Columbia Pike Movie Nights

The Columbia Pike Partnership is dedicated to the safety of our community.

UPDATE: (08/03) Due to inclement weather conditions tonight’s movie “The Color Purple” has been CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience and weather permitting . Thank you!

2022 Columbia Pike Movie Nights

Free Movies Under the Stars!

All movies start at sunset (between 8 and 8:30 pm) and are shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets, etc. Leashed pets are welcome. Alcohol is NOT permitted at Arlington Mill or Penrose Square. In case of inclement weather, please check this page, and our social media channels for updates. This information is typically posted at 3:30pm on the day of each screening.

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Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Help us keep the Columbia Pike Movie Nights FREE by sponsoring a movie for as little as $250.
Please fill out the form at the link below and return it to our Program Director, Stephen G. Smith at sgsmith@columbiapike.org.

We are very excited to bring back this year our 12th edition of free outdoor movies!

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Animated Family

Live Action Family

Documentary

Action & Adventure

Comedy

Musical

Romance

Drama

Fridays @ Arlington Mill

On Friday nights, join us at the Arlington Mill Community Center’s outdoor plaza.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets, etc. Restrooms/water fountains are available on-site. Leashed pets are welcome. Alcohol is NOT permitted at Arlington Mill.

Getting Here

Arlington Mill Community Center is located at 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA, 22204.

Parking is FREE in the Arlington Mill garage.

Arlington’s Car-Free Diet offers details for bus and bike travel.

Super Mario Bros

July 5 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Hairspray

July 12 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Vivo

July 19 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

July 26 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Wonka

August 2 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Top Gun

August 9 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Hairspray

August 16 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Haunted Mansion

August 23 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Saturdays @ Penrose Square

On Saturday nights, join us at Penrose Square Apartments’ outdoor plaza.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets, etc. Restrooms are available in nearby shops. Leashed pets are welcome. Alcohol is NOT permitted at Penrose Square.

Getting Here

Penrose Square is located at 2501 9th Road South, Arlington, VA.

Parking is FREE in the Penrose Square garage. 

Arlington’s Car-Free Diet offers details for bus and bike travel.

Barbie

July 6 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Dirty Dancing

July 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Coco

July 20 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Elemental

July 27 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

The Color Purple

August 3 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Sister Act

August 10 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

The Little Mermaid

August 17 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

August 24 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Movie Nights Underwriters