2023 Kids Summer Movie Series in Movie Theaters {free or inexpensive}:
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Cinemark Theaters Summer Movie Clubhouse (Gahanna and Polaris Rave): Bring the kids and enjoy exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50* per ticket for each movie. Save even more on your visit with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. Participating theatres will host Summer Movie Clubhouse on Wednesdays at 9:00am, starting the week of June 19 through August 10. Select theatres will offer additional showtimes throughout the week, so be sure to check your local theatre for more Summer Movie Clubhouse fun!
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Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series Purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles passport holders to see each film at any theatre hosting the series for just $15.
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Studio 35 Free Summer Kids Series (3055 Indianola Ave, Columbus 43202): Free admission for kids! Every Wednesday at 10:30am and 1pm and Saturday at 10:30am. June 7-August 12
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CAPA Summer Movie Series at the Ohio Theatre (55 East State St., Downtown): $6 per ticket, or package of 10 tickets for $40 ( can be used for movies all summer). Classic movies play June 15th through July 16, with two Cartoon Capers Saturday shows (June 24th and July 15th) featuring classic characters from Warner Brothers like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others. **June 24th- Show your library card and get free admission in celebration of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's 150th anniversary! |
Free Outdoor Family Movies:
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Sunbury Movie Night On the Square (Sunbury Square – downtown Sunbury):First Fridays
July 7th- Top Gun
August 4- Moana
Genoa Township Family Movies (McNamara Park): FREE. Saturdays at 7:30pm, movies at dusk. Kid-friendly activity will happen before most movies.
June 10- The Rise of Gru
July 15: Lightyear with a Preshow by Academy of Irish Dance beginning at 7:30pm
August 12- Rain date
New Albany's Family Movies at the Hinson Amphitheater: Free. 7:30-9 pm
- June 20 – Despicable Me
- July 25 – Encanto
- August 15 – Frozen
- September 26 – Moana
Gates Open at 6:30 p.m., Movies at 7:30 p.m.
Bexley’s Family Movie Night(Main Event): (Capital University's Main Street Lawn) FREE. During the fun monthly Main Event, full of kid and family activities, they will also show a movie at dusk.
- July 21- The Mighty Ducks
- September 29: Top Gun: Maverick
Blendon Woods Free. Bring your own seating, movie starts at dark.
Saturday September 9
Sharon Woods Family Movie Night (Apple Ridge Area): Free at 8pm, with activities before the movie. Bring your own seats
Friday August 11- Zootopia
Blacklick Woods Golf Course: Free. Bring your own seats
Friday July 28- Lightyear
Friday August 25- Happy Gilmore
Highbanks (Big Meadow Park): Free.
Saturday September 23- Rise of Gru
Columbus Commons Summer Movie Series (Downtown): FREE.
May 27- Moana
June 23- The Lion King*
July 14- Shrek
September 9- Encanto**
*For the June 23 free movie night, gates will open at 8 p.m. following a ticketed Columbus Symphony Orchestra Popcorn Pops performance. If you arrive prior to 8 p.m., you will not be permitted into the park until the previous ticketed event is finished.
Easton Town Center Family Movies (Town Square): FREE. Bring a blanket and bucket of popcorn and join us for movies under the stars! Movies by Moonlight, our summer outdoor movie series, takes place on Tuesday evenings in June at Easton’s Town Square (south of Brio) and features favorites for the whole family.
6/6
Lightyear
6/13
DC League of Super Pets
6/20
Back To the Future (Closed Captioned)
6/27
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
Reynoldsburg's Movie Nights in the Park (Huber Park): Free. Saturdays at 6pm, movies start at dusk. There will be food vendors and family games and crafts before the movie.
July 7- Elf
August 4- Luca
September 1- Raya and the Last Dragon
October 6- Lego Batman
Pickerington's Friday Family Flicks (Sycamore Park Amphitheater): FREE. Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy a free movie with family and friends.
Friday, June 2, 2023 - Minions: The Rise of Gru
Friday, July 7, 2023 - Top Gun: Maverick
Friday, August 4, 2023 - Puss and Boots: The Last Wish
Make it an evening and come early to enjoy the Summer Concert Series before the movie.
Movies at the Topiary Park (Downtown): Free.
Enjoy watching a movie amidst the topiaries in the park the fourth Fridays in June, July, and August at 9:15 p.m. Stop by early to enjoy live music and food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets.
June 23 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
July 28 – Grand Budapest Hotel
August 25 – Grease
Gahanna's Hunter Ridge Pool Movie nights: Themed nights include pool side games and activities, movies start at dusk. Discounted admission after 4pm - Non-Members. Movies start at dark
June 10- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
July 14- Jaws
August 12- Mean Girls
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