Free & Cheap Summer Movies in Fargo | Summer 2026

Summer outdoor movies in Fargo are back!

**We are currently updating this post as more movies are announced**

summer outdoor movies fargoSummer bucket list item: watch some outdoor movies in Fargo! Check out these local places bringing back free and cheap summer movies.

Kids Movies in Fargo

West Acres Cinema $3 Movies

Kids Movie Magic movies are shown Sunday through Thursday, June 7 through August 13, and all shows are only $3 (+tax) per ticket. What a steal!

All movies are shown at West Acres Cinema (4101 17th Avenue SW, Fargo). Call (701) 282-6930 for more information. All showings are in the afternoon (most have 2 showings per day).

Here are the kids movies showing this summer in Fargo:

  • Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie June 7-11
  • Charlie the Wonderdog June 14-18
  • Buffalo Kids – June 21-25
  • Dog Man – June 28 – July 2
  • Paddington – July 5-9
  • The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants July 12-16
  • The Pout-Pout Fish – July 19-23
  • Curious George – July 26-30
  • Sesame Street: Follow That Bird -August 2-6
  • The Muppet Movie – August 9-13

 

Fargo Theatre $3 Movies 

Select kid’s movies will be shown Tuesdays throughout the summer at the Fargo Theatre in downtown Fargo, all for $3! And a $3 concession combo will also be available to make it a full movie experience. You can check out the whole movie schedule here!

  • K-Pop Demon Hunters– June 16 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • DogMan-June 23 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • Aladdin– June 30 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • Zootopia 2-July 7 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • GOAT- July 14 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • Finding Nemo-July 21 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • The Spongebob Movie-July 28 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

 

Join us for these sensory-friendly experiences that will feature lower sound levels, brighter lights, and an atmosphere where everyone is free to express themselves as they enjoy the movies! All seats $3

  • K-Pop Demon Hunters– June 16 at 11:00 a.m.
  • DogMan-June 23 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Aladdin– June 30 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Zootopia 2-July 7 at 11:00 a.m.
  • GOAT- July 14 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Finding Nemo-July 21 at 11:00 a.m.
  • The Spongebob Movie-July 28 at 11:00 a.m.

West Fargo Public Library FREE Summer Movies

Every Monday beginning June 1 through July 27, the West Fargo Public Library will be showing afternoon movies at the Satellite Library location starting at 1:30 p.m. These film screenings are free and open to the public. Each film includes free first-come, first-served popcorn. Here is a list of all West Fargo Public Library’s events.

June 1: Jurassic Park (PG-13)

June 8: Jurassic World (PG-13)

June 15: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (PG-13)

June 22: Jurassic World: Dominion (PG-13)

June 29: Jurassic World: Rebirth (PG-13)

July 6: The Land Before Time (G)

July 13: The Flintstones (PG)

July 20: We’re Back: A Dinosaur’s Story (G)

July 27: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)

Fargo Public Library FREE Summer Movies

Join us for free movies and popcorn on select Fridays this summer, the Fargo Public Library will be showing afternoon movies at the Carlson branch at 1 p.m. Adults must accompany children ages 9 and younger.

Here is the movie schedule!

June 26: The Land Before Time (G, 1988) 69 minutes
July 10: The Good Dinosaur (PG, 2015) 100 minutes
July 24: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG, 2009) 94 minutes
August 14: Night at the Museum (PG, 2006) 108 minutes

Outdoor Movies in Fargo

Free Outdoor Movies at Rheault Farm

The Fargo Park District will be hosting a series of three outdoor movies this summer at Rheault Farm! Movies will be shown at dusk (about 8:30-9:00 p.m.). Be sure to bring a chair and blankets!

Here is the schedule:

July 9: TBD

July 23: TBD

Outdoor Movies in West Fargo

Free Outdoor Movies by West Fargo Events 

Select evenings this summer, West Fargo events will host outdoor movies at both the POW/MIA Plaza in downtown West Fargo and Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights!

Please note some movies are PG-13. 

Find more details on their calendar. Here is the schedule:

May 1 (Essentia Health Plaza): Happy Gilmore (PG-13) 8pm

May 16 (Essentia Health Plaza): Bedtime Stories (PG) 8pm

May 27 (Essentia Health Plaza): Barnyard (PG) 6pm

 

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Danielle Ladwig
Danielle grew up in a small, rural North Dakota town before attending university in Fargo. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and has an associate's degree in Sign Language Interpreting. She and her husband, Andrew, have been married for six years and have three beautiful kids together. Danielle decided before she had her second child to be a stay-at-home mom. While life gets insane at times, she's happy to have other stay-at-home mom friends she can share the ups and downs of parenting with. She loves to find a good deal, bake, and spend time with her family.