Outdoor Movies

crowd watching an outdoor movie

2019 OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIES

Enjoy an outdoor movie on the big screen this summer in and around Fairfax County, Virginia. Movies are Free! Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movies begin at dusk, but some locations offer fun activities before the movie starts. There are several communities that are offering these Movies Under the Moon events around Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Arlington, Centreville, Fairfax and Occoquan.

In case of cancellations due to inclement weather, please visit the website or social media pages of the organization hosting the event by clicking on the links below.

ALEXANDRIA

CINEMA DEL RAY:
Mount Vernon Rec Center Field, 2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, VA
Free movie event located on the fields of Mt. Vernon Rec Center at Mt Vernon & Commonwealth Avenue. Takes place the third Saturday of the month May, June, July & August. The fun starts at 7pm and the movies start at dusk.

May 18- Peter Pan

June 15- Ralph Breaks the Internet

July 20- Smallfoot (in Spanish with English subtitles)

August 17- How To Train Your Dragon

September 21- Incredibles 2

ARLINGTON

MOVIES AT ARLINGTON MILL:
Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22204
Join us every Friday night just after sunset for Heroes & Sheroes: Movies With A Mission at Arlington Mill Community Center.

June 14 – Moana

June 21 – On The Basis of Sex

June 28 – A Wrinkle In Time

July 5 – Hidden Figures

July 12 – Aquaman

July 19 – First Man

July 26 – The Incredibles

August 2 – Mulan

August 9 – Brave

August 16 – E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

August 23 – Won’t You Be My Neighbor

MOVIES AT PENROSE SQUARE:
2503 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Join us every Saturday night just after sunset for Heroes & Sheroes: Movies With A Mission at Penrose Square.

June 15 – Black Panther

June 22 – Wonder Woman

June 29 – The Post

July 6 – Apollo 13

July 13 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

July 20 – Akeela and the Bee

July 27 – Selma

August 3 – Norma Rae

August 10 – A League of Their Own

August 17 – Life In The Doghouse

August 24 – Won’t You Be My Neighbor

ROSSLYN CINEMA:
Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Hwy, Base of Key Bridge, Arlington, VA
Every Friday this summer in Gateway Park, bring a blanket or low chairs and a group of friends and enjoy a night under the stars with your favorite movies. Movies start at dusk, but the fun starts at 5 p.m. with games and our Pub in the Park. This event is kid and dog friendly.

Special Family Nights June 14 and July 12 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

June 14 – Paddington

June 21 – Casablanca

June 28 – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

July 5 – Crazy Rich Asians

July 12 – Incredibles 2

CENTREVILLE

STARLIGHT CINEMA:
Trinity Center, 5860 Trinity Parkway, Centreville, VA 20120
Saturday evenings 6 p.m. August 3 through August 24 Free drive-in movies in Centreville. Gates open at 6pm and movies start at dusk. Free children’s games and rides. Food and drinks available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and FM radio if you wish to sit outside.

August 3 – The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

August 10 – How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

August 17 – Spider-Man: Into The Spider Verse

August 24 – Incredibles 2

FAIRFAX

FAIRFAX CITY MOVIES UNDER THE MOON:
Van Dyck Park – 3720 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030
2nd Friday of the Month: June – September, 2019. Free for all ages. Bring your own chairs and blankets.

June 14 – Mary Poppins Returns

July 12 – Parent Trap 1998 

August 9 – The Greatest Showman

September 13 – Matilda

MOSAIC DISTRICT FILMS IN THE PARK:
Strawberry Park, 2910 District Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031
Free Movies on the big screen at Mosaic District. Sunday nights 7pm to 9pm

June 2 – Sept. 1, 2019.

June 16 – Space Jam

June 23 – Mary Poppins Returns

June 30 – Free Willy

July 7 – Tangled

July 14 – Christopher Robbin

July 21 – Incredibles 2

July 28 – The Jungle Book

August 4 – Small Foot

August 11 – Homeward Bound

August 18 – Akeelah and the Bee

August 25 – How To Train Your Dragon

September 1 – Hook

HISTORIC OCCOQUAN – MOVIES ON MILL
River Mill Park, 458 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125
Enjoy free movies at River Mill Park in historic Occoquan, VA. Guests are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and head down to the park for family-friendly entertainment as well as stunning views of the Occoquan River. These events are free and open to the public. Movies begin at sundown.

June 15 – Back To The Future

August 2 – Mary Poppins Returns

September 21 – Breakfast at Tiffany’s