Embrace the start of summer and keep students still on campus entertained with a variety of outdoor movie events. Discover themes, movies, and event ideas for June below!

Organize a Pride Parade on campus, followed by a LGBTQ+ film festival showcasing movies that promote diversity and inclusion. Provide resources for LGBTQ+ support and host discussions on LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.

Host screenings of LGBTQ+ films that explore themes of identity, love and acceptance. Choose a diverse selection of films that represent different perspectives and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. Offer post-screening discussions to encourage dialogue and understanding.

Organize educational workshops and panels that address LGBTQ+ issues and promote awareness and acceptance. Topics can include LGBTQ+ history, gender and sexuality education, LGBTQ+ mental health, or LGBTQ+ rights. Invite guest speakers, professors or experts to facilitate these discussions before or after a movie screening.

Arrange a drag show featuring local drag performers or student drag artists. Provide a stage, lighting and sound system for the performers to showcase their talents and express themselves before or after your movie screening. 

June 8th 

Host your screening at your pool for a dive-in movie event. Before the movie, raise awareness around marine conservation and ways students can help.

"We successfully hosted a Let's Talk About Water event, which featured a documentary screening of 'Last Call At The Oasis.' We were also able to bring a scientist who was frequently interviewed in the film for a student Q&A session, so it made for a really nice event."

- University of Florida

June 19th 

Celebrate African-American history and freedom with cultural performances, poetry readings and panel discussions on racial equality. Screen films that highlight the significance of Juneteenth and its historical context.

Organize a festive Juneteenth celebration on campus along with a movie screening. Create a vibrant atmosphere with decorations inspired by African American culture and history. 

Set up educational exhibitions that showcase the history and significance of Juneteenth before or after a movie screening. Display historical documents, photographs and artifacts that tell the story of emancipation and the struggle for civil rights. Collaborate with history departments, libraries or local museums to gather resources and create an informative and engaging display.

Host a panel discussion or community dialogue on topics related to African-American history, racial justice and the significance of Juneteenth before or after your movie screening. Invite professors, guest speakers or local activists to facilitate the conversation. Provide opportunities for students to ask questions and engage in thoughtful discussions.

June 21st 

Host a summer-themed outdoor movie night. Set up a popcorn bar and provide beach chairs or picnic blankets for students to relax and enjoy the movie under the stars.

“We host a Campus Campout where we show a movie on the academic quad, let students pitch tents and have a sleepover.”

- Bucknell University

Flag Day: June 14th

Father's Day: June 16th

National PTSD Awareness Day: June 27th 

View the full 2023/2024 academic year calendar below!