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Free Outdoor Movies for Kids
in Washington DC Summer 2026
CiNoMatic at Alethia Tanner Park
NoMa - Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10, 2026
Enjoy Wednesday-night free movies at Alethia Tanner Park, along with lawn games and food from local vendors beginning an hour before the movie's start. Website
Sunset Cinema at the Wharf DC
The Wharf - Thursdays, May 28 - August 27, 2026
Sunset Cinema is back at the Wharf this year, showing movies on a 20-foot outdoor LED screen for free. Website
Films at the Stone (at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial)
MLK Memorial - Third Friday of the month, June 19 - August 21, 2026
Enjoy movies featuring individuals who fight for what is right at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall. Website
Free Outdoor Movies in Maryland for Kids
Cabin John Village Movies on the Green
Potomac - Second Friday of the month, May 8 – October 9, 2026
Movies Under the Stars shows a family-friendly film on the big screen the second Friday of each month through September. Live music and kids' activities begin at 6:30pm, and the movies start at sunset. Website
Sunday Family Movies on the Potomac
National Harbor - Sundays, May 3 - September 27, 2026
Enjoy a free family-friendly movie every Sunday all spring and summer at National Harbor. Visitors should bring their own blanket or chairs and watch on the big screen at the plaza starting at 6pm. Website
Movies in the Parks (in Rockville, MD)
Rockville - Thursdays, July 30 - August 20, 2026
Enjoy a free movie at four different Rockville parks on Thursday evenings this summer. Bring chairs or blankets, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Movies begin at dusk, around 8pm. Website
Free Outdoor Movies in Northern Virginia for Kids
Big Screen on the Green (at Vienna Town Green)
Vienna - Fridays, May 15 & September 11, 2026
Vienna screens family-friendly flicks on the Vienna Town Green during the summer, with a special holiday feature in December at the Vienna Community Center auditorium. Bring a blanket and a picnic. Website
All-American Movie Magic & More at Reston Station
Reston - Saturdays, June 6 - August 29, 2026
Head to Reston Station for a free, family-friendly movie every Saturday evening this summer. Some weeks will have additional activities or character meet-and-greets for kids. Food trucks will be on site. Website
Films in the Park (at Mosaic District)
Fairfax - Thursdays, June 18 - August 20, 2026
Mosaic District hosts Films in the Park on Thursday evenings at 7pm on the lawn of Strawberry Park. All of these movies are kid-friendly! Website
Movies Under the Moon (at City of Fairfax parks)
Fairfax - Second Friday of the month, June 12 - September 11, 2026
On the second Friday of each month this summer, enjoy a family-friendly movie at a City of Fairfax park. Bring a blanket and wind down under a big screen. Website
Columbia Pike Movie Nights at Penrose Square
Arlington - Saturdays, July 18 & July 25, 2026
Families can enjoy some of their favorite movies under the stars at Penrose Square Apartments' outdoor plaza. Movies are shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Website
Columbia Pike Movie Nights at Arlington Mills
Arlington - Saturdays, July 11 & August 1, 2026
Sitting on Arlington Mill's Outdoor Plaza, families can enjoy some of their favorite movies under the stars. Movies are shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Website