Summer Cinema
Summer Cinema 2025
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s family-friendly summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center.
Films will be screened at dusk (around 7:30pm) on the Arts Green Lawn, south of Pick Staiger Concert Hall.
Fun family activities, such as glitter artists, free glowsticks, and popcorn will be available one hour before the movie! Check-in begins at 6:30pm.
Movie goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, food, beverages, and an environmentally friendly insect repellent. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.
In the event of severe weather, Summer Cinema will be moved inside McCormick, on Floor 1 in Norris. The film will begin at 7:15pm. You will be notified via email on or before the day of the event should it take place indoors.
Click here to RSVP and sign up for a free lawn blanket!
Past Cinemas
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s family-friendly summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center.
Films will be screened at dusk (around 7:30pm) on the Arts Green Lawn in Arts Circle Dr.Fun family activities, such as balloon artists and free glowsticks, will be available 1 hour before the movie! Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.
Movie goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, food, beverages, and an environmentally friendly insect repellent. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.
In the event of severe weather, Summer Cinema will be moved inside McCormick, on Floor 1 in Norris. The film will begin at 7:30pm.
Click here to RSVP and sign up for a free lawn blanket!
Summer Cinema 2023
July 13, 20, 27
Enjoy a movie on the Norris East Lawn!
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s family-friendly summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center.
The films will be screen at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.) on the East Lawn of Norris University Center (1999 Campus Drive).
Movie goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, food, beverages, and an environmentally-friendly insect repellent. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.
Special activities and check-in begin at 7:00 p.m. In the event of severe weather, Summer Cinema will be moved inside the McCormick Auditorium. The film will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m.
Movies:
July 13: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Run time: 1hr 32 mins
Free glowsticks
July 20: Free Guy
Run time: 1hr 55 min
Free Ice cream
July 27: Pokémon: Jirachi, Wish Maker
Run Time: 1hr 21 min
Balloon Artist
Pre-Movie Family Fun
Enjoy free fun beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the East Lawn. Free popcorn is available from 7:30 -9:00 p.m. with bubble station and other special fun.
Pre-register here to recieve a free blanket!