PORTLAND, Ore. - You can't beat a free movie, especially when you can kick back on a blanket or lounge in a lawn chair to watch it.

Portland Parks & Recreation's popular 'Movies in the Park' program kicks off for the summer on July 3 and this year they've even thrown a few 3D movies into the mix.

Movie Schedule

• Friday, July 3 - Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa at the Multnomah Arts Center
• Friday, July 10 - Kung Fu Panda at Berkeley Park
• Saturday, July 11 - School of Rock at Lents Park
• Friday, July 17  - Space Jam at Pier Park
• Saturday, July 18 - Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D at Dickinson Park
• Wednesday, July 22  - Hairspray at McCoy Park
• Thursday, July 23 - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial at Holly Farm Park
• Friday, July 24 - Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa at Brentwood Park
• Saturday, July 25 - Dirty Dancing at Col. Summers Park
• Monday, July 27 - Singin’ in the Rain at Laurelhurst Park
• Wednesday, July 29 - Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (in Spanish, subtitled in English) at Fernhill Park
• Thursday, July 20 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (subtitled for individuals with hearing disabilities) at Argay Park
• Friday, July 31 - Zathura at Cathedral Park
• Friday, July 31 - Kung Fu Panda at Kenilworth Park
• Saturday, August 1 - Shrek at Earl Boyles Park
• Sunday, August 2 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull at Sellwood Park
• Tuesday, August 4 - Charlotte’s Web at Glenfair Park
• Thursday, August 6 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at Brooklyn Park
• Friday, August 7 - Hairspray at Willamette Park
• Friday, August 7 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine at the Multnomah Arts Center
• Saturday, August 8 - Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D at Dickinson Park
• Monday, August 10 - Casablanca at Laurelhurst Park
• Thursday, August 13 - Hotel for Dogs at Grant Park
• Friday, August 14 - The Wizard of Oz at Laurelhurst Park
• Friday, August 14 - Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D at St. Johns Park
• Saturday, August 15 - School of Rock at Sewallcrest Park
• Saturday, August 15 - Iron Man at Lents Park
• Wednesday, August 19 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine at McCoy Park
• Thursday, August 20 - Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D (subtitled for individuals with hearing disabilities) at Parklane Park
• Friday, August 21 - Iron Man at Irving Park
• Saturday, August 22 - Blue Hawaii (Salute to Elvis) at Washington Park
• Wednesday, August 26 - The Longshots at Peninsula Park
• Wednesday, August 26 - One Night in Frogtown at Sellwood Park
• Thursday, August 27 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at Hazeltine Park
• Friday, August 28 - Mamma Mia! (sing-a-long) at Washington Park
• Saturday, August 29 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull at Laurelhurst Park
• Tuesday, September 1 - Casablanca at Unthank Park
• Friday, September 11 - The Neverending Story at the Multnomah Arts Center

What to Bring

• Blanket to lay on or chairs to sit in.
• Blanket to wrap yourself in if it gets cold.
• Dogs are welcome but you must keep them on a leash and clean up after them.
• You can bring drinks but alcohol is not allowed.  Shaved ice, Jamba Juice and hotdog/pizza concessions are available at most movies.

When to Arrive

• Get there early to get a good spot.  The free movies draw 500 to 5,000 people, depending on the park.
• Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m.
• The movies begin at dark (between 8 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.) and are weather permitting.  If there is going to be a rainout, a notice will be posted at the park after 5 p.m.

Where to Sit

• Just like a traditional theater, don't sit too close to the front. Try for the center.
• If you bring chairs with you, try not to sit in front of people on blankets.  Be courteous.

The Rules

• Cell phones must be silenced.
• No smoking allowed.
• No alcohol allowed.