Photo courtesy of the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department
Outdoor movie events offer a great way to enjoy the outdoors while relaxing with family and friends. And with the plethora of programs available this summer, you won't have to go far to find a movie showing near you. Check out our list of free outdoor movie series taking place around the area this summer to catch your favorite films.
Fryer Flicks on the Hill
Grove City hosts a family-friend movie series Thursday nights at dusk on a large inflatable screen in Fryer Park. Refreshments are available for purchase, though attendees may bring their own snacks as well (no glass).
3899 Orders Rd., Grove City
June 25: Into the Woods (PG)
July 2: Hook (PG)
July 9: Maleficent (PG)
July 16: When the Game Stands Tall (PG)
July 23: Big Hero 6 (PG)
July 30: Planes: Fire & Rescue (PG)
Aug. 6: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (PG)
Aug. 20: Wall-E (G)
For more information, visit www.grovecityohio.gov
Movie in the Park
Upper Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Department presents a series of movies at varying parks around the city. All movies begin at dusk on the city’s 24-foot screen.
Fri., June 26: Heavyweights (PG), Sunny 95 Park
Thurs., July 2: Tri-Village (NR), Miller Park
Thurs., July 16: Jumanji (PG) Thompson Park, South Shelter House off of McCoy Road
Fri., July 31: Big Hero 6 (PG) Mountview Baptist Church (Drive-in)
Fri., Aug. 14: Paddington Bear (PG) Thompson Park
Fri., Aug. 24: McFarland, USA (PG) Thompson Park
For more information, visit www.uaoh.net
Wex Drive-In
The Wexner Center takes their big-screen outdoors to host 35mm movie screenings at dusk. Seventh Son Brewing and Wine, Mikey’s Late Night Slice, and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams are all on site in addition to free popcorn from Pam’s Market.
The Wexner Plaza, 1871 N. High St., Columbus
July 16: Touch of Evil (PG-13)
Aug. 13: Cry-Baby (PG-13)
For more information, visit wexarts.org/series/wex-drive
Movies by Moonlight
Easton Town Center takes advantage of its Town Square over the summer to put on a family movie night each Tuesday at dusk.
160 Easton Town Center, Columbus
June 23: The Boxtrolls (PG)
June 30: Hook (PG)
July 7: Despicable Me (PG)
July 14: Paddington (PG)
July 21: An American Girl: Grace Stirs up Success (NR)
July 28: Cinderella (1950 version) (G)
Aug. 4: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG)
Aug. 11: Big Hero 6 (PG)
Aug. 18: Up (PG)
Aug. 25: Back to the Future (PG)
For more information, visit mome.eastonway.com
Summer Movie Series Presented by Eagles Pizza
New Albany Parks and Recreation teams up with Eagles Pizza to put on the city’s 3rd annual summer movie series. One Friday each month a movie plays at dusk, but festivities including music and free popcorn begin at 7:30 p.m. Concession items are sold and no alcohol, pets, or glass containers are allowed.
Wexner Pavilion, 7600 Swickard Woods Blvd., New Albany
June 26: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG)
July 24: Frozen (PG)
Aug. 14: The Avengers (PG-13)
For more information, visit www.naparks.org
Dive-In Movie Series
Zoombezi Bay turns its Wild Tides Wave Pool into a movie theater Fridays this summer at dark. Movie-themed activities will take place before the jumbo screen showing.
10101 Riverside Dr., Powell
July 10: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG)
July 17: Jumanji (PG)
July 24: The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)
July 31: Rio 2 (G)
Aug. 7: Penguins of Madagascar (PG)
For more information, visit zoombezibay.columbuszoo.org
Columbus Commons Movie Nights
Columbus Commons encourages you to bring a blanket or chair downtown for their summer movie showings. Movies begin at dusk with food and beverages for sale, though you may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages as well.
160 S. High St., Columbus
Fri., June 26: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG)
Fri., July 24: Annie (original version) (PG)
For more information, visit columbuscommons.org
Classic Movie Series
The City of Westerville Parks and Recreation Department showcases classic movies for all ages outside Everal Barn at Heritage Park. All movies are shown at dusk.
60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville
Fri., July 17: Cinderella (G)
Fri., Aug. 21: Beethoven (PG)
For more information, visit www.westerville.org
The Main Event
Bexley prides itself on offering more than just movies. Each week features local vendors and food trucks in addition to movie-themed events such as live music, costume contests, magic shows and much more. The main event begins at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Capital University, with the movie beginning at sunset.
1 College Ave., Bexley
Thurs., June 25: Night at the Museum (PG)
Fri., July 31: The Incredibles (PG)
Sat., Aug. 21: The Breakfast Club (R)
Fri., Aug. 28: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG)
Fri., Sept. 25: Sandlot (PG)
For more information, visit www.gobexley.com
Friday Night Flicks
Pickerington’s summer movie series, presented by Fairfield Federal, brings a string of movies to its Sycamore Park Amphitheater Friday nights throughout the summer. Movies begin at dusk.
500 Hereford Dr., Pickerington
June 19: The Big Green (PG)
June 26: Mary Poppins (G)
July 10: Remember the Titans (PG)
July 17: Frozen (PG)
July 24: Ratatouille (G)
July 31: Rudy (PG)
For more information, visit www.ci.pickerington.oh.u
