Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Watching in Houston

Family-friendly outdoor movie watching was one of my favorite childhood memories was going to the drive-in movie theater with my family. When I was young, there was only one drive-in theater left, about a 40-minute drive each way. The driving time was almost as long as the movie we went to see, but it didn’t matter to us kids. It didn’t seem to matter much to our parents either. Even after numerous warnings that they were going to turn the car around and go back home if we didn’t stop the arguing in the backseat.

Our parents always watched the movies in the car because the seats were more comfortable, but we kids had a blanket on the hood of the car.

The memories.

Although the traditional drive-in movie theater has slightly changed to outdoor movie theaters with lawn seating, the fun of watching a movie outside is the same. Houston has several family-friendly outdoor movie nights throughout the year. Now, one of my favorite things to do as a child is one of my favorite things to do as an adult with my children.

What is the only thing that has changed? I’m the parent watching the movie sitting in a comfortable lawn chair and my kids have the blanket on the grass.

Here are just a few places you and the kids can go for family-friendly outdoor movie watching:

1. Miller Outdoor Theatre:

Located in Hermann Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre offers a variety of performances, including occasional family-friendly outdoor movie watching. They have a covered seating area, but you can also bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating. Admission is usually free, but tickets may be required for certain events.

2. The Square at Memorial City:

Memorial City Mall’s outdoor plaza, known as The Square, hosts movie nights throughout the year. They provide a large screen, seating area, and a variety of dining options nearby.

3. Levy Park:

This park in Upper Kirby area often hosts family-friendly events, including family-friendly outdoor movie watching. They provide lawn seating, and you can bring your blankets and chairs.

4. The Woodlands Township:

The Woodlands Township hosts various outdoor movie events at different locations within The Woodlands area. These screenings often take place in parks and are free to attend.

5. Discovery Green:

Located in downtown Houston, Discovery Green frequently hosts free movie nights. They have a large lawn where you can bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy family-friendly outdoor movie watching under the stars.

Remember to check the websites and social media pages of these family-friendly outdoor movie watching venues for the most up-to-date information on movie schedules, weather updates, and any specific guidelines or rules they may have regarding outside food, seating arrangements, etc.