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2024 Springfield Area Outdoor Movies Guide

Find Your Family Fun® in Springfield, Missouri!

By Janel Plunkard, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Springfield MO May 23, 2024

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 5/23/24)



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.

June 7: The Amp Presents: Elemental + Big Rig Night! 
July 12: The Amp Presents: Elf 
August 9: The Amp Presents: Migration 
September 21: The Amp Presents: The Little Mermaid 
October 12: The Amp Presents: Top Gun


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. 

June 1: Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros. Movie 
June 28: Movies in the Park: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 
July 27: Movies in the Park: Elemental 
August 24: Movies in the Park: The Little Mermaid (Live Action) 


Movies in the Park - Jordan Valley Park 
635 E Trafficway, Springfield MO

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

June 21: Movies in the Park: The Little Mermaid (2023) 
July 19: Movies in the Park: Barbie 
August 16: Movies in the Park: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 


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.

June 29: Finley River Movie Night: Wonka 
July 27: Finley River Movie Night: Shrek 
August 10: Finley River Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda 4 


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

Free outdoor movies in the parking lot.

*CHECK BACK SOON FOR MOVIES AT THIS VENUE! *


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

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

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

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