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
7 thoughts on “Free and Cheap Summer Movies | 2022”
Pingback: Today's Tips on B105.7: Free Movies on the Canal | $20 All-In Concert Tickets
Pingback: $1 Summer Movies at Regal Cinemas | Carmel & Greenwood
Pingback: Things for Large Families to do in Indianapolis | Free & Cheap Activities for Large Families
Pingback: 10 Things to do in Columbus this June
Pingback: Things to do in Columbus in July
Pingback: 30 Things to do in June
Pingback: 101 Days of Summer in Indy | 101 Things to do with your kids