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I distinctly remember the first time I happened upon an outdoor movie in Seattle. Purely by chance, I was walking through Seattle Center when I heard a line ring out from my favorite movie, “The Princess Bride.” And there it was, playing on the big screen on a warm summer night: my favorite movie in my favorite city. I felt such joy as I stood on the lawn, among a crowd of people on picnic blankets and lawn chairs who were experiencing it too. “Inconceivable!”
It became a favorite tradition — one I am excited to share with my family. While an outdoor movie with kids requires more planning, I still think it’s worth it to stay up past bedtime and see their favorites on a big screen. And best of all, nearly all of these outdoor movies are free.
Outdoor movies in Greater Seattle
Center City Cinema at Denny Park
Location: Denny Park, 100 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle
The City of Seattle’s Park Activation program focuses on positive programming in local parks, including outdoor movies through Center City Cinema. Movies at Denny Park start at 7:30 p.m. There are usually food trucks on-site.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Wednesday, July 8: “Blade Runner”
Wednesday, July 15: “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”
Wednesday, July 22: “5th Element”
Center City Cinema at Lake Union Park
Location: Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle
Looking for a lakefront movie experience? Lake Union Park delivers in July, with a movie starting at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Wednesday, July 29: “National Treasure”
Center City Cinema at Ballard Commons Park
Location: Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle
Ballard Commons Park has a fantastic playground, and the park hosts community events all summer long. Movies start at 7:30 p.m. There are usually food trucks on-site.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Wednesday, Aug. 5: “Top Gun Maverick”
Wednesday, Aug. 12: “Galaxy Quest”
Wednesday, Aug. 19: “Lost Boys”
Wednesday, Aug. 26: “Despicable Me”
Center City Cinema at Hing Hay Park
Location: Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle
Movies begin at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Saturday, Aug. 1: “Hoppers”
Saturday, Aug. 8: “Eve and the Fire Horse”
Saturday, Aug. 15: “Ulam: Main Dish”
Saturday, Aug. 22: “Shaolin Soccer”
Center City Cinema at Freeway Park
Location: Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St., Seattle
Catch a movie on Freeway Park’s outdoor LED screen at 7:30 p.m. on select summer nights.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, Aug. 7: “Footloose”
Friday, Aug. 14: “La La Land”
Friday, Aug. 21: “Fame”
Friday, Aug. 28: “Beetlejuice”
Center City Cinema at Cal Anderson Park
Location: Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave., Seattle
Pack a blanket and head to Cal Anderson Park for a classic movie, Friday nights in June and July at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 10: “Labyrinth”
Friday, July 17: “Sinners”
Friday, July 24: “Matilda”
Friday, July 31: “Rocky Horror Picture Show”
West Seattle Outdoor Movies at Camp Long
Location: Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle
Head over the bridge to the field in front of the main fire ring at Camp Long, with your low-rise lawn chairs, blankets and snack in tow. Movies start at dusk. Check back later in the summer for 2026 dates.
Outdoor movie lineup: TBA
Movies at the Mural, Seattle Center
Location: Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle
Seattle Center’s outdoor summer movie series features a giant screen near the Space Needle at the Mural Amphitheatre. Picnics are encouraged, so pack a basket and bring your best outdoor blanket. Movies show on Saturdays at dusk (around 9 p.m.). Before each feature film, a short film by local students is shown. Note that this series tends to be more teen- and adult-oriented.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 24: “Wonka”
Friday, July 31: “The Princess Bride”
Friday, Aug. 7: “Hamilton”
Friday, Aug. 14: “Coco”
Friday, Aug. 21: “Masters of the Universe”
Terrace Summer Nights: Movies
Location: Terrace Creek Park, 23200 48th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace
Bring your lawn chairs and snacks to Terrace Creek Park for family-friendly movies this summer. Movies start 15 minutes after sunset.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Saturday, Aug. 1: “Hercules”
Saturday, Aug. 8: “Cool Runnings”
Friday, Aug. 14: “Encanto”
Friday, Aug. 21: “The Greatest Showman”
Edmonds Movies in the Park (Frances Anderson Center Playfield)
Location: Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds
Edmonds outdoor movie nights are free to attend, but you’ll want to bring cash for the concession stand (which serves popcorn, snacks and drinks). Shows start around 15 minutes after sunset.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 10: “Zootopia 2”
Edmonds Movies in the Park (Seaview Park)
Location: Seaview Park, 8030 185th Street S.W., Edmonds
Bring cash for the concession stand and plan to arrive around sunset.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 17: “The Little Rascals”
Edmonds Movies in the Park (Civic Center Playfield)
Location: Civic Center Playfield, 598 Edmonds St., Edmonds
Like all Edmonds outdoor movie nights, this one has a cash concession stand and movies that start 15 minutes after sunset.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 24: “Back to the Future”
Edmonds Movies in the Park (Hickman Park)
Location: Hickman Park, 23700 104th Ave. W., Edmonds
Remember to bring cash if you (or the kids) want popcorn, drinks or snacks. Movies start 15 minutes after the sun sets. Get there early for a pre-movie pick-up game for all ages on the baseball field.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 31: “Sing 2”
Sail-In Cinema Outdoor Movie by the Port of Everett
Location: Boxcar Park, 1200 Millwright Loop W., Everett
Catch family movies Friday nights in July and August at the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County. Bring a blanket and low-back chairs, and don’t forget to dress in layers since it can get chilly by the water. If you plan to arrive by boat, guest moorage is available at Port of Everett’s North Guest Dock 7, but you’ll want to come ashore to be able to see the movie screen.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 24: “Kicking and Screaming”
Friday, July 31: “Captain America: Brave New World”
Friday, Aug. 7: “Back to the Future”
Friday, Aug. 14: “Lilo & Stitch”
Friday, Aug. 21: “Zootopia 2”
Marysville Outdoor Movies in the Park
Location: Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Rd., Marysville
Presented by Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation, the 2026 outdoor movies series runs for five Fridays in July and August. Movies begin at dusk, but you’ll want to get there early to snag a great spot.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 17, at 9:05 p.m.: “Jurassic World Rebirth”
Friday, July 24, at 9:00 p.m.: “Wicked for Good”
Friday, July 31, at 8:50 p.m.: “Zootopia 2”
Friday, Aug. 7, at 8:40 p.m.: “The SpongeBob Movie”
Friday, Aug. 14, at 8:25 p.m.: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
Stanwood Movies in the Park
Location: Church Creek Park, 27116 72nd Ave. N.W., Stanwood
This is one of my favorite parks, with a nature-themed playground and a disc golf course. If you’re looking for a weeknight movie fix north of Seattle, this is it. For three Fridays in August, you can catch family favorites and enjoy popcorn for free. Treats from local bakeries will be for sale. Movies begin at dusk, usually around 8 or 8:30 p.m.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, Aug. 7: “Zootopia 2”
Friday, Aug. 14: “Back to the Future”
Friday, Aug. 21: “A Minecraft Movie”
Eastside outdoor movies
Bellevue’s Movies in the Park
Location: Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue
Head to Downtown Park in Bellevue on Tuesday evenings to watch family-friendly movies on a 40-foot movie screen. Pre-movie entertainment starts at 7 p.m. and movies begin at dusk.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Tuesday, July 14: “Goat”
Tuesday, July 21: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
Tuesday, July 28: “Encanto”
Tuesday, Aug. 4: “Zootopia”
Tuesday, Aug. 11: “Lilo & Stitch”
Tuesday, Aug. 18: “How to Train Your Dragon”
Crossroads Movies in the Park
Location: Crossroads Park,16140 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue
This four-week movie series takes place on the lawn at Crossroads Park on Thursday evenings in August. Family activities start at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Thursday, Aug. 6: “The Emperor’s New Groove”
Thursday, Aug. 13: “Zootopia 2”
Thursday, Aug. 20: “Wicked”
Thursday, Aug. 27: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
Outdoor Movies at Marymoor Park
Location: Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond
Movies begin at dusk at Marymoor Park, rain or shine. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and plan to check out the food trucks, music and entertainment. Tickets are $10 per person; ages 4 and younger are free.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Wednesday, July 8: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
Wednesday, July 15: “Mamma Mia”
Wednesday, July 22: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”
Wednesday, July 29: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”
Wednesday, Aug. 5: “Jurassic Park”
Wednesday, Aug. 12: “Top Gun: Maverick”
Tuesday, Aug. 18: “Incredibles”
Wednesday, Aug. 26: “The Princess Bride”
South King County and Tacoma-area movies
Covington Outdoor Family Movie
Location: Covington Community Park Playfield, 17649 S.E. 240th St., Covington
Head to the Covington Community Park Playfield on Friday evenings in July and August for family movies. Bring a low-back chair, snacks and enjoy the show. Movies start at dusk.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, July 24, at 9 p.m.: “The SpongeBob Movie”
Friday, July 31, at 9 p.m.: “National Treasure”
Friday, Aug. 7, at 8:45 p.m.: “Zootopia”
Friday, Aug. 14, at 8:30 p.m.: “The SuperMario Galaxy Movie”
Motors & Movies Series at ACM
Location: LeMay – America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D St., Tacoma
On select Fridays this summer, head to America’s Car Museum for drive-in movies on the Haub Family Field. But there’s no vehicle necessary: ACM has a designated picnic area in front of the movie screen for those who walk or bike to the movie. Food trucks will be on-site for dinner, and you can bring lawn games to keep the kids entertained before the show starts at sunset. This event is free to the public, but donations are accepted.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Friday, June 26: “Ford v Ferrari”
Friday, July 24: “Cars”
Friday, Aug. 14: “F1 the Movie”
Dive-In Movies at Wild Waves
Location: Wild Waves Theme Park, 36201 Enchanted Pkwy. S., Federal Way
Washington’s largest theme and water park is also a summer movie night destination, and this is the park’s final summer. Watch family-friendly favorites on a large LED screen from the wave pool or a pool lounger on Thursdays at 4 p.m. Admission is included with a season pass or single-day ticket ($39.99–$62.99) to the water park.
Outdoor movie lineup:
Thursday, July 9: “A Minecraft Movie”
Thursday, July 16: “Goat”
Thursday, July 23: “Zootopia 2”
Thursday, July 30: “Hoppers”
Thursday, Aug. 6: “Finding Nemo”
Thursday, Aug. 13: “The SpongeBob Movie”
Thursday, Aug. 20: “Lilo & Stitch”
Thursday, Aug. 27: “The Bad Guys 2”
Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago and was updated most recently on June 26, 2026, by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, with outdoor movies playing this summer.
