Movies Under The Stars Tickets On Sale Now

RESTON, VA — Reston residents looking to enjoy an outdoor movie experience without large crowds should check out the two upcoming Movies Under The Stars screenings. The free events take place in the upper parking lot behind the Moby Dick House of Kabob at Woodland Park Crossing.

Registration is now open for the Friday, Sept. 4 screening of "The Great Showman" on a first come first serve basis — 18 spots for up to four in each group. Starring Hugh Jackman, this movie celebrates the birth of show business and the rise of a visionary showman who turned a spectacle into a worldwide sensation. "The Princess Bride" will be the Movies Under The Stars screening on Friday, Sept. 11.

Seating is limited due to the coronavirus pandemic. A maximum of four people per group are allowed and attendees must bring their own seating. Masks are required when moving to and from assigned seating areas, as well as indoors when accessing the restrooms. A prize will be given to the best mask. In addition, reserved seating areas follow county guidelines for physical distancing between groups.

Registration links are activated at 6 p.m. on the Sunday before each movie. A parking spot and viewing area will be assigned to each group. Admission begins at 8 p.m. Rain dates will be on the following evening. Attendees must respond to the reminder email they will receive on the Thursday before the screening to confirm attendance. Cancelled tickets will be made available to people on the waiting list.

Attendees are encouraged to purchase takeout food from any of Woodland Park Crossing's eateries to enjoy during the movie. Each group will receive a goodie bag with items from Woodland Park Crossing retailers. Pinot's Palette helped organize this event.