Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus

Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer and fall. Many community-sponsored movies are returning for 2024. 

There are also plenty of drive-in style movies that give you the outdoor movie experience in your car.

Please check individual website links provided for details, weather cancellations, or event changes.

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Upcoming Outdoor Movies 2024

Columbus Commons Movie Night

Bring your blanket or chairs and some snacks or a picnic and catch these family-friendly films at dusk downtown. Tortilla and Jeni’s will be open for movie snacks. Details here.

Saturday, May 25: Encanto
Friday, June 21: The Secret Lives of Pets
Friday, July 12: Ratatouille
Saturday, September 7: Coco

Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights this Summer

The Main Event in Bexley

There will be Pre-movie entertainment starting at 6:30 pm, and food trucks will be on-site at the Main Street Lawn. The movies will begin at sunset, around 9:00 pm. Details here.

Friday, May 3: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Friday, May 31: The Super Mario Brothers
Saturday, September 14: Wonka

The Bexley Main Event and Bexley Jazz in the Park

Friday Night Flicks in Pickerington

Free movie under the stars at Sycamore Park Amphitheater in Pickerington at dusk. Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy a movie on the white barn with family and friends. 

Friday, June 21: Barbie
Friday, July 19: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Friday, August 2: Migration

Arrive early for concerts in the park! See schedule here. 

Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington

Summer Movie Series in New Albany

New Albany Parks & Recreation are celebrating summer with the Summer Movie Series. The movies will be held at 3 different locations, and will feature entertainment and appearances.

Friday, June 21: Luca at The Preserve
Friday, July 19: Trolls Band Together at Windsor
Saturday, August 10: Barbie at Bevelhymer Park

Festivities: 6:30PM, Movie: Sunset.  See details. 

Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation

Goodale Park Screen on the Green Outdoor Movies

Head to Goodale Park on the 3rd Friday in July, August, and September for the Screen on the Green Outdoor Movie series. Movie will start at dusk.

Food vendors and refreshments will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own. Check here for the schedule. 

July 19: Barbie
August 16: Serial Mom
September 20: Wonka

Goodale Park Screen on the Green Outdoor Movies

Family Flick Nights at Hinson Amphitheater in New Albany

Free movies at the Hinson Amphitheater in New Albany (adjacent to the McCoy Center, 100 West E. Dublin Granville Road).

Bring chairs/blankets, and a picnic, or purchase dinner from food trucks. Gates at 6:30 pm, movies at 7:30 pm. Details here.

June 13: Cars
July 30: Toy Story
August 13: The Secret Life of Pets

Movies at the Dam

Join the Alum Creek Park Rangers and our partners, SACCA, for some fun filled summer nights in the Below Dam Recreation Area.

June 15: Black Panther @ 9:30pm
July 27: Barbie @ 9:30pm
August 17: Wonder Park @ 9pm
September 21: Migration @8pm

Concessions will be available through SACCA, all proceeds go to improving the recreation areas at Alum Creek! Details here.

Fun at the Dams and Lakes with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA

Upper Arlington Movies in the Park

Free outdoor movies this summer at various locations. Select movies are in coordination with other community events, such as the Family Campout and Summer Celebration. See the details here.

Thursday, June 14: Wonka (7pm) @ Thompson Park
Friday, July 12: Wish (7pm) @Sunny 95 Park
Friday, August 9: Trolls Band Together (7pm) @ Thompson Park

Upper Arlington Movies in the Park

Reynoldsburg First Friday Flicks in Huber Park

Load up the family and head out to Huber Park for a FREE Movie Night! Bring all your favorite snacks and enjoy a summer movie under the stars outside.

Free activities will be provided 30 minutes before the start of the movie. Details here.

June 7: Migration
July 5: The Marvels
August 2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
September 6: Kung Fu Panda 4

Huber Park, 1640 Davidson Dr.

Gahanna Great Outdoors + Cinema Under the Stars

Presented by Tina Wedebrook, RE/MAX Connection and Greg Patton, Heartland Bank. Make it a fun night out with themed outdoor activities before a unique cinematic experience at your local park!

Fun may include yard games, bounce houses and inflatables, craft stations, and petting zoo. Food and drink are available for purchase at food trucks.

Events are 7 pm – 11 pm at Friendship Park. Details here.

Friday, June 21 – The Super Mario Brothers
Friday, July 19 – Soul
Friday, August 16 – The Little Mermaid

Grove City Movies in the Park

Grove City Movies in the Park are in Town Center for 2024

Movies are shown on Wednesday evenings at Town Center Park at 8 p.m. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Details here. 

June 26: Super Mario Bros
July 3: Field of Dreams
July 17: The Little Mermaid (2023)
July 24: The Grinch (2018)
July 31: Trolls 
Aug. 7: Migration
Oct. 5: RV

Grove City Movies in the Park at Town Center

Movie Night at The Historic Trolley District

The movies begin at dusk in The Switch Yard. Drinks and dinner will be available in the market for purchase from our amazing vendors. In the case of rain, movies will be shown inside at Railhouse.

June 6 – Barbie
June 13 – Drumline
June 27 – Wonka
July 11 – The Princess Bride
July 25 – Doolittle
August 1 – The Sandlot
August 8 – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Historical Charm and fun at Trolley District and East Market in Columbus

Lancaster Saturday Cinema

2nd Saturday of each month, May-August, 2024. 

Free outdoor movie on the square by the bandstand.

Come early to save your space, enjoy music, and participate in pre-movie activities starting at 7:30 pm. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks, and enjoy this family film under the stars in our beautiful downtown. The movie will begin at dusk. Concessions are available for purchase.

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June 8: Wonka
July 13: Barbie
August 10: Hocus Pocus

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Movies Under the Stars at Green Lawn Abbey

Tickets are $5 at the door. Movie at dark on se. Food trucks on on site, so arrive early to get food for a picnic. Movie is in the side yard, plenty of free parking. Rain date is the next night (Saturday).

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: Fall Fundraiser – The Shining (tickets are $20)

Bring your chairs and blankets. All money raised goes to the restoration of Green Lawn Abbey. Details here.

Movies Under the Stars at Green Lawn Abbey

Nightlife 614 Outdoor Film Series for Adults

2024 Season runs June 20 – October 11
These nights are dedicated to hanging out with other young professionals and feature food trucks, breweries, wineries, and movies at Genoa Park near COSI in Downtown Columbus.

Tickets are $10.99 in advance or $18.99 at the door (sell-outs likely). Details and schedule here.

Nightlight 614: Outdoor Movies for adults

Upcoming Outdoor Movies in Columbus, day-by-day

(Movies will be listed for the next 30 days, and the list will constantly update – bookmark this page!)

Drive-in Theatres in Ohio

Skyview Drive-in in Lancaster, Ohio

The Skyview Drive in is worth the drive! $9.50 for 12 and over, $5 for ages 4-11. Check the schedule for upcoming movies.

South Drive-in Theater

The South Drive-in Theater is located on the South Side of Columbus, showing movies on Friday – Sunday in Spring and more frequently during the summer. Admission is $5-$10; 4 and under free. See details here.

The following are still being updated for 2024

Movies under the Stars at Columbus Metro Parks

Head to a Columbus Metro Parks this summer and fall for movies under the stars! These free movies are open to all ages! Movies start at dark

Friday, July 28 (9 pm) Movie in the Park: Lightyear at Blacklick Woods Golf Course
Friday, August 11 (9 pm) Movie in the Park: Zootopia at Sharon Woods Metro Park (rain date: Aug 12). 
Friday, August 25 (9 pm) Movie in the Park: Happy Gilmore at Blacklick Woods Golf Course. Rain location in the Eagleview event building (blue building).
Saturday, September 9 (8 pm) Movie in the Park: Top Gun Maverick at Blendon Woods
Saturday, September 16 (8 pm) Movie in the Park: Pan’s Labyrinth at Glacier Ridge
Saturday, September 23 (8 pm) Movie in the Park: Rise of Gru at Highbanks

See more details.

Easton Movies by Moonlight Schedule

Movies by Moonlight are held every Tuesday at dusk in June, featuring favorite family movies. Bring a blanket and snacks for this outdoor movie series under the stars on Easton Town Square. Details here.

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