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 theater.

From Book to Film Free Movie Series

Gateway Film Center and Columbus Metropolitan Library have teamed up to offer free movies with the series, From Book to Film. 

Gateway Film Center will be showing family-friendly movies on Fridays and Saturdays from May 25 through August 2024. Must show a library card for free admission or regular prices apply. 

It’s free to apply for a library card!  See the movie schedule here!

Free Movie Admission: From Book to Film at Gateway Film Center

Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series

Lennox Town Center 24 is now 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 offering a special kiddie meal.  No purchase is necessary, and all ages are welcome. See schedule and details here.

Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

8 weeks of fun family films on Wednesdays at 9:30 am, from June 10 – August 14, 2024. Tickets are just $1.75, and they have great concession specials. All films are rated G or PG. See schedules and links here.

• Cinemark Polaris 18 & Xtreme 
• Cinemark Movies 16 Gahanna 
• Cinemark River Valley Mall and XD Lancaster

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.75

Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theatres

Catch a family-friendly movie for just $3 on Sundays – Thursdays from June 9 through August 29, 2024. 

Specially-sized popcorn and fountain drinks are just $3 each. Local participating theatres are Crosswoods (11 am) and Pickerington (12 pm). Details and schedule.

Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series

The Strand Theatre in Delaware

Free Summer Kids Movies on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. from June 4 – July 30, 2024. Guests can bring item donations for different charities each week.

See schedule and details here.

Free Summer Kids Movies at Strand Theatre

Studio 35 Summer Kids’ Series

Studio 35 is showing FREE movies for the Summer Kids’ Series thanks to sponsor CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan. Catch a movie at 10:30 am on Saturday, or on Wednesday at 10:30 am and 1 pm. See schedule and details here. 

Free Summer Kids’ Series at Studio 35

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