Break out your lawn chairs: outdoor movies are back. Enjoy the warm weather and catch a movie at drive-in theaters, movies in the park and outdoor series across the city this summer.
Read on below for locations, dates, movie schedules and more.
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Float-In Movies
Watch a movie on the water this summer at one of the Great Parks of Hamilton County. Guests can watch movies from their kayak, rowboat or pedal boat, all of which are available to rent.
Reserve a spot online ahead of time at greatparks.org/calendar/special-events/float-in-movies. Boat rentals and reservations range between $10 and $40. Snacks are also available for purchase. Movies start at 9:30 p.m.
Here's the schedule:
- June 3: "Jungle Cruise," 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township.
- July 8: "Hairspray," 9001 Mount Hope Road, Harrison.
- Aug. 19: "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township.
Holiday Auto Theatre
The Holiday Auto Theatre is now open six days per week (closed on Tuesdays). Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the first feature starts playing around 9 p.m.
Adult tickets cost $9.75, tickets for kids ages 4 to 11 are $5.75 and children under 3 can get in for free. Refreshments are available on-site, or you can bring in your own food with a $5 food permit.
See the schedule as it's updated and buy tickets at holidayautotheatre.com.
1816 Old Oxford Road/Ohio 130, Hamilton.
Movie Night on the Levee
Enjoy free monthly movie nights at Newport on the Levee now through October. Movies are shown at the Gallery on the last Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. Find more information on the series' Facebook page. One Levee Way, Newport.
Here's the schedule:
- June 30: "Space Jam: A New Legacy."
- July 28: "Luca."
- Aug. 25: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1."
- Sept. 29: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
- Oct. 27: "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
Movie in the Park – Anderson Township
Bring your lawn chair to Beech Acres Park for free movie nights. Screenings start at dusk. Find more summer events at andersonparks.com/events. 6910 Salem Road, Anderson Township.
Here's the schedule:
- July 15: "Encanto."
- Aug. 26: "Sing 2."
"Minion" movie night
Deerfield Parks & Recreation is hosting a free movie night this July at Cottell Park. A screening of "Despicable Me: Minion Madness" will begin at 9 p.m., following a movie-themed activity. Guests should bring their own lawn chairs and snacks, though treats from Kona Ice will also be available for purchase.
See more information at deerfieldoh.myrec.com. 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Mason.
Movies in the Park – Colerain
Colerain Township's Movies in the Park series is back this summer. Guests are encouraged to arrive at Colerain Park by 8:30 p.m. for kids' karaoke and other activities, with movies starting at dusk. Events are free to attend.
Movie titles could change and movie nights may be canceled due to weather. Check online before you go at colerain.org/246/Free-Sizzling-Summer-Entertainment-Serie. 4725 Springdale Road, Colerain Township.
Here's the schedule:
June 3: "Sing 2."
June 17: "Encanto."
June 24: "Karate Kid."
July 8: "Clifford the Big Red Dog."
July 22: "Space Jam: A New Legacy."
Aug. 5: "The Boss Baby: Family Business."
Aug. 19: "Cars."
Movies in the Park – Fairfield
Find outdoor movies, food trucks and family-friendly activities this summer in Fairfield. Activities start at 6 p.m. and movies start at 7 p.m. See more information at fairfield-city.org/577/Movies-in-the-Park.
Here's the schedule:
- June 2: "Encanto," 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield.
- July 7: "Sing 2," 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield.
- Aug. 4: "Clifford the Big Red Dog," 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield.
Movies in the Park – Lawrenceburg
Free movies begin at dusk at Civic Park in downtown Lawrenceburg. Bring chairs, blankets and snacks.
- June 7: "Encanto."
- June 14: "Jurassic Park."
- June 21: "How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World."
- June 28: "Grease."
- July 5: "The Lion King."
- July 12: "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."
- July 19: "Coco."
- July 28: "Men in Black."
Movie Night – Aurora
Movies will be shown in the Main Street parking lot of the Lions Club. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Admission and popcorn are free. Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks available for purchase. 9-11 p.m. 228 Second St., Aurora.
- June 17: "Wreck-it Ralph."
- July 15: "Christmas Vacation."
- Aug 19: "Jumanji 2."
NightLight513
Find movies, craft beer, food trucks and more at Sawyer Point's P&G Pavilion this summer. The adult-only movie series hosted by NightLight 513 runs from June to October.
Guests can purchase early access tickets for $14.99 or general admission tickets for $9.99. Gates open at 6:45 p.m. for early access ticketholders and at 7:30 p.m. for general admission. Movie screenings start around sundown and end at 11 p.m.
Find tickets and more information at nightlight513.com. Sawyer Point Park, P&G Pavilion, Downtown.
Here's the schedule:
- June 16: "The Breakfast Club."
- June 30: "Mean Girls."
- July 14: "Wedding Crashers."
- July 28: "The Goonies."
- Aug. 12: "Fight Club."
- Sept. 16: "Bridesmaids."
- Sept. 23: "The Dark Knight."
- Oct. 14: "Hocus Pocus."
Starlite Drive-in
Get your outdoor movie fix at Amelia's Starlite Drive-In, which is now open daily. Gates open at 7 p.m. and adult tickets are $9 each. Kids ages 4 to 11 can get in for $5 and children 3 and under may enter for free. There are also discounts for seniors and active military members/first responders.
Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the drive-in, or you can bring in your own food with an $8 food permit.
Buy tickets and see the movie schedule as it's updated at starlitedriveinohio.com/index.html.
2255 Ohio 125, Amelia.
Summer Cinema at Washington Park
Catch a free movie on the lawn at Washington Park this summer. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages will be available for purchase at the park's bar, and food trucks will also be onsite.
Movies start at 9 p.m. and other activities may start as early as 7 p.m. Find more information at washingtonpark.org/series/summer-cinema-4/ and RSVP on Washington Park's Facebook page. 1230 Elm St., Downtown.
Here's the schedule:
- June 8: "Parent Trap."
- June 15: "Crooklyn."
- June 22: "Legally Blonde."
- July 6: "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
- July 20: "Sing-a-long: Lion King (1994)."
- July 27: "Pirates of the Caribbean."
- Aug. 3: "Inside Out."
- Aug. 10: Dunkin' Dog Movie Night: "Cruella."
- Aug. 17: "Good Burger" with Frisch's.
- Aug. 24: "Wizard of Oz."
- Aug. 31: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
- Sept. 7: "Remember the Titans."
- Sept. 14: "10 Things I hate About You."
- Sept. 21: "Encanto."
- Sept. 28: "Black Panther."
Summit Cinema
Watch a variety of movies this summer at Summit Park. Movies start at dusk and can be viewed from anywhere on the Great Lawn.
See more information at summitparkblueash.com/residents/summit_cinema.php. 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash.
Here's the schedule:
- June 15: "Sing 2."
- June 29: "Space Jam."
- July 13: "Encanto."
- July 27: "Honey I Shrunk the Kids."
- Aug. 10: "Coco."
Summer Movie Nights – Liberty Center
Liberty Center is showing outdoor movies on Tuesday evenings this June and July. Movies are weather-permitting and will start screening at dusk.
Find more information at liberty-center.com/events/summer-movie-nights and on Liberty Center's Facebook page. 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township.
Here's the schedule:
- June 7: "Encanto."
- June 14: "Sing 2."
- June 21: "Clifford the Big Red Dog."
- June 28: "Dune."
- July 5: "Luca."
- July 12: "Jungle Cruise."
- July 19: "Space Jam: A New Legacy."
- July 26: "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."
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