Free Outdoor Movies This Summer

Seattle summer nights are perfect for a free film in the park. These are some of the best movies showing this year.

July 28
The Princess Bride
Movies at the Mural
Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center
This Rob Reiner romantic comedy is the perfect date movie.

Aug. 1
The Muppets
Marymoor Park
The latest Muppets flick will keep the kids interested and the adults entertained.

Aug. 3
E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial
Edmonds Outdoor Movie Night
Frances Anderson Center
Watch for mysterious lights in the sky!

Aug. 25
The Big Lebowski
Fremont Outdoor Cinema
Mix a few virgin White Russians (no alcohol consumption in public!), and sport your sexiest ratty bathrobe because the Dude is every slacker’s favorite role model.

Aug. 25
Top Gun
West Seattle Outdoor Movies
4410 California Ave. SW
Pre-screening entertainment includes a “secret musical guest.” Plus: free pizza!

Aug. 30
The Goonies
Magnuson Park
Everyone who can do the truffle shuffle knows that Goonies never say die.

Aug. 31
Moneyball
Moonlight Cinema at Redhook Brewery
This 21+ outdoor cinema has a beer garden.

Aug. 11, 18 and 25
Bruce Lee series
Center City Cinema Saturdays at Sunset
Hing Hay Park
Bring your karate mat.

Aug. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26
The Harry Potter series
Movies at the Mural
Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center
Check your broomsticks and cauldrons at the door.

Before you go, some outdoor movie etiquette: Most films begin rolling at dusk and you’ll want to arrive early to get a good seat. (The movie will almost certainly be cancelled if it’s raining.) Most outdoor movies are paid for by the community or neighborhood that hosts them—so if you want to keep them coming back, consider making a small donation to the sponsoring organization. You can bring your own food, but rumor has it that some of the best food trucks have been showing up at outdoor screenings.