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2023 Springfield Area Outdoor Movies Guide

Find Your Family Fun® in Springfield, Missouri!

By Janel Plunkard, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Springfield MO December 10, 2023

Get your entertainment fix this summer with these free and discounted outdoor movies in the Springfield, Missouri Area. We love outdoor movies under the stars in the Ozarks, and know your family will too! Don't forget to come back and check for updates - we'll continue to add more outdoor movie events in the Springfield, Missouri area as we find them!

 Click on each pink link to find out more details about the event!

Know about outdoor movies in Springfield that we missed? Be sure to email the details to janelplunkard@macaronikid.com 

(Updated 5/24/23)



Movies at Battlefield Park
5434 S. Tower Drive, Battlefield MO 

These outdoor movies are free. Bring blankets and chairs! Concessions will be available. 

Movies in the Park - The Greatest Showman in Battlefield June 9, 2023

*CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE MOVIES AT THIS VENUE! *


Movies at the Amp
J.R. Martin Park
300 E. Hines, Republic MO

Movies are $1 and include free popcorn. Each movie night has themed activities before the movie begins! 
Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish + Big Rig Night @ The AmpJune 2, 2023
Elf @ The AmpJuly 14, 2023
Minions: The Rise of Gru @ The AmpAugust 4, 2023
The Greatest Showman @ The AmpSeptember 9, 2023
Hocus Pocus @ The AmpOctober 14, 2023


Movies in the Park
McCauley Park
701 N Taylor Way, Nixa MO

Movies are free! Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Concessions are available for purchase. No smoking or alcohol is permitted. 

Movie in the Park: @ McCauley parkJune 3, 2023
Movie in the Park: @ McCauley parkJuly 15, 2023
Movie in the Park: @ McCauley parkAugust 12, 2023
Movie in the Park: @ McCauley parkSeptember 9, 2023
Movie in the Park: @ McCauley parkOctober 7, 2023


Moonlight Movies in the Park
Howard Smith Community Park
410 E Bumgarner Blvd, Strafford MO 

*CHECK BACK SOON FOR A LIST OF MOVIES AT THIS VENUE! *


Movies at Founders Park 
330 E Water St, Springfield MO

Free outdoor movies at Founders Park. Concession will be available and no alcohol, pets, or tobacco are permitted.

Movies at Founders Park: 50 First Dates. Rated PG-13 June 2, 2023
Movies at Founders Park: Top Gun: Maverick. Rated PG-13July 7, 2023

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Finley River Movie Nights
891 N Riverside Road, Ozark MO

Movies are held on the North end of the park on the ball field, begin at dusk, and are free! Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. All movies are dependent on weather. No smoking and no alcohol.

Finley River Movie Nights: Jurassic World DominionJune 10, 2023
Finley River Movie Nights: MoanaJune 24, 2023


Movies at Discovery Center Springfield
438 E St Louis St, Springfield MO

Free outdoor movies in the parking lot.

*CHECK BACK SOON FOR A LIST OF MOVIES AT THIS VENUE! *


Movies at the Connecting Grounds
4341 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield MO

Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the movie!

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Other Movies
Movies on The Lawn @ Joe's Route 66 DinerJune 3, 2023
Movies on The Lawn @ Joe's Route 66 DinerJuly 1, 2023
Movies on The Lawn @ Joe's Route 66 DinerAugust 5, 2023


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