The Drive-in Movie Experience Lives Again

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Journey back in time with the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Starlight Cinema and recreate the magic of watching stories unfold on the silver screen under a star-filled sky. Relive the days of pulling up in the station wagon with the whole family in tow to experience a movie together.

Your kids will love this old-fashioned tradition! Instead of crowding into theater seats, audience members will be able to choose between watching from the comfort of their own car and sitting under the stars in a designated seating area, able to share the warm nostalgia of drive-in theaters with younger generations.

Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic, blankets and chairs. The gates open at 6 p.m., with entertainment provided for children until the movies start at sundown.

Starlight Cinema will start Saturday evening with a cinematic classic, “The Sting.” Robert Redford and Paul Newman play two confidence men looking to net the score of their life, swindling a mob boss out of his fortune. However, the plan quickly goes awry and the two must now find their way out of trouble.

Starlight Cinema will take place at 5860 Trinity Parkway in Centreville. For more information, call 703-324-7469 or visit Starlight Cinema.

Other coming attractions:

• On Aug. 8, the cinema will screen the animated DreamWorks feature “How To Train Your Dragon 2.” The story follows the son of a Viking chieftain as he and his pet dragon try to save the world from a madman bent on world domination.
• On Aug. 15, the animated Disney musical “Frozen” tells the story of a princess and her snowman’s journey to find her sister and save their kingdom from endless winter. This is an award-winning favorite!
• “Big Hero 6”, showing on Aug. 22, follows the exciting adventures of Hiro Hamada, a boy genius who fights crime with his robot, Baymax. The two embark on an adventure to stop a masked villain from destroying their city, learning about each other along the way.
• The live action feature “Paddington,” showing on Aug. 29, tells the classic children’s story of the marmalade-loving Paddington Bear and his adventures in London as he tries to find his place in the human world. The film combines animation and live actors for a charming experience.