Outdoor movies

Family-friendly movies, shown on big screens or walls outdoors, in communities throughout Snohomish County, are an inexpensive way to enjoy some PG-rated fun.

Pack up a picnic and spread out a blanket. Some places sell hot dogs and soft drinks; some are strictly movie madness.

The first screening of the season is June 22 in Granite Falls.

Arlington Outdoor Cinema: Terrace Park, 809 Fifth St. Thursdays at dark, approximately 9 p.m.; Karaoke at 7 p.m. before movie.

• July 11: “Escape from Planet Earth” (PG)
• July 18: “Rise of the Guardians” (PG)
• July 25: “Brave” (PG)

Arlington, Outdoor Movie at the Fly-In: Starts at dark, July 11 during Kids Day at the Arlington Airport, 18204 59th Drive NE; www.arlingtonflyin.org.

Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nights: Movies begin around 9 p.m. at the Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St. Refreshments available for purchase; 425-771-0230; www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/calendar.stm.

• July 26: “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” (G)
• August 2: “Back to the Future” (PG)

Everett, Cinema Under the Stars: Thornton A. Sullivan Park at Silver Lake at Camp Patterson field, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. Friday evenings. Entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. Movies begin at dark, between 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. Popcorn, hot dogs and drinks available to buy. Call 425-257-7117 or check www.everettwa.org.

• July 19: Imagine Children’s Museum arts and crafts followed by “Pirates! Band of Misfits” (PG)
• July 26: Improv comedy by Taproot Theatre followed by “Wreck-It-Ralph” (PG)
• Aug. 2: Pacific Science Center: It’s Fossil Time followed by “Big Miracle” (PG)
• Aug. 9: The Repitle Man followed by “The Amazing Spider Man” (PG-13)
• Aug. 16: Imagine Children’s Museum arts and crafts followed by “Oz The Great and Powerful” (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 Street.

• June 22: “The Lorax” (PG)
• July 5: “Madagascar 3” (PG)
• Aug. 2: “Thunderstruck” (PG)

Marysville Popcorn in the Park: Movies begin around 9 p.m. Saturdays at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road; free; 360-363-8400; www.marysvillewa.gov.

• July 13: “Hotel Transylvania” (PG)
• July 20: “Shark Tale” (PG)
• July 27: “Wreck It Ralph” (PG)
• Aug. 3: “Mary Poppins” (G)
• Aug. 10: “War Horse” (PG-13)
• Aug. 17: “Oz, the Great and Powerful” (PG)

Monroe, Movies Under the Moon: 7 p.m. Fridays at Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd. Call 360-863-4559 for more information or go to www.monroewa.gov and select calendar of events.

• Aug. 2: “The Lorax” (PG)
• Aug. 9: “Madagascar” (PG)
• Aug. 16: “The Avengers” (PG-13)
• Aug. 23: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (PG-13)

Mukilteo, Movies in the Park: Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Free movies on Wednesdays. Refreshments available for purchase. Call 425-263-8180.

• Aug. 21: “Madagascar 3” (PG), 8:40 p.m.
• Aug. 28: “Wreck-it Ralph” (PG), 8:30 p.m.

Movies Under the Stars at Swedish/Edmonds: Free, Friday nights at Swedish/Edmonds Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds, on patio outside the second floor hospital cafe. Chair seating for 200 people or bring blankets for grassy area. Free popcorn and lemonade; swedish.org/movies.

• July 19: “The Lion King” (G), 9 p.m.
• Aug. 9: “Bee Movie” (PG), 8:30 p.m.
• Aug. 16: “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (PG), 8:15 p.m.
• Sept. 6: “Free Willy” (PG), 7:45 p.m.

Snohomish County, Willis Tucker Community Park: Thursdays; open seating on the grass begins at 7 p.m. Bring low-back lawn chairs or blankets, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish; 425-388-6600. Free admission, but donations for Snohomish County Parks will be accepted. Popcorn and pop are available for purchase.

• July 11: “Back to the Future” (PG), 9:36 p.m.
• July 18: “Rise of the Guardians” (PG), 9:30 p.m.
• July 25: “Brave” (PG), 9:23 p.m.
• Aug. 1: “Men in Black 3” (PG-13), 9:14 p.m.
• Aug. 8: “Pirates! Band of Misfits” (PG), 9:03 p.m.
• Aug. 15: “The Avengers” (PG-13). 8:52 p.m.