WASHINGTON — As temperatures start to rise so does the amount of outdoor offerings in the DMV. Simple pleasures, like watching a movie, are enhanced by the fresh air, mingling with neighbors, and picnics with friends that come with these activities.
Across the DMV, listings have started to be released for outdoor movie offerings. Here's a list of different options, across multiple locations, that will start showing movies, in some cases, as early as May:
Union Market
The tickets cost $20 per car. Tickets are not required to watch on Neal Place. Click here for ticket information.
- Friday, May 10: "Grease"
- 7:30 PM: Parking lot opens
- 8:10 PM: Sunset
- 8:45 PM: Movie starts
- Friday, June 14: "Mama Mia"
- 8 PM: Parking lot opens
- 8:35 PM: Sunset
- 9:10 PM: Movie starts
- Friday, July 12: "Ratatouille"
- 8 PM: Parking lot opens
- 8:35 PM: Sunset
- 9:05 PM: Movie starts
- Friday, Aug. 9: "Hook"
- 7:30 PM: Parking lot opens
- 8:10 PM: Sunset
- 8:45 PM: Movie starts
- Friday, Sept. 13: "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
- 6:30 PM: Parking lot opens
- 7:20 PM: Sunset
- 7:45 PM: Movie starts
- Friday, Oct. 4: "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
- 6:30 PM: Parking lot opens
- 6:45 PM: Sunset
- 7:45 PM: Movie starts
Adams Morgan Movie Nights
The movies are free and will take place at the Marie Reed Elementary School Soccer Field located at 18th Street Northwest and California Street Northwest. The movies will kick off just after sunset around 9 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 21: "Bring It On" [People’s Choice Movie]
- Tuesday, May 28: "I, Tonya"
- Tuesday, June 4: "Bend It Like Beckham"
- Tuesday, June 11: "Battle of the Sexes" [Pride Night]
- Tuesday, June 18: "Race" [Juneteenth]
- Tuesday, June 25: "Space Jam" [Family Night]
NoMA's CiNoMatic
The movies are free at Alethia Tanner Park and will take place on Wednesdays at sunset.
- May 8: "National Treasure"
- May 15: "The Lost City"
- May 22: "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
- May 29: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
- June 5: "The Goonies" (Season finale special with musical rescore by Shaolin Jazz)
Van Ness Movie Night in the Park
The movies will take place at UDC Amphitheater and are free.
- June 26: "Barbie" at 8:30 p.m.
- July 31: "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" at 8:30 p.m.
- Sept 14: "Spy Kids" at 7:30 p.m.
Congressional Cinena-tery Summer of Spirits series
Reservations are required to attend. The recommended donation is $10 per person. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with the movie beginning around sunset.
- May 31: "Beetlejuice" (June 14 rain date)
- July 5: "The Sixth Sense" (July 12 rain date)
- Aug. 2: "The Haunted Mansion" (Aug. 9 rain date)
- Sept. 6: "Casper" (Sept. 13 rain date)
The REACH at the Kennedy Center
Screenings in the Justice Forum at the REACH are free and advance reservations open on a rolling basis every Wednesday two weeks before the event.
- May 12: "The Color Purple" at 3 p.m. in the Justice Forum
- May 19: "Champions" at 3 p.m. in the Justice Forum
- May 26: "Past Lives" at 3 p.m. in the Justice Forum
- May 31: "Jurassic Park" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- June 7: "Dreamgirls" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- June 14: "10,000 Dreams: A Festival of Asian Choreography" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- June 21: "Elemental" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- June 28: "Ratatouille" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- July 5: "In the Heights" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- July 12: "The Peanut Butter Falcon" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- July 19: "A River Runs Through It" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- July 26: "School of Rock" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- Aug. 2: "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- Aug. 9: "Rear Window" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- Aug. 16: "Free Solo" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- Aug. 23: "Lincoln" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
- Aug 30: "Chocolat" at sundown or around 8:30 p.m. outdoors on the REACH Video Wall
Rosslyn Cinema
Gateway Park's lawn and bar will open at 6 p.m. and movies will begin just after sundown or around 8:45 p.m. Admission is free and registration is encouraged, but not required.
- June 7: "Hairspray"
- June 14: "The Secret Life of Pets"
- June 21: "Barbie"
National Harbor
The National Harbor's Movies on the Potomac series features free films on the big screen in the plaza.
- May 9: "Titanic" at 7 p.m.
- May 10: "Moana" at 6 p.m.
- May 12: "Wish" at 6 p.m.
- May 16: "Champions (2023)" at 7 p.m.
- May 19: "Lilo & Stitch" at 6 p.m.
- May 23: "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" at 7 p.m.
- May 26: "Akeelah and the Bee" at 6 p.m.
- May 30: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" at 7 p.m.
- June 2: "Bee Movie" at 6 p.m.
- June 6: "Mean Girls (2024)" at 7 p.m.
- June 9: "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" at 6 p.m.
- June 13: "The Fabelmans" at 7 p.m.
- June 16: "Elemental" at 6 p.m.
- June 20: "Gran Turismo" at 7 p.m.
- June 23: "The Little Mermaid (2023)" at 6 p.m.
- June 27: "American-ish" at 7 p.m.
- June 30: "Trolls Band Together" at 6 p.m.
Reston Station
Reston Station is featuring A Celebration of Sports: Movies and Events, a free series on Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Reston Station Metro Plaza.
- June 1: "Little Giants"
- June 8: "Space Jam"
- June 15: "Cool Runnings"
- June 22: "Kung Fu Panda"
- June 29: "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"
- July 6: "The Rookie"
- July 13: "Bring it On"
- July 20: "Kicking and Screaming"
- July 27: "The Sandlot"
- Aug. 3: "Cars"
- Aug. 10: "The Mighty Ducks"
- Aug. 17: "Airbud"
- Aug. 24: "Angels in the Outfield"
- Aug. 31: "Blades of Glory"
Mosaic
Rain or shine unless otherwise announced, Strawberry Park in Fairfax will screen films at 6 p.m.
- June 20: "Barbie"
- June 27: "High School Musical 2"
- July 4: "Top Gun: Maverick"
- July 11: "Migration"
- July 18: "Trolls Band Together"
- July 25: "Wish"
- Aug. 1: "The Marvels"
- Aug. 8: "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie"
- Aug. 15: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3"
Rockville
At four neighborhood parks across the Rockville area, free movies will begin at approximately 8 p.m.
- July 31: "The Emperor's New Groove" at Fallsgrove Park
- Aug. 7: "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" at Montrose Park
- Aug 14: "Encanto" at Calvin Park
- Aug 21: "Matilda" at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park
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