Top 5 Places to Watch Outdoor Movies in D.C.

What better way to spend your summer nights than to watch a movie under the stars. Luckily, the D.C. area has plenty of outdoor theaters ready for a crowd. We have made a list of our favorite spots and showtimes for the summer of 2018. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for the fun!

Union-Market Drive In

 The Union-Market Drive-In is back! Bring your date or the whole family for a night of fun under the stars. Guests can come by car, bike, or foot to watch the shows. Snacks and refreshments will be offered by market vendors. There is a $10 charge for car parking!

• Raiders of the Lost Ark- May 11^th
• Clueless- June 1^st
• Like Water for Chocolate- July 6^th
• Black Panther- August 3^rd
• The Lion King- September 7^th
• Cool Runnings- October 5^th
• Hocus Pocus- November 2^nd

 Check their website for more information on the specific show-times.

 Georgetown Sunset Cinema

If you’re in the mood for movies that “rock,” check out Georgetown Sunset Cinema. Every Tuesday at sunset they will be showing movies the whole family can enjoy. Movies start around 8:30.

• Dirty Dancing-July 10^th
• Pitch Perfect- July 17^th
• Footloose- July 24^th
• Dreamgirls- July 31^st
• Grease- August 7^th

 Noma summer screen

Each Wednesday at Sunset, head down to The Lot at First & Pierce for the NoMa summer movie series. This year the theme is Wonder Women and all movies will feature strong female leads. Every movie is subtitled. Bring your family and four-legged friends to these hits.

• 10 Things I Hate About You- June 6^th
• Mulan- June 13^th
• Chicago- June 20^th
• Mad Max: Fury Road- June 27^th
• Matilda- July 11^th
• A League of Their Own- July 18^th
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story- July 25^th
• Pitch Perfect- August 1^st
• Moana- August 8^th
• Thelma and Louise- August 15^th
• Ghostbuster- August 22^nd
• Wonder Woman- August 29^th

 Check out their website for information about showtimes and the food trucks that will be serving each night.

 Farragut Park

 Every Friday starting in early June, you can enjoy free movies in Farragut Park. Hundreds of people come to the park to enjoy Golden Cinema, a 10 week long outdoor movie series. The movie list for this year includes:

• The Post- June 1^st
• The Devil Wears Prada- June 8^th
• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off- June 15^th
• La La Land- June 22^nd
• Beauty and the Beast- June 29^th
• Back to the Future- July 6^th
• Coco- July 13^th
• Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle- July 20^th
• Casablanca- July 27^th
• Black Panther- August 3^rd

 Chinatown Park

Bring your chairs and blankets to the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs this summer for a fun Asian-themed movie experience. Popcorn and popsicles will be provided. The movies start once it gets dark, so get there early for the perfect spot. The movie line-up includes:

• Along With The Gods- June 13^th
• Life of Pi- July 18^th
• The Scent of Green Papaya- August 15^th
• Kung Fu Panda 3- September 21^st

 No matter your movie genre of choice, D.C. has a film for everyone. Invite the whole family or enjoy a date night with your significant other. For more information on other D.C. area attractions, read this post.

What is your favorite D.C. movie spot?