Outdoor summer movies are a highlight in Denver, and this year there are more opportunities for fans to get their fix. With flicks ranging from crowd-pleasing to kid-friendly, all you need is a comfortable blanket, your family or friends and a few buckets of popcorn for an easy night of fun.
Here are some options and some highlighted films at each:
Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
For live music and a view that can’t be beat, Red Rocks is the place. Tickets cost $15, and VIP packages start at $47. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with movies beginning at dusk. .
July 11: “The Sandlot” with special guests and Brent Cowles
Aug. 23: “Deadpool” with The Blue Rider
Southwest Movies at Skyline Park
Whatap better than catching a free movie in the heart of downtown Denver under the stars? Movies start at dusk with additional entertainment beginning an hour prior. Kid-friendly movies will be shown here all summer at Arapahoe Street between 15th and 17th streets. Details at .
July 16: “Finding Nemo”
July 23: “Star Wars”
Historic Elitch Theatre Film Festival
Perfect for families, this summer film series takes place Fridays on the lawn outside the theater. Take a blanket or a lawn chair for a relaxing night. Tickets cost $5, and the funds go toward restoring the theater. Gates open at 7 p.m. at 4655 W. 37th Ave. For more information, visit .
June 24: “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure”
July 22: “Hairspray”
Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park in Glendale
Infinity Park lets movie enthusiasts vote every year for their summer film showings. This year’s picks feature a mix of blockbusters and classics. Best of all, they’re free. Gates open at 7 p.m., and movies begin at 8 p.m at 950 Birch St. .
June 27: “The Goonies”
Aug. 8: “Aladdin”
Civic Center Bike-In Movies
Fill in your Wednesday evenings by biking to Civic Center park for a picnic dinner and movie. Bike racks and food trucks will be plentiful, and movies start at dusk. Admission is free. For more information, visit .
Aug. 10: “This is Spinal Tap”
Aug. 17: “Moonrise Kingdom”
Family Movie Nights at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium
Load up on popcorn and sodas for kid-friendly Saturday movie nights hosted by the University of Denver and Porter Adventist Hospital. Hospital staffers will be on hand to provide free blood-pressure tests. Admission is free, doors open at 7 p.m. and movies begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the DU outdoor field.
July 16: “Frozen”
August 6: “Up”
Film on the Fly at DIA
Itap now possible to catch a movie at the airport before or after your summer travels. Films will screen for free in the new outdoor plaza that connects the Jeppesen Terminal to the Westin Hotel. Goodies such as food vouchers, aviator sunglasses and movie prizes will be handed out if you get there early. Admission is free, and parking will cost $8-24.
June 30: “Top Gun”
Aug. 18: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”
Northglenn Summer Movie Series
Northglenn Arts is offering its annual Summer Movie Series at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park on Friday nights in August. Join your neighbors on the grass and relax after a long week in front of the big screen. Admission is free. All movies will begin at dusk (between 7:30-8:30 p.m.) and are located south of Webster, near the skate park. Seating is first come, first serve and don’t forget your blankets, picnics and lawn chairs! For more information, visit .
Aug. 5: “Jurassic World”
Aug. 19: “The Good Dinosaur”
“Highest Drive-In” by Blue Starlite Drive-In Theater
If you miss the days of drive-in theaters, Blue Starlite is opening a pop-up location for the summer at Little Beach Park in the Vail Valley’s historic mining town of Minturn. Approximately 40 cars can be accommodated, and there will be a traditional concessions stand with s’mores and other options. Movies will be shown at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit .
July 8: “Raiders of the Lost Ark”
July 15: “The Princess Bride”
