New Albany Parks & Recreation is celebrating summer with the 2026 Summer Movie Series! The movie events will be held at different parks around New Albany. Bring dinner and/or snacks and enjoy the show with your family! New Albany Summer Movie Series Friday, June 12: Sonic 3 Upper … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
Movies
Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
Enjoy free or cheap family-friendly summer movies almost every day of the week at various movie theaters across town. Beat the summer heat, escape the rain, or just quiet the "I'm bored" summer whining with a movie. Click on the links below for more details and film schedule for each … [Read more...] about Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Lennox Town Center 24 is owned by Phoenix Theaters, and you can enjoy FREE family movies with the Free Summer Movie Series. Films are show at 10 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9 am; seating is limited to auditorium capacity. Admission is totally free, and they are … [Read more...] about Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
There's nothing like hanging out on a blanket on a warm summer night watching a movie under the stars or catching and evening concert outside. Head to Pickerington on select Summer nights to the Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater for a movie at dusk or outdoor concerts. Bring a blanket, … [Read more...] about Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series
Get some respite from hot or rainy summer days with a movie at Marcus Theatres with the Kids Dream Summer Film Series - Powered by American Family Insurance. Admission for Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series Catch $3 family-friendly movies on Sundays through Thursdays from June … [Read more...] about Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series
Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Upper Arlington's Parks & Recreation Department hosts FREE outdoor movie nights with Upper Arlington Movies in the Park. Grab chairs, blankets, and snacks, and enjoy a movie under the stars with friends or family. 2026 Movies in the Parks Series Schedule Ready Player One … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Summer Kids’ Series at Studio 35 (free for kids!)
When the weather isn't what you want or the kids have become annoying, go to the movies! Studio 35 is showing favorite family movies for the Summer Kids’ Series thanks to sponsor CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan. Kids' tickets are FREE, adults are $5. Catch a movie at 10:30 am on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Summer Kids’ Series at Studio 35 (free for kids!)
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.75
Figuring out how to entertain the kids for cheap during the summer isn't easy. Cinemark Movie Theatres are bringing back the Summer Movie Clubhouse for 8 weeks of fun family films from June 1 – August 6, 2026. These Summer Movies will be shown on select days at 10 am, and tickets are just … [Read more...] about Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.75
Drive in Theaters in Ohio, including Columbus and Central Ohio
We love the vintage feel of a drive in movie experience. I went to the drive-in with my family many times growing up - piled in our station wagon. We've taken our young children to Skyview Drive-in Lancaster, and they loved the experience (even if they didn't make it to the second movie). Drive … [Read more...] about Drive in Theaters in Ohio, including Columbus and Central Ohio
Last weekend! Free Movie Admission: From Book to Film at Gateway Film Center
Gateway Film Center and Columbus Metropolitan Library offers FREE movies with the beloved series, From Book to Film. Head to Gateway Film Center for FREE family-friendly movies every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day. As part of the film center’s ongoing efforts to improve the … [Read more...] about Last weekend! Free Movie Admission: From Book to Film at Gateway Film Center
Family Funday at the Columbus Commons during Memorial Weekend
Bring the family out for a good time at the Columbus Commons for Family Funday on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm. Enjoy free family-friendly games, crafts, face painting, carousel rides, live music, inflatables and more. More fun events include: Face … [Read more...] about Family Funday at the Columbus Commons during Memorial Weekend
Free Adventure Nights at Zoo and Zoombezi Bay with movies and more
Play all day in the sun at the Zoo or Zoombezi Bay or show up late for Adventure Nights on Friday and Saturday nights, June 26 – July 25, 2026. Zoombezi Bay Adventure Nights Friday and Saturday nights, June 26 – July 25, 2026 Adventure Nights is the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay’s debut … [Read more...] about Free Adventure Nights at Zoo and Zoombezi Bay with movies and more
Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
No matter how many years go by, drive-in movies are still fun! We are fortunate to have many drive-in theaters in Ohio, including a couple in Central Ohio. Skyview Drive-in is located in Lancaster, which less than 40 minutes from downtown Columbus! Skyview Drive-in is also having a flea market on … [Read more...] about Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer and fall. Many community-sponsored movies are returning for 2026. There are also plenty of drive-in style movies that give you the outdoor movie experience in your car. Please check individual … [Read more...] about Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
Nightlight 614: Outdoor Movies for adults
There are outdoor movies all over Columbus in the summer, but most are geared towards families instead of nights out with friends or date nights. Enter NightLight 614. This outdoor film series is made for the 21+ crowd featuring great movies and some of the best food trucks, breweries, and … [Read more...] about Nightlight 614: Outdoor Movies for adults
