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Free and Cheap Outdoor Movies in Champaign-Urbana

April 25, 2023 By From The Editors

Budget friendly movies shown outdoors to keep you and 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.


chambanamoms thanks Illini Union Board Summer Films on the Quad for presenting this list of outdoor movies.

The Illini Union and the Illini Union Board present the Summer Films on the Quad. 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


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. If you’re going to be stopping at the quad for a movie, you may also want to check out our ideas for great places to eat in Campustown. We list all of the local outdoor movie 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, June 8, 2023

Date/Time Event
06/08/2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Champaign Park District: Thursday Night Flix
at Mattis Park, Champaign IL
06/08/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Date/Time Event
06/10/2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monticello Movie Night presents Minions: The Rise of Gru
at Downtown Monticello, Monticello Illinois

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Date/Time Event
06/15/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Date/Time Event
06/17/2023
8:30 pm
Movies at the Pool | Minions: The Rise of Gru
at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center, Urbana IL

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Date/Time Event
06/18/2023
5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
9th Annual Harvest Moon Kids Carnival to Benefit St. Judes
at Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre, Gibson City IL

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Date/Time Event
06/22/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | Scream VI
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Date/Time Event
06/24/2023
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie on the Lawn | Little Mermaid (1989)
at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Date/Time Event
06/29/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | Paint
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Date/Time Event
07/06/2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Champaign Park District: Thursday Night Flix
at Clark Park, Champaign IL
07/06/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | Renfield
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Date/Time Event
07/08/2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monticello Movie Night presents: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
at Downtown Monticello, Monticello Illinois

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Date/Time Event
07/13/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Date/Time Event
07/15/2023
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie on the Lawn | Indiana Jones - Raiders of the Lost Arc
at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
07/15/2023
8:30 pm
Movies at the Pool | Turning Red
at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center, Urbana IL

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Date/Time Event
07/20/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | The Super Mario Bros. Movie
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Date/Time Event
07/27/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | Air
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, July 28, 2023

Date/Time Event
07/28/2023
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Sidney Fun Daze
at Sidney, Sidney Illinois

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Date/Time Event
08/03/2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Champaign Park District: Thursday Night Flix
at Toalson Park, Champaign IL
08/03/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | Fast X
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Date/Time Event
08/10/2023
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Summer Films on the Quad | The Little Mermaid
at U of I Quad, Urbana

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Date/Time Event
08/12/2023
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie on the Lawn | Toy Story I
at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
08/12/2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monticello Movie Night presents: Aladdin
at Downtown Monticello, Monticello Illinois

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