Free and Cheap Summer Movies | 2022

Nothing beats chilling out in a movie theater on a sweltering hot summer day. From just a few bucks to free, here are some awesome options for cooling off in front of a big screen this summer.

Movie Theaters with Free or Cheap Summer Movies

Artcraft Theatre

Franklin

The Artcraft Theatre offers a different $5 Summer Break Series movie every week.  The movies occur every Tuesday at 10 am, with the $5 fee including admission, a small drink and a small popcorn.

Regal Cinema $2 Summer Movie Express

Indianapolis, Carmel, Noblesville, Greenwood

Bring your whole family to the Regal theater near you for the 2022 Summer Movie Express series. This summer favorite is a great activity for families looking for things to do during summer break. Summer Movie Express tickets are just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The movies are selections that your whole family can enjoy.

Showtime Cinema

Mooresville

Every Wednesday from June 8th -July 27th at Showtime Cinema, find family favorites for only 50 cents per person or a donation of a non-perishable food item.

Outdoor Summer Movies

If you would rather watch a movie under the stars, check out these FREE options.

Arbuckle Acres Park

Watch from the car or bring a blanket to watch Sing 2 at 7 pm on August 19th. Pack some snacks or a picnic for dinner and a show.  Free admission! Popcorn and drinks available for purchase.

Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit outdoors or stay in your car for a drive-in experience! Special guests will join us to lead a themed-activity! 

Grand Junction Plaza

Come out to the Plaza with your family and friends to enjoy a free evening of entertainment on the Great Lawn. Movies will begin around dusk, so start times will vary. We encourage you to bring blankets and chairs to cozy on up and enjoy the movie!

Hamilton Co Fairgrounds

Pack a picnic and have a dinner and a movie date with the kids!  The Hamilton County Fairgrounds are offering opportunities to view features from the comfort of your car or spread out on a blanket, whichever you prefer.

Meridian Park Family Aquatic Center

Toss on your swimsuit and splash about as you watch movies on a floating screen.  No outside food or drinks are allowed to be brought in, but there will be concessions available to purchase.  These first-come, first-serve dive-in movies will have limited capacity, so be sure to plan arrival time accordingly! July 8th Movie TBA

Midtown (Carmel)

Midtown is making it easy to catch a film, with showings every Monday at noon. Movies are scheduled through May with more dates to be released soon.

Movies at the MAC

Join us for a movie under the stars at the Garfield Park Arts Center’s west field! Bring a seat, your friends and family, and enjoy our screening of a family favorite!  Concessions/food will not be available, but you are welcome to bring your own! No alcohol allowed.

Newfields Summer Nights Movie Series

Pack up a picnic dinner and enjoy a summer movie at The Amphitheater at Newfields (Indianapolis Museum of Art or IMA). Tickets sell out quickly so be sure to mark your calendar with your favorite selection of movies and snatch up your tickets as soon as they’re available. Tickets are $9 for members and $12 for non-members. Children need tickets too, a free ticket is available for children age 5 & under.

Noblesville Parks Department

NPD is hosting movies in the park on Friday nights starting August 12th through September 9th. Check the schedule for specific showings and location.

Scamahorn Park

May the Force be with you on May 21st as we host our first movie night of 2022 and will be showing the classic Star Wars a New Hope. Check our calendar for future dates!

Thursdays on the Mall

The Indiana War Memorials Foundation invites the community to gather in Indy’s backyard to enjoy evenings and free movies on select Thursdays this summer. Enjoy multiple food trucks, beer from Sun King Brewing, popcorn, games, and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, soak in city views, and spend time with your neighbors

Williams Park

Watch from the car or bring a blanket to watch Encanto on June 10th. Pack some snacks or a picnic for dinner and a show.  Free admission! Popcorn and drinks available for purchase.

Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit outdoors or stay in your car for a drive-in experience! Special guests will join us to lead a themed-activity! 

Waiting on updates for 2022

AMC Classic Theaters Summer Movie Camp

Flix Brewhouse Carmel

Avon Town Hall Park

Flat Fork Creek Park

Greenwood Amphitheater

Holland Park

Independence Park

Mill Race Park

Plainfield Town Square

 

 

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