Irving Square Park is a compact, tree-ringed block in the middle of residential Bushwick, the kind of park where the movie night is genuinely for the surrounding buildings rather than for visitors. Movies Under the Stars is free everywhere, and on a small lawn like this it plays like a block party with a projector. If you live between Knickerbocker and Wilson Avenues, this is your closest outdoor cinema and it costs nothing.
What to expect
A screen set up on the north lawn with families spreading blankets across the grass while kids use the playground until dark. Expect a tight, local crowd, food brought from home or nearby Knickerbocker Avenue, and a start time that follows the sunset rather than the schedule.
Good to know
- Irving Square Park sits between Halsey Street and Weirfield Street in Bushwick; L to Halsey Street or J/Z to Gates Avenue
- Free and unticketed, run by NYC Parks
- Bring a blanket, since the lawn is the seating
- Knickerbocker Avenue's shops and taquerias are a block away for dinner
- Heavy rain cancels; NYC Parks posts the status for each screening
- Playground and benches on site make it easy with small kids
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Common questions
Is there seating?
No. It screens on the park's north lawn, so bring a blanket or a low chair.
Does it cost anything?
No. Every Movies Under the Stars screening is free.
When does it start?
At dusk, once the light has dropped enough for projection.
