05/15/2026
Looking for a fun Maryland summer night idea? Historic Ellicott City is bringing back outdoor movie nights at The Wine Bin — and this lineup looks incredible. Think blankets, lawn chairs, popcorn, warm weather, and movies under the stars in Old Ellicott City. 🎬🌙
From classics like Back to the Future and The Princess Bride to family favorites like Monsters, Inc., there’s something for everyone this summer. Many visitors bring their dogs, walk Main Street beforehand, grab dinner locally, and settle in for a relaxing outdoor movie night.
Historic OEC is one of our favorite places to spend a summer evening — great food, local shops, live music nearby, and a community atmosphere that feels very “small-town Maryland.” 🍿❤️
Outdoor movie nights are popping up all across Central Maryland this summer, too. Here are a few worth checking out:
🎬 Howard County
• The Wine Bin Summer Movie Nights
• Blockbusters at Belmont Manor
🎬 Anne Arundel County
• Downs Park Bayside Concert Series
• Annapolis Town Center Summer Concerts
🎬 Prince George’s County
• Watkins Regional Park Movies in the Park
• Summer Arts in the Parks
🎬 Baltimore County / Baltimore Area
• Screen on the Green at Benjamin Banneker Park
• Baltimore Peninsula Outdoor Movie Nights
• Wine Village Baltimore Movie Nights
• Bengies Drive-In Theatre
🎬 Montgomery County
• Bethesda Outdoor Movies
• Rockville Movies in the Parks
• Cabin John Village Movies on the Green
If you’re looking for affordable family fun, date night ideas, or a dog-friendly evening out, Maryland really shines this time of year.
What outdoor movie would YOU want to see on a giant screen this summer? 👀🍿