Experience free movie nights in Chicago: Millennium Park Summer Film Series

This summer in the Windy City, Tuesdays won't just be for tacos; it'll be free movie night in Millennium Park.

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This is a part of Lashaunta Moore's written series 'Fun For Less in Chicago: Memories Without Financial Stress.' Most places are free to enter; the rest will be low-cost. Everyone deserves to have fun.

Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With its breathtaking downtown attractions and food that satisfies your hungry needs, there's no other place like it. You don't always have to spend a lot of money to have a good time; in some areas, you won't have to spend a dime unless you choose to.

If you're a Chicagoan or love visiting the city, you know downtown is the place to be during the summer. We all love movies, and what's better than going to see one for free? The Millennium Park Summer Film Series is returning with a lineup of classic and recent movie releases. Here's everything you need to know.

What's the Millennium Park Summer Film Series?

Free summer movie nights that the entire family can enjoy.

When?

Tuesdays, July 11, 2023 - August 29, 2023, @ 6:30 pm (gates open at 5:00 pm)

Where and how much?

Millennium Park/ Jay Pritzker Pavilion for FREE

What movies are playing?

**These movies could change, but this is the expected lineup.

• July 11, 6:30 pm - Fast Five (2011)
• July 18, 6:30 pm - Turning Red (2022)
• July 25, 6:30 pm - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
• Aug 1, 6:30 pm - Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
• Aug 8, 6:30 pm - Clueless (1995)
• Aug 15, 6:30 pm - Top Gun Maverick (2022)
• Aug 22, 6:30 pm - Barbershop (2002)
• Aug 29, 6:30 pm, Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

What about parking?

If you don't want to deal with traffic or parking, public transit is the best option. CTA and Metra are cheap ways to go downtown. If you prefer driving, nearby parking garages are located at Grant Park North Garage (25 N Michigan Ave), Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.), and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.)

Visit chicago.gov for more information.