2025 Columbus Outdoor Movies to Park Your Family At
This roundup of Columbus outdoor movies will have you seeing stars - literally! Movies in the park under the night sky (or even a trip to the drive-in) is a family summer bucket list experience you'll want to repeat every year. Some venues even go the extra mile with pre-movie activities, food trucks and themed events, turning a simple summer movie night into a full-fledged family outing.
Note that some locations show a mix of movies with different ratings, some more kid-friendly than others, so be sure to check the schedule and movie descriptions to avoid surprises.
Have you attended any of these outdoor movies around Columbus with your kids? Please leave a review to share your experience and tips with other parents!
Our list of the best summer family movies has plenty of inspiration if you want to host an outdoor movie night in your own backyard, too.
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columbuscommons.org
Columbus Commons - Movie Nights
Round up the whole family and head to the Commons for a free movie surrounded by the stars and city skyline. Free popcorn while supplies last.
May 9: Finding Nemo
June 20: Inside Out
July 18: Surf's Up
August 1: Tangled
September 5: Moana 2
October 2: Goosebumps
October 9: Hocus Pocus
October 16: The Goonies
October 23: Wicked
Columbus, OH7 pm
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bexley.org
Bexley - The Main Event
The Main Event is an outdoor summer movie series in the heart of Bexley, on East Main Street. Each Main Event has featured musical performances, family activities, crafts, and food trucks to enjoy before the movie begins.
May 30: The Wild Robot
August 15: Inside Out 2
September 12: IF
Columbus, OHActivities & food trucks @ 6 pm
Movie starts @ dusk
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upperarlingtonoh.gov
Upper Arlington - Movie in the Park
Experience the joy of movie watching in the great outdoors. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enhance your movie-watching experience.
June 13: Freaky Friday
July 11: Wild Robot
August 8: Wicked
September 12: Remember the Titans
Columbus, OH7 pm
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skyviewdrivein.com
Skyview Drive-In Theatre
Skyview Drive-In offers HD picture and sound. There are a limited number of parking spots with nostalgic old-school drive-in speakers, or listen over your car radio. Patrons can bring in their own food for a small fee, but the concession stand offers a great variety with affordable prices.
Lancaster, OH
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drive-inmovies.com
South Drive-in Theatre
This nostalgic Columbus drive-in theater opened in 1950 and still runs seasonally as weather allows. Concessions are available for purchase, or bring your own. Showings range from classic family movies to new releases.
Columbus, OH
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