Summer

Drive-in’s and outdoor movies in and around Washington, DC

The Drive-In at Union Market – Washington, DC
Roll down the windows, feel that summer breeze and turn up the radio because the 9th Annual Drive-In at Union Market is back. A DC “must-do,” the series of six movies will launch the first Friday of every month through October 1. Movie audio will be transmitted through an FM transmitter on the radio. As always, all movies are shown with open captioning. Each movie showing costs $20 per car. “Sold Out” means that all 125 parking spaces have been reserved.
July 2: Wonder Woman 1984
Aug. 6: Sister Act
Sept 3: Crazy Rich Asians
Oct. 1: Cruella

Moonlight Movies: Flashback Fridays – Prince George’s County
Moonlit Movies are back! Outdoor movies have been a tradition in Greenbelt since 2014, and they continue this summer as a safe, fun way to get back to the movies! “Moonlit Movies: Flashback Fridays” feature nostalgic favorites on Braden Field, behind the Youth Center. Attendance is capped at 100 people. Each attendee requires a ticket. Please, no pets. New this summer: $5 snack packs! Pre-order your favorites here. Recreation and OGT staff will be at the entrance—behind home plate—to check you in. Masks use is suggested when you are not seated. Water-resistant picnic blankets are preferred to provide everyone with the best view. Chairs are allowed, the lower the better—circles will be spaced to give everyone the best view possible.
June 11: Jaws
June 18: Black Panther
June 25: Zoolander
July 2: Independence Day
July 9: Raiders of the Lost Ark
July 16: Back to the Future
July 23: Cool Runnings
July 30: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Starlight Cinema – Fairfax, VA
Welcome to another exciting season of Starlight Drive-in Cinema which take place on Saturday evenings in August. These movie nights bring the community together and nurture community spirit with features that appeal to both children and adults. The 2021 season provides four movies, free for the public to enjoy. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal so feel free to bring a picnic, blanket, and chairs, and enjoy the movies.
Aug 7: Trolls
Aug 14: The Croods: A New Age
Aug 21: Onward
Aug 28: Raya and the Last Dragon

DC Party Box – Bethesda, MD
This drive-in theatre offers two showings on Thursday and Friday as well as daytime and evening showings on Saturday and Sunday. They feature a family friendly showing early and a more mature showing later. The theatre follows CDC required social distancing and currently guests have to remain in their vehicle and no more than 50 cars are admitted in.

Movies in the Park – Rockville, MD
Get outside this summer and head to Rockville’s free outdoor movies in the parks on the big screen, each Wednesday during August. Bring chairs, blankets, food and beverages, and enjoy four different movies at four different neighborhood parks throughout the city {to be announced}. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) and are free.

Alexandria Drive-In – Alexandria, VA
What began as a six movie series has turned into a huge community initiative to bring entertainment and joy to the community in a time of need. The series will announce new films every month and feature a popular collection of movie classics and family favorites.

Bengie’s Drive-In – Middle River, MD
The BIGGEST movie theatre screen in the USA! Bengie’s offers TriPPPle features almost every Friday and Saturday night, DouBBle features on Sunday night with non-stop projection. The show always begins with the National Anthem. In between movies, they play intermission clips, classic cartoons, and vintage trailers. On Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, they have Dusk till Dawn, All Nite Shows!

Summer Movies on the Lawn
The Library of Congress will host its fourth annual “LOC Summer Movies on the Lawn” outdoor film festival this summer, starting on July 8. The series of five movies, which showcases iconic films from the Library’s National Film Registry, will be presented on Thursday evenings at sundown between July 8 and Aug. 5 on the north lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, across the street from the U.S. Capitol. Attendees will be permitted to gather on the lawn beginning at 6:30 pm.
July 8: “The Princess Bride” (2016 National Film Registry)
July 15: “Shrek” (2020 National Film Registry)
July 22: “Toy Story” (2005 National Film Registry)
July 29: “The Sound of Music” *Audience Singalong* (2001 National Film Registry)
Aug. 5: “Jurassic Park” (2018 National Film Registry)

Drive-In Movies at the Pfitz – Woodbridge, VA
July 3: National Treasure
July 31: Footloose!
Aug 7: Captain America
Aug 21: Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone

Family Drive-In – Stephens City, VA
This is a two screen, 64 year old classic, 484 car drive-in theatre. They offer movie sound via the traditional speakers or via stereo sound (through your car radio). There is a concession stand that offers theatre snacks or full meals. The space has a playground and is pet friendly.

Sunset Cinema at the Wharf – Washington, DC
Get your family and friends together this summer for a classic movie on the big screen. Join at The Wharf throughout the summer for Sunset Cinema at The Wharf presented by Pacifico Beer. Enjoy this free pop-up outdoor movie theatre by reserving a seat in front of our 20′ LED screen on Transit Pier. They’re showing a variety of classic movies—including Happy GilmoreApollo 13Jersey BoysRatatouille, and more. This movie series is free, but you must reserve a ticket. Each movie starts at 8pm with seating available beginning at 7:30pm. You may bring in food from restaurants at The Wharf, but drinks (both hard and soft) must be purchased from Cantina Bambina

TBA {hopefully}:
Adam’s Morgan Movie Nights: Schedule coming soon!!
Park Up Drive-in at RFK
Bethesda Outdoor Movies
NoMa Family Film Night
Capitol Riverfront Drive-In Movie Series
Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor: Currently just scheduled through June
Cinema Del Ray
Four Mile Summer Movie Festival at Four Mile Conservatory Building
Canal Park
Mosaic
Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival
Rosslyn Cinema

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