Elizabeth Street Garden Movie Nights Return Wednesdays This Summer With Classics, Anime, & More

Now that **Elizabeth Street Garden’s fate**is sealed and the beloved NoLita escape will remain a permanent fixture downtown, New Yorkers can look forward to one of its best events: **free outdoor movies**. No **summer**is complete without an al fresco film screening, and fortunately for movie buffs everywhere, the Garden has selections that will impress even the pickiest Tisch student. If you need a little break mid-week and want an activity that’s easy on the wallet — as in its **free**— look no further. Elizabeth Street Garden Movie Nights are back --------------------------------------------- On Wednesdays at 8pm, the Garden will kickstart its screenings. There isn’t a reservation system, and the screenings are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and popcorn for showtime. Here’s what the 2025 calendar looks like: * June 25th: *Dazed and Confused* * July 9th: *The Secret World of Arrietty* * July 23rd: *Hairspray* (1988) * August 6th: *Laura* (1944) * August 20th: *The Royal Tenenbaums* Should you have a busy calendar, the Garden is also offering other great complimentary programming, including 10:30am yoga on Saturday mornings, tai chi on Sundays at 10:30am, and poetry with McNally Jackson staff on Sundays at 5pm — a calming way to wrap up the weekend. And this year, these beloved traditions feel extra special. The beloved Soho/Little Italy spot faced demolition to accommodate for affordable housing units and apartments. The whole city got in on the argument — including famed New Yorkers like Robert DeNiro and Patti Smith — and wreaked havoc. Urbanites learned in late June that the Garden will remain in tact for generations to come, and the proposed affordable housing units will “Thanks to Councilmember [Christopher] Marte’s dedication, and the support from Mayor Adams, we now have a resolution that delivers even more housing while preserving the Garden,” a statement read, much to everyone’s delight. Now that summer is in full swing, we’re ready to kick back in our favorite spot. Be sure to have a look at all of **Elizabeth Street Garden’s offerings online**. If you’re looking for more showtimes, check out the [movies in theaters in NYC](https://feverup.com/en/new-york/movies-in-theaters). Source: https://secretnyc.co/elizabeth-street-garden-movie-nights-return-summer-2025/