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Summer Outdoor Movie Series Lights Up Nassau and Suffolk Counties with Disney, DC, and Classic Films
As the summer sun climbs over the Long Island horizon, a cinematic carnival rolls into local parks and beaches, turning familiar stretches of sand into makeshift theaters. From late June through September, residents and visitors can gather under open skies to watch a carefully curated mix of Disney animation, DC superhero action, and timeless thrillers.
The series kicked off in Nassau County, where a slate of events spread across Long Beach, North Woodmere, Farmingdale, Lynbrook, Seaford, East Meadow, Oyster Bay, and the Town of North Hempstead. Long Beach’s Pacific Boulevard Beach screened Zootopia 2 on July 18, while Grand Boulevard Beach hosted National Treasure on August 15. Edwards Boulevard Beach brought Superman 2025 to life on August 31, and Laurelton Boulevard Beach presented Jaws on September 4. In North Woodmere, Woodmere Park featured Finding Nemo on July 7, Transformers: One on July 21, and Zootopia on August 11.
Farmingdale’s schedule, announced in early July, lists a series of screenings from July 7 through August 18, though specific titles remain unconfirmed. Lynbrook’s Greis Park offered Trolls on July 9 and Shrek on August 20. Seaford’s Cedar Creek Park screened Paddington in Peru on July 14, Bad Guys on August 4, and Freaky Friday on August 18.
East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park hosted a diverse lineup: Elio on July 8, Gabby’s Doll House on July 15, A Minecraft Movie on July 22, and Bad Guys 2 on July 29. The park also featured Zootopia 2 on August 12, Freakier Friday on August 19, How to Train Your Dragon on August 25, and Wicked on August 26.
Oyster Bay’s community parks added further variety. Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa screened Zootopia 2 on July 9, while John J. Burns Town Park hosted The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants on July 16. Plainview‑Old Bethpage Community Park showed The Bad Guys 2 on July 23, and Harry Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing presented Elio on July 30. Additional films in the area include Cars at Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park in Farmingdale on August 14 and Hoppers at Syosset‑Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury on August 6.
The Town of North Hempstead added two screenings: Smurfs at Blumenfield Family Park in Port Washington on August 7 and GOAT at Caemmerer Park in Albertson on August 14.
Across the state line, Suffolk County’s summer series began on Shelter Island, where Remarkably Bright Creatures was shown on June 23 at 44 South Ferry Road. Riverhead’s Stotzky Park Field #1 hosted The Wild Robot on July 19 and Moana 2 on August 9.
Mount Sinai’s Heritage Park offered a packed schedule: Zootopia 2 on June 26, National Treasure on July 10, Miss Congeniality on July 17, Lilo & Stitch on July 24, A League of Their Own on August 7, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on August 21, and Back to the Future on September 4.
Farmingville’s Local Church hosted GOAT on July 6, Lilo + Stitch on July 13, and Zootopia 2 on July 20. Port Jefferson’s Harborfront Park screened Fly Me to the Moon on July 14, 1776 on July 21, Hamilton on August 4, and Miracle on August 11.
The Town of Babylon’s Tanner Park Bandshell presented Jaws on June 26, Aladdin on July 20, Mamma Mia! on July 27, Shrek on August 3, Moana on August 10, and Guardians of the Galaxy on August 17. Overlook Beach hosted Jaws on July 20 and Moana on August 17.
The Hamptons Films International Film Festival added a separate schedule: Mamma Mia! on July 8 at Main Beach, The Biggest Little Farm on July 15 at Amber Waves, Home Alone on July 22 at Herrick Park, Wall‑e on July 29 at LongHouse Reserve, and Coco on August 12 at Herrick Park.
Finally, the Town of Islip’s schedule included Daddy Day Camp on July 6 at Brookwood Hall, The Emoji Movie on July 13 at Casamento Park, Lilo & Stitch on July 20 at Atlantique Marina, Kung Fu Panda 4 on July 27 at Roberto Clemente Park, Elio on August 1 at Islip Grange, Happy Feet on August 10 at Atlantique Marina, and Zootopia 2 on August 15 at Byron Lake Park.
The series showcases how local communities are turning public spaces into accessible cultural hubs. By offering a blend of family‑friendly animation, high‑energy superhero fare, and nostalgic classics, the events aim to draw diverse audiences across the region.
Schedules are subject to change. Attendees are advised to check the respective parks’ websites or local news outlets for the most current information before attending.
The series kicked off in Nassau County, where a slate of events spread across Long Beach, North Woodmere, Farmingdale, Lynbrook, Seaford, East Meadow, Oyster Bay, and the Town of North Hempstead. Long Beach’s Pacific Boulevard Beach screened Zootopia 2 on July 18, while Grand Boulevard Beach hosted National Treasure on August 15. Edwards Boulevard Beach brought Superman 2025 to life on August 31, and Laurelton Boulevard Beach presented Jaws on September 4. In North Woodmere, Woodmere Park featured Finding Nemo on July 7, Transformers: One on July 21, and Zootopia on August 11.
Farmingdale’s schedule, announced in early July, lists a series of screenings from July 7 through August 18, though specific titles remain unconfirmed. Lynbrook’s Greis Park offered Trolls on July 9 and Shrek on August 20. Seaford’s Cedar Creek Park screened Paddington in Peru on July 14, Bad Guys on August 4, and Freaky Friday on August 18.
East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park hosted a diverse lineup: Elio on July 8, Gabby’s Doll House on July 15, A Minecraft Movie on July 22, and Bad Guys 2 on July 29. The park also featured Zootopia 2 on August 12, Freakier Friday on August 19, How to Train Your Dragon on August 25, and Wicked on August 26.
Oyster Bay’s community parks added further variety. Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa screened Zootopia 2 on July 9, while John J. Burns Town Park hosted The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants on July 16. Plainview‑Old Bethpage Community Park showed The Bad Guys 2 on July 23, and Harry Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing presented Elio on July 30. Additional films in the area include Cars at Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park in Farmingdale on August 14 and Hoppers at Syosset‑Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury on August 6.
The Town of North Hempstead added two screenings: Smurfs at Blumenfield Family Park in Port Washington on August 7 and GOAT at Caemmerer Park in Albertson on August 14.
Across the state line, Suffolk County’s summer series began on Shelter Island, where Remarkably Bright Creatures was shown on June 23 at 44 South Ferry Road. Riverhead’s Stotzky Park Field #1 hosted The Wild Robot on July 19 and Moana 2 on August 9.
Mount Sinai’s Heritage Park offered a packed schedule: Zootopia 2 on June 26, National Treasure on July 10, Miss Congeniality on July 17, Lilo & Stitch on July 24, A League of Their Own on August 7, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on August 21, and Back to the Future on September 4.
Farmingville’s Local Church hosted GOAT on July 6, Lilo + Stitch on July 13, and Zootopia 2 on July 20. Port Jefferson’s Harborfront Park screened Fly Me to the Moon on July 14, 1776 on July 21, Hamilton on August 4, and Miracle on August 11.
The Town of Babylon’s Tanner Park Bandshell presented Jaws on June 26, Aladdin on July 20, Mamma Mia! on July 27, Shrek on August 3, Moana on August 10, and Guardians of the Galaxy on August 17. Overlook Beach hosted Jaws on July 20 and Moana on August 17.
The Hamptons Films International Film Festival added a separate schedule: Mamma Mia! on July 8 at Main Beach, The Biggest Little Farm on July 15 at Amber Waves, Home Alone on July 22 at Herrick Park, Wall‑e on July 29 at LongHouse Reserve, and Coco on August 12 at Herrick Park.
Finally, the Town of Islip’s schedule included Daddy Day Camp on July 6 at Brookwood Hall, The Emoji Movie on July 13 at Casamento Park, Lilo & Stitch on July 20 at Atlantique Marina, Kung Fu Panda 4 on July 27 at Roberto Clemente Park, Elio on August 1 at Islip Grange, Happy Feet on August 10 at Atlantique Marina, and Zootopia 2 on August 15 at Byron Lake Park.
The series showcases how local communities are turning public spaces into accessible cultural hubs. By offering a blend of family‑friendly animation, high‑energy superhero fare, and nostalgic classics, the events aim to draw diverse audiences across the region.
Schedules are subject to change. Attendees are advised to check the respective parks’ websites or local news outlets for the most current information before attending.
