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Free Outdoor Movie Nights Return to Ginty Field in Morris Township, Starting July 1

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This event has passed. Morris Township Movie Nights 2026 ran July 1. For what is happening now, see things to do in Morris County this weekend, fall festivals in Morris County and Halloween events and trick-or-treat times.

This series has wrapped for the summer. Morris County has moved on to fall: see fall festivals and fairs across the county, what is on this weekend, and everything happening this month.

There is something about a warm summer night, a big screen, and a blanket on the grass that turns an ordinary Wednesday into a memory the whole family remembers. This summer, Morris Township is bringing that feeling back to Ginty Field with a season of free outdoor movie nights, and the first feature lights up the screen on July 1.

The Morris Township Department of Parks and Recreation runs the series every summer, and the 2026 edition is family friendly from the first frame to the last. Admission is free, the lawn is open to everyone, and all you really need to bring is something comfortable to sit on.

The 2026 Movie Lineup

Four films are spread across July and August, each on a Wednesday night:

  • The SpongeBob Movie on Wednesday, July 1
  • Smurfs on Wednesday, July 15
  • Zootopia 2 on Wednesday, July 29
  • Elio on Wednesday, August 12

As with most outdoor series, titles can shift based on public release schedules, so it is worth a quick check before you head over.

When and Where

All screenings take place at Ginty Field, 45 Woodland Avenue in Morris Township. The movies begin at dusk, which lands around 8:30 p.m. in midsummer, so families with younger kids may want to arrive early, spread out a blanket, and let everyone settle in before the sky goes dark.

What to Bring

Pack blankets or lawn chairs, a few snacks, and maybe a light layer for when the evening cools off. The field fills in quickly on a nice night, so getting there a little early is the easiest way to claim a good spot near the screen.

Make It a Full Summer

The movie nights are one piece of a busy season in and around Morristown. If you are mapping out the next few weeks, our guide to summer festivals across Morris County is a great place to start, and music lovers can pair a movie night with the Morris Museum Back Deck concert series or the free Morristown Jazz and Blues Festival in August.

Grab a blanket, round up the family, and we will see you on the grass at Ginty Field.

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