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Movies at the Mural. (Photo courtesy: Seattle Center Flickr).

Movies at the Mural. (Photo courtesy Seattle Center Flickr)

Your guide to outdoor movies in the greater Seattle area

Family-friendly films from Seattle to Everett

Spend summer nights enjoying family-friendly outdoor movies at the park (or the pool!) Pack your snacks, a blanket or low-back chairs, (maybe bug spray), and make yourself comfortable. Almost all of the movies are free, and there are so many showing this summer it should be easy to catch a flick that’s fun for the whole family.

Pre-movie entertainment typically gets going about 6 or 7 p.m., but movies themselves don’t start until dusk – about 9:15 p.m. at the start of summer and about 8:30 p.m. by the end of August. See below for movies and entertainment schedules for each venue.

Seattle

Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Cozy up in a chair or on your blanket and watch a selection of free movies good for teens and older at Seattle Center. Bring your own picnic or stop at the Armory for a plethora of food choices. Picnic on the gently sloping Mural Amphitheatre lawn, in front of a state-of-the-art 40-foot screen, with the Space Needle looming above. The series features popular movies, both classic and contemporary. Movies begin at dusk (about 9 p.m.) on Fridays, starting on July 25, and go through August 22. Each screening will be preceded by a short film created by students at Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University and alumni of University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education Film & Video Production certificate program.

  • Friday, July 25 | 9 p.m. | “Ratatouille” [G]
  • Friday, August 1 | 9 p.m. |  “The Princell Bride” [PG]
  • Friday, August 8 | 9 p.m. | “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” [PG]
  • Friday, August 15 | 9 p.m. | “Say Anything” [PG-13]
  • Friday, August 22 | 9 p.m. | “Wicked [PG]

Seattle Center - Movies at the Mural

Movies at the Mural (Photo courtesy Christopher Nelson)

Movie by the Tower – Maple Leaf

1020 NE 82nd St, Seattle, WA 98115

Bring your own low-back chairs, pillows, and blankets, and join this event under the stars for three nights of Movies by the Tower at Maple Leaf Reservoir Park. There will be live music performances, trivia, complimentary popcorn and treats and a beer garden before the movie starts. Activities begin at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk on Saturdays from August 9th through 23rd, 2025 and are free for the public. 2025 line up below.

  • Saturday, August 9 | 7 p.m. | “The Wild Robot” (2024) [PG]
  • Saturday, August 16 | 7 p.m. | “Metropolis” (1927) [unrated]
  • Saturday, August 23 | 7 p.m. | “Real Steel” (2011) [PG-13]

Movies at Seattle Downtown Parks

Multiple locations, see below

Catch a free film at one of these parks in Seattle. Pre-movie activities at the following locations start at 6:30 p.m. and the movies begin at dusk. Be sure to check their Facebook for any updates before going to the event.

  • Wednesday, June 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “Peewee’s Big Adventure” [PG]
  • Friday, June 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Cascade Playground | “Dr. Strangelove” [PG]
  • Wednesday, June 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “Wayne’s World” [PG-13]
  • Friday, June 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Cal Anderson Park | “WICKED” (Sing along version) [PG]
  • Friday, July 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Cal Anderson Park | “Mama Mia! 2” [PG-13]
  • Wednesday, July 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Denny Park | “Karate Kid” [PG]
  • Friday, July 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Cal Anderson Park | “Shrek” [PG]
  • Wednesday, July 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Denny Park | “E.T. – The Extra Terrestrial” (1982) [PG]
  • Friday, July 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Cal Anderson Park | “Rocky Horror Picture Show” [R]
  • Wednesday, July 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Ballard Commons Park | “Top Gun” [PG]
  • Saturday, August 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “Goonies” [PG]
  • Wednesday, August 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Ballard Commons Park | “Galaxy Quest” [PG]
  • Friday, August 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “Anaconda” (1997) [PG-13]
  • Saturday, August 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “She Marches in Chinatown” [G]
  • Wednesday, August 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Ballard Commons Park | “Coco” [PG]
  • Friday, August 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “Indiana Jones – Raiders” (1981) [PG]
  • Saturday, August 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “WICKED” [PG]
  • Friday, August 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” [PG]
  • Saturday, August 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “Lilo and Stitch” (2002) [PG]
  • Friday, August 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “Clash of the Titans” (1981) [PG-13]

Eastside

BECU at Marymoor Park

6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Movies at Marymoor Park is celebrating its 21st season and has a wonderful lineup of films coming soon. A festival-style event, this dog-friendly event will have food trucks and entertainment. $10/per person; children 5 and under are free. Purchase tickets online or at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. with various entertainment happening shortly thereafter. Note, movies during mid to late August start earlier. Check for 2025 movie updates here.

  • Wednesday, July 2 | 7:30 p.m. | “Goonies [PG]
  • Wednesday, July 9 | 7:30 p.m. | “Lilo & Stitch” [PG]
  • Wednesday, July 16 | 7:00 p.m. | “Legally Blonde” [PG 13]
  • Thursday, July 24 | 7:00 p.m. | “The Wild Robot” [PG]
  • Thursday, July 31 | 7:00 p.m. | “Guardians of the Galaxy” [PG-13]
  • Wednesday, August 6 | 6:30 p.m. | “UP” [PG]
  • Thursday, August 14 | 6:30 p.m. | “Pirates of the Caribbean” [PG 13]
  • Wednesday, August 20 | 6:30 p.m. | “WICKED” [PG]

Movies at Marymoor Park (Photo courtesy: Epicevents).

Movies at Marymoor Park (Photo courtesy Epicevents)

Kirkland Outdoor Summer Movie Series

9703 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland, WA 98034

111 Waverly Way, Kirkland, 98033

Bring a blanket, dinner, and some pillows to enjoy the double features in Kirkland on Saturdays from July 12-26, 2025 at Juanita Beach Park and August 2-9, 2025 at Heritage Park.. The movies are from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The first movie will start at 6 p.m. and then the second movie starts at 8 p.m. The 2025 lineup below.

  • Saturday, July 12 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Juanita Beach Park | “Despicable Me 4” (PG) & “Wonka” (PG)
  • Saturday, July 19 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Juanita Beach Park | “Migration” (PG) & “Madame Web” (PG-13)
  • Saturday, July 26 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Juanita Beach Park | “Kung Fu Panda 4” (PG) & “The Marvels” (PG-13)
  • Saturday, August 2 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Heritage Park | If (PG) & The Fall Guy (PG-13)
  • Saturday, August 9 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Heritage Park | Finding Dory (PG) & Ghost Busters: Frozen Empire (PG-13)

Movies in the Park in Bellevue 

10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

Movies in the Park in Bellevue are at Downtown Park every Tuesday evening from July 15th to August 19th, 2025. There will be pre-movie live entertainment begin at 7 p.m. and movies will begin at dusk. All movies are rated PG. See 2025 July and August line up below.

  • Tuesday, July 15 | Starts at dusk | “Moana 2” [PG]
  • Tuesday, July 22 | Starts at dusk | “Detective Pikachu” [PG]
  • Tuesday, July 29 | Starts at dusk | “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” [PG]
  • Tuesday, August 5 | Starts at dusk | “Cars” [G]
  • Tuesday, August 12 | Starts at dusk | “Miracle” [PG]
  • Tuesday, August 19 | Starts at dusk | “Monsters University” [G]

Movie in the Park Bellevue (Photo courtesy: Bellevue.wa.gov).

Movie in the Park Bellevue (Photo courtesy City of Bellevue)

South of Seattle

Burien Movies in the Park 

15100 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166

Join for a summer evening of FREE family-friendly movies at Burien Town Square. Be sure to bring blankets, snacks, and low-height chairs. Movies will start right after sunset (approximately 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). Dogs on leash are welcome.

  • Friday, July 11 | 8:30 p.m. | The Wild Robot [PG]
  • Friday, July 18 | 8:30 p.m. | Wicked [PG]
  • Friday, July 25 | 8:30 p.m. | Lilo & Stitch [PG]
  • Friday, August 1 | 8:30 p.m. | Better Nate than Ever [PG]
  • Friday, August 8 | 8:30 p.m. | Moana 2 [PG]

Puyallup Movie in the Park

14422 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98375

Grab a blanket and your favorite lawn chair to Meridian Habitat Park for a fun movie night experience from July 11th through July 25th, 2025. The movies are FREE and as the sun sets, get ready to be entertained by family-friendly movies projected onto the big screen. Feel free to pack your own snacks and picnic treats to munch on during the movie or indulge in the delicious offerings from Cup of Jones Espresso, Hot Shot Pizza, and Reigning Kettle Corn food trucks on site. Get there early at 7 p.m. for exciting preshow activities, games and special character appearances to kick off the evening. On July 25, there will be a special dog friendly movie and furry pets are welcome to join. 2025 line up below.

  • Friday, July 11 | 7 p.m. | “Mufasa” [PG]
  • Friday, July 18 | 7 p.m. | “The Wild Robot” [PG]
  • Friday, July 25 | 7 p.m. | “Dog Man” [PG]

Dive in Movies (Photo courtesy: Wild Waves Theme Park).

Dive in Movies (Photo courtesy Wild Waves Theme Park).

Dive-In Movies at Wild Waves

36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003

The Federal Way theme park is showing off its giant poolside LED screen with movies in the pool (park admission required). Float in the wave pool or kick back in a lounge chair for their weekly movie nights. Movies are rated G or PG. The 2025 dive in movies will be from July 17th through August 21st. The 2025 line up below, stay updated here.

  • Thursday, July 17 | Mufasa The Lion King
  • Thursday, July 24 | Encanto Sing Along [PG]
  • Thursday, July 31 | Inside Out 2 [PG]
  • Thursday, August 7 | The Hedgehog 3 [PG]
  • Thursday, August 14 | Minions [PG]
  • Thursday, August 21 | The Goonies [PG]

Covington Outdoor Movies

17649 SE 240th St, Covington, WA 98042

Stop by the Covington Community Park for free outdoor summer movies on the big screen on Fridays from July 25 through August 15, 2025. Sponsored by King County Parks. 2025 line up below.

  • Friday, July 25 | 9 p.m. | “Sonic 3” [PG]
  • Friday, August 1 | 9 p.m. | “Toy Story” [G]
  • Friday, August 8 | 8:45 p.m. | “Inside Out 2” [PG]
  • Friday, August 15 | 8:30 p.m. | “Moana 2” [PG]

North of Seattle

Marysville Movies in the Park

6915 Armar Rd, Marysville, WA 98270

Head to Jennings Park in Marysville on Fridays, from July 11 to August 8, 2025 for a FREE family-friendly outdoor movie. All movies begin at dusk and have different running times. Movies begin at dusk. 2025 line up below.

  • Friday, July 11 | 9:10 p.m. | “Captain America: Brave New World” [PG 13]
  • Friday, July 18 | 9 p.m. | “The Fall Guy” [PG 13]
  • Friday, July 25 | 8:55 p.m. | “Inside Out 2” [PG]
  • Friday, August 1 | 8:45 p.m. | “Moana 2” [PG]
  • Friday, August 8 | 8:35 p.m. | “Snow White” [PG]

Movies at the Square 

6728 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028

Join a free movie night at Kenmore Town Square for a fun, family-friendly event on two select Wednesdays. There will be free arts and crafts prior to the movie showing starting at dusk. Be sure to bring your own low chair or blanket to sit on. See the 2025 lineup updates here.

  • Wednesday, July 16 | 8 p.m. | Captain America Brave New World [PG-13]
  • Wednesday, August 13 | 8 p.m. | Inside Out 2 | [PG]

Sail In Cinema 2024-

Sail in Cinema. (Photo courtesy Port of Everett)

Everett Sail-in Cinema

1200 Millwright Lp, Everett, WA 98201

Join Friday nights, July 25 through August 22, 2025, at the Port of Everett’s Boxcar Park for the 10th annual Sail-In Cinema. The Port of Everett’s Sail-in Cinema is the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County, offering free, family-friendly movies. Learn more about what to bring/expect here. Note: if the weather is bad, the movie may be canceled and or rescheduled. 2025 line up below.

  • Friday, July 25 | 9:20 p.m. | “13 Going on 30” [PG-13]
  • Friday, August 1 | 9:10 p.m. | “Million Dollar Arm” [PG]
  • Friday, August 8 | 9 p.m.  | “The Finest Hours” [PG-13]
  • Friday, August 15 | 8:50 p.m. | “The Wild Robot” [PG]
  • Friday, August 22 | 8:35 p.m. | “Cars” [G]

 

West of Seattle

 

Movies in the Park – Bainbridge Island 

Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Bring your beach chairs and blankets to save your favorite spot, then hop in line for some free popcorn. In partnership with the Bainbridge Island branch of the Kitsap Regional Library, each movie night will offer pre-movie activities themed to that night’s feature film, lawn games, and more. Line up for 2025 below.

  • | Friday, August 1 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | Freaky Friday [PG]
  • | Friday, August 8 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | Footlose [PG]
  • | Friday, August 15 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | Barbie [PG 13]
  • | Friday, August 22 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | The Matrix [Rated R]
  • | Friday, August 1 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | Galaxy Quest [PG]

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