What could be better on a warm summer night than cuddling up with a loved one under a blanket and watching the stars come out — there’s John Travolta just below the Big Dipper, Harrison Ford left of Orion’s Belt, Johnny Depp in the Milky Way.

There are three locations in Kitsap County showing outdoor movies over the summer, from the old fashioned Rodeo Drive-In near Belfair to Movies Under the Moonlight at the Kitsap Fairgrounds and the Bainbridge Outdoor Movies at Waterfront Park, on Eagle Harbor.

The Rodeo Drive-In has been enjoying the resurgence in popularity of drive-ins, after their near extinction nationwide just a decade ago. In 2001, the Rodeo was one of only 10 left in the entire state.

The drive-in is a favorite for those nostalgia-seekers who remember going to the outdoor movie as a teen, back when cars had wide bench seats and the monstrous, tinny speaker hung on the car window, but it’s also popular with families. It’s nice to be able to put the tykes in their PJs, bring a blanket and let them go to sleep in the back seat while mom and dad enjoy the second movie. There’s also no one shushing the kids for talking or running around.

The drive-in is a great value, as it shows first run double-feature movies on its three screens. You won’t find touchy-feely indie movies here – it’s blockbusters all the way. Movies like “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” “Superman Returns” and “Poseidon” are popular, and look great on the big screen with the sky as a backdrop.

To find out what’s showing this weekend visit www.rodeodrivein.com or call the 24-hour movie line at (360) 698-6030.

The Rodeo Drive-In is located on State Route 3, near the Bremerton airport. Head south on SR 3 at Gorst. If you come to the airport you’ve just missed the drive-in.

The Kitsap County Parks and Recreation Department is once again hosting an outdoor cinema series at the fairground’s Concert Park. Family-friendly G- and PG-rated movies are shown every Friday through Aug. 11, starting at dusk. They request a $1 donation to help pay for the movie and craft activities which are available before the show starts.

County Recreation Coordinator Toni Fuller said they aren’t allowed to advertise the actual titles of the movies due to licensing restrictions, but that they try to show a variety of movies, including action, animation, popular and classics. They opened the series with Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.”

In the event of rain the movies will be shown in the fairgrounds’ sheep barn. Not to worry — “It doesn’t smell and it’s heated,” Fuller said.

This is the second year the county has held the movie nights, after a successful beginning last year.

“My goal is to fill Concert Park,” Fuller said, adding that it holds about 400 people.

You can bring your own movie snacks or purchase them there from the American Red Cross Youth Corps who earn money from the sale of concessions. Do bring blankets, lawn chairs and warm clothing.

The county does announce the movies on their phone line. To find out what’s playing call (360) 337-5350, and select “special events” from the recorded message.

The Bainbridge Outdoor Movies in the Park, hosted by the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, will be held every Friday evening in August at Waterfront Park, and are also movies that are fun for the whole family. They must have a different licensing agreement, as they were able to share their movie titles.

The series starts with “American Graffiti,” followed by “Stage Coach,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl.”

The movies are free, showtime is at dusk.