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
Make this summer movie season magical by joining us between June 7 and Aug. 13, 2026, for a series of family favorites! We’ll play a different movie each week for only $3 (+tax), so grab the family and we’ll see you at the theatre.
2026 Lineup
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie – June 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
Charlie the Wonderdog – June 14-18
Buffalo Kids – June 21-25
Dog Man – June 28-July 2
Paddington – July 5-9
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – July 12-16
The Pout-Pout Fish – July 19-23
Curious George – July 26-30
Sesame Street: Follow That Bird – Aug. 2-6
The Muppet Movie – Aug. 9-13
Don’t miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 10 movies in the series for just $15!
FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS:
Enjoy $3.50 Sodas, $3.50 Popcorn, and $3 Hot Dogs while attending Kids Movie Magic Showings!
Special sizing applies. Offer valid for Kids Movie Magic attendees for in-theatre purchases only.
Cinemark Movie Clubhouse Fayette Mall & Richmond Centre
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is just weeks away! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting, family-friendly entertainment for just $1.75* per ticket for each movie. Save even more on your visit with $1 OFF deals on snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. 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. Each week from June 1 to August 13 get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets starting at 11AM Monday through Thursday.
All attendees of a Summer Movie Express title will receive $3 off a Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies, and / or a cup of refreshingly cold Dippin’ Dots ice cream.
June 1 – 4 Sing
June 1 – 4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem
June 8 – 11 Kung Fu Panda 4
June 8 – 11 David
June 15 – 18 KPOP Demon Hunters: A Sing-along Event
June 15 – 18 The Wild Robot
June 22 – 25 The Bad Guys 2
June 22 – 25 The Garfield Movie
June 29 – July 2 Minecraft Movie
June 29 – July 2 Sonic 2
July 6 – 9 Sonic 3
July 6 – 9 How ot Train Your Dragon
July 13 – 16 Scoob!
July 20 – 23 Animal Farm
July 20 – 23 Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
July 27 – 30 Dog Man
July 27 – 30 Paddington in Peru
August 3 – 6 Charlie the Wonderdog
August 3 – 6 Despicable Me 4
August 10 – 13 The Sandlot
August 10 – 13 Muppet Treasure Island
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 A Touch of Evil to classic Disney animation like Lady and the Tramp and more recent classics like My Cousin Vinny, 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
May 20 The Right Stuff
May 27 My Cousin Vinny
June 3 The Graduate
June 10 Spellboung
June 17 Lady and the Tramp
June 23 Annie Hall
June 30 Carmen Jones
July 8 This is Spinal Tap
July 15 Bringing Up Baby
July 22 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
July 29 Cabaret
August 5 All the President’s Men
August 12 The Philadelphia Story
August 19 Touch of Evil
August 26 Unforgiven
September 2 Psycho
September 9 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!
