DFW does outdoor movies right. Here's where to watch under the stars.
Recurring series:
- Klyde Warren Park Movie Night — select Thursdays. FREE. Bring a blanket. Food trucks on-site. Source: klydewarrenpark.org
- Sundance Square Movies (Fort Worth) — select evenings. FREE. Outdoor screen in the plaza. Source: sundancesquare.com
- Movies in the Park (various DFW cities):
- Plano: Haggard Park. Monthly. Source: plano.gov/events
- Arlington: Levitt Pavilion. Source: levittpavilionarlington.org
- Frisco: Simpson Plaza. Source: friscotexas.gov/events
Special screenings:
- Texas Theatre (Oak Cliff) — outdoor screening events on select dates. Source: thetexastheatre.com
- Alamo Drafthouse outdoor events — periodic outdoor screenings. Source: drafthouse.com
What to bring:
- Blanket or low camp chairs
- Bug spray (DFW mosquitoes are aggressive after sunset)
- Picnic food or cash for food trucks
- Light jacket (it can cool down after dark, even in summer)
What NOT to bring:
- Tall chairs that block the view behind you
- Loud Bluetooth speakers (the movie has sound already, friend)
Schedule tip: Most outdoor movie series announce their full summer lineup in May. Follow the parks department social media for your city.
Sources:
- City parks department websites
- Klyde Warren Park, Sundance Square event calendars
- Do214.com
Pack a blanket and enjoy.