Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights

Catch a movie under the stars at Columbus Commons this summer with Free Movie Nights.

Bring your blanket or chairs and some snacks or a picnic and catch these family-friendly films at dusk downtown. Tortilla and Jeni’s will be open for movie snacks.

Columbus Commons Photography, credit Robb McCormick Photography

Free Friday Family Movie Nights

Catch a free flick with the family at Columbus Commons. Movies start at 7 pm. Free popcorn while supplies last. Details here. 

• June 5: Aladdin
• June 26: Zootopia 2
• July 10: Up
• Aug. 21: Elemental
• Sept. 18: Shrek 

credit: Robb McCormick Photography

Black Flix & Chill Movie Nights

Enjoy a movie on the lawn with free popcorn while supplies last. Bring a blanket or chair and grab a drink from the bar. Stay tuned for a chance to vote for the movies you want to watch! Presented in partnership with Black Flix & Chill Cbus

• Thursday, July 23
• Saturday, Aug. 29
• Friday, Sept. 11 

Sunset Movie Series

Thursdays in October, 7 p.m.
Enjoy a Halloween-themed movie on the lawn with free popcorn while supplies last. Bring a blanket or chair and grab a drink from the bar. Bar and food truck open at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with CAPA

• Oct. 1: Wicked for Good
• Oct. 8: Ghostbusters
• Oct. 15: Beetlejuice
• Oct. 22: The Craft
• Oct. 29: The Sixth Sense

Chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, food/beverage, and bikes are permitted. Alcohol, tarps, tents, and staked umbrellas are prohibited.  Park at the Columbus Commons Garages (55 E. Rich Street, 191 S. Third Street) for convenient, affordable parking just steps away from the park.

Tyler Photo by Schlagheck Photography www.schlagheckphoto.com for Robb McCormick Photography www.robbmccormick.com

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More at Columbus Commons

Find more Columbus Commons fun throughout the Summer, including free carousel rides presented by PNC everyday from April 17-September 30, 2025, from 11 am – 7 pm.

• Get Fit: Columbus Commons Fitness Classes
• Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights
• Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons
• Popcorn Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
• Food Truck Food Court on Thursdays at the Commons
• Commons for Kids
• Free Concerts at Columbus Commons

200+ events for Summer fun at Columbus Commons

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