Welcome to the NW Columbus Macaroni Kid Summer Movies Guide. This is where you'll find free, cheap, and fun outdoor movie events in and around Columbus. These movies are a great way to beat the heat this summer or even better for rainy days to keep the kids from going stir-crazy.
Please note: Many of the movie series are free to attend but you may have to buy refreshments at some venues. For the outdoor movies, please note that summer weather is unpredictable, as is technology, so it is always good to call ahead/check online and ensure that the movie is playing (on that venue's website as we don't always get last minute cancellations).
Summer Movie Camp at AMC Dublin Village
If you are looking for something to do with the kids once the school year ends and summer break kicks off, AMC Theatres has you covered. Between June and August 2024, AMC Summer Movie Camp, this fan-favorite program will bring back some of the best animated movies of the past few years. Just $3+tax every Monday and Wednesday! Enjoy Summer Movie Camp 6/24-8/14
But that’s not all, as you’ll also be able to catch up with Gru and the Minions before the upcoming release of DESPICABLE ME 4, as multiple titles from the beloved franchise will be returning to the silver screen with family-friendly pricing -- tickets are $3 plus tax -- throughout the summer. Here are the cool movies that’ll help you beat the heat this summer…
2024 Free Summer Movies at The Strand Delaware
Enjoy a free movie and help the community! Every Tuesday at 10am and 2:30pm. All shows are free with a provided donation.
View the list below for details!
June 4th - Despicable Me 3 (2017) - Gru meets his twin brother, Dru. - What could go wrong?
June 11th - Trolls Band Together (2023)
June 18th - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
June 25th - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
July 9th - PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)
July 16th - Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023)
July 23rd - Migration (2023)
July 30th - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
2024 Phoenix Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Shows start at 10am, doors open at 9am every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
June 4-6: Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse | Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
June 11-13: The Angry Birds Movie 2 | Hotel Transylvania 3
June 18-20: Smurfs: The Lost Village | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
June 25-27: Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse | The Emoji Movie
July 2-4: Land Before Time | Beethoven
July 9-11: Sing 2 | Dr. Suess’ The Cat in the Hat
July 16-18: Trolls Band Together | Little Rascals
July 23-25: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken | The Flintstones
July 30-1: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | Doolittle
August 6-8: Migration | Peter Pan (2003)
2024 Kids Dream Summer Movie Series at Marcus Crosswoods Cinemas
Catch a family-friendly movie for just $3 Sunday - Thursday @ 11 am, from June 9 - August 29.
Marcus also offers $3 popcorn and drink specials. And don't miss your free ticket!
Don't miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see each film at any theatre hostingthe series for just $18!
Minions: Rise of Gru - June 9 - June 13
Sonic the Hedgehog - June 16 - June 20
Under the Boardwalk - June 23 - June 27
Trolls Band Together - June 30 - July 4
The Spongebob Squarepants Movie - July 7 - July 11
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie - July 14 - July 18
Migration - July 21 - July 25
The Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown - July 28 - August 1
Shrek - August 3 - August 8
The Lego Movie - August 10 - August 15
Wonder Park - August 17 - August 22
Sing 2 - August 24 - August 29
Summer Movie Clubhouse (Cinemark Polaris 18 & Xtreme)
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is nearly here—get your tickets now! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.75* 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 select days, June 10 through August 15. Be sure to check your local theatre for more Summer Movie Clubhouse fun!
June 10 - 13: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
June 17th - 20th: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
June 24th - 27th: Shrek
July 1st - 4th: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 8th - 11th: The Lego Movie
July 15th - 18th: Trolls Band Together
July 22nd - 25th: How to Train Your Dragon
July 29th - August 1st: Migration
August 5th - 8th: Hotel Transylvania
August 12th - 15th - Paddington 2
DIVE-IN MOVIES at Zoombezi Bay
Make your way towards the Wild Tides Wave Pool as the sun is setting and secure your spot for the show. Each Friday features a different movie, making this the summer series you won’t want to miss!
June 28: Happy Gilmore (PG-13) *please note this movie is rated PG-13 and contains moderate profanity and suggestive scenes*
July 5: The Mighty Ducks
July 12: The Blind Side
July 19: Cars
July 26: Space Jam
South Drive-In Theatre
Open 7 Nights A Week!
Gate Opens Fri-Sun 7:30p/Mon-Thurs 8:15p | Screen 1 91.9 Fm
Ticket Prices Are Per Person (Includes a 5% Columbus City Entertainment/Excise Tax)
$12 - Per Person for Ages 12+ Every Day
$6 - Children Ages 5 – 11 Every Day
Free - Kids 4 & Under are Free
Additional Outdoor Movie Events!
Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Experience the joy of movie watching in the great outdoors. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enhance your movie-watching experience. If a movie is cancelled due to inclement weather (rain or winds over 15 mph), it will not be rescheduled (weather hotline: 614-583-5345). Movies are free.
Thursday, June 14: Wonka - PG (7 pm) | Thompson Park
Friday, July 12: Family Camp Out - PG (7 pm) | Sunny 95 Park
Friday, August 9: Trolls Band Together - PG (7 pm) | Thompson Park
Columbus Commons
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS
Round up the whole family and head to the Commons for a free movie surrounded by the stars and the city skyline. This event is free and open to the public and lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Free popcorn while supplies last.
May 25 - Encanto*
June 21 - The Secret Life of Pets**
July 12 - Ratatouille**
September 7 - Coco*
*These dates follow free Family Fun Day programming.
**For the June 21 and July 12 free movie night, gates will open at 8 p.m. following a ticketed Columbus Symphony Orchestra Popcorn Pops performance. If you arrive before 8 p.m., you will not be permitted into the park until the previous ticketed event is finished.
Movies at the Dam
Head to Alum Creek for some dam fun movie nights! Prepare to enjoy the enchantment of the silver screen in a unique outdoor atmosphere. Bring your loved ones, friends, and a warm blanket for an unforgettable FREE movie night series!
Snacks are available for purchase through our good friends at SACCA. Please note that movie start times vary throughout the summer due to the changes to the sunset time.
June 15: Black Panther @ 9:30pm
July 27: Barbie @ 9:30pm
August 17: Wonder Park @ 9pm
September 21: Migration @8pm
Free Family Flick Nights
at Hinson Amphitheater
This summer, the Foundation will screen three FREE family movies on The Mershad Digital Experience. This state-of-the-art, 20’x 36’ LED video wall provides audiences with next-level technology in a super-sized format. Gates open at 6:30pm and the movies start at 7:30pm. Admission is free and there are no tickets required. Food trucks with summer treats will be on hand for guests to enjoy or pack your own picnic. Chairs and blankets encouraged. * Alcohol is prohibited on Family Flick Nights
June 13: Cars
July 30: Toy Story
August 13: The Secret Life of Pets
Movie Nights At Topiary Park
Come together at the beautiful Topiary Park downtown for free movie nights throughout the summer.
Movies start around sunset but there will be food trucks, activities, and entertainment such as trivia and lawn games before the films.
June 28: Rent
July 26: National Treasure
August 23: Barbie
September 27: West Side Story (Original)
October 25: Hocus Pocus
Easton Movies
More info coming soon! Check back here in June!
Movies Under the Stars at Greenlawn Abbey
Movies Under The Stars 2024 kicks off July 12th. Movie tickets are $5 per adult or child. New: Throwback Movie Series that will take place all throughout June!
Screen on the Green in Goodale Park!
Pack your chair and blanket and join the Short North Civic Association this summer on the softball field in Goodale Park for movies under the stars, projected on a giant inflatable screen with cinema-quality sound. Admission is FREE for all. Parking is available on adjacent streets and the Convention Center garage is easy walking distance.
July 19 - Barbie
August 16 - Serial Mom
September 20 - Wonka
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