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.
2026 movie schedule
June 5 – Cars
June 12 – G.O.A.T.
June 26 – Hoppers
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)
2026 Lineup
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. 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.
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.
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!
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 2026 Lineup
Shows each Wednesday at 1:30 pm and 7:15 pm
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!
