Outdoor movies in Columbus are the one of the best parts of summer! Check out one of these outdoor or drive-in movie options for your family this summer!
There are many opportunities for outdoor movies in Columbus! Make sure to check each link in case tickets are needed in advance! And don’t forget South Drive-In Theatre which is a permanent drive-in movie theater on the south side of Columbus!
Check back soon! This post is being continually being updated for 2025 as information becomes available!
1. South Drive In Theatre
South Drive In is a permanent drive-in movie theatre. The theater is open weekends only. Online ticketing is available, however cards and cash will be accepted at the gate. Tickets are $12.50. Kids 4 and under are free every night and kids ages 5-11 are $6.50. A concession stand and restrooms will also be available. There are two screens and 4 movies are shown each evening.
2. Skyview Drive In
Skyview Drive-In is a permanent drive-in movie theater in Lancaster! Tickets are available online. Kids 3 and under are free and ages 4-11 are $6.50 each. 12 and up are $11/each. There is a concession stand with a full menu available or you will need to purchase a food permit at the box office in order to bring in outside food.
3. Friday Night Flicks at Easton Town Center
Every Friday evening in June, catch a fan-favorite movie for the whole family. Showtime is at 7:00PM but guests are encouraged to arrive beginning at 6:00PM for treats and additional entertainment before the movie.
- Friday, Jun 6: Wicked, Part 1
- Friday, June 13: The Lego Movie
- Friday, June 20: Encanto
- Friday, June 27: Moana 2
4. Nightlight 614
Nightlight 614 is a 21+ outdoor movie series featuring local food trucks, craft beer and wine and a DJ. The movies take place at Genoa park. Tickets available in advance and they sell out quickly!
Upcoming Movies for 2025:
- JUN 12 – FERRIS BUELLER’S OFF
- JUN 26 – DEVIL WEARS PRADA
- JUL 10 – TALLADEGA NIGHTS
- JUL 24 – THE FALL GUY
- JUL 31 – THE PARENT TRAP 98
- AUG 21 – KILL BILL Vol 1
- SEP 4 – CRAZY RICH ASIANS
- SEP 18 – WOLF OF WALL STREET
- SEP 25 – JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE
- OCT 8+9 – HOCUS POCUS
- OCT 10 – US
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5. Family Movie Nights at Columbus Commons
Watch an outdoor movie on the large screen at Columbus Commons! Movies begin at 7:00 PM.
2025 movie line up is:
- Friday, May 9: Finding Nemo
- Friday, June 20: Inside Out
- Friday, July 18: Surf’s Up
- Friday, August 1: Tangled
- Friday, September 5: Moana 2
6. The Main Event in Bexley
Three outdoor movies will be shown on Main Street Lawn at Sunset this summer!
2025 Movie Line Up:
- Friday, May 30: The Wild Robot
- Friday, August 15: Inside Out 2
- Friday, September 12: IF
Events include live music and food trucks beginning at 6:00 PM and the free movies begin around sundown.
7. Movies in the Parks in Upper Arlington
2025 movie lineup is as follows. Movies are at rotating locations and are sometimes part of larger events.
- Friday, June 13: Freaky Friday (PG), 7 pm, Thompson Park, 4250 Woodbridge Rd
- Friday, July 11: MOVIE NIGHT & FAMILY CAMPOUT* Wild Robot (PG), 7 pm, Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln *Pre-registration is required for Family Campout
- August 8: Wicked (PG), 7 pm, Thompson Park, 4250 Woodbridge Rd
- September 12: Remember the Titans (PG), 7 pm, Location TBD
8. Movies at McNamara
These free outdoor movies take place in McNamara Park in Genoa Township. Bring a chair or blanket. A rain date is saved in case either movie is cancelled!
2025 Movie Line Up is as follows:
- June 14 – Moana 2
- July 12 – Dog Man
- August 9 – Rain Date
9. Friday Night Flicks at Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater
These free outdoor movies take place at Sycamore Creek Park in Pickerington on select Friday nights at dusk. Bring a blanket and chairs. Only one movie is scheduled so far in 2025.
2025 Movie Line Up:
- Friday, June 27 – Moana 2
10. Movie in the Park at Galloway Sports Complex
This outdoor movie in Galloway is free to attend. Concessions are available to purchase. Gates open at 8:00 PM and the movies begin at sunset.
2025 movie date is:
- June 13: The Wild Robot
11. Cinema Under the Stars in Friendship Park
Outdoor activities, food trucks, crafts and more will take place beginning at 5:00 PM before a showing of a free outdoor movie in Friendship Park in Gahanna! Bring blankets and lawn chairs! Movies begin at 8:00 PM.
2025 Movie Line Up:
- June 20: Moana 2
- July 18: Kung Fu Panda 4
- August 15: Madame Webb
Related: 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Gahanna
12. Movie Nights in the Park at Topiary Park
Movie nights take place in the beautiful Topiary Park! Bring a chair or blanket. There will also be food trucks, activities, and entertainment such as trivia and lawn games before the films. Food trucks open at 7:30 PM and the movie begins at 8:30 PM.
2025 Movie Line Up:
- July 25: Clueless
- August 22: The Goonies
- September 25: Ghostbusters
13. Movie Night at The Little Grand Market
Head to The Little Grand Market for a monthly movie from 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Movies will be announced on social media.
2025 Movie Dates are:
- June 18th
- July 16th
- August 13
14. Movie Night at East Market
Movie Nights at East Market are on Thursday nights this summer. They are free and start at dusk. Movies are shown outside in the Switch Yard.
2025 Movie Line Up:
- 6/5 – IF
- 6/12 – Mean Girls
- 6/26 – 50 First Dates
- 7/10 – Are We There Yet?
- 7/24 – Mufasa: The Lion King
- 7/31 – Wicked
15. Sunset Cinema at Columbus Commons
Every Thursday in October, you can enjoy a free, Halloween-themed, outdoor movie at Columbus Commons. Presented with CAPA and Downtown Columbus.
2025 Movies are:
- Thursday, October 2: Goosebumps
- Thursday, October 9: Hocus Pocus
- Thursday, October 16: The Goonies
- Thursday, October 23: Wicked
- Thursday, October 30: The Nightmare Before Christmas
16. Cinema Saturdays at Riverside Crossing Park
Watch a movie at Riverside Crossing Park in Dublin on Saturday nights in July. Each night there will be two movies. The first will be geared toward younger kids and the second will be for teens and older audiences.
2025 Movie Line Up:
- June 14: 6:30 p.m. Wicked
- June 28: 6 p.m. Mufasa, The Lion King, 8:15 p.m. M3gan
- July 12: 6 p.m. Inside Out 2, 8 p.m. Black Panther
- July 26: 6 p.m. Super Mario Bros. Movie, 8 p.m. Jurassic World
- August 9: 6 p.m. Moana 2, 8 p.m. Top Gun Maverick
17. Grove City Movies in the Park
Movies take place in Town Center Park and are free to attend! They will take place on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM unless otherwise specified. You can watch from your car or bring chairs and blankets. Check the list because there are some special movie editions on Sundays.
2025 Movie Schedule:
- Wednesday, June 18: Paddington in Peru
- Wednesday, June 25: A Bugs Life
- Wednesday, July 2: Wonder Woman
- Wednesday, July 16: Secret Life of Pets
- Wednesday, July 23: Elf
- Wednesday, July 30: The Lorax
- Special Edition! Sunday, Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m.: Moana 2, Location: The Big Splash, 2831 Southwest Blvd.
- Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.: Wicked
- Special Edition! Sunday, Aug. 17: Cars, Location: Beulah Park, 3800 Glacial Lane
18. Summer Movie Series at Northwest Library
Watch movies in the backyard of Northwest Library in Worthington! There will be outdoor activities and games beginning at 8:30 PM and the movie will start at dark.
2025 Movie Dates:
- June 6: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 18: Paddington in Peru
- August 15: Moana 2
19. Free Family Flick Night in New Albany
Admission is free to these free movie nights at Hinson Amphitheater. They take place at 6:30 PM and a food truck will be on site.
2025 Summer Schedule:
- June 10 The Incredibles
- July 15 The Little Mermaid
- August 12 Shrek
20. Family Sunday at Land Grant
From May to September Land-Grant will host Family Sundays once a month and they will show a kid-friendly film on the big screen outside. There will also be free face painting, coloring pages, hawaiian shave ice and ice cream from Chilljoy and a kids menu at Ray Ray’s BBQ.
2025 Line Up:
- May 4: Moana 2
- June 22: Frozen
- July 27: Tangled
- August 24: Encanto
- September 28: Despicable Me 4
- October 26: Hotel Transylvania
21. Movies at the Dam – No info available for 2025 yet!
These free outdoor movies will be shown in the Below Dam Recreation Area! Bring a chair or blanket!
There will be 4 movies over the course of the summer. Movie start times vary depending on sunset. Concessions will be available.
2024 Outdoor Movie Line Up:
- June 15th: Black Panther @ 9:30pm
- July 27th: Barbie @ 9:30pm
- August 17th: Wonder Park @ 9pm
- September 21st: Migration @8pm
22. Movie Nights at the Metro Parks – unconfirmed for 2025
There will be 6 outdoor movies at the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks this summer! Bring a chair or a blanket. Movies start at dark!
23. Movies Under the Stars at Greenlawn Abbey – Info not yet released for 2025
Movies Under the Stars in Greenlawn Avenue will take place on Friday nights and include food trucks! Tickets are $5/each.
2024 Movie Line Up:
- July 12 – Pee Wee’s Big Adventure
- July 26 – Christmas Vacation
- August 9 – The Birdcage
- August 23 – The Lost Boys
- September 13 – Scream
- September 27 – Ghostbusters
- October 4 – Hocus Pocus
- October 11 – The Shining (Fall Fundraiser)
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