2017 Summer Movies in Oregon State Parks Offer Unique Outdoor Entertainment

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Portland, OR. The Hollywood Theatre, Oregon Parks & Rec, and Oregon Film are teaming up to bring a unique series of outdoor movies to Oregon State Parks. Films featured will include Breaking Away, the 1979 American coming of age comedy-drama film. The second annual Summer Movies in Oregon State Parks series kicks off on July 29th with a screening of THE BOOK OF LIFE at the Champoeg State Heritage Area. All parks in the series are within driving distance of Portland, with film programming selected to complement the diverse features of each park. These screenings are free, and movies begin at dusk.

Here’s a list of the films and State Park locations:

BOOK OF LIFE

Presented by Oregon State Parks, Oregon Film and the Hollywood Theatre at Champoeg State Heritage Area

In the Mexican town of San Angel, Manolo (Diego Luna), …read more

Saturday, July 29 – 8:30 PM

BREAKING AWAY

Presented by Oregon State Parks, Oregon Film and the Hollywood Theatre at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

Dave (Dennis Christopher) and his working-class friends…read more

Saturday, August 05 – 8:30 PM

MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND

Presented by Oregon State Parks, Oregon Film and the Hollywood Theatre on Cannon Beach.

The Muppets search for buried treasure in this 1996 musical adventure …read more

Saturday, August 12 – 8:15 PM

SECRET LIFE OF PETS

Presented by Oregon State Parks, Oregon Film and the Hollywood Theatre at Molalla River State Park

Bring your dog to the movies…read more

Saturday, September 09 – 7:30 PM

For information on the entire series click here.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.