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05/29/26
Summer Movies in the Park is the largest free and family-friendly outdoor movie series in San Diego County, with over a hundred screenings at dozens of parks across the region. Shows run May through October, with pre-show activities before dark and movies beginning about 15 minutes after sunset.
Beach chairs? Check! Blankets? Check! Ingredients for a healthy picnic? Check!
Sounds like you’re ready for a new season of County Parks' Summer Movies in the Park!
Each movie event gives residents a fun reason to visit their local parks with family and friends, and to settle in with blankets, beach chairs and picnic dinners as they watch blockbuster movies under a starry night sky.
Shows run May through October, in neighborhoods from the beach to the desert, and everything in between.
Before movies play, many locations provide entertainment like music and dancing, concerts, arts and crafts, games, costume contests, nature discovery tables, live animal exhibits and food trucks - so it's worth going early for the pre-show!
Summer Movies in the Park is San Diego County’s largest free outdoor movie series, offering over 100 family-friendly events across dozens of communities each year. These events bring neighbors together, create lasting memories, and make our parks vibrant places to gather—thanks to the generous support of local sponsors and individual donors.
Whether you're a business looking to connect with the community or an individual who wants to help keep these events free and accessible, there’s a way for everyone to contribute.
You don’t have to be a business to make a big impact. Every contribution helps us keep Summer Movies in the Park free and open to all.
Donate online for the 2026 Season
Or text SDMOVIES to 53-555 to donate by phone
Your support helps bring movies, memories, and community connections to neighborhoods throughout San Diego County.
Join dozens of local businesses and organizations in supporting this beloved summer tradition. Sponsorships start at just $250 and include benefits such as:
Choose to sponsor the full series or select specific events in your favorite park locations. Sponsorships are customizable to meet your community engagement goals.
View the
2026 Sponsor Page and Slide Deck
For questions or to reserve your sponsorship, contact Carl
McCullough at (619) 961-0159 or carl.mccullough@sdcounty.ca.gov.
