach – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Lavallette Movies on the Bay – Super Mario Bros

Wednesday, August 30:
Long Branch 2023 Summer Movie Series – Jaws
Sea Isle City Movies Under the Stars – Top Gun: Maverick
Belmar Movies on the Beach – Enchanted
South Orange Moonlit Movies – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Thursday, August 31:
Cape May Free Movies on the Beach– Honey I Shrunk The Kids
Fort Lee Summer 2023 Concert & Movie Series – Finding Nemo
Margate’s Thrilling Thursdays – Hotel Transylvania 4

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