Summer FREE and Cheap Movies for Kids in Lexington and Central KY! Check out outdoor movies, special events, and more this summer.
Free Friday Flicks
Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park offers a great evening of entertainment for all ages, including a free movie and fun activities. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food vendors will be on-site, or you can bring your picnic. Lexington Parks & Recreation’s Friday Flicks is sponsored by J & T’s Italian Ice, who will serve their delicious Italian ice, at the event. Other concessions will be announced soon.
For safety, pets are not permitted at this event. Pre-movie activities include children’s games, free temporary tattoos, a petting zoo, non-profits, and a preshow activity centered around that night’s movie. Activities begin at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at dark.
2025 movie schedule
June 6 – Cars
June 13 – The Wild Robot
June 20 – Kung Fu Panda 4
June 27 – Moana 2
Farish Theatre at the Central Library
Movie Tavern Brannon Crossing
Join us June 8 – July 31, to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! Each movie is $3 (plus tax)
2025 Lineup
Despicable Me 4 – June 8-12: Tickets
Harold and the Purple Crayon – June 15-19: Tickets
A Sloth Story – June 22-26: Tickets
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – June 29 – July 3: Tickets
The Garfield Movie – July 6-10: Tickets
Kung Fu Panda 4 – July 13-17: Tickets
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – July 20-24: Tickets
The Wild Robot – July 27-31: Tickets
Don’t miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 8 movies in the series for just $12!
Cinemark Movie Clubhouse Fayette Mall & Richmond Centre
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is nearly here—get your tickets now! Bring the kids and enjoy family-friendly big-screen entertainment for just $1.75* per ticket for each movie. Save even more on your visit with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. Participating theatres will host Summer Movie Clubhouse on Wednesdays at 9:30am, June 2 through August 7. Select theatres will offer additional showtimes throughout the week, so be sure to check your local theatre for more Summer Movie Clubhouse fun!
*Plus applicable taxes and fees.
- June 2 – 5 The Bad Guys
- June 9 – 12 The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
- June 16 – 19 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- June 23 – 26 Shrek 2
- June 3 – July 4 Despicable Me 4
- July 7 – 10 Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 14 – 17 The Wild Robot
- July 21 – 24 Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 28 – 31 The Garfield Movie
- August 4 – 7 The LEGO Batman Movie
Regal Cinemas (Hamburg)
$1 Family Movies for Summer Break
Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Make every summer movie outing even more enjoyable by including cinema favorites like Pepsi, popcorn, ICEE, Dippin’ Dots, or a Super Pretzel as part of the feature presentation. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
- June 10 – 11 Sing 2 & Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- June 17 – 18 Trolls Band Together & If
- June 24 – 25 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 & The Bad Guys
- July 1 – 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & The Wild Robot
- July 8 – 9 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse & Paw Patrol the Movie
- July 15 – 16 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse & Paw Patrol Mighty Movie
- July 22 – 23 Kung Fu Panda 4 & Despicable Me 4
- July 29 – 30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem & The Garfield Movie
- Aug 5 – 6 Minions the RIse of Gru & Paddington in Peru
The Kentucky Theatre
For almost three decades, The Kentucky Theatre has screened classic films every Wednesday (matinee and evening) from late May until early September. Over the years, this summer series has proved to be a perennial favorite. From film noir standards like The Lady from Shanghai to classic Disney animation like One Hundred and One Dalmatians and more recent classics like Do the Right Thing, the SUMMER CLASSICS offer something for every film fan. Come see movies from your youth, introduce your kids and grandkids to the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, or discover a new personal favorite.
Summer 2025 Lineup
Shows each Wednesday at 1:30 pm and 7:15 pm
- May 28 – 12 Angry Men
- June 4 – Close Encouters of the Third Kind
- June 11 – The French Connection
- June 18 – One Hundred and One Dalmations (Original)
- June 25 – The Lady from Shanghai
- July 2 – Do the Right Thing
- July 9 – My Fair Lady
- July 16 – Imitation of Life
- July 23 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
- July 30 – Return of the Jedi
- August 6 – Notorious
- August 13 – All that Jazz
- August 20 – Heat
- August 27 – Blade Runner
- September 3 – The Big Lebowski
Judy Drive In – Mt. Sterling
A great way to enjoy summer fun! Check their website for info on what is playing.
General Admission for All Adults: $10.00 (Over 11)
General Admission for Children: $5.00 (Ages 5-11)
Under 5: Admitted FREE
The Bourbon Drive In – Paris
Check the website for info on what is playing.
As a friendly reminder, we are cash only at the box office and cash and credit cards at the concession stand. Also, be sure to come with a working radio and tune in to 88.3 FM. Thank you!
