Charlotte, N.C.- As the cool weather approaches, Charlotte’s event calendar is filling up. From Sept. 18 through Oct. 31, more than two dozen free outdoor movies will be shown across the region.
Crossroads Cinema at Camp North End
This old factory turned community hang out spot, is hosting outdoor movie nights every Thursday in October.
The lineup begins with Monsters, Inc. on Sept. 18, followed by Talladega Nights on Sept 25, Halloweentown on Oct. 2, and the 2002 version of Scooby-Doo on Oct. 9. Beetlejuice will be shown Oct.16, The Addams Family Oct. 23, and Hocus Pocus on Oct. 30.
Screenings begin at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Triple C. Brewing Co.
More than a brewery, Triple C Brewing Co. has become a gathering spot for the community.Visitors can sample craft beer and listen to live music on non-event days, while the Izzy Patio will transform into a movie venue in the coming weeks.
The schedule includes Top Gun: Maverick on Sept. 19, Wicked on Sept. 26, Guardians of the Galaxy on Oct. 3, and Happy Gilmore on Oct. 10. Happy Gilmore 2 will follow on Oct. 17, Beetlejuice on Oct. 24, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on Oct. 31.
Movies begin at 7 p.m. and admission is free, though food and drinks can be purchased on site.
Belmont Movies in the Park
Belmont’s Community Development Department and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are bringing free movie nights to Stowe Park, complete with vintage arcade games.
Tangled will be shown Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., followed by The Incredibles on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. In October, The Addams Family will screen Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., and Halloweentown will close the series on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for the lawn. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
National Whitewater Center
The National Whitewater Center, a 2,500-acre nonprofit, is home to the world’s largest man-made whitewater rafting course and offers 45 outdoor activities including rafting, hiking, zip lining and mountain biking.
In October, the center will screen two movies. Running for Good, a documentary about marathoner Fiona Oakes, will be shown Oct. 10, and Free, which follows cave diver Jill Heinerth, will screen Oct. 24. Both films begin at 8:10 p.m. Admission is free, though parking costs $12.
Each film will start at 8:10 p.m. Moviegoers can attend for free, and parking is $12.
