Summer Movies Under the Stars

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The weather is dreamy on a perfect summer night. Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your family? Enter Movies Under the Stars!

There are numerous sites around the city, that you could even try a new spot each week! You can catch movies in Pickerington, Hilliard, Easton, Grove City, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Bexley, Galena, and even Zoombezi Bay!

We have quite a list for you this year and the best news is that many of the showings are free admission. Don’t forget a blanket or a lawn chair and the popcorn. These events are ones you won’t want to miss!

{If you are looking for a date night activity for the 21+ crowd, check out the lineup from Nightlight 614. There’s a DJ before the movie, food trucks, craft beers and wine and a great view.}

Columbus Summer Movie Line-up: Movies Under the Stars

New Albany Summer Movie Series

When: Begins June 21 (one per month). Luca kicks off the season for 2024! Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm. The movie will start around 9pm.

  • June 21 showing Luca
  • July 19 showing Trolls
  • August 10 showing Barbie.

Where: Different spot each month in New Albany

Details: This summer lineup will include games, balloon benders, special performances, and more!

Website: New Albany Summer Movies


Columbus Commons Movie Night

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

Where: Columbus Commons

Details: 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.

Website: Columbus Commons


Pickerington Friday Night Flicks

Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy a free movie with family and friends.

  • Friday, June 21, 2024 – Barbie
  • Friday, July 19, 2024 – The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • Friday, August 2, 2024 – Migration

Make it an evening and come early to enjoy the Summer Concert Series before the movie.

Website: See the schedule here


Upper Arlington Movies on the Lawn

2024 Movies in the Parks Series Lineup

Wonka | Friday, June 14 
Start: 7 pm
Rated: PG
Location: Thompson Park, 4250 Woodbridge Rd

Wish | Friday, July 12 Family Camp Out
Start: 7 pm
Rated: PG
Location: Sunny 95 Park, 4395 CARRIAGE HILL LN

Trolls Band Together | Friday, August 9
Start: 7 pm
Rated: PG
Location: Thompson Park, 4250 Woodbridge Rd

Details: 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 canceled due to inclement weather (rain or winds over 15mph), it will not be rescheduled (weather hotline: 614-583-5345).

Cost: Movies are free

Website: Upper Arlington Movies


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.

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

Website: Goodale Park


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!

Website: Alum Creek Movies


Galena Movies Under the Stars

  • June 8: Migration
  • July 13: Barbie 
  • August 10: (rain date)

Website: Galena Movies


Bexley The Main Event Movies

  • May 31: Super Mario Bros.
  • June 21: Honey I Shrunk the Kid
  • September 14: Smoke and Science Fest and Wonka

Where: Main Street Lawn at Capital University

Details: More than just movies, see website for updates!

Website: Bexley The Main Event


Night Life 614

When: Tickets often sell out so don’t wait!

Where: Downtown Columbus

Details: Adult night out for a movie under the stars! Food trucks, live music and an outdoor show!

Website: NightLife 614


Zoombezi Bay Movie Nights

When: June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26

Details: Guests can extend their stay until 11 pm and enjoy certain attractions, there will be island fun with animals, music, character ambassadors and a movie on the jumbo screen.

  • June 28: Happy Gilmore (1996, 1 hr 32 min, PG-13) *please note this movie is rated PG-13 and contains moderate profanity and suggestive scenes*
  • July 5: The Mighty Ducks (1992, 1 hr 44 min, PG)
  • July 12: The Blind Side (2009, 2 hr 9 min, PG-13)
  • July 19: Cars (2006, 1 hr 57 min, G)
  • July 26: Space Jam (1996, 1 hr 28 min, PG)

Website: Zoombezi Bay


Easton Movies by Moonlight

Details: The theme is 1999 Movie Rewind! Movies are on select Fridays with activities starting at 6 pm and the movie at 9 pm.

Website: Easton Movies


Reynoldsburg Movie Night

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.

Website: Reynoldsburg Movies


Gahanna Great Outdoors + Cinema Under the Stars

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

Website: Gahanna Movies


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

Website: Grove City Movies 

What’s your favorite summer spot to watch movies under the stars? Let us know in the comments below!


For more ideas on summer fun, be sure to check out: Columbus Splash Pads and Shaded Playgrounds in Columbus.

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Maureen Ingham
Maureen Ingham has enjoyed living in the great city of Columbus for nearly 13 years! Originally from Canton, Ohio, Maureen attended Ohio University and will always be a bobcat at heart! After completing her education degree in Athens, she made her way to The Ohio State University to obtain a Masters degree in Special Education. She fell in love with Columbus then and convinced her now husband to join her in this awesome city! She taught 5th grade for 6 years, before deciding to stay home to raise two beautiful girls. Their family has recently moved to Worthington with their two girls and are excited to plant their roots here! Their first daughter, Maeve is 6 and her sister, Reese will soon be 5 years old. They welcomed a son, Miles in March 2020. Maureen has been with The Columbus Moms Blog since the beginning and now enjoys working on editing and events for the blog. She also works as a Postpartum Doula with her sister at a company called Together Wee Grow. They provide night nursing services, as well as daytime support to local families and babies in Columbus. It is a wonderful job to work along her sister and help families with their precious little ones in a vulnerable time period. In between the night shifts, sweeping up crumbs, exploring Columbus, and getting kids to where they need to be, Maureen enjoys working out, trying new recipes and restaurants, traveling, spending time with family, being crafty and trying to help others whenever she can! Maureen has many Columbus favorites. Her go-to restaurant is Third and Hollywood, she enjoys a sweet treat at Sassafrass Bakery or Fox in the Snow, a slice of pizza at Dewey's Pizza and a warm cup of joe at Highline Coffee. A perfect Saturday involves an outdoor activity with her family and trying a new restaurant when they can! She is excited to be a part of an excellent team here at Columbus Moms blog and hopes to be able to inspire mothers that small acts of kindness go a long way in raising their kids and the city they live in!