With summer officially just a few weeks away and longer nights ahead, you’re probably hoping to see at least one outdoor movie. You’re in luck, because there are several different outdoor movie locations to choose from this summer. Here’s where to watch outdoor movies in and around Seattle this sunny season!

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Marymoor Park

First up, we have Marymoor Park, which is probably one of the most well-known options around. Moviegoers can bring their own low-back chairs or blankets and spread out to watch one of several movies offered through this summer’s program. There are also food trucks on site for snacks and refreshments.

The 2024 Outdoor Movies at Marymoor Park:

  • Wednesday, July 10:  Back to the Future
  • Tuesday, July 16: 10 Things I hate about you
  • Wednesday, July 24: Shrek
  • Wednesday, July 31: Barbie
  • Wednesday, August 7: Pitch Perfect
  • Tuesday, August 13: Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone
  • Tuesday, August 20: Encanto
  • Wednesday, August 28: The Princess Bride

When: July 10th to August 28th, 2024
Where: 6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA
Cost: $10

Movies at the Mural

Enjoy FREE outdoor movies at Seattle Center this summer. The Mural Amphitheatre lawn transforms into an outdoor theatre with a 40-foot screen and the iconic Space Needle in view. Each year, the series features popular movies that include classic and contemporary films that are appropriate for all-ages.

Here’s what’s playing at Movies at the Mural in 2024:

  • Friday, July 26: The Princess Bride
  • Friday, August 2: Everything Everywhere All At Once
  • Friday, August 9: Dune (1984)
  • Friday, August 16: Singles
  • Friday, August 23: The Color Purple (2023 musical)

When: July 26th to August 23rd, 2024
Where: 305 Harrison St
Cost: Free

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema

Starting July 6th, you can catch outdoor movies in Bellingham! Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema will run until August 24th, with live entertainment before screenings.

The 2024 Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema will include:

  • Saturday, July 6: The Goonies
  • Saturday, July 13: Best in Show
  • Saturday, July 20: Barbie
  • Saturday, July 27: Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • Saturday, August 3: The Super Mario Bros Movie
  • Saturday, August 10: Twilight
  • Saturday, August 17: Pitch Perfect
  • Saturday, August 24: The Princess Bride

When: July 6th to August 24th, 2024
Where: Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th Street, Bellingham
Cost: $7pp cash / $8pp credit card

Downtown Movies in the Park

The FREE Summer Outdoor Movies for the community at Bellevue Downtown Park will take place on Tuesday evenings, from July 16-August 20. There will be pre-movie entertainment starting around 7 p.m. and movies will begin at dusk. The list of this year’s movies have yet to be announced, but stay tuned!

When: July 16th to August 20th, 2024
Where: Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St Bellevue
Cost: Free

Center City Cinema

Last but not least, Center City Cinema, which will be screening FREE movies in the park at 12 locations across the city. There will be food trucks on site.

Albert Davis Park (12526 27th Ave NE) at 8:00pm

  • Thursday July 18 – Wall-E
  • Thursday, July 25 – The Lorax

Ballard Commons (5701 22nd Ave NW) at 7:30pm *Food Trucks on site

  • Thursday, August 1 – Soul
  • Thursday, August 8 – The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • Thursday, August 15 – Wonka
  • Thursday, August 22 – Cars

Cal Anderson Park (1635 11th Ave) at 8:30pm *Food Trucks on site

  • Friday, June 28 – To Wong Foo, Thanks for everything! Julie Newmar
  • Friday, July 5 – Chicago
  • Friday, July 12 – Mamma Mia
  • Friday, July 26 – Rocky Horror Show

Cascade Playground (333 Pontius Ave N) at 8:30pm

  • Friday, July 19 – Labyrinth

City Hall Park (450 3rd Ave) at 12:00pm

  • Wednesday, July 3 – Legally Blonde
  • Wednesday, July 31 – The Pelican Brief
  • Wednesday, August 14 – The Firm

Denny Park (100 Dexter Ave N) at 8:30pm *Food Trucks on site

  • Wednesday, June 26 – The Goonies
  • Wednesday, July 10 – The Breakfast Club
  • Wednesday, July 17 – The Color Purple (1984)
  • Wednesday, August 7 – Dirty Dancing

Freeway Park (700 Seneca St) at 8:00PM

  • Friday, August 2 – The Fifth Element
  • Friday, August 9 – Reality Bites
  • Friday, August 16 – Twister
  • Friday, August 23 – 10 Things I Hate About You
  • Friday, August 30 – Jurassic Park (1993)

Hing Hay Park (423 Maynard Ave S) at 7:00PM

  • Saturday, August 3 – Polite Society
  • Saturday, August 10 – Raya and the Last Dragon
  • Saturday, August 17 – The Donut King
  • Saturday, August 24 – Lilo & Stitch

Lake City Mini Park (12363 Lake City Way NE) at 8:00pm

  • Saturday, September 7 – Barbie
  • Saturday, September 14 – Strange World

Occidental Square (117 S Washington St) at 5:00pm

  • Saturday, July 20 – Kung Foo Panda 4
  • Saturday, July 27 – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbird & Snakes

South Lake Union Park (860 Terry Ave N)

  • Saturday, July 6 at 3:00pm – A Bug’s Life
  • Thursday, August 29 at 8:30pm – Jaws (non-motorized Boats and Floats welcome!)

Westlake Park (401 Pine St) at 5:00pm

  • Tuesday, August 27 – The Little Mermaid (2023)
  • Saturday, August 31 – Wonka

Happy summer watching!