Guide to Outdoor Movies Around Alexandria

(Updated 11:54 a.m. June 26) ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The weather is getting warmer, and that means great tradition of outdoor movies is returning to Alexandria and the greater D.C. area. So it's time to trade in the movie theaters for films under the stars (and don't forget the popcorn).

Movies are free but are subject cancellations during inclement weather, so check each organization's website or social media for the latest updates.

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Here is the schedule for outdoor movies in Del Ray and nearby areas:

Cinema Del Ray: Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria. Local realtor Jen Walker and her team of realtors at McEnearney and Associates present the movie series outside the Mount Vernon Recreation Center. Movies are held every third Sunday of the month from May to September. Bring family and friends for fun at 7 p.m. The movies begin at dusk. Pets are not allowed.

• May 20: Finding Dory
• June 17: Sing
• July 15: Zootopia
• Aug. 19: Beauty & the Beast (1991)
• Sept. 16: Moana

Four Mile Summer Movie Festival: Four Mile Conservatory Building, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria. This annual summer movie series is held in Four Mile Run Park in the Arlandria neighborhood. Movies are scheduled for the last Fridays of the month from May to August. The films start at dusk and have Spanish subtitles. In addition to the films, the event offers games, giveaways, popcorn and picnicking starting at 6:30 p.m. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, as this year's movie series will be held on asphalt. The series is hosted by Restore Alexandria in partnership with National Community Church - Potomac Yard, The City of Alexandria, and other members of the community.

• May 26: Sing
• June 30: Lego Batman
• July 28: The Secret Life of Pets
• Aug. 25: Inside Out

Saturday Cinema at Carlyle: John Carlyle Square Park, 300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria. The Saturday Cinema at Carlyle is an outdoor film festival debuting Saturday, July 1 at John Carlyle Square Park (300 John Carlyle Street). Hosted by the Carlyle Community Council, the free event will occur monthly from July to October.

Alexandria's Nice Cream, which opened in April on King Street, will be on site on July 1 serving up their specialty ice cream made from local ingredients and liquid nitrogen. The Popped! Republic food truck will also be selling popcorn. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and food. The event happens rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather. Movies start at approximately sunset.

July 1: Top Gun, estimated start time 8:37 p.m.
August 5: Caddyshack, estimated start time 8:14 p.m.
Sept. 2: When Harry Met Sally, estimated start time 7:36 p.m.
Oct. 7: The Birds, estimated start time 6:41 p.m.

National Harbor Movies on the Potomac: 165 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, Md. Right across the bridge from Alexandria, you can find new and fan favorite movies twice a week at National Harbor. The event features family films on Sunday nights and date night films Thursdays, while select nights will offer double features. Sunday movies begin at 6 p.m., Thursday movies at 7 p.m. and double features at 4 p.m. Cancellations will be posted to social media. Below are movies for May and June. A full schedule is available on National Harbor's website.

• May 4: Star Trek Beyond
• May 7: Double feature: Finding Nemo & Finding Dory
• May 14: Storks
• May 18: La La Land
• May 21: The Secret Life of Pets
• May 25: Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
• May 28: The Jungle Book (2016)
• June 1: Dream Girls
• June 4: Moana
• June 8: The Legend of Tarzan, 2016
• June 11: The Princess & the Frog
• June 15: Sully
• June 18: Jungle 2 Jungle
• June 22: Passengers
• June 25: Double feature: Babe and Sing
• June 29: Hitch

Rosslyn Cinema: Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway, Arlington. This annual event in Gateway Park near the Potomac River is celebrating its 10th year. It has recently been named "Best Community Event" on Sun Gazette/InsideNoVA.com's annual "Best of Arlington" list. Each film is held in conjunction with Friday "Pub in the Park" events with food trucks. The event opens at 6 p.m. Films include captioning.

• June 2: Grease
• June 9: Frozen
• June 16: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
• June 23: National Lampoon's European Vacation
• June 30: Some Like It Hot
• July 7: Golden Eye
• July 14: Father of the Bride
• July 21: Moana
• July 28: The Wizard of Oz
• Aug. 4: When Harry met Sally
• Aug. 11: Lego Batman
• Aug. 18: The Avengers
• Aug. 25: Mary Poppins

Arlington Mill: 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington. The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization hosts Thursday night movies at Arlington Mill June through August. Movies start around 8:30 p.m. and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Information about cancellations is usually available on social media by 3 p.m. the day of screening.

• June 22: La Bamba
• June 29: Spaceballs
• July 6: Dirty Dancing
• July 13: Raising Arizona
• July 20: The Princess Bride
• July 27: Romancing the Stone
• Aug. 3: Big
• Aug. 10: Weekend at Bernie’s
• Aug. 17: Cocoon
• Aug. 24: Moonstruck

Penrose Square: 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington. The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization hosts Saturday night movies at Penrose Square June through September. Movies start around 8:30 p.m. and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Information about cancellations is usually available on social media by 3 p.m. the day of screening.

• June 3: 9 to 5
• June 10: Wall Street
• June 17: Die Hard
• June 24: Moonstruck
• July 1: Good Morning, Vietnam
• July 8: Dirty Dancing
• July 15: Predator
• July 22: The Verdict
• July 29: Broadcast News
• Aug. 5: Big
• Aug. 12: The War of the Roses
• Aug. 19: Say Anything
• Aug. 26: The Man with One Red Shoe
• Sept. 2: The Princess Bride

Patch will add to this guide as outdoor film schedules are updated and more information becomes available.

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