Free holiday movies near Orlando

There’s something magical about watching a holiday movie under the stars on a giant outdoor screen with your friends and family—especially when it’s free. Whether your favorite is “Elf” or “The Polar Express,” you will find plenty of classic holiday movies playing throughout Orlando this Christmas season.

Snuggle up and bring your own snacks, chairs or blanket for a memorable night in Orlando.
Note: please make sure to check each website as some of the movie events are seasonal and times are always subject to change.

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A movie under the stars. Image: Kristen Manieri.

FREE OUTDOOR HOLIDAY MOVIES 2024

Snuggle up and bring your own snacks, chairs, or blanket for a memorable night in Orlando.
Note: please make sure to check each website before you go because events are always subject to change. 

Movie Night Under the Stars
Avalon Church in Avalon Park
FREE outdoor holiday movie with an ugly sweater contest, popcorn, and cocoa. BYO chairs and blankets. 

• Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.: The Grinch

Altamonte Springs Holiday Movie Nights
Select Thursday evenings at 7pm
Cranes Roost Plaza in Altamonte Springs
FREE. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Food and beverages are available for purchase. 

• Thursday, Dec. 12: A Christmas Story
• Thursday, Dec. 19: Elf

Holiday Movies in the Park
Select nights at 7pm
Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando
FREE outdoor holiday movies. 

• Saturday, Dec. 7 : The Santa Claus
• Friday, Dec. 13: Elf
• Friday, Dec. 20: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Popcorn Flicks in the Park 
Select Nights at 7 p.m.
Central Park, Winter Park 
FREE outdoor movie

• Friday, Dec. 6: Home Alone, preceded by Mickey’s Christmas Carol

Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland
Select nights at 7pm
Wekiva Island, Longwood
$5 per person.

• Sunday, Dec. 15: The Grinch

Movie in the Park
Select nights at 7pm
Reiter Park, Longwood
FREE outdoor movie. 

• Friday, Dec. 20: The Polar Express

KUA’s Movie in the Park 
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Fri., Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. 
FREE movie and activities including crafts, a photo booth with Santa, FREE popcorn, and more (donation of canned food item or cash donation encouraged) 

• Friday, Dec. 6: The Polar Express

Ritz Flicks
The Ritz Theatre, Sanford
Select Nights 

• Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m.: Elf, FREE, RSVP online and bring a new, unwrapped t0y as a donation to Toys for Tots
• Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m.: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, $5 at the door

Movie Night at Leu Gardens happens the first Friday of every month.

More cheap and free movies

Letters to Santa
Enzian Theatre, Maitland
Sunday, Dec. 8: Frozen
Event starts at 11 a.m., movie starts at 12 p.m.
$12.50 for adults, $13.50 for kids 
Event includes a good bag and letter writing kit to write a wish list to Santa, including coloring pages, candy canes, cookies, and hot cocoa

Holiday Weekday Matinees
Enzian Theater, Maitland
Select Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
$11

• Wednesday, Dec. 4: The Shop Around the Corner
• Wednesday, Dec. 11: Elf
• Wednesday, Dec. 18: A Christmas Story

Special Program
Enzian Theatre, Maitland 
Sunday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m.: It’s a Wonderful Life
$11

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