Colorado is amazing all year long, but there’s something especially glorious about the summer months. There’s an endless list of attractions and activities that just seem to become better, brighter, and more fun when the weather is warm. If you’re looking to add an easygoing experience to your summer line-up, check out these epic outdoor movie nights that offer a fun and free way to kick back and relax.
Head over to Firestone on every other Friday from May 31 to August 9, 2019 to catch a family-friendly film, food trucks, live music, games, and more at Food & Flick Fridays. The pre-show fun begins at 6 p.m. and movies start at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.) The venue changes throughout the season, so check out the City of Firestone’s website for details about the upcoming movies and where to watch them.
This one’s for you, Northern Colorado! On Friday nights from June 28 through July 26, 2019, Promenade Shops’ Movies on Main in Loveland will be showing all of your favorite family flicks. Though the film starts at sunset (around 8:45), stop by a little early to enjoy plenty of pre-show fun! For a complete listing of upcoming films, visit the Promenade Shops’ website.
Movies in the Park is one of the most beloved summertime traditions in Grand Junction. Fun films are screened once a month from June through September in Lincoln Park, so grab some friends, a comfortable lawn chair, and your favorite snacks and get ready for an unforgettable summer activity beneath the stars! The first film of the season, "Over The Hedge," will be shown on June 21, 2019. Other films have yet to be announced, so keep an eye on the Movies in the Park Grand Junction Facebook pagefor updates!
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Like Grand Junction, Pueblo has its own Movies in the Park, which are shown in City Park. The 2019 movie schedule looks like tons of fun, beginning with "Small Foot" on June 15. Here’s the full line-up: "Labyrinth" on July 6, "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" on July 20, "How to Train your Dragon: The Lost World" on August 17, and "Dumbo" on September 7. For more information about the movies and other event details, visit the City of Pueblo’s website.
You may be a frequent shopper at Southlands in Aurora, but have you ever watched a movie in Town Square? If not, you’re in for a treat! Movies on the Square take place on Wednesday evenings in July and August, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities to make marvelous summertime memories with your family. This year’s line-up includes "Ralph Breaks the Internet" (July 17), "Incredibles 2" (July 24), "Despicable Me 3" (July 31), and "Lilo & Stitch" (August 7). For more information about the event, visit the Southlands website here.
Colorado Springs' Movie Under the Stars got its start in 2015 and quickly became a favorite family tradition for summertime fun. This annual event is a child’s dream come true, with activities like free face painting and inflatables to play on in addition to the movie screenings. Pack up a few blankets and chairs and head over to Memorial Park on June 22, 2019 to see "Wreck-It Ralph 2." Pre-show fun beings at 6:45 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk (around 9 p.m.). For more information, visit the Movie Under the Stars - Colorado Springs Facebook page.
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