A Beloved Summer Tradition Returns

Free Outdoor Movies Every Thursday | July 10 – August 7

Flicks at the Fountain returns this summer with five unforgettable Thursday nights of free, family-friendly movie screenings in the heart of Carlsbad Village. From animated favorites to inspiring musicals and an epic superhero finale, this year’s lineup has something for everyone. Bring your friends, gather the family, and join us each week for an open-air cinema experience under the stars.

2025 Movie Lineup

July 10 – Moana 2 (PG)

Sponsored by Beach City Smoothies & Pure Project

Join Moana for an all-new adventure across the ocean in Disney’s heartfelt sequel.

July 17 – Little Giants (PG)

Sponsored by Foundation Chiropractic & Sweet Spot

Friendship, football and how the game of life should be played

July 24 – Enchanted (PG)

Sponsored by Chocolate Bar Carlsbad & Carlsbad Pet & Feed

A fairytale meets modern-day Manhattan in this whimsical Disney classic.

July 31 – Ratatouille (PG)

Sponsored by Daily News Cafe & Willes Orthodontics.

A culinary rat takes Paris by storm in this Pixar favorite.

August 7 – Captain America: Brave New World (PG-13)

Sponsored by Carlsbad by the Sea & Carlsbad e-Bikes & More

Sam Wilson picks up the shield in this thrilling new Marvel chapter.

Event Details

Admission is completely free, and seating begins at 6:00 PM. Movies will begin at dusk, typically around 8:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs, warm blankets, and either pack a picnic or grab dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants in the Village. Arrive early to secure your spot and enjoy the festive atmosphere as the sun sets.

Our Sponsors

This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our community sponsors.

A special thank you to our Title Sponsors:

Lily Field Realty (formerly Engel & Völkers), Handel’s Ice Cream, and the Carlsbad Police Foundation

We’re also grateful to our Promotional Sponsors:

The UPS Store and the Village Faire Shopping Center

Movie sponsors will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates!

Make Thursday nights your favorite part of the week this summer. Join us in Carlsbad Village for Flicks at the Fountain and enjoy great movies, good company, and a whole lot of community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!

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