Jul 2 2009
Reno's free movies are a big attraction to families on tight budgets. These free movie venues provide family friendly entertainment without putting a crimp in your wallet. Going to these free movies also gets you access to more ways to stretch what few dollars you may have for fun activities (like the Grand Sierra Resort pool). All movies aren't necessarily suitable for everyone - be sure to check what's showing on the screen before showing up at the movie.
Artown's Movies in the Park
Each Friday evening during Artown (July 1 - 31), Movies in the Park will feature a flick at the Wingfield Park Amphitheater in downtown Reno. Seating is on the grass, so bring a low-back chair and blanket. Showtime is 9 p.m.- July 3 - Beauty and the Beast
- July 10 - North by Northwest
- July 17 - Stop Making Sense
- July 24 - Mr. Holland's Opus
- July 31 - Mary Poppins
Poolside Movie Nights at the Grand Sierra Resort
This series of free poolside family movie nights also gets you free access to the Grand Sierra Resort swimming pool. There will be free popcorn and 50 cent sodas. A full menu from The Beach will be available to purchase. Movies are on Wednesdays. Doors open at 6 p.m. and movies start at dusk.- June 24 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- July 1 - Sixteen Candles
- July 8 - E.T.
- July 15 - Princess Bride
- July 22 - Dirty Dancing
- July 29 - Top Gun
- Aug. 5 - Adventures in Babysitting
- Aug. 12 - Pretty in Pink
- Aug 19 - The Goonies
- Aug. 26 - Beetle Juice
Free Tuesday Night Movies at the University of Nevada, Reno
This series of free movies will show on the lawn in front of UNR's Joe Crowley Student Union, starting at 9 p.m. They are sponsored by UNR Summer Session 09. Bring a blanket and low-back chair. There will also be free popcorn and drinks. Be sure to note that these movies are not suitable for young children - they are all rated either PG-13 or R. For more information, call (775) 784-4652.- June 23 - I Love You, Man (R)
- June 30 - Observe and Report (R)
- July 7 - Fast & Furious (PG-13)
- July 14 - Fighting (PG-13)
- July 21 - 17 Again (PG-13)
- July 28 - Obsessed (PG-13)
- Aug. 4 - Adventureland (R)
- Aug. 11 - Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (PG-13)
Free Summer Movies at Squaw Valley
These family movies will be shown in the plaza at the Village at Squaw Valley on Thursday evenings, starting at dusk. For more information, call (866) 818-6963.- July 2 - Open Season
- July 9 - Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!
- July 16 - Igor
- July 23 - Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
- July 30 - Kung Fu Panda
- Aug. 6 - The Tale of Despereaux
- Aug. 13 - Marley & Me
- Aug. 20 - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
- Aug 27 - Race to Witch Mountain
Free Summer Movies at the Village at Northstar
Movies are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at various locations in the Village at Northstar, starting 15 minutes after sunset. Film ratings range from G to PG-13. Admission is free and chairs are provided. Outside beverages and coolers are not permitted.- July 2 - Tale of Despereaux
- July 3 - Little Giants
- July 4 - Groundhog Day
- July 9 - Madagascar 2
- July 10 - Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
- July 11 - Mamma Mia!
- July 16 - Kung Fu Panda
- July 17 - The Longshots
- July 18 - Beetlejuice
- July 23 - Igor
- July 24 - The Game of Their Lives
- July 25 - The Great Outdoors
- July 30 - Monster House
- July 31 - Masters of Stone VI
- Aug. 1 - The Muppets Take Manhattan
- Aug. 6 - Happy Feet
- Aug. 7 - The Bad News Bears
- Aug. 8 - How to Eat Fried Worms
- Aug. 13 - Monsters vs. Aliens
- Aug. 14 - Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
- Aug. 15 - Duma
- Aug. 20 - Bolt
- Aug. 21 - Mighty Ducks
- Aug. 22 - High School Musical 3
- Aug. 27 - Wall-E
- Aug. 28 - Hoosiers
- Aug. 29 - Bedtime Stories
