People watched the movie "Pitch Perfect" at Cinema on the Bay in Sunset Park in Port Washington. Photo Credit: Alessandro Vecchi
Seasonal 

August on Long Island is the perfect time to catch free movies – outdoors

Jaclyn Gangi , , , , , , , ,

Watch some well-loved or newer films, from the comfort of a beach chair or blanket, as it’s the season for outdoor, free film screenings here on Long Island. Whether you choose to watch from the grassy lawns at Eisenhower Park or by the bay at Sunset Park in Port Washington, you and your family are sure to make memories under the stars. Don’t forget to bring popcorn!

Harry Chapin Theatre, Eisenhower Park. “Ferdinand,” the 2017 fantasy-adventure film about a giant-but-gentle bull who refuses to participate in bullfighting, screens at dusk, on Aug. 9, at the theatre, located at Parking Field 6/6A at the park, in East Meadow. Other films will be screened on Aug. 16, 23 and 30.  516-571-7700. nassaucountyny.gov.

Outdoor movie night at Eisenhower Park at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater. Photo Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara

Jones Beach Bandshell. “The Incredibles,” the 2004 Disney-Pixar film about a family of superheroes, screens at 8 p.m., on Aug. 9, at the bandshell on the boardwalk at the beach, located in Wantagh. Other films will be screened on Aug. 16, 23 and 30. jonesbeach.com.

Eugene Nickerson Beach. “Beauty and the Beast,” the 2017 version of this Disney classic, starring Emma Watson as Belle, screens at dusk, on Aug. 10, at the East Terrace at the beach, 880 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach. 516-571-7700. nassaucountyny.gov.

Southampton Arts Center. “Ready Player One,” the 2018 science fiction-adventure film about virtual reality software, screens at 8:30 p.m., on Aug. 10, outside the arts center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. In the event of rain, the film will be shown indoors. Other films will be screened on Aug. 24 and 31. 631-283-0967. southamptonartscenter.org.

Sunset Park. “Sing,” the 2016 musical-comedy-drama animated film about a group of animals that enter a singing competition, screens at 8 p.m., on Aug. 11, at this park on Main Street in Port Washington. 516-869-6311. northhempsteadny.gov/summer.

Westhampton Beach Great Lawn. “Pitch Perfect,” the 2012 comedy film about an all-girls a cappella group, screens at sunset, on Aug. 13, on the lawn, Main Street, Westhampton Beach. Other films will be screened on Aug. 20 and 27. 631-288-3335. westhamptonbeach.org.

Smith Haven Mall’s Lifestyle Village. “Justice League,” the 2017 superhero film based on the DC Comics team of the same name, screens at dusk, on Aug. 13, at the mall’s village in Lake Grove. Other films will be screened on Aug. 20 and 27. 631-724-1433. simon.com.

Peter A. Nelson Park. “Despicable Me 3,” the 2017 animated action-comedy film about former villain Gru, screens at 8 p.m., on Aug. 13, at the park on Oakwood Road, Huntington. Rain date: Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., inside Walt Whitman High School, 301 W. Hills Road. 631-351-3112. huntingtonny.gov.