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Where to watch free movies this winter, spring in San Antonio

Places include Tobin Center and Tower of the Americas

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SAN ANTONIO – While the year is just starting, it’s always great to know where to watch a free movie around San Antonio.

Some places have announced free movie screenings for winter and spring. These events are held throughout the year for residents to enjoy.

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Here are some places where you can sit back and relax to watch family-friendly movies:

Tobin Center

The plaza released its movie schedule for the year.

Enjoy a free movie night on the second Saturday of the month at the Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza at the Tobin Center, located at 100 Auditorium Circle.

Attendees are recommended to bring blankets or low lawn chairs.

Full concessions and a bar will be available. No pets, food, or drinks are allowed outside on the plaza.

The plaza opens at 6 p.m., followed by the movie beginning at 7 p.m.

  • Jan. 11: “Roman Holiday”
  • Feb. 8: “Sabrina”
  • March 8: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
  • April 12: “Fantastic Mr. Fox”
  • May 10: “Asteroid City”
  • June 14: “Moonrise Kingdom”
  • July 12: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”
  • Aug. 9: “The Goonies”
  • Sept. 13: “Back to the Future”
  • Oct. 11: “Curly Sue”
  • Nov. 8: “Beethoven”
  • Dec. 13: “Home Alone”

Tower of the Americas

The Tower of the Americas will offer free movie screenings at the base of the tower throughout the year.

Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Movies start at sunset on the dates listed below.

  • Jan. 11: “Elvis”
  • Feb. 8: “Sweet Home Alabama”
  • March 8: “Wonka”
  • April 12: “Miss Congeniality”
  • May 10: “Jurassic Park”
  • June 14: “Twisters”

Westfall Library

The Westfall Library hosts monthly screenings of Rotten Tomatoes’ Best Movies of All Time and has released its upcoming lineup.

Attendees can expect to watch each free movie starting at 5:30 p.m., except for the movie on June 17, at Westfall Library, located at 6111 Rosedale Ct, in the meeting room.

  • Jan. 12: “12 Angry Men”
  • March 18: “Little Women”
  • April 15: “The Philadelphia Story”
  • May 20: “Moana”
  • June 17: “Saving Private Ryan” (Movie will begin at 5 p.m.)
  • July 15: “Star Trek”
  • Aug. 19: “Mad Max, Fury Road”
  • Sept. 16: “Coco”
  • Oct. 21: “Alien”
  • Nov. 18: “Knives Out”
  • Dec. 16: “Die Hard”

This list will be updated as more places announce their events.

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Andrea K. Moreno is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology. She also attended San Antonio College, where she held several positions at The Ranger, now known as The Sundial, for three years.

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