Free Admission
Until the first movie
Welcome to
Movies in the Square
Mark your calendars for the first movie night on July 3rd with special op screenings on June 5th and June 19th.
Thursday nights throughout the summer, Springer Market Square is transformed into an outdoor movie theatre, with films projected on a giant inflatable screen. Bring your friends and family, grab a blanket or lawn chairs, and settle in for an unforgettable movie experience. The Movies in the Square start time is not exact. We wait for dusk for optimal viewing.
Make sure to grab your spot early!
2025 Lineup
- June
- July
- August
Thursday, June 5
Bend It Like Beckham
Special screening
2002 · 1 h 52 min
Comedy
Sports
Jess Bhamra dreams of playing professional football, but her Sikh parents have plans for her: a law degree and a marriage. Jules, a white female striker, spots Jess playing football and invites her to join the local women's team.
- Stars: Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
- Director: Gurinder Chadha
- Writers: Gurinder Chadha
Thursday, June 19
Heightened Scrutiny
In parthnership with Kingston Pride
2025 · 1 h 25 min
Documentary
Civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio's courtroom battles against anti-trans laws intertwine with exposing media narratives impacting public perception of transgender rights.
- Stars: Gina Chua, Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen
- Director: Sam Feder
Thursday, July 3
Legally Blonde
2001 · 1 h 36 min
Romance
Comedy
Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods follows her ex-boyfriend to law school, where she discovers that there is more to her than just looks.
- Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair
- Director: Robert Luketic
- Writers: Amanda Brown, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith
Activities:
- Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
💅 Nail Stickers & Glitter Bar:
Hosted and sponsored by La Bella Beauty Bar
Get Elle Woods-ready with sparkles, glam, and glow! Before the movie, visit La Bella Beauty Bar’s station for fabulous nail stickers and a dusting of glitter
🎈 Glow-in-the-Dark Bracelets & Necklaces
La Bella Beauty Bar is also bringing the glow! Enjoy fun glow gear and light up the Square and make your night extra memorable.
✨ All Activities By Donation — Supporting Dress for Success
All pre-movie activities are by donation, with proceeds supporting Dress for Success, a nonprofit that empowers women on their career journeys with professional attire, support, and development tools.
Thursday, July 17
Little Women
2019 · 2 h 15 min
Romance
Drama
In 19th-century Massachusetts, with their father away serving in the Civil War, the women of the March family, loving matriarch, Marmee and her four daughters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, are left to fend for themselves. Faced with genteel poverty, fledgling author Jo struggles to make a name for herself in male-dominated New York City; considerate Meg and starts a family; artistically-inclined Amy travels to Paris with affluent Aunt March.
- Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Writer: Greta Gerwig, Louisa May Alcott
Thursday, July 24
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993 · 1 h 44 min
Parody
Musical
Robin of Locksley returns from the Crusades to find England in ruins, ruled by the greedy Prince John and the scheming Sheriff of Rottingham. With his land stolen and the people oppressed, Robin forms a ragtag group of allies to fight back. Along the way, he falls for Maid Marian, who’s searching for the man with the key to her heart.
- Stars: Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees
- Director: Mel Brooks
- Writer: J.D. Shapiro, Evan Chandler, Mel Brooks
Thursday, July 31
The Princess Diaries
2001 · 1 h 55 min
Romance
Comedy
Mia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her sixteenth year.
- Stars: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo
- Director: Garry Marshall
- Writer: Meg Cabot, Gina Wendkos
Activities:
- Details comming soon!
Thursday, August 7
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006 · 1 h 48 min
Comedy
Sport
Number one NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby stays atop the heap thanks to a pact with his best friend and teammate, Cal Naughton, Jr. But when a French Formula One driver, makes his way up the ladder, Ricky Bobby's talent and devotion are put to the test.
- Stars: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen
- Director: Adam McKay
- Writer: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Thursday, August 14
Wicked
2024 · 2 h 40 min
Musical
Fantasy
Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
- Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum
- Director: Jon M. Chu
- Writer: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire
Activity:
-Details coming soon!
Thursday, August 21
Inside Out 2
2024 · 1 h 36 min
Adventure
Animation
A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.
- Stars: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman
- Director: Kelsey Mann
- Writer: Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein, Kelsey Mann
Activity:
- Details comming soon!
Thursday, August 28
The Wild Robot
2024 · 1 h 42 min
Animation
Sci-Fi
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
- Stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor
- Director: Chris Sanders
- Writers: Chris Sanders, Peter Brown
The Star Lounge
The Star Lounge is a Movies in the Square reserved seating area in a prime viewing location. Relax in a comfortable inflatable lounger while you enjoy freshly popped popcorn and a cold drink. There's no better way to enjoy a movie under the stars.
The Star Lounge tickets:
Single Ticket .......$10
Family Pass (up to 5 people) ....... $40
Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air!
Picnic in the Square
Grab & Go.
Downtown Kingston has a wide range of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pubs, and grocery stores to grab food, snacks, or drinks. Whether you are in the mood for something light or something hearty, we've got you covered. Movies in the Square is the perfect way to unwind and spend quality time with friends and family. So, pack a basket, grab a blanket, and join us for a fun-filled night.
Enjoy a movie under the stars
Relive it
Produced by
Downtown Kingston BIA, representing +700 Downtown property and business owners.