Free Outdoor Movies near DC: Summer Movie Nights Under the Stars

What could be better on a warm summer evening than an outdoor movie night on a big screen? Oh, we know—a free outdoor movie night! This summer, the DC area is brimming with free outdoor movies for families in parks, plazas, wineries, and even a cemetery.
Here are more than 20 places to enjoy outdoor movies near DC with kids this summer. With options in Maryland, Virginia, and the District—and movies of all different genres and ratings—there's bound to be be an outdoor movie near you that fits your family. So grab your lawn chairs or blankets, pack a picnic and some bug spray, and enjoy a relaxing, free evening of family fun.
If you prefer to watch movies in air-conditioned comfort, check out our round-up of drive-in movie theaters near DC. And, be sure to keep checking our DC events calendar as more outdoor movies are announced.
Free Outdoor Movies in DC
Free Outdoor Movies in Maryland
Free Outdoor Movies in Virginia
Places featured in this article:
Alethia Tanner Park
Marie Reed School
Georgetown Waterfront Park
Congressional Cemetery
Franklin Park
Merriweather Post Pavilion
National Harbor Plaza
The Wine Bin
Piney Branch Elementary School
Cabin John Village
Trinity Centre
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Various Locations
Gateway Park
Vienna Town Green
Van Dyck Park
The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center