Treasure Valley communities are hosting free outdoor movie nights over the next few weeks, making them one of the best family-friendly activities left on the summer calendar.
Meridian’s Sparklight Movie Nights 2026
Meridian Parks & Recreation hosts one of the Treasure Valley’s most popular outdoor movie series, complete with a giant inflatable screen, lawn games, food vendors and plenty of room to spread out with blankets and lawn chairs.
Remaining Dates: Friday, July 24, 2026: Bad Guys 2 and Friday, August 7, 2026: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Activities typically begin around 7 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk.
Boise’s Movies Under the Stars
Boise’s annual outdoor movie tradition returns to Julia Davis Park, where families gather on the lawn near the Gene Harris Bandshell for one final movie night this summer.
Remaining Date: Friday, August 21, 2026: Lilo & Stitch (2025). Bring low-back lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy an evening in one of Boise’s most beautiful parks before the kids head back to school.
Nampa’s Silver Screen Series 2026
Nampa Parks & Recreation also offers free outdoor movies throughout the summer, rotating locations and welcoming families for an evening of entertainment under the stars.
Remaining Dates: Friday, July 24, 2026 at Midway Park: Hoppers and Friday, August 14, 2026 at Lakeview Park: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Pre-movie fun usually starts around 7 p.m., with the feature beginning once the sun goes down.
Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.
