Entertainment
Free family-friendly movies | This Friday: Movie Wonka
Families and community members are invited to enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars this summer as Discover Burien presents its annual Movies in the Park series at Burien Town Square on Friday evenings during August and into the middle of September.
Movies in the Park | Friday nights
Burien Town Square
480 SW 152nd
Movies begin at dusk.
Friday, August 21: Wonka
Before he became the legendary chocolatier known around the world, Willy Wonka was a young dreamer with big ambitions and an even bigger imagination.
Starring Timothée Chalamet as the eccentric chocolatier, Wonka tells the colorful origin story of the beloved character from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Determined to share his extraordinary chocolate creations with the world, a young Wonka arrives in a town controlled by a powerful chocolate cartel.
With a little help from an unlikely group of friends, Wonka sets out to make his dreams a reality. Along the way, he faces greedy competitors, unexpected challenges, and plenty of chocolate-fueled adventures.
Filled with music, comedy, magic and heart, Wonka offers a whimsical look at the early days of one of literature’s most famous chocolatiers. It is a charming story about imagination, friendship, and believing that dreams really can come true.
Know before you go...
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs and make an evening of it by grabbing dinner before settling in for the movie.
Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Bring the family, spread out a blanket, and enjoy a movie night in the park.
The free Movies in the Park series is presented by Discover Burien and sponsored by King County Parks.
Remaining Movies in the Park Lineup
- Friday, Aug. 21: Wonka
- Friday, Aug. 28: Migration
- Friday, Sept. 4: Toy Story 4
- Friday, Sept. 11: The Goonies
Save the Date: Aug 22| Lowrider Car Show & Boulevard Park Block Party
Discover Burien Sponsored Event
Attention classic car enthusiasts: a car show is coming to Burien.
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
- 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
- Des Moines Memorial Drive and S 120th Street, Burien
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