Outdoor movie watching is an experience that induces a wave of nostalgia. Maybe your family used to pile into a 1950s Cadillac and drive to the nearest drive-in theatre with plenty of blankets and snacks. Or maybe you used to set up lawn chairs in the back of a pick-up truck for an outdoor movie screening.
Although there aren’t many permanent drive-in theatres these days, thankfully, there are still places to catch a flick outdoors. Here are a few of the outdoor movie screening events happening in Calgary this summer.
Midway and a Movie
When: July 25, August 23 and September 12, 2025
An outdoor movie screening, midway rides, snacks like mini doughnuts and poutine — there’s plenty of fun to be had at Heritage Park’s outdoor movie night series this summer. Depending on which night you attend, you could see movies like The Goonies, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade or Zombieland.
Antique Midway and Celebration Field, Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., heritagepark.ca
Trico Centre’s 5th Annual Movie in the Park
When: August 10, 2025
This movie night, which will screen The Incredibles, is hosted by Trico Centre for Family Wellness on the centre’s ball diamond. Admission is free for members, or you can pay $20 for a family or $5 for a single admission.
Trico Centre for Family Wellness, 11150 Bonaventure Dr. S.E., tricocentre.ca
Movie on The Rise
When: August 20, 2025
Movie on The Rise is back at St. Patrick’s Island with a double feature you can watch from the hill. Grab a blanket, meet up with some friends and swing by to see Shrek at 6:30 p.m. or The Mummy at 9 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Island, evexperience.com
Bowness Music & Movie in the Park
When: August 23, 2025
Don’t miss this outdoor screening of Cool Runnings in Bowness. Before the movie, shop at the artisan market and enjoy some live music, then settle in to watch the film at 9 p.m.
Greenspace next to the Bowness Community Association, 7904 43 Ave. N.W., mybowness.com
Movie in the Park
When: September 12, 2025
The summer movie fun extends into September with the return of the annual Movie in the Park event in Sunalta. Bring a blanket (and buy some mini doughnuts) before watching the free screening.
Royal Sunalta Park, 1737 14 Ave. S.W., sunalta.net
Movie Weekend on 17th Avenue S.W.
When: September 12 and 13, 2025
Mark your calendars because the 17th Avenue BIA is hosting a movie weekend this September. Check back for more details.
[Note: This story was updated on July 6, 2025]