Pop some corn and your trunk or roll out a picnic blanket! Summer 2023 is winding down and so are hotter days, longer nights and sunny day activities – but there’s still time. One of our favourite things to do while the grass is green? Like so many others who live in Calgary, we love a drive-in movie or a grassy flick!
While there certainly aren’t as many in and around the city as there were during the height of the pandemic, Calgary still has a number of spots where you can enjoy a movie under the stars.
If of course, you’re not sure where to go this year, here are just a few that are expected to reopen for the sunny season with a selection of old favourites and family-friendly classics.
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DRIVE-INS
HIGH RIVER SUNSET DRIVE-IN
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Up for a bit of a drive? This August visit the High River Sunset Drive-In, for a series of double features! This year’s lineup includes a good mix of classics and family-friendly favourites – so don’t miss it!
When: Friday, August 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th 2023
Where: 64137 Highway 543 East, High River, AB, Canada, Alberta
Cost: $40 per vehicle
OUTDOOR MOVIE EVENTS
17TH AVENUE SUMMER SERIES: MOVIE IN THE PARK
Showing a variety of movies this sunny season including E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Wonderwoman and The Magnificent Seven (just to name a few), Calgarians are encouraged to bring a chair to Tomkins Park for a FREE experience that’ll make your summer. Don’t miss it!
When: Friday August 11th-13th and September 8th-10th, 2023
Where: 17 Avenue and 8 Street SW, Calgary
Cost: FREE
MOVIE ON THE RISE
Located at The Rise, a 9-metre natural amphitheatre on St.Patrick’s Island, Calgarians are encouraged to cozy up for a family favourite shown after dark. This year, enjoy the Super Mario Bros. Movie for FREE, it’s going to be a blast!
When: Thursday, August 24th, 2023
Where: Directions here
Time: 9 pm
Cost: FREE
MOVIE IN THE PARK
Great Scott! This summer head to Trico Centre for a showing of the iconic film Back to the Future. This event is FREE for Trico Centre members and $5 for non-members. Don’t miss out!
When: Sunday, August 27th, 2023
Where: 11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm
Cost: FREE+
SUNALTA MOVIE IN THE PARK
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Brought to life by the Sunalta and Scarboro Community Associations, Movie In The Park is a joy year after year. Not only is this event a ton of fun (no matter what they’re showing) it’s also FREE to attend so keep checking back for more info!
When: Friday, September 8th, 2023
Where: 1747 14th Ave SW Calgary
Time: 8 pm
Cost: FREE
And there you have it, folks! Just a few places to see a drive-in or outdoor movie. As always, we’ll keep you updated as more information rolls in, but until then – get excited! It won’t be long!
