Grab the blankets, load up the car, and get ready for a nostalgic night at the movies under the stars.
There are certain things about fall that instantly make you want to slow down a little. Cooler evenings, earlier sunsets, cozy blankets, and finding an excuse to spend a night outside before winter officially settles in. On Saturday, October 10, the City of Kirkland is bringing back its Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movie Series at Juanita Beach Park, and this might be one of the coziest ways to spend a fall evening on the Eastside.
This isn't your typical outdoor movie night. Instead of setting up a lawn chair in front of a projector, you'll watch from the comfort of your own car as Hoppers plays on a giant LED screen. Bring your favorite movie snacks, pile some blankets into the backseat, and settle in for a little bit of old-school drive-in nostalgia.
The parking lot opens at 6:00 PM, giving everyone time to arrive and get situated before the movie begins at 7:00 PM. Hoppers is rated PG, and all ages are welcome, making this an easy night out for families, friends, or anyone looking for something a little different to do on a Saturday night. Admission is $20 per vehicle, and you'll want to plan ahead because advance registration is required and space is limited. The event happens rain or shine, which, considering this is October in Washington, feels important to mention!
I love seeing our local parks used in creative ways like this. Juanita Beach is already such a beautiful gathering place during the warmer months, and events like Wheels & Reels give the community another reason to enjoy it once the temperatures start dropping. So grab your snacks, wear something cozy, and make a night of it. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about watching a movie from your car, and doing it under the fall sky at Juanita Beach makes it even better.
