It is summertime and that means it is time to enjoy outdoor movies in New York City!
Photo of Movie in Bryant Park, New York City © Seth W.
It may surprise you to know that there are a lot of outdoor movies to enjoy in New York City during the summer (and most of them are free!).
Movies are shown in parks, at venues, and even on top of giant aircraft carriers!
Most venues allow and encourge viewers to bring blankets and picnics.
Here are some of the great movie series being offered around New York City this summer.
HBO’s Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
HBO’s Bryant Park Summer Film Festival is showing a variety of classic films such as: E.T., Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and The African Queen.
Rooftop Films Summer Series
Rooftop Films Summer Series offers an eclectic mix of feature films and shorts. The movies are shown plazas, parks, rooftops, and other venues around New York City.
Hudson River Parks River Flicks
Hudson River Parks River Flicks is showing big blockbuster movies from 2012 including: Silver Linings Playbook, Moonrise Kingdom and The Hunger Games.
Intrepid Summer Movie Series
Enjoy movies outside on top of a giant aircraft carrier at the Intrepid Summer Movie Series. This summer’s lineup of movies is action packed!
Syfy Movies With a View
Syfy Movies With a View shows movies from around the world. This summer’s theme is “With Love From…”.
RiverFlicks for Grown-Ups
RiverFlicks for Grown-Ups is showing blockbusters from 2012. All movies are geared towards adults and are rated PG-13 or R.
Central Park Conservancy Film Festival
Central Park Conservancy Film Festival will be showing 5 movies voted on by the public. Enjoy them all under the stars in Central Park.