The Complete D.C. Outdoor Movie Guide

Check out our list of outdoor movie series around the DMV this summer season.

Starting now, you’ll see a movie on a large screen basically everywhere you look in D.C. We rounded up the many locations showing classics, blockbusters and kid-friendly movies all summer long. Make your own movie moment while watching one. Let the montage begin. Note: All movies are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. We’ll be updating this guide as new movie series are announced. 

CiNoMatic: NoMa’s Weekly Outdoor Movie Series at Alethia Tanner Park

Movies take place on Wednesdays at sunset. Bring your own chair and blanket, and get there early to grab your spot on the lawn! Enjoy dinner from a local DC food truck, sit back, and enjoy the show.

Each movie starts at sunset. 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, DC; nomabid.org // @noma.bid

Wednesday, May 15. “The Lost City” 

Wednesday, May 22. “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”

Wednesday, May 29: “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”

Wednesday, June 5: “The Goonies”

The Drive-In at Union Market

Enjoy a delightful mix of movies and mouthwatering treats with our incredible concessions. Whether you’re craving street food or Michelin-starred cuisine, the Union Market District has it all.

Each movie starts after sunset. 1309 5th St NE, DC; unionmarketdc.com //  @unionmarketdc

Friday, June 14. “Mamma Mia”

Friday, July 12. “Ratatouille”

Friday, August 9. “Hook”

Friday, September 13. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

Friday, October 4. “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory”

Extraordinary Cinema at The REACH

Ever driven past the REACH on your way out of D.C. and thought, “I really need to go there sometime”? Well, now is the perfect excuse (well, besides the Kennedy Center’s other amazing offerings). Hang out on the REACH lawn and watch great films screened on the modern buildings around you.

Each movie starts at 8:30 p.m or around sundown. 2700 F St. NW, DC; kennedy-center.org // @kennedycenter 

Tuesday, May 31. “Jurassic Park”

Friday, June 7. “Dream Girls” 

Friday, June 14. “10,000 Dreams: A Festival of Asian Choreography”

Friday, June 21. “Elemental”

Friday, June 28. “Ratatouille” 

Friday, July 5. “In The Heights” 

Friday, July 12. “The Peanut Butter Falcon” 

Friday, July 19. “A River Runs Through It”

Friday, July 26. “School of Rock” 

Friday, August 2. “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” 

Friday, August 9. “Rear Window”

Friday, August 16. “Free Solo”

Friday, August 23. “Lincoln”

Friday, August 30. “Chocolat”

Films at the Stone at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

This film series aims to highlight individuals who fight for what’s right no matter the cost. Screened on the lawn adjacent to the bookstore by the Memorial, you’ll want to come early and bring something to sit on for ultimate comfort.

Each movie starts at 8 p.m. 1964 Independence Ave. SW, DC; thememorialfoundation.org // @thememorialfoundation

Friday, June 21. “Elemental”

Friday, July 19. “Kung Fu Panda 4” 

Friday, August 16. “The Little Mermaid” 

Films in the Park

At Mosaic District’s Strawberry Park, you can gather on the green and watch the big screen. Surrounded by the gorgeous shopping center, make a whole night of your time across the river by visiting stores and restaurants before settling in for a cozy picnic movie.

Each movie starts at 7 p.m. 2905 District Ave. Fairfax, VA; mosaicdistrict.com // @mosaicdistrict

Thursday, June 20. “Barbie”

Thursday, June 27. “High School Musical 2”

Thursday, July 4. “Top Gun: Maverick”

Thursday, July 11. “Migration”

Thursday, July 18. “Trolls Band Together”

Thursday, July 25. “Wish”

Thursday, August 1. “The Marvels”

Thursday, August 8. “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”

Thursday, August 15. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3”

Movies in the Parks

Rockville is showing off their many beautiful parks and encouraging residents to explore their own backyard. At a different location each week within Rockville, you should plan to brings blankets or chairs and non-alcoholic beverages are encouraged.

Each movie starts at 8 p.m. rockvillemd.gov // @city_of_rockville

Wednesday, July 31. “Emperors New Groove” at Fallsgrove Park

Wednesday, August 7. “Super Mario Bros” at Montrose Park

Wednesday, August 14. “Encanto” at Calvin Park

Wednesday, August 21. “Matilda” at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park

Movies on the Potomac at The Plaza at National Harbor

At the National Harbor, there are movie nights for two occasions: family night and date night. The Plaza has a few restaurants to peruse before the films start, so grab something delicious and meet on the lawn for whatever movie style you prefer.

Family night movies start at 6 p.m. every Sunday, and date night movies start at 7 p.m. every Thursday. 165 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD; nationalharbor.com // @nationalharbor

Sunday, May 12. “Downton Abbey: A New Era”

Thursday, May 16. “Akeelah and the Bee” 

Sunday, May 19. “Strange World” 

Thursday, May 23. “Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom”

Sunday, May 26. “Akeela and the Spelling Bee” 

Thursday, May 30. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”

Sunday, June 2. “Bee Movie”

Thursday, June 6. “Mean Girls (2024)” 

Sunday, June 9. “The Super Mario Bros Movie”

Thursday, June 13. “The Fabelmans”

Sunday, June 16. “Elemental”

Thursday, June 20. “Gran Turismo” 

Sunday, June 23. “The Little Mermaid (2023)” 

Thursday, June 27. “American-ish” 

Sunday, June 30. “Trolls Band Together” 

Thursday, July 4. “A League of Their Own”

Sunday, July 7. “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” 

Thursday, July 11. “Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret” 

Sunday, July 14. “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” 

Thursday, July 18. “Arthur the King” 

Sunday, July 21. “Wonka” 

Thursday, July 25. “Elvis”

Sunday, July 28. “The Rookie (2002)”

Thursday, August 1. “The Boys in the Boat”

Sunday, August 4. “Soul Surfer” 

Thursday, August 8. “Race” 

Sunday, August 11. “I Am Bolt” 

Thursday, August 15. “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” 

Sunday, August 18. “Migration” 

Thursday, August 22. “Love and Basketball 

Sunday, August 25. “Finding Nemo”

Thursday, August 29. “The Peanut Butter Falcon”

Sunday, September 1. “The Parent Trap”

Thursday, September 5. “Now You See Me” 

Sunday, September 8. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”

Thursday, September 12. “Top Gun” 

Sunday, September 15. “Dora and the City of Lost Gold”

Thursday, September 19. “Top Gun: Maverick” 

Sunday, September 22. “A Million Miles Away”

Thursday, September 26. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” 

Sunday, September 29. “Inside Out 2”

Rosslyn Cinema at Gateway Park

For this movie series, the free movies were picked by the public. Here, you’ll find wine and beer and various food trucks will have the perfect bites to accompany your film.

Food and drink starts at 5 p.m., and each movie starts at 9 p.m. 1300 Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA; rosslynva.org // @rosslynva

Friday, June 7. “Hairspray”

Friday, June 14. “The Secret Life of Pets”

Friday, June 21. “Barbie”

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District Fray staff