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Outdoor Movies in the Washington, DC Area

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Watching movies on a large screen outdoors has become a popular summer activity. There are several outdoor movie festivals in the Washington, DC area. Most of the movies are free and offer a great opportunity for families to enjoy some time together under the stars.

1. Screen on the Green

Mondays, July 20 - August 10, 2009
National Mall
Washington, DC

2. Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival

May 1 - September 4, 2009
Gateway Park
Rosslyn, Virginia
Every Friday at Dusk

3. NoMa Summer Screen

Wednesdays, June 10 - July 29, 2009
L Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, NE
Washington, DC

4. National Harbor Movies on the Potomac

June 16-Sept. 22, 2009
Waterfront Street
National Harbor
Every other Tuesday at Dark

5. Bethesda Outdoor Movies-Stars on the Avenue

July 28 - August 1, 2009
Woodmont Triangle
Bethesda, Maryland

6. Alexandria Comcast Outdoor Film Festival

July 17-18, 2009
Ben Brenman Park
5000 Duke St.
Alexandria, Virginia

7. Crystal Screen Outdoor Film Festival

21 Weeks of Superheroes
Mondays, May 4 - September 21, 2009
18th and South Bell Streets
Crystal City, Virginia

8. Fairfax Outdoor Movies - Cox Movies Under the Moon(r)

June 24 - 28, 2009
Van Dyck Park
3500 Old Lee Hwy.
Fairfax, Virginia

9. Strathmore Comcast Outdoor Film Festival

August 14-21, 2009
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, Maryland

10. Outdoor Movies on Rockville Town Square

June 3 - August 12, 2009
Rockville Town Square
Rockville, Maryland

11. Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

Family Night at the Movies
August 14 – 22, 2009
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
16 Chestnut St.
Gaithersburg, Maryland
See the schedule

12. Columbia's Lakefront Summer Festival Movies

June 19 - September 19, 2009
Columbia Town Center
10320 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, Maryland

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