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Outdoor Movies in the Washington, DC Area

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

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 14 - August 11, 2008
National Mall
Washington, DC.

2. Bethesda Outdoor Movies-Stars on the Avenue

July 29-August 2, 2008
Woodmont Triangle
Bethesda, Maryland

3. Alexandria Comcast Outdoor Film Festival

July 18 -19, 2008
Ben Brenman Park
5000 Duke St.
Alexandria, Virginia

4. Strathmore Comcast Outdoor Film Festival

August 15-24, 2008
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, Maryland

5. Outdoor Movies on Rockville Town Square

Saturdays, May 17 - July 19, 2008
Rockville Town Square
Rockville, Maryland

6. Crystal Screen Outdoor Film Festival

21 Weeks of James Bond.
Mondays, May 5 - September 22, 2008
18th and South Bell Streets
Crystal City, Virginia

7. Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

Family Night at the Movies
August 8-16, 2008
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
16 Chestnut St.
Gaithersburg, Maryland
See the schedule

8. Columbia's Lakefront Summer Festival Movies

June 23 - September 15, 2008
Columbia Town Center
10320 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, Maryland

9. NoMa James Bond Film Festival

Thursdays, May 8 - August 28, 2008
New York and Florida Ave, NE
at the future site of Washington Gateway

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