Arlington Hosts Free Outdoor Movie Screening

Turning Red to be shown at Cinema on the Plaza event this Saturday.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Arlington, Virginia is hosting a free outdoor movie screening of the Pixar film Turning Red this Saturday, May 2nd, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the local plaza. The event will also feature a pre-movie friendship bracelet craft activity starting at 7:00 PM. This family-friendly event is open to the public.

Why it matters

Outdoor movie screenings are a popular community event that bring residents together and provide free entertainment, especially for families. The screening of the recent Pixar film Turning Red will likely attract a large crowd and showcase Arlington's vibrant public spaces.

The details

The Cinema on the Plaza event will feature a screening of the 2022 Pixar film Turning Red. The movie will start around 8:00 PM, following a pre-movie friendship bracelet craft activity at 7:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public.

  • The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
  • The pre-movie craft activity starts at 7:00 PM.
  • The movie screening will begin around 8:00 PM and end at 10:00 PM.

The players

Arlington, Virginia

The county in Northern Virginia hosting the free outdoor movie screening event.

Turning Red

The 2022 Pixar animated film that will be shown at the Cinema on the Plaza event.

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The takeaway

This free, family-friendly movie screening in a public plaza is an example of the kind of community-oriented events that help bring Arlington residents together and showcase the county's vibrant public spaces.