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Free and Cheap Outdoor Movies in Champaign-Urbana

May 9, 2022 By From The Editors

Budget friendly movies shown outdoors to help keep your kids entertained this summer

 

Warm weather entertainment doesn’t have to break the bank! Where to find free (or cheap) outdoor movies showing for families in Champaign-Urbana and beyond

Movies shown outdoors are a unique tradition for Midwest families. Whether spectators watch the show projected on a sheet in the backyard, or more people gather for the occasion in a park, village square, or pool, we have a list of places you can find movies OUTDOORS around Champaign-Urbana.

 

Free and Cheap Outdoor Summer Movies Around Champaign-Urbana


Chambanamoms thanks Illini Union Board Summer Quad Movie Series for presenting this list of outdoor movies.

The Illini Union and the Illini Union Board present the Summer Quad Movie Series. Each Thursday during the summer, come enjoy a free movie out on the University of Illinois Quad facing the Illini Union. Snacks and drinks can be purchased from the Illini Union Quad Shop.

Movie on the Quad
Summer is just that much more complete with a bucket of popcorn and an outdoor movie, as people gather under the night sky during the Summer Quad Cinema Series at the University of Illinois.

There’s something special about movies during the summertime, isn’t there? And it gets even more special when you get to watch them (gasp!) outside!

We find movie nights popping up where the film is shown on the side of downtown buildings, on big screens next to our favorite pools, and even in the middle of places like Allerton Park. We list all of the local events we know of in the list below. And check back often – we definitely will add to this list as the season progresses.

RELATED: Looking for info on the free summer movies at the Savoy 16 movie theater? Check here!

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Date/Time Event
05/26/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Uncharted
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, May 27, 2022

Date/Time Event
05/27/2022
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Off to the Races: Boxcar Racing & Outdoor Movie
at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Champaign Illinois

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Date/Time Event
06/02/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Dog
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, June 3, 2022

Date/Time Event
06/03/2022
7:00 pm
Friday Night Flix at Hessel Park: Lego Batman Movie
at Hessel Park, Champaign IL

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Date/Time Event
06/09/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – The Batman
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Date/Time Event
06/11/2022
7:30 pm
Movies at the Pool - Encanto
at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center, Urbana IL
06/11/2022
8:00 pm
Monticello Movie Night presents "Encanto"
at Monticello Courthouse Square Historic District, Monticello IL

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Date/Time Event
06/16/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – The Lost City
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Date/Time Event
06/23/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Sonic The Hedgehog 2
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, June 24, 2022

Date/Time Event
06/24/2022
7:00 pm
Friday Night Flix at Hessel Park: Shang-Chi Legend of the 10 Rings
at Hessel Park, Champaign IL

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Date/Time Event
06/30/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Ambulance
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, July 1, 2022

Date/Time Event
07/01/2022
7:00 pm
Friday Night Flix at Hessel Park: Sing 2
at Hessel Park, Champaign IL

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Date/Time Event
07/07/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Infinite Storm
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Date/Time Event
07/09/2022
7:30 pm
Movies at the Pool - Spongebob
at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center, Urbana IL
07/09/2022
8:00 pm
Monticello Movie Night presents "Ghostbusters: Afterlife"
at Monticello Courthouse Square Historic District, Monticello IL
07/09/2022
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pool Pass Movie Night | Sholem Pass Holders Only
at Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign Illinois

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Date/Time Event
07/14/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – The Bad Guys
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Date/Time Event
07/21/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Date/Time Event
07/28/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, July 29, 2022

Date/Time Event
07/29/2022
7:00 pm
Friday Night Flix at Hessel Park: Viva Las Vegas
at Hessel Park, Champaign IL

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Date/Time Event
08/04/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Father Stu
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, August 5, 2022

Date/Time Event
08/05/2022
7:00 pm
Friday Night Flix at Hessel Park: Scoob!
at Hessel Park, Champaign IL

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Date/Time Event
08/11/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Morbius
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Date/Time Event
08/13/2022
8:00 pm
Monticello Movie Night presents "Luca"
at Monticello Courthouse Square Historic District, Monticello IL
08/13/2022
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pool Pass Movie Night | Sholem Pass Holders Only
at Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign Illinois

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Date/Time Event
08/18/2022
9:00 pm
Summer Movies on the Quad – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, August 26, 2022

Date/Time Event
08/26/2022
7:00 pm
Friday Night Flix at Hessel Park: Ghostbusters Afterlife
at Hessel Park, Champaign IL

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