Summer outdoor movies in Fargo are back!
**We are currently updating this post as more movies are announced**
Summer 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 Dream movies are shown Sunday through Thursday, June 8 through July 31, and all shows are only $3 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:
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Despicable Me 4 – June 8-12: Tickets
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Harold and the Purple Crayon – June 15-19: Tickets
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A Sloth Story – June 22-26: Tickets
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – June 29 – July 3: Tickets
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The Garfield Movie – July 6-10: Tickets
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Kung Fu Panda 4 – July 13-17: Tickets
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – July 20-24: Tickets
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The Wild Robot – July 27-31: Tickets
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.
Kid’s Flicks Schedule 2025 (all movies are shown at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.)
- THE WILD ROBOT – Tuesday, June 10th, at 10am & 1pm
- INSIDE OUT 2 – Tuesday, June 17th, at 10am & 1pm
- DESPICABLE ME 4 – Tuesday, June 24th, at 10am & 1pm
- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 – Tuesday, July 8th, at 10am & 1pm
- THE LION KING (1994) – Tuesday, July 15th, at 10am & 1pm
- MOANA 2 – Tuesday, July 22nd, at 10am & 1pm
- A MINECRAFT MOVIE – Tuesday, July 29th, at 10am & 1pm & 7pm
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
- THE WILD ROBOT – Tuesday, June 10th, at 11am
- INSIDE OUT 2 – Tuesday, June 17th, at 11am
- DESPICABLE ME 4 – Tuesday, June 24th, at 11am
- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 – Tuesday, July 8th, at 11am
- THE LION KING (1994) – Tuesday, July 15th, at 11am
- MOANA 2 – Tuesday, July 22nd, at 11am
- A MINECRAFT MOVIE – Tuesday, July 29th, at 11am
Fargo Theatre $7 Movies
Family Adventure Series
Join us for our new Family Adventure Series, kicking off in June at the Fargo Theatre! Tickets for each screening are only $7!
- THE GOONIES – Wednesday, June 11th at 7pm
- HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS – Wednesday, June 25th, at 7pm
- JUMANJI – Wednesday July 23rd, at 7pm
Fargo Public Library FREE Summer Movies
Every other Friday beginning June 27 through August 8, 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 27: Paddington in Peru (rated PG)
July 11: Moana 2 (rated PG)
July 25: Dog Man (rated PG)
August 8: Mufasa: The Lion King (rated PG)
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 10: Surf’s Up (PG)
July 17: Daddy Day Care (PG)
July 24: Moana 2 (PG)
Free Outdoor Movies at Broadway Square
Get comfy on the lawn with a blanket or grab a café table. Bring your snacks and settle in for a feel good evening in the heart of Fargo.
May 22 Inside Out (PG) 5pm
Fargo-Moorhead Pride Movie Night is coming to Broadway Square. Bring your friends, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and celebrate Pride with this free community event that welcomes everyone with open arms. Admission is free!
August 3 Mamma Mia! (PG-13) 6pm
Free Outdoor Movies at Dike West Park
Celebrate the art of play at Dike West Park during Movie on the Court. This special evening marks the completion of the new community mural on the basketball court and celebrates National Parks and Recreation Month.
July 23 Space Jam: A New Legacy (PG) 6pm
Free Outdoor Movies at Trollwood Park
Join us for a spellbinding summer evening at Trollwood Park as we bring a little Oz to the outdoors with Wicked Night Out! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your best witchy vibes for an enchanting evening at the park.
August 7 Wicked (PG) 6pm
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 16 (POW/MIA Plaza): Grease (PG-13) 8pm
May 28 (Essentia Health Plaza): Holes (PG) 6pm
June 4 (POW/MIA Plaza): Miss Congeniality (PG-13) 8pm
June 9 (Essentia Health Plaza): High School Musical (G) 7pm
June 23 (POW/MIA Plaza): The Good Dinosaur (PG) 7pm
July 7 (Essentia Health Plaza): The Parent Trap (PG) 7pm
July 9 (Essentia Health Plaza): Zoolander (PG-13) 8pm
July 14 (POW/MIA Plaza): Shark Tale (PG) 7pm
July 28 (POW/MIA Plaza) Madagascar (PG) 7pm
August 4 (POW/MIA Plaza) Harry Potter (PG) 7pm
August 6 (POW/MIA Plaza) Clueless (PG-13) 8pm
August 18 (Essentia Health Plaza) The Mighty Ducks (PG) 7pm
Outdoor Movies at EagleRidge Plaza
This event space just east of Veteran’s Boulevard is hosting outdoor movies in Fargo this summer! See the schedule here.
May 28 Moana 2 (PG) 6pm
June 11 Wicked (PG) 7pm
July 9 Grease (PG) 7pm
July 30 A Minecraft Movie (PG) 6pm
August 13 The Wild Robot (PG) 6pm
August 27 Avengers Endgame (PG-13) 6pm
Outdoor Movies in Casselton
Outdoor Movies at Casselton Airport
Join us at Casselton Airport for an outdoor showing of Disney’s “Planes!” Big Red’s Food Truck will start serving at 7 pm; movie at dark. Bring a chair or blanket and celebrate summer with us! FREE POPCORN courtesy of Casselton Parks and Recreation!
August 6 Planes (PG) 7pm
Outdoor Movies in Horace
Outdoor Movies at Meadowlark Park
Experience the magic of movie night under the stars! Bring your coziest blanket or favorite lawn chair and head to Meadowlark Park for an evening of fun, friends, and family. Free treats will be available while supplies last — so come early, get cozy, and enjoy the show!
August 14 Finding Dory (PG) 8:30pm
September 13 Elemental (PG) 7:30pm
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