For six weeks or so, more than 70 mostly-free outdoor movies will be showing around the city in fields, parks, and even a 7-Eleven parking lot. All of which are -- literally -- cooler places than your apartment which still doesn't have air conditioning. So bring a blanket and some cash for the concession stand, and enjoy flicks that range from Ghostbusters and Goonies, to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But judging by how many times it shows up on this list, you'll probably just end up watching Coco a bunch.
Most of the movies will begin at dark (around 8), but some kick off a bit earlier with pre-screening activities. And if you need something to do post-flick, be sure to check out our Seattle Summer Events Guide, right here.
Coco
July 18
Marymoor Park
Variety style entertainment, movie trivia, and some of Seattle’s best food trucks. $5.
Zoolander
July 19
Peddler Brewing Company
These free beer garden-based movie nights are rain or shine thanks to the giant tent overhead. Portable chairs/blankets welcome.
A League of Their Own
July 20
Seattle Center
This year for the first time a selection of food vendors near the Mural will stay open until 11pm so you can munch after the free movie starts.
Coco
July 20
Cascade Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the free show is cancelled.
Monsters Inc.
July 20
Jefferson Community Center
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the free show is cancelled.
Jurassic Park
July 21
SLU Discovery Center Lawn
There’s local craft brews in their “urban beer garden”, and food trucks in the parking lot. The movie is free and 21+.
Wonder Woman
July 21
West Seattle Movies
BYO blankets/chairs and some cash for concessions and raffles tickets with all proceeds going to charity. The movie is free.
Cars 3
July 21
LeMay Car Museum
Picnic-style concessions and a 40-foot screen you can view from your car or a blanket on the grass. Free entrance.
The Lego Ninjago Movie
July 24
Bellevue Downtown Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popcorn with the free flick.
The Greatest Showman
July 25
Marymoor Park, epiceap.com
Variety style entertainment, movie trivia, and some of Seattle’s best food trucks. It'll cost ya a $5 entry fee.
The Incredibles
July 25
Park Ridge Community Church
This is literally in a field behind a church, and very family friendly. Obviously. Also free.
The Goonies
July 26
Peddler Brewing Company
These free beer garden-based movie nights are rain or shine thanks to the giant tent overhead. Portable chairs/blankets welcome.
Despicable Me 3
July 27
Lea Hill Park (Auburn), Free, auburnwa.gov
They’ve got food trucks, inflatable rides and an ArtRageous hands-on art activity(?!). It's also free.
WALL-E
July 27
Cascade Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled. Entry is free.
The Secret Life of Pets
July 28
West Seattle Movies
BYO blankets/chairs and some cash for concessions and raffles tickets with all proceeds going to charity.
The Princess Bride
July 28
Seattle Center
Score eats at the nearby Armory then post-up under the Space Needle and catch short films created by students at Cornish before the free flick starts.
Goodbye Christopher Robin
July 31
Bellevue Downtown Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popco… wait, another Winnie the Pooh movie?! Oh well, at least it's free.
10 Things I Hate About You
Aug 2
Marymoor Park
Variety style entertainment, movie trivia, and some of Seattle’s best food trucks. Admission is $5.
Coco
Aug 2
Crossroads Community Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popcorn with the free movie.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Aug 3
Westlake Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
Get Out
Aug 4
Seattle Center
Score eats at the nearby Armory then post-up under the Space Needle and catch short films created by students at Cornish before the flick starts.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Aug 4
West Seattle Movies
BYO blankets/chairs and some cash for concessions and raffles tickets with all proceeds going to charity. Admission is free.
Coco
Aug 3
Lea Hill Park
They’ve got food trucks, inflatable rides and an ArtRageous hands-on art activity(?!). It's also free.
Overboard (1987)
Aug 3
Shilshole Bay Marina
The city’s only boat-accessible outdoor movie spot doesn’t have many other amenities except free popcorn.
Coco
Aug 3
Skyway Outdoor Cinema
Bring your own seating to the parking lot behind the 7-Eleven, and some cash for the concession stand. Or a Big Gulp. Entry is free.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Aug 4
Carillon Point Plaza
Popcorn, drinks, and candy are available for purchase, but are kinda like the entertainment options at Folsom Prison: Cash only with a $5 donation.
Rumble in the Bronx
Aug 4
Hing Hay Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled. Free admission.
Paddington 2
Aug 7
Bellevue Downtown Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popcorn for the free flick.
Thor: Ragnarok
Aug 8
Marymoor Park, epiceap.com
Variety style entertainment, movie trivia, and some of Seattle’s best food trucks. And what did it cost? Everyth… err, actually only $5 bucks.
The Greatest Showman
Aug 8
Park Ridge Community Church
Literally in a field behind a church, and very family friendly. Also free.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Aug 9
Peddler Brewing Company
These free beer garden-based movie nights are rain or shine thanks to the giant tent overhead. Portable chairs/blankets welcome.
Wonder
Aug 9
Crossroads Community Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popcorn for the free flick.
Wonder Woman
Aug 10
Skyway Outdoor Cinema
Bring your own seating to the parking lot behind the 7-Eleven, and some cash for the concession stand. Or a Big Gulp. Admission is free.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Aug 10
Lea Hill Park
They’ve got food trucks, inflatable rides and an ArtRageous hands-on art activity(?!). It's also free.
Sleepless in Seattle
Aug 10
Westlake Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled. Free entry.
A League of Their Own
Aug 10
Freeway Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled. Free entry.
Little Shop of Horrors
Aug 11
Seattle Center
Score eats at the nearby Armory then post-up under the Space Needle and catch short films created by students at Cornish before the flick starts.
A Wrinkle in Time
Aug 11
West Seattle Outdoor Movies
BYO blankets/chairs and some cash for concessions and raffles tickets with all proceeds going to charity.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Aug 11
LeMay Car Museum
Picnic-style concessions and a 40-foot screen you can view from your car or a blanket on the grass.
Mulan (sing-along)
Aug 11
Hing Hay Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
The Greatest Showman
Aug 14
Bellevue Downtown Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popcorn.
WALL-E
Aug 15
Park Ridge Community Church
Literally in a field behind a church, and very family friendly. Obviously.
Cars 3
Aug 16
Crossroads Community Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popcorn.
Wedding Crashers
Aug 16
Peddler Brewing Company
These beer garden-based movie nights are rain or shine thanks to the giant tent overhead. Portable chairs/blankets welcome.
Black Panther
Aug 17
Denny Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
Ferdinand
Aug 17
Marymoor Park
Variety style entertainment, movie trivia, and some of Seattle’s best food trucks. $5.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Aug 17
Skyway Outdoor Cinema
Bring your own seating to the parking lot behind the 7-Eleven, and some cash for the concession stand. Or a Big Gulp.
Hook
Aug 17
Westlake Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
Sister Act
Aug 17
Cal Anderson Park
Despite’s it name, this film series’ screenings are free, and start at sunset, but concessions and the DJ start at 7pm so get there earlier.
I Am Not Your Negro
Aug 18
Seattle Center
Score eats at the nearby Armory then post-up under the Space Needle and catch short films created by students at Cornish before the flick starts.
Coco
Aug 18
West Seattle Movies
BYO blankets/chairs and some cash for concessions and raffles tickets with all proceeds going to charity.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Aug 18
Carillon Point Plaza
Popcorn, drinks and candy are available for purchase, but are kinda like the entertainment options at Folsom Prison --- Cash only. $5 donation.
Iron Monkey
Aug 18
Hing Hay Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
Ferdinand
Aug 21
Bellevue Downtown Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popcorn.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Aug 22
Park Ridge Community Church
Literally in a field behind a church, and very family friendly. Obviously.
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Aug 23
Crossroads Community Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, plus free popcorn.
Super Troopers
Aug 23
Peddler Brewing Company
These beer garden-based movie nights are rain or shine thanks to the giant tent overhead. Portable chairs/blankets welcome.
Black Panther
Aug 24
Marymoor Park
Variety style entertainment, movie trivia, and… WHAT ARE THOSE?! Oh, just some of Seattle’s best food trucks.
Black Panther
Aug 24
Skyway Outdoor Cinema
Bring your own seating to the parking lot behind the 7-Eleven, and some cash for the concession stand. Or a Big Gulp.
Black Panther
Aug 24
Westlake Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
Coco
Aug 24
Denny Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
Monster’s University
Aug 24
Jefferson Community Center
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
The Devil Wears Prada
Aug 24
Cal Anderson Park
Despite’s it name, this film series’ screenings are free, and start at sunset, but concessions and the DJ start at 7pm so get there earlier.
Allegiance: The Musical
Aug 25
Hing Hay Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
Wonder Woman
Aug 25
Seattle Center
Score eats at the nearby Armory then post-up under the Space Needle and catch short films created by students at Cornish before the flick starts.
Black Panther
Aug 25
SLU Discovery Center Lawn
There’s local craft brews in their “urban beer garden”, and food trucks in the parking lot. Admission is free and it's 21+.
Black Panther
Aug 25
West Seattle Outdoor Movies
BYO blankets/chairs and some cash for concessions and raffles tickets with all proceeds going to charity.
Ghostbusters (1984)
Aug 28
Bellevue Downtown Park
Pre-movie entertainment and family activities, free popcorn, and dogs and cats living together… Mass hysteria!
The Princess Bride
Aug 29
Marymoor Park
Variety style entertainment, movie trivia, some of Seattle’s best food trucks, and presumably a few R.O.U.S.s.
Bridesmaids
Aug 30
Peddler Brewing Company
These beer garden-based movie nights are rain or shine thanks to the giant tent overhead. Portable chairs/blankets welcome.
Black Panther
Aug 31
Bell Street Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6pm, and a phone line to call when it rains to see if the show’s cancelled.
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar
Aug 31
Cal Anderson Park
Despite’s it name, this film series’ screenings are free, and start at sunset, but concessions and the DJ start at 7pm so get there earlier.
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