San Diego Free Summer Movies
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Free Outdoor Summer Movies in San Diego 2010
Stone Brewery Late Night Movies
Beer and a movie sure sounds good doesn't it? How about having a great craft beer in your hand as you swill and watch movies under the stars of Escondido. On Wednesday nights from May 19 - September 1, 2010, the good folks at Stone Brewing are hosting a free, summer-long outdoor cinema screening series.
The screenings start at either 8:00 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) and are geared for folks ages 21 and up (unless noted). Why the 21 and up rule? Because Stone would like you to enjoy the film with a pint of beer in your hand. Buying beer and food is the least you can do, right?
The movies at Stone Brewing cross many genres and styles ranging from "The Princess Bride" to "Blazing Saddles" to the crowd favorite, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High."
Important Tips: Bring lawn chairs and blankets since it can get a bit chilly and there aren't enough chairs to go around at Stone. Plan to arrive fairly early to the venue since spaces get filled up quickly. Stone distributes wristbands at the host stand in the afternoon, and then beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the top of the stairs.
The list of movies is quite long. Here is a quick link to Stone Brewing's free movie schedule for the summer.
Stone Brewing is located at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido.
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San Diego Museum of Art's "Screen on the Green"
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is celebrating its 10th year of offering this popular free summer movie series in Balboa Park. The art exhibit-related films series begins on starting on July 23rd, continuing on August 6th, and concluding on August 20, 2010. All three movies start at 8pm and go until 10pm. The movies are screened on the East Lawn located near the Botanical Building and the Casa del Prado in Balboa Park.
This communal outdoor event is free, and is very popular with the locals. Be sure to arrive early so you can relax while others scurry and scootch for a good spot later. Be sure to either pack a blanket or your low-level beach chairs so that you are not sitting on the lawn all evening. Remember that bugs live in the grass. Be sure to bring your favorite movie snack with you and why not bring some to share with your movie neighbors?
2010 Screen on the Green Schedule
July 23 - "Jason and the Argonauts"(1963)
August 6 - "The King of Masks (1996)"
August 20 - "Moulin Rouge (1952)"
The San Diego Museum of Art is located at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park.
County of San Diego "San Diego Movies in the Park"
The County of San Diego's Park and Recreation Department works hard to coordinate free outdoor movie screenings for its residents during the summer. Although this list is not as extensive as it was last year, there are still plenty of opportunities to grab your beach chairs and picnic baskets and head out to a park to see a family-friendly movie.
All movies begin at dusk.
"2010 San Diego Movies in the Park" Schedule
Bonita (Sweetwater Regional Park)
June 25 - "Planet 51"
Chula Vista - (Chula Vista Nature Center) June 26 - 8:30 p.m. "The Blind Side" and "All Dogs Go to Heaven" Please note that this is a fundraiser for the Chula Vista Nature Center. The movies are free. Refreshment and concession purchases are the fundraiser. A ticket (free) is required for admission. Please call (619) 420-6603 to get your tickets.
City of San Diego (various locations)
Coronado (Tidelands Park)
- August 20 - "Up"
- September 17 - "How to Train Your Dragon"
Fallbrook (Fallbrook Recreaction Center)
July 23 - "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel"
Julian (Jess Martin Park)
August 14 - "How to Train Your Dragon"
Lakeside (Lindo Lake Park)
- June 18 - Lindo Lake Park "The Sandlot"
- September 11 - Lindo Lake Park "How to Train Your Dragon"
La Mesa (La Mesita Park)
July 30 - "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs"
National City (various locations)
Oceanside (Oceanside Pier)
- June 4 - "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
- September 4 - "Swiss Family Robinson"
Poway (Poway Community Park)
August 28 - "Planet 51"
Ramona (Dos Picos County Park)
- June 26 - "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
- July 31 - "Avatar"
San Marcos (various locations)
Santee - (Santee Lakes)
- June 25 - "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
- July 9 - "Planet 51"
- July 23 - "E.T."
- August 6 - "Monsters vs. Aliens"
Spring Valley(Spring Valley Recreation Center)
July 16 - "Tooth Fairy"
Liberty Station Movie Mania
This free summer movie series is just the antidote for the dreaded "now what do we do" question. Movies start at sunset between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs while you enjoy a free movie under the stars at one of San Diego's most unique outdoor spaces in Point Loma. July 7 - Sail Ho Golf Course "Casablanca" July 24 - South Promenade "Shrek 2" August 4 - Harbor Square (Near USS Recruit) "The Blind Side" August 21 - Ingram Plaza Movie Mania Finale with The Mar Dels in Concert starting at 5:30 p.m.
Solana Beach "Beach Blanket Movie Night"
The public is invited to attend the City of Solana Beach's 6th annual free outdoor summer movie on Saturday, August 28 at 6pm at lovely Fletcher Cove park. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own beach chairs. A snack bar will provide popcorn, ice cream, and soft drinks. Plus, there will be a chance to win raffle prizes. The movie has not been announced yet but Solana Beach will be getting a movie that is rated G or PG. Please note that children under 7 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Fletcher Cove Park is located at Pacific Avenue and W Plaza Street.
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