Where to see movies under the stars this summer

Published 12:46 pm Thursday, August 5, 2010

Communities all over the area are offering free outdoor movies, some old, some new, and most are family fare. Bring chairs and blankets and spread out on the grass. Here’s the lineup:

Note: Some of the movie lineups have changed since publication. Call phone numbers listed to confirm the title.

Arlington Outdoor Cinema

Pack up the family for two shows at dusk on Thursdays, at Terrace Park, 809 Fifth St. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy free movies and popcorn. Call 360-403-3448 for more information.

July 22: “E.T.” (1982), rated PG.

July 29: “Back to the Future” (1985), rated PG.

Brier’s SeaScare movie

In conjunction with Brier’s annual SeaScare and Porchlight Parade on Aug. 11, they’re showing a free movie at 23631 Brier Road in the Brier Pizza and Pasta parking lot. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy cartoons until the movie begins at dusk, approximately 9:15 p.m. Call 360-387-4579 for the movie that will be shown.

Camano Island Outdoor Cinema

A lineup of classic or just campy old films is on the bill. The free films begin at dusk on Fridays through Sept. 24 at SE Camano Drive and Dallman Road. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic items, and dress for weather. Gates open at 7 p.m. The movie lineup is subject to change. Call 360-387-4579 or go to www.chumleigh.com for the movie titles.

Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nites

Free movies at dusk on Fridays at the Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Bring blankets or chairs. Call 425-771-0230 for more information.

July 30: “The Tale of Despereaux” a misfit mouse with big ears (2008), rated G.

Aug. 6: “Footloose,” Kevin Bacon legalizes dancing (1984), rated PG.

Cinema Under the Stars

Everett Parks and Recreation’s free family film nights at dusk on Fridays at Camp Patterson Field at Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. Entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Call 425-257-8322 for more information.

July 23: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (2009), rated PG.

July 30: “Monsters vs. Aliens” (2009), rated PG.

Aug. 6: “Twilight: New Moon” (2009), rated PG-13.

Aug. 13: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009). rated PG.

Aug. 20: “The Princess and the Frog” (2009), rated G.

Aug. 27: “Up” (2009), rated PG.

Flicks at the Falls

Granite Falls’ free outdoor movies will begin at dusk at Perrigoue Memorial Park on Jordan Road just off W. Stanley St. For more information, go to the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce website, www.granitefallswa.com.

July 23: “Where the Wild Things Are” (2009), rated PG.

Aug. 21: “E.T.” restored version, rated PG.

Popcorn in the Parks

Free movie nights at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. Movies begin at dusk (about 9 p.m.) Saturdays. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Popcorn provided. Call 360-363-8400 for more information.

July 24: “Secondhand Lions” (2003), rated PG.

July 31: “Hook” (1991), rated PG.

Aug. 7: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (2009), rated PG.

Aug. 14: “Twilight” (2008), rated PG-13.

Movies Under

the Moon

Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Free movies begin at 9 p.m. Free popcorn and water. Show up early for activities before the movie starts.

Aug. 6: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (2009), rated PG.

Aug. 13: “Get Smart” (2008), rated PG-13.

Aug. 20: “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” (2008), rated PG.

Aug. 27: “The Game Plan” (2007), rated PG.

Movies in the Park

Willis Tucker Community Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. Bring low-back lawn chairs and blankets. Find your spot on the grass anytime after 7:30 p.m. Free movies begin at dusk. Popcorn and soda are available for purchase.

July 22: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2009), rated PG, 9:35 p.m.

July 29: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (2009), rated PG, 9:25 p.m.

Aug. 5: “Twilight: New Moon” (2009), rated PG-13, 9:15 p.m.

Aug. 12: “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (2009), rated PG, 9 p.m.

Aug. 19: “The Blind Side” (2009), rated PG, 8:45 p.m.Summer nights are the best times for star-gazing. We’re talking stars on the big screen, though.