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🎞️ Outdoor Summer Movies In and Near Douglas County

Enjoy a Colorado summer evening with a favorite film outside!

By Kyrie Collins, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Publisher September 6, 2023

The weather doesn't get much better than in Colorado during the summer. My family loves watching movies, but we also love to spend as much time as possible outside. Outdoor summer movies let us do both! 

More details can be found on our Calendar.


CASTLE ROCK DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE: Movie Night
Festival Park, 300 2nd St., 80104
Enjoy a free movie night under the stars! The event will include food trucks, free bounce houses, family activities, and more! Please bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, or other items to sit on. Families are also welcome to bring food, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.

  • Saturday, June 3: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)

DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES: Doggone Good Movie Night
Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and Parker
Join DCL under the stars for a paws-itively fun outdoor movie! Bring your own chairs, blankets, and treats, and enjoy music starting at 7:30 PM. The movie starts at 8:30 PM. The event is free, but space is limited; registration is required.

  • Friday, June 9: Mr. Peabody & Sherman (PG) at Civic Green Park, Highlands Ranch
  • Friday, June 23: Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) at DCL, Lone Tree
  • Friday, July 14: The Secret Life of Pets (PG) at Discovery Park, Parker

RED ROCKS: Film on the Rocks
Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, 80465
Film on the Rocks is back for its 24th season with five events throughout the summer! Each film is preceded by live entertainment to kick off the evening. Doors open at 6:30 PM; entertainment starts at 7:00 PM; the movie starts at dusk. Tickets are $20.

  • Monday, June 12: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)
  • Monday, June 19: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)
  • Thursday, July 6: Jaws (PG)
  • Monday, July 10: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
  • Monday, July 24: Mamma Mia! (PG-13)
  • Monday, August 21: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (PG)

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event information. However, we recommend checking with the venue to make sure an event is not changed or canceled.

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