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
Movies at the Mural
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.
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 Amphitheater 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 24, and go through August 21. 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 24 | 9 p.m. | “Wonka”
- Friday, July 31 | 9 p.m. | “The Princess Bride”
- Friday, August 7 | 9 p.m. | “Hamilton”
- Friday, August 14 | 9 p.m. | “Coco”
- Friday, August 21 | 9 p.m. | “Masters of the Universe”
Movies at the Mural (Photo courtesy Christopher Nelson)
Movies at Seattle Downtown Parks
Multiple locations
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 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Seven Hills Park | “The Emperors New Groove” [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 10) | 7:30 p.m. | Cal Anderson Park | “Labryinth”
- Wednesday, July 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Denny Park | “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”
- Friday, July 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Cal Anderson Park | “Sinners”
Wednesday, July 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Denny Park | “The Fifth Element” - Friday, July 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Cal Anderson Park | “Matilda”
- Wednesday, July 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Lake Union Park | “National Treasure”
- Friday, July 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “Rocky Horror Picture Show”
- Saturday, August 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “Hoppers”
- Wednesday, August 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Ballard Commons | “Top Gun, Maverick”
- Friday, August 7 | 7:30 p.m. | “Footloose”
- Saturday, August 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “Eve and the Firehorse”
- Wednesday, August 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Ballard Commons Park | “Galaxy Quest”
- Friday, August 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “La La Land”
- Saturday, August 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “Ulam; Main Dish”
- Wednesday, August 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Ballard Commons | “Lost Boys”
- Friday, August 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “Fame”
- Saturday, August 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | “Shaolin Soccer”
- Wednesday, August 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Ballard Commons | “Despicable Me”
- Friday, August 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | “Beetlejuice”
- Wednesday, September 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Bill Wright Golf Complex | “The Hunger Games: The Ballard of Songbirds & Snakes”
- Wednesday, September 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Gas Works Park | “The Hunger Games”
- Wednesday, September 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Lincoln Park, Ballfield # 3 | “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”
- Wednesday, September 23 | 6:30 p.m. | West Hill Upper Woodland | “Mockingjay 1”
- Wednesday, September 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Magnuson Hanger | “Mockingjay 2”
Movie by the Tower – Maple Leaf
1020 NE 82nd St, Seattle, WA 98115
On Saturday, August 8th, Movies by the Tower is back for its fifth year at Maple Leaf Park. This free, all-day experience promises live music, trivia, food, and community fun!
- Friday, August 8 | Dusk | “Superman (2025)”
Eastside
BECU at Marymoor Park
6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Movies at Marymoor Park is celebrating its 22nd 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. Check for 2026 movie updates here.
- Wednesday, July 8 | 7:30 p.m. | “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
- Wednesday, July 15 | 7:30 p.m. | “Mamma Mia”
- Wednesday, July 22 | 7:00 p.m. | “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”
- Wednesday, July 29 | 7:00 p.m. | “How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days”
- Wedneday, August 5| 7:00 p.m. | “Jurrasic Park”
- Wednesday, August 12 | 7:00 p.m. | “Top Gun: Maverick”
- Tuesday, August 18 | 7:00 p.m. | “The Incredibles”
- Wednesday, August 26 | 7:00 p.m. | “The Princess Bride”
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 18- August 1, 2026 at Juanita Beach Park and August 8-15, 2026 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 2026 lineup below.
- Saturday, July 18 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Juanita Beach Park | “A Mincraft Movie” (PG) and “Jurassic World Rebirth” (PG-13)
- Saturday, July 25 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Juanita Beach Park | “The Wild Robot” (PG) & “Superman” (PG-13)
- Saturday, August 1 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Juanita Beach Park | “Paddington in Peru” (PG) & “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” (PG-13)
- Saturday, August 8 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Heritage Park | “Zootopia 2”(PG) & “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13)
- Saturday, August 15 | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Heritage Park | “How To Train Your Dragon” (PG) & “Tron Ares” (PG-13)
Movies in the Park in Bellevue
Movies in the Park in Bellevue are at Downtown Park every Tuesday evening from July 14th to August 18th, 2026, and at Crossroads Park Thursday evenings August 6-27, 2026. There will be pre-movie live entertainment beginning at 7 p.m., and movies will begin at dusk. All movies are rated PG.
Crossroads Movies in the Parkline
- Thursday, August. 6: “Emperor’s New Groove”
- Thursday, August 13: “Zootopia 2”
- Thursday, August 20: “Wicked”
- Thursday, August 27: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
Downtown Movies in the Park
- Tuesday, July 14: “Goat” | Theme: Sports Night | Event Benefits: The Sophia Way
- Tuesday, July 21: “Super Mario Bros Galaxy” | Theme: Gamer Night | Event Benefits: Child’s Play Charity
- Tuesday, July 28: “Encanto” | Theme: Latin Night | Event Benefits: Girl Up
- Tuesday, August 4: “Zootopia” | Theme: National Night Out/First Responders’ Night | Event Benefits: Bellevue Fire Foundation & Bellevue Police Foundation
- Tuesday, August 11: “Lilo & Stitch” | Theme: Island Vibes Night | Event Benefits: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
- Tuesday, August 18: “How to Train Your Dragon” | Theme: Back to School Night | Event Benefits: Bellevue Lifespring
Movie in the Park Bellevue (Photo courtesy City of Bellevue)
South of Seattle
Puyallup Movies in the Park
14422 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98375
Grab a blanket and your favorite lawn chair to Meridian Habitat Park and Sprinker Recreation Center for a fun movie night experience from July 11th through July 24th, 2026. 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 17, there will be a special dog-friendly movie, and furry pets are welcome to join. 2026 lineup below.
- Saturday, July 11 | 7 p.m. | “Grease” at Sprinker Recreation Center
- Friday, July 17 | 7 p.m. | “TOGO” at Meridian Habitat Park (pet-friendly)
- Friday, July 24 | 7 p.m. | “Lilo and Stitch” at Meridian Habitat 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 showcasing its giant poolside LED screen, featuring 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 PG. The 2026 dive in movies will be from July 9th through August 27th. The 2026 lineup below.
- Thursday, July 9 | “A Minecraft Movie”
- Thursday, July 16 | “Goat”
- Thursday, July 23 | “Zootopia 2”
- Thursday, July 30 | “Hoppers”
- Thursday, August 6 | “Finding Nemo”
- Thursday, August 13 | “The SpongeBob Movie, Search for SquarePants”
- Thursday, August 20 | “ Lilo and Stitch”
- Thursday, August 27 | “The Bad Guys 2”
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 24 through August 14, 2026. Sponsored by King County Parks. 2026 lineup below.
- Friday, July 24 @ 9 p.m.: “SpongeBob the Movie”
- Friday, July 31 @ 9 p.m.: “National Treasure” – Part of the America 250th Celebration
- Friday, August 7 @ 8:45 p.m.: “Zootopia 1”
- Friday, August 14 @ 8:30 p.m.: “Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie”
Maple Valley Music and Movies in the Park
Lake Wilderness Park Amphitheater: 22500 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA
Maple Valley is excited to celebrate summer with the Music and Movies in the Park series at the beautiful Lake Wilderness Park! Movies will be on August 13 and August 20th, showing at dusk after a concert. The natural amphitheater provides a one-of-a-kind concert and movie experience in a family-friendly setting. Enjoy live music from top regional acts and select movie nights under the stars. 2026 movies below.
- Thursday, August 13th: Movie: “Lilo & Stitch”Thursday,
- August 20th: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”
Summer Bash at Star Center
3873 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to the park for a free movie for the whole family at STAR center. Seating is on the lawn. Enjoy games, face painting, food trucks and more.
- Friday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m.: “Zootopia 2”
City of Fircrest Movies in the Park
Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave., Fircrest, WA 98466
There will be a movie showing at Fircrest Park on Saturday, August 22, 5-10 p.m. Movie and other activities are TBD.
Grand Cinema Outdoor Movie Series
The Grand Cinema is kicking off our fifth annual FREE Outdoor Movie series for summer 2025! We set up our 30-foot-wide, inflatable screen at a different outdoor venue for each free screening. Bring your own blankets, chairs and snacks! TAPCO Credit Union will be passing out a limited supply of FREE Grand Cinema Popcorn!
- Saturday, July 11 at 9 p.m.: “D.E.B.S.” (PG-13) at Wright Park
- Saturday, July 25 at 9 p.m.: “Goat” (PG) at the Salishan Family Investment Center
North of Seattle
Marysville Movies in the Park
6915 Armar Rd, Marysville, WA 98270
Head to Jennings Park in Marysville on Fridays, from July 17 to August 14, 2026, for a FREE family-friendly outdoor movie. All movies begin at dusk and have different running times. Movies begin at dusk. 2026 lineup below.
- Friday, July 17: “Jurassic World Rebirth” PG-13
- Friday, July 24: “Wicked for Good” PG
- Friday, July 31: “Zootopia 2” PG
- Friday, August 7: “The SpongeBob Movie” PG
- Friday, August 14: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” 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 before the movie, starting at dusk. Be sure to bring your own low chair or blanket to sit on. See the 2026 lineup updates here.
- Wednesday, July 22: “Zootopia 2”
- Wednesday, August 19: “Ratatouille”
Sail in Cinema. (Photo courtesy Port of Everett)
Everett Sail-in Cinema
1200 Millwright Lp, Everett, WA 98201
Join Friday nights, July 24 through August 21, 2026, 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.
- July 24 @ 9:20 p.m. – “Kicking and Screaming” (PG)
- July 31@ 9:10 p.m. – “Captain America: Brave New World” (PG-13)
- August 7 @ 9 p.m. – “Back to the Future” (PG)
- August 14 @ 8:50 p.m. – “Lilo & Stitch” (PG)
- August 21 @ 8:40 p.m. – “Zootopia 2” (PG)
Movie and Games in the Park (Duvall)
- McCormick Park: 26200 NE Burhen Way, Duvall, WA 98019
- Big Rock Park: 26300 NE 140th St Duvall, WA 98019
- Dougherty Farm: 26526 NE Cherry Valley Road Duvall, WA 98019
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and your favorite snacks for a fun evening of FREE movies and games under the stars. Come early for lawn games and settle in. Games at 8 p.m. and movies start 15 minutes after sunset.
- June 24 at McCormick Park: “Jumanji”
- July 24 at McCormick Park: “Mamma Mia”
- August 7 at Big Rock: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
- September 18 at Doughtery Farm: “McFarland USA”
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 2026 below.
- Friday, August 7 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | “Spaceballs”
- Friday, August 14 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
- Friday, August 21 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | “Wicked for Good”
- Friday, August 28 | 8 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | “Elio”
