Update: Rain or Shine Outdoor Movie Night, Saturday, August 7, 7:30 pm

Update: Rain or shine, the Ballinger and North City Outdoor Movie Night will take place.  Remember that you live in the Northwest - dress in layers and bring sunscreen and umbrellas.  Bring blankets to sit on and to wrap around yourselves if necessary.

Get your popcorn and treats at the food tables and enjoy the family movie night. 

Original article:
‘The perfect summer movie!’ ‘A hit the size of Bigfoot,’ acclaimed movie critics upon release of Harry and the Hendersons, filmed in Seattle and released by Universal Studios in the summer of 1987. 

On Saturday, August 7, Ballinger and North City Neighborhood Associations will delight a second generation of local moviegoers with this funny, touching, film shown on a large outdoor movie screen.

Harry and the Hendersons is a heartwarming story of a Seattle family on their way home from a camping trip, who accidentally run over a giant, wild creature that changes their lives. Chock-full of humor geared to both kids and grown-ups, those who found this movie endearing as kids are sure to enjoy it again as adults.

Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Bring a blanket, pillow or low chair to mark your spot. Dance to the lively music of North City’s own Cajun Jamsters, or just enjoy visiting with family, friends and neighbors. There will be kid’s crafts and activities to captivate the 10-and-under set, while behind the movie screen, City staff and teen volunteers from The Center, (Shoreline’s eastside teen program) will host a pick-up game of kickball geared to tweens and teens.

You’ll want to bring along a couple of bucks to spend at the Neighborhood Snack Bar on movie popcorn, candy and soda, and visit the Ballinger and North City info booth to sign up for the door prize drawing and pick up info on neighborhood happenings, Blockwatch, and emergency preparedness.

You’ll also need a blanket or lawn chair, extra layers of clothing for the evening chill, and a flashlight. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.

For those who live nearby, walking is recommended. Neighbors who drive are encouraged to car pool. Parking is available with limited handicap access. Follow the signs from Ballinger Way NE and 25th Ave NE. All movie-goers should plan to be seated by 8:45 p.m. The movie begins at dusk.

The August 7 event is the city’s second-ever Outdoor Movie Night in celebration of National Night Out Against Crime—thanks to a Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant.

Harry and the Hendersons is a 110-minute Steven Spielberg production, directed by William Dear, starring John Lithgow, Don Ameche, Lainie Kazan, and David Suchet. It’s rated PG, although parents of small children should be aware that the film does contain mild violence and some swearing. Production services for Outdoor Movie Night are provided by Epic Events and Promotions of Bellingham.

For more information, call 206-437-9118 or visit the neighborhood websites for Ballinger or for North City.