Dear Just Be: With summer beginning next week I am trying to figure out some fun, yet affordable family activities. Any ideas?

Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, and in Colorado summer evenings are an even better time to enjoy the outdoors. I always try to spend as much time outdoors in the evenings and a great way you can do that with the family is by going to one of the many movie in the park series that are throughout the Denver metro area. Below is a list of the areas that host movies in the park. So, check it out and have your blanket and picnic basket ready to go; there is practically a movie in the park event each night of the week.

Movies at the Gardens - New this year, the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is hosting a movie night. This is great a event for families. Parking is free, alcohol is not permitted and movies start at dusk.

Mile High Movies – Go to Skyline Park on 16th and Arapahoe (behind the D&F Tower) and enjoy this free event. This is a great activity to do with the family after spending a day exploring downtown Denver. Grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants near by and enjoy.

Monday Movie Madness - Infinity Park in Glendale is where you can find the fun. Watch films for free on the jumbo tron that is at the "Park." Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and movies begin at 8 p.m.

Movies in the Park - Check out movies at various parks around the Denver metro area such as Sloan’s Lake Park, Cheesman Park, Crestmore Park, and Village Place Park. Movies in these parks are free and include free popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cones. Other concessions are available for purchase.

Movies at Stapleton - This is another great activity to do with the family. Every Friday bring the family to Founders Green in Stapleton and enjoy a free movie and make new friends while you're at it.

Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheater – This event has movies as well as comedians and bands to entertain. Shows are usually on Tuesday evening with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m. Unlike the movies in the park mentioned above, this event does cost money to attend. It should also be noted that this event tends to have an older audience because of the time and the selection of movies that are shown.