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 are welcome to bring your own 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 include Piggin’ Out Food Truck, West Sixth Brewery, Bluegrass Kettlemasters Kettlecorn, Wise Bird Cider Co., and on select dates Churreria la Coneja, Bluegrass Concessions and The Flying Waffle Food Truck.
For safety, pets are not permitted for this event. Pre-movie activities include children’s games, free temporary tattoos, petting zoo, non-profits, and a preshow themed around that night’s movie. Activities begin at 7 p.m. with the movie starting at dark.
2023 movie schedule
June 2 – Turning Red
June 9 – Lightyear
June 16 – The Bad Guys
June 23 – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
June 30 – Minions: The Rise of Gru
Farish Theatre at the Central Library


Movie Tavern Brannon Crossing
Join us now thru August 5, to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location!
New to the Summer Kids Dream Film Series is the option to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see each film at any theatre hosting the series for just $15! BUY HERE
Titles and dates are subject to change. All titles will be shown in standard 2D only, some are rated PG. In accordance with MPAA, PG titles should be investigated by parents before they let their younger children attend.
THE FILM SERIES LINEUP:
Shrek 2Â –Â June 13-June 17:Â Tickets
The Bad Guys – June 20-June 24: Tickets
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile – June 27-July 1: Tickets
The Amazing Maurice –Â July 4-8:Â Tickets
Minions: Rise of Gru – July 11-July 15: Tickets
Mummies – July 18-July 22: Tickets
DC League of Super Pets – July 25-July 29: Tickets
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – August 1-August 5: Tickets
Cinemark Movie Clubhouse Fayette Mall & Richmond Centre
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is back at Cinemark! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50* 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.
The Fayette Mall Cinemark is showing films Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 am. Richmond Centre Cinemark is showing films on Wednesdays at 10:30.
*Plus applicable taxes and fees.
Minions: Rise of Gru
Week of June 21
Sonic the Hedgehog
Week of June 28
Mummies
Week of July 5
The Bad Guys
Week of July 12
Paws of Fury
Week of July 19
The League of Superpets
Week of July 26
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Week of August 2
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Week of August 9
Regal Cinemas (Hamburg)
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.Â
From May 23 through September 6, enjoy sixteen weeks of some of great family films returning to the big screen. Each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10AM, get Summer Movie Express tickets for just $2. And save even more by joining Regal’s Crown Club to get 50% off of popcorn every Tuesday!
Find the movies your family wants to see and keep these dates close! Movie showings and availability vary by location.
Week 1 — May 23 & 24 (Not showing in Lexington)
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Abominable
Week 2 — May 30 & 31
- The Croods: A New Age
- Shrek Forever After
Week 3 — June 6 & 7
- Puss in Boots
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Week 4 — June 13 & 14
- Sing
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Week 5 — June 20 & 21
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
- The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Week 6 — June 27 & 28
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Week 7 — July 4 & 5
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
Week 8 — July 11 & 12
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- The Paw Patrol
Week 9 — July 18 & 19
- The Bad Guys
- Playing with Fire
Week 10 — July 25 & 26
- Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
- Sing 2
Week 11 — August 1 & 2
- The Boss Baby: Family Business
- Dolittle
Week 12 — August 8 & 9
- Kung Fu Panda 3
- Curious George
Week 13 — August 15 & 16
- Minions
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Week 14 — August 22 & 23
- Shrek
- Kung Fu Panda
Week 15 — August 29 & 30
- Trolls World Tour
- Despicable Me
Week 16 — September 5 & 6
- Despicable Me 3
- Spirit Untamed
The Kentucky Theatre


For almost two 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 Maltese Falcon to classic Disney animation like Pinocchio and more recent classics like The Empire Strikes Back, 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.


Moonlight Movie Nights
Be watching for more info soon!
Malco Theatres WinchesterÂ
Tuesdays and Wednesdays $2
Watch for 2023 info
Theatres of Georgetown
2023 Free Summer Kid’s Series
Doors open at 9:30 AM, movie starts at 10 AM
June 7 & 8: Despicable Me
June 14 & 15 Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 21 & 22: Puss in Boots
June 28 & 29: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
July 5 & 6: How To Train Your Dragon
July 12 & 13: Secret Life of Pets
July 19 Â & Â 20: Â NO MOVIE FREE MOVIE THESE DAYS
July 26 & 27: The Land Before Time
August 2 & 3: The Croods: A New Age


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Judy Drive In – Mt. Sterling
A great way to enjoy summer fun! Â Check their website for info on what is playing.
General Admission for All Adults: $10.00 (Over 11)
General Admission for Children: $5.00Â (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!