Summer seems to be slipping by faster than ever this year. If you’ve missed out on this season’s free family activities, there’s still plenty of time to catch up. Here is a schedule of this summer’s free movie screenings, both outdoors and indoors, in the Reston area of Northern Virginia.
The Lake Anne Summer Film Festival is a series of free waterfront movies.
LAKE ANNE: SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL
Reston
Movies begin at sundown. Bring chairs and a picnic dinner, or reserve a table at nearby Kalypso’s Sports Tavern.
Friday, July 22, 2016: Toy Story
Friday, August 12, 2016: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Friday, August 26, 2016: Lady Sing the Blues
RESTON STATION: MOVIES UNDER OUR STARS
Reston
Movies begin at sundown. Chairs are provided. Come early and enjoy pop-ups, food trucks, and children’s activities.
Saturday, July 23, 2016: Zootopia
Saturday, July 30, 2016: Cinderella
Saturday, August 6, 2016: Frozen
Saturday, August 13, 2016: Inside Out
Saturday, August 20, 2016: The Good Dinosaur
Saturday, August 27, 2016: Wreck It Ralph
Saturday, September 3, 2016: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Saturday, September 10, 2016: Open Season Scared Silly
Saturday, September 17, 2016: Goosebumps
Saturday, September 24, 2016: The Jungle Book
RESTON TOWN CENTER: FREE KIDS SUMMER FILM SERIES
Reston
Movies start at 10am at Bowtie Cinemas. This is a great option for families who prefer indoor movies.
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 26-27, 2016: The Peanuts Movie
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 2-3, 2016: Ramona & Beezus
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 9-10, 2016: Home
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 16-17, 2016: Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
RESTON ASSOCIATION POOLS: DIVE-IN MOVIES
Reston
Bring a float and watch a movie while swimming. The pools will provide popcorn and drinks. These events are free, but you must be an RA pool pass holder to attend. Movies begin at 8:30pm.
Thursday, July 21 at Newbridge Pool: Movie title TBA
Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Glade Pool: Movie title TBA
MOSIAC DISTRICT: FILMS IN THE PARK
Fairfax
Movies start at 7pm. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks. All movies are close captioned for the hearing-impaired.
Friday, July 22, 2016: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Friday, July 29, 2016: The Princess and the Frog
Friday, August 5, 2016: Cool Runnings
Friday, August 12, 2016: Aladdin
Friday, August 19, 2016: A League of Their Own
Friday, August 26, 2016: Karate Kid
TRINITY CENTRE: STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN CINEMA
Centreville
Movies begin at sundown, but come early for music, food, and children’s activities. Watch the movie from your car or bring a picnic blanket.
Saturday, August 6, 2016: Minions
Saturday, August 13, 2016: Inside Out
Saturday, August 20, 2016: The Good Dinosaur
Saturday, August 27, 2016: Home
CHERRY HILL PARK: SUNSET CINEMA IN THE PARK
Falls Church
Movies begin at 7:45pm. Bring blankets and picnics. Drinks, popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. In the case of inclement weather, screenings will be moved into the Community Center.
Friday, September 9, 2016: Zootopia
Friday, September 23, 2016: The Jungle Book
Friday, September 30, 2016: Star Wars – The Force Awakens
Friday, September 30, 2016: Viewer’s Choice Night
Photo credit: Charlotte Geary
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