Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer and fall. Many community-sponsored movies are returning for 2025.
There are also plenty of drive-in style movies that give you the outdoor movie experience in your car.
Please check individual website links provided for details, weather cancellations, or event changes.
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Upcoming Outdoor Movies 2025
Columbus Commons Movie Night
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. Details here.
May 9 – Finding Nemo
June 20 – Inside Out
July 18 – Surf’s Up
Aug 1 – Tangled
Sept. 5 – Moana 2
The Main Event in Bexley
There will be Pre-movie entertainment starting at 6:30 pm, and food trucks will be on-site at the Main Street Lawn. The movies will begin at sunset, around 9:00 pm. Details here.
Friday, May 30, 2025: The Wild Robot
Friday, August 15, 2025: Inside Out 2
Saturday, September 12: IF
Friday Night Flicks in Pickerington
Free movie under the stars at Sycamore Park Amphitheater in Pickerington at dusk. Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy a movie on the white barn with family and friends.
Friday, June 27, 2025 – Moana
Friday, July tba
Friday, August tba
Arrive early for concerts in the park! See schedule here.
Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
Summer Movie Series in New Albany
New Albany Parks & Recreation are celebrating summer with the Summer Movie Series. The movies will be held at 3 different locations, and will feature entertainment and appearances.
Friday, June 20: Inside Out 2 at Hampsted (Greenspace along Heathgate Dr.)
Friday, July 18: Moana 2 at Thompson Park (5600 Thompson Rd.)
Saturday, August 16: Happy Gilmore at Bevelhymer Park
Festivities: 6:30PM, Movie: Sunset. See details.
Family Flick Nights at Hinson Amphitheater in New Albany
Free movies at the Hinson Amphitheater in New Albany (adjacent to the McCoy Center, 100 West E. Dublin Granville Road).
Bring chairs/blankets, and a picnic, or purchase dinner from food trucks. Gates at 6:30 pm, movies at 7:30 pm. Details here.
June 10: Incredibles
July 15: The Little Mermaid
August 12: Shrek
Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Free outdoor movies this summer at various locations. Select movies are in coordination with other community events, such as the Family Campout and Summer Celebration. See the details here.
Thursday, June 13: Freaky Friday (7pm) @ Thompson Park
Friday, July 11: Wild Robot (7pm) @Sunny 95 Park
Friday, August 8: Wicked (7pm) @ Thompson Park
Friday, September 12: Remember the Titans (7pm) @tba
Movie Nights at Topiary Park
Food truck opens at 7:30 p.m. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Discovery Special Improvement District and Columbus Recreation and Parks. This event series is FREE and takes place at 480 E. Town Street (Topiary Park).
2025 Movie Lineup
July 25: Clueless
August 22: The Goonies
September 26: Ghostbusters
Reynoldsburg First Friday Flicks in Huber Park
Load up the family and head out to Huber Park for a FREE Movie Night! Bring all your favorite snacks and enjoy a summer movie under the stars outside.
Free activities will be provided 30 minutes before the start of the movie. Details here.
June 6: Dog Man. Blue Pup and friends will be there for visits and pictures starting at 6 pm
August 1: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Day Drinking Band plays from 6 pm – 8:30 pm
September 5: Kung Fu Panda 4 w/ Little Big Band of Columbus from 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Huber Park, 1640 Davidson Dr.
Gahanna Great Outdoors + Cinema Under the Stars
Make it a fun night out with themed outdoor activities before a unique cinematic experience at your local park!
Fun may include yard games, bounce houses and inflatables, craft stations, and petting zoo. Food and drink are available for purchase at food trucks.
Events are 7 pm – 11 pm at Friendship Park. Details here.
Friday, June 20 – Moana 2
Friday, July 18 – Kung Fu Panda 4
Friday, August 15 – Madame Web
Movie Night at The Historic Trolley District
The movies begin at dusk in The Switch Yard. Drinks and dinner will be available in the market for purchase from our amazing vendors. In the case of rain, movies will be shown inside at Railhouse.
June 5 – IF
June 12 – Mean Girls
June 26 – 50 First Dates
July 10 – Are We There Yet?
July 24 – Mufasa: The Lion King
July 31 – Wicked
Vintage Bike Night, Outdoor movies and weekly fun at Trolley District and East Market
Easton Friday Night Flicks
Movies by Moonlight are held every Tuesday at dusk in June, featuring favorite family movies. Bring a blanket and snacks for this outdoor movie series under the stars on Easton Town Square. Details here.
June 6 – Wicked
June 13 – The LEGO Movie
June 20 – Encanto
June 27 – Moana 2
Movie Night at The Historic Trolley District
The movies begin at dusk in The Switch Yard. Drinks and dinner will be available in the market for purchase from the vendors. In the case of rain, movies will be shown inside at Railhouse. Details here!
June 5 – IF
June 12 – Mean Girls
June 26 – 50 First Dates
July 10 – Are We There Yet?
July 24 – Mufasa: The Lion King
July 31 – Wicked
Vintage Bike Night, Outdoor movies and weekly fun at Trolley District and East Market
Cinema Saturdays in Dublin
Every other Saturday, June 14 – August 9, 2025. Bring blankets and a picnic (or to-go food) for a movie in Riverside Crossing Park. The early movies will be geared toward younger audiences (rated G), while the later screenings will be for teens and older viewers (rated up to PG-13).
More details here: Movies, music, festivals, markets and more fun at Dublin Bridge Park
Goodale Park Screen on the Green Outdoor Movies
Head to Goodale Park on the 3rd Friday in July, August, and September for the Screen on the Green Outdoor Movie series. Movie will start at dusk.
Food vendors and refreshments will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own. Check here for the schedule.
July 11: The Grand Budapest Hotel
August 15: The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas
September 12: The Devil Wears Prada
Grove City Movies in the Park
Grove City Movies in the Park are in Town Center for 2024
Movies are shown on Wednesday evenings at Town Center Park at 8 p.m. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Details here.
June 18: Paddington in Peru
June 25: A Bug’s Life
July 2: Wonder Woman
July 16: Secret Life of Pets 1
July 23: Elf
July 30: The Lorax
Aug 6: Moana 2
Aug 13: Wicked
Aug 20: Cars
Lancaster Saturday Cinema
2nd Saturday of each month, May-August, 2025.
Free outdoor movie on the square by the bandstand.
Come early to save your space, enjoy music, and participate in pre-movie activities starting at 7:30 pm. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks, and enjoy this family film under the stars in our beautiful downtown. The movie will begin at dusk. Concessions are available for purchase.
Read more about fun places to visit in Lancaster.
May 10: Trolls
June 14: E.T.
July 12: IF
August 9: The Addams Family (2019)
Movies Under the Stars at Green Lawn Abbey
Tickets are $5 at the door. Movie at dark on se. Food trucks on on site, so arrive early to get food for a picnic. Movie is in the side yard, plenty of free parking. Rain date is the next night (Saturday).
September 12: Scream
September 26: The Lost Boys
October 3: Hocus Pocus
October 17: Fall Fundraiser – Whatever happened to Baby Jane (tickets are $20)
Bring your chairs and blankets. All money raised goes to the restoration of Green Lawn Abbey. Details here.
Movies Under the Stars and Tales from the Crypt at Green Lawn Abbey
Nightlife 614 Outdoor Film Series for Adults
2025 Season runs June 12 – October 10
These nights are dedicated to hanging out with other young professionals and feature food trucks, breweries, wineries, and movies at Genoa Park near COSI in Downtown Columbus.
Tickets are $12.99 in advance or $20.99 at the door (sell-outs likely). Details and schedule here.
Upcoming Outdoor Movies in Columbus, day-by-day
(Movies will be listed for the next 30 days, and the list will constantly update – bookmark this page!)
Drive-in Theatres in Ohio
Skyview Drive-in in Lancaster, Ohio
The Skyview Drive in is worth the drive! $9.50 for 12 and over, $5 for ages 4-11. Check the schedule for upcoming movies.
South Drive-in Theater
The South Drive-in Theater is located on the South Side of Columbus, showing movies on Friday – Sunday in Spring and more frequently during the summer. Admission is $5-$10; 4 and under free. See details here.
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Movies under the Stars at Columbus Metro Parks
Head to a Columbus Metro Parks this summer and fall for movies under the stars! These free movies are open to all ages! Movies start at dark
Movies at the Dam
Join the Alum Creek Park Rangers and our partners, SACCA, for some fun filled summer nights in the Below Dam Recreation Area.
tba 2025
Concessions will be available through SACCA, all proceeds go to improving the recreation areas at Alum Creek! Details here.
Just Another Dam Race and Storytime at Alum Creek with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA
Hinson Amphitheater
170 West E. Dublin-Granville Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
