A scene from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” one of the movies you can watch outdoors this summer.

A scene from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” one of the movies you can watch outdoors this summer.

Summer guide: Where to watch movies under the stars

2017 Splash summer guide

Welcome to Splash, The Daily Herald’s annual guide to summer happenings in Snohomish County and beyond.

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Arlington Outdoor Movies: Thursdays at dark, around 9 p.m. July 6 movie is at the Arlington Fly-In, 4700 188th St. NE Ste. G, July 13 and 20 movies are at Terrace Park, 809 Fifth St.; 360-403-3448.

July 6: “Lego Batman Movie” (PG)

July 13: “Sing” (PG)

July 20: “Power Rangers” (PG-13)

Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nights: Fridays around 9 p.m. at the Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St. Refreshments available for purchase; 425-771-0230; www.edmondswa.gov/calendar-of-events/event/303.

July 28: “Kung Fu Panda 3” (PG)

Aug. 4: “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” (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 9:30 p.m. Snacks available, cash only; 425-257-7117, everettwa.gov/805.

July 21: “Pete’s Dragon” (PG)

July 28: “Lego Batman Movie” (PG)

Aug. 4: “Finding Dory” (PG-13)

Aug. 11: “The Secret Life of Pets” (PG)

Aug. 18: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13)

Everett, Sail-in Cinema: Boxcar Park, 615 13th St.; the Port of Everett’s summer movie series can be viewed from the park or by boat; movies begin between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.; 425-259-6001; www.portofeverett.com.

July 21: “Footloose” (PG)

July 28: “Jurassic Park” (PG-13)

Aug. 4: “Captain America: The First Avenger” (PG-13)

Aug. 11: “Field of Dreams” (PG)

Aug. 18: “Zootopia” (PG)

Aug. 25: “Top Gun” (PG)

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

July 15: “The Secret Life of Pets” (PG)

July 22: “Lego Batman Movie” (PG)

July 29: “Finding Dory” (PG)

Aug. 5: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13)

Aug. 12: “Zootopia” (PG)

Monroe, Movies Under the Moon: 8 p.m. Fridays at Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd.; 360-863-4559; www.monroewa.gov.

Aug. 4: “Lego Batman Movie” (PG)

Aug. 11: “Sing” (PG)

Aug. 18: “The Jungle Book” (PG)

Aug. 25: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13)

Mukilteo, Summer Movies in the Park: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Rosehill Community Center Plaza, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-347-1456; www.mukilteochamber.org. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshments available for purchase. Free.

Aug. 16: “Finding Dory” (PG)

Aug. 23: “The Secret Life of Pets” (PG)

Seattle, Amica Insurance Movies at Magnuson Park, Seattle: Seating at 7 p.m., movies at dusk on Thursdays at the Warren G. Magnuson Park Athletic Fields, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; live acts, movie trivia, food trucks; $5 per person, 5 and younger free; dogs welcome; www.moviesatmagnuson.com.

July 6: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13)

July 13: “Moana” (PG)

July 20: “Hidden Figures” (PG)

July 27: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) (G)

Aug. 3: “La La Land” (PG-13)

Aug. 10: “The Lego Batman Movie” (PG)

Aug. 17: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (PG-13)

Aug. 24: “The Princess Bride” (PG)

Snohomish County, Movies in the Park: Thursdays, July 13 to Aug. 17, Willis Tucker Community Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish; 425-388-6600; www.snohomishcountywa.gov. Open seating on the grass begins at 7 p.m. Movies start around dusk. Bring low-back lawn chairs or blankets. Free admission, but donations for Snohomish County Parks will be accepted. Snacks are available for purchase.

July 13: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13)

July 20: “Trolls” (PG)

July 27: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (PG-13)

Aug. 3: “Sing” (PG)

Aug. 10: “The Lego Batman Movie” (PG)

Aug. 17: “Moana” (PG)

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