2018 Outdoor Movie Guide Around Alexandria

What better way is there to enjoy a clear summer night than a movie under the stars? With summer approaching, outdoor movies will make their return to the Alexandria area.

There are plenty of opportunities to see movies every week throughout the summer around Alexandria. Movies are free but are subject cancellations during inclement weather, so check each organization's website or social media for the latest updates.

So trade in the movie theaters for films under the stars (and don't forget the popcorn). 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 19: The Lion King
• June 16: The Lego Batman Movie
• July 21: Toy Story 3
• Aug. 18: Cars 3
• Sept. 15: Coco

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 25: Coco
• June 29: Mary Poppins
• July 27: Wonder
• Aug. 31: Space Jam

Rosemont Reel. Beach Park, 201 Rucker Pl, Alexandria.

Bring family and friends to these outdoor movies behind Maury Elementary. Fun starts at 7:30 p.m. and movies begin at dusk. The event is sponsored by Christine Garner, Weichert Realtors.

• May 12: Coco
• June 23: Peter Rabbit
• July 23: Paddington 2
• Aug. 25: Sherlock Gnomes

Movies Under the Stars at Market Square: 301 King Street, Alexandria

Hosted by The Goodhart Group, this one-night movie event will show "The Black Panther" at 8:45 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Popcorn will be provided.

Alexandria Comcast Outdoor Film Festival: 1 Prince Street, Alexandria.

The outdoor film festival will show movies on a four story high movie screen in full HD June 13-14. Movies to be announced. Bring your low beach chair, blanket, family and friends.

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. and Thursday movies at 7 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 17: Roman J. Israel, Esq
• May 20: Cars 3
• May 24: The Mummy
• May 27: The Lego Batman Movie
• May 31: Wonder Woman
• June 3: Matilda
• June 7: Going in Style
• June 10: Bolt (National Harbor 10 Year Anniversary Commemorative Giveaway for the first 100 people)
• June 14: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tells
• June 17: Zookeeper
• June 21: Forrest Gump
• June 24: Charlotte’s Web (2006)
• June 28: Dream Girls

Rosslyn Cinema: Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway, Arlington.

This annual event in Gateway Park near the Potomac River has been named "Best Community Event" on Sun Gazette/InsideNoVA.com's annual "Best of Arlington" list. Movies begin at dusk, but the fun starts at 5 p.m. with games and our Pub in the Park. June 29, July 13, and August 17include extra children's activities. Films include captioning. Pets are welcome.

• June 8: Legally Blonde
• June 15: Wonder
• June 22: The Fifth Element
• June 29: Ratatouille
• July 6: Bridesmaids
• July 13: Coco
• July 20: Amelie
• July 27: La La Land
• Aug. 3: Argo
• Aug. 10: Lethal Weapon
• Aug. 17: The Lion King
• Aug. 24: Four Weddings and a Funeral

Arlington Mill: 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington. The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization hosts Thursday night movies at Arlington Mill June through August. Movies start just after sunset 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 1: Grease
• June 8: Chicago
• June 15: Into the Woods
• June 22: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
• June 29: Batman
• July 6: Mary Poppins
• July 13: The Sound of Music
• July 20: Toy Story
• July 27: Coco
• Aug. 3: Jailhouse Rock
• Aug. 10: Beauty & The Beast
• Aug. 17: Young Frankenstein
• Aug. 24: West Side Story
• Aug. 31: The Wizard of Oz

Penrose Square: 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington. The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization hosts Saturday night movies at Penrose Square June through September. Movies start around sunset, 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 2: Hairspray
• June 9: The Color Purple
• June 16: Dreamgirls
• June 23: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
• June 30: Batman
• July 7: Dick Tracy
• July 14: The Sound of Music
• July 21: Singin’ in the Rain
• July 28: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
• Aug. 4: Newsies
• Aug. 11: Beauty & The Beast (1991)
• Aug. 18: Young Frankenstein
• Aug. 25: West Side Story
• Sept. 1: The Wizard of Oz

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

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