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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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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www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us
Movie Night Drive In - Civic Park
Katie G. said: Enjoy family fun at the Movie Night Drive Ins at Civic Park in Reynoldsburg this summer! These events will be a traditional Drive-In experience. No pre-registration is required.
June 19: Grease (PG)
July 17: Trolls World Tour (PG)
August 21: Black Panther (PG-13)
September 25: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)
October 23: Hocus Pocus (PG)
Reynoldsburg, OH
1 review
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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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