Kids’ Summer Movies: 2025

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Summer is here! Let the activities begin! So many exciting things to do outdoors during the day. At night, enjoy one of the many movies being shown around Winston-Salem. Or take a break from the heat one day and visit The Grand Theatre for a Summer Kids Flick. Don’t miss the fun! See our listing below.

Big Backyard Movie Nights @ Crossnore

Working with a/perture cinema, the kids from Crossnore helped choose the movies for 2023. They are perfect for sitting, watching, and enjoying the evening with friends. The free film begins around 8pm – 8:15pm (dusk). Pre-film fun starts at 6:30pm. Bring your own chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase from food trucks, or bring your own picnic.

• 1001 Reynolda Road @ The Sports Field, Winston-Salem, NC
• Website
• Movies
  • June 7th – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, 8:00pm start
  • August 23rd- Sing, 8:00pm start
  • September 27th – The Incredibles, 8pm start
  • October 25th – Hotel Transylvania, 8pm start

Flashback Fridays @ MUSE

Movies for older children and their families. A fun night watching some free classics presented by a/perture cinema and MUSE. Food and beer will be available for purchase from vendors. 2024 features sporty films! Bring your own chairs.

The films start at approximately 8:30pm

• MUSE parking lot
• 226 Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, NC
• Website
• Movies
  • May 10 – A League of Their Own (PG)
  • June 14 – White Men Can’t Jump (R)
  • August 9 – Bend It Like Beckham (PG13)
  • September 13 – Talladega Nights (PG13)

Grand Theatre Summer Kids Flicks

Showtimes for these movies are 10am, but it is strongly suggested that you arrive when the box office opens at 9:30am to get your preferred seat, as all tickets are general admission. All movies are G or PG. Tickets are $5 + tax plus fees and include a movie, popcorn, and a soda.

• 5601 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC
• Every Tuesday and Wednesday
  • May 31 to August 3

Innovation & Cinema: Movie Night at Bailey Park

Innovation Quarter and a/perture cinema join together to bring summer evenings of fun and movies to families at Bailey Park’s lower lawn. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Vendors will be available for purchase of food and beverages from 7pm – 9pm. This is a free event, no tickets required. Leashed dogs are welcome. No outside alcohol permitted. Movies start at sunset (between 7:30pm – 8:30pm). Times listed below are approximate. Not all movies are family-friendly, so check plots and ratings before going.

• Lower lawn at Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
• Website
• Movies
  • April 11 – Sing 2 – PG (Pre-movie kids singalong with William Nesmith, songs from Sing 2)
  • May 16 – Pitch Perfect – PG13
  • June 13 – Dreamgirls – PG13
  • August 15 – School Of Rock – PG13
  • September 12 – La Bamba – PG13
  • October 10 – Little Shop Of Horrors – PG13

Movies at the Park: Harmon Park Kernersville

Free movies at the park begins with pre-movie activities at 6:30pm. Vendors are available for purchase of food or beverages. Bring your own chairs. The playground closes at dusk when the movie starts and all children must be supervised by a parent at that time.

Movies begin at approximately 8:30pm (dusk).

• 152 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC
• Website
• Movies
  • May 16 – Inside Out 2
  • June 20 – Wicked
  • Sept 19 – Lilo & Stitch

Starlight Movie Night: Shallowford Square, Lewisville

Enjoy a fun, free, family movie night in Shallowford Square. Movies begin when dark. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. Girl Scout Troop 40047 will host bingo with prizes before Inside Out 2 and Hocus Pocus 2.

Movies begin at dark

• 6555 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, NC
• Website
• Movies
  • May 16 – Twisters – PG13 Raindate May 23
  • Sept 12 – Inside Out – 2 PG Raindate Sept 19
  • Oct 10 – Hocus Pocus 2 – PG Raindate Oct 17

We PLAY Movies in the Park: City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks

We PLAY Movies at the Park and Movies in the Pool return to parks around Winston-Salem. Free fun for kids and families. Choose a movie and location below, bring your chairs or blankets and relax and enjoy. Food trucks on-site. Movies begin at dusk. Pre-movie activities begin at 7 pm.

Movies begin at dusk . Locations and Movies to be announced.

• Various Parks in Winston-Salem
• Website
• Movies

Museums are another cool experience for summer fun.

While you are waiting for the movie that evening, visit one of the museums here in and around Winston-Salem. There are many that the kids would enjoy as much as the adults.

What is your favorite summer activity with the kids? Let us know in the comments.