Movies
Who doesn't love going to the movies? During the summer, there are many FREE movies hosted throughout Greater Cincinnati in Mason, West Chester, Downtown Cincinnati, and more.
Another fun option is going to a Drive-In movie. There aren't too many of these but there are a few you can find in the Greater Cincinnati area. Scroll down for some local locations!
Local Movie Theaters
AMC
9415 Civic Center Blvd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
AMC West Chester - Showtime hotline: 888-AMC-4FUN - Guest Services: 513-463-2324.
AMC Newport on the Levee - One Levy Way Ste 4100Newport, KY 41071. Guest services: 859-261-6742
Cobb Luxury Liberty 15 & CineBistro
Liberty Center, 7514 Bales St., Liberty Township, Ohio 45069 - Movie times - (513) 463-0470.
There are two venues here with multiple theaters in each. One side is the Cobb Liberty Luxury 15 where all ages can enjoy a movie in deluxe accommodations (fully reclining seats), and purchase food and drinks to enjoy in the movie theatre.
CineBistro is for guests 21 years and older. Here there is more upscale dining choices and they are served to you while you watch your movie (movies also a little bit more $$). If a busy time, you may want to reserve your seats in advance.
Danbarry Cinemas & Danbarry Dollar Savers
Various locations
Danbarry Cinemas - Danbarry Cinemas has first-run movies at their Middletown theater.
Danbarry Dollar Savers: Movies are only $3 and bargain Tuesday they are $1.75. South Dayton, Huber Heights & Turfway
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Danbarry Dollar Saver Turfway - 7650 Turfway Rd., Florence, KY - (859) 647-2828
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Danbarry Dollar Saver South Dayton - 8300 Lyons Ridge Dr., Dayton, Ohio - (937) 291-2680
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Danbarry Dollar Saver Huber Heights - 7650 Waynetown Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424 - (937) 233-6698
Eastgate Brew & View
4450 Eastgate Square Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
Esquire Theatre opened Eastgate Brew & View in Eastgate (next to Jungle Jim's Eastgate). Here you can enjoy cocktails and appetizers before the show (fully stocked bar). Or you can also enjoy drinks, and a full menu during the show. Servers will serve you throughout your movie. They even have a brunch menu and menu for kids. It's really fun plus you get free refills on popcorn. Read about my experience on Date Night Cincinnati.
Envision Cinemas Bar & Grille
4780 Cornell Rd. (corner of Kenwood and Cornell) - (513) 421-3000.
Newly opened movie theater in Blue Ash with a full service restaurant and bar. Reclining seats and in-seat dining provided. The restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner and has 42 televisions and 40+ beers on tap.
Esquire Theatre
Clifton, Mariemont & Kenwood
The Esquire Theatre is a great place to visit especially if you are having a date night. There are three locations. Clifton, Mariemont & Kenwood. Our favorite is the Clifton location.You can not only see blockbuster films here but also films that may not be out at the national movie chains.
Parkland Theatre & Entertainment Centre
6550 Parkland Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233 - (513) 333-5436
This is a bit of a drive from Mason but if you'd like to see a different area of Cincinnati and a historic movie theater then check them out. All the first-run movies are only $6 & they have hot concessions that they will bring to your seat - wow! They also have laser light shows and you can reserve the space for private parties.
Regal Cinemas
5500 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, Ohio - (513) 770-3186
Join the Regal Crown Club and earn credits for popcorn, drinks, or a free movie when you visit. Stay tuned for next summer for the Regal Summer Movie Express - movies only $1.
Click here for Regal Deerfield Towne Center show times.
Showcase Cinemas
12064 Springfield Pike
Springdale 18 - Cinema de Lux. See their fun events/programs such as Popcorn Club, Mom's Movie Night Out, Movie Party and Baby Pictures.
Local Movie Theatres
Drive-In Movie Theaters
2018 FREE Summer Movies
Summer Movies - Currently updating our 2018 listing
Note: always double check with venue for cancellations/changes due to weather or other circumstances.
Deerfield Towship - Movies in the Park
Various parks
Movies under the stars, free for all. Bring your own blankets/chairs and snacks.
Wonder, June 8, Cottell Park
Lego Ninjago: June 22, Cottell Park
Cars 3: July 14, Fleckenstein Park
Smurfs: The Lost Village: July 27, Landen Deerfield Park
Coco: Aug. 10, Cottell Park
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle: Aug. 24, Landen Deerfield Park
A Wrinkle in Time: Sept. 14, Cottell Park
Esquire Free Movies for Kids
Esquire in Clifton, Kenwood Theatre, Mariemont Theatre
Doors open at 9:45 a.m., Movies start at 10:30 a.m.
June 4 & 7 - Muppets form Space
June 11 & 14 - Jumanji (1995)
June 18 & 21 - Stuart Little
June 25 & 28 - Smurfs 2
July 9 & 12 - Pirates! Band of Misfits
July 16 & 19 Muppets Take Manhattan
July 23 & 26 - Surf's Up
July 30 & Aug. 2 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Fairfield Movies in the Park
301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Head to Wessel Park and enjoy free movies. Go early for a pre-show hosted by the Fairfiled Fire Department. Activities start 1 hour before dusk, movies at dusk.
Friday, May 18: Secret Life of Pets
Friday, June 1: Nut Job 2
Friday, July 6: Despicable Me 3
Friday, August 3: Cars 3
Friday, September 7: COCO
Friday, October 5: Boss Baby
Liberty Center - Cobb Theatre - Kids Summer Movie Escape
7514 Bales St., Liberty Township, Ohio 45069
Cobb Theatres opens it's doors at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays with free summer movies at 10 a.m. (same day ticketing only). Movies subject to change.
June 12, 13, 14 - Kung Fu Panda 3, Angry Birds
June 19, 20, 21 - Alvin: Road Chip, Lego Batman Movie
June 26, 27, 28 - Sing, Secret Life of Pets
July 3, 4, 5 - Storks, The Lorax Movie
July 10, 11, 12 - The Peanuts Movie, Trolls
July 17, 18, 19 Despicable Me, Ferdinand
July 24, 25, 26 - Emoji Movie, Boss Baby
July 31, Aut. 1 & 2 - Lego Ninjago Movie, Captain Underpants, First Epic Movie
Liberty Center - Movies Under Moonlight
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio 45069
Movies Under Moonlight - Tuesdays at dusk in the park. There will be pre-event entertainment before each movie. Movies may be cancelled due to weather. Bring your own charis/blankets for seating. No alcohol permitted.
Movies Under Moonlight at Liberty Center
Tuesdays in the Park
June
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Beauty & The Beast (2017) - June 5
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Sing - June 12
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Moana - June 19
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Hercules June 26
July
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Storks July 3
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Zootopia July 10
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The Jungle Book (2016) July 17
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The Emoji Movie July 24
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The Little Mermaid July 31
August
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Toy Story August 7
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Paddington August 14
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Finding Dory August 21
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The Lego Ninjago Movie August 28
Middletown - Summer Family Outdoor Movie Nights
Various locations in Middletown
Enjoy a family-friendly movie night on Fridays in Middletown. Movies held at various organizations and businesses.
June 1 - Mary Popppins - 7:30 p.m. - Swallens Lot
June 15 - Disney's A Wrinkle in Time - 8 p.m. Goldman Park
July 6 - Coco - 8 p.m. - Downtown Middletown
July 20 - The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature - 8 p.m. - Goldman Park
Aug. 3 - Wonder Woman - 8 p.m. - Downtown Middletown - Swallens lot
Aug. 17 - The Emoji Movie - 8 p.m. - Goldman Park
Regal Cinemas - Summer Movie Express
Various locations
Only offered at select Regal Cinemas in Ohio. See movies for only $1 all summer at Regal Cinemas. Held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Will Rogers Institute.
Washington Park - Summer Cinema
1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Summer Cinema at Washington Park. Held every Wednesday at the park. Bring seating.
5/30: Mulan
6/6: The Land Before Time
6/13: National Lampoons Vacation
6/20: Pride Week Movie- TBA
6/27: Love and Basketball
7/4: Independence Day
7/11: The Lion King
7/18: A League of Their Own
7/25: Jumanji
8/1: The Big Short
8/8: Star Wars the Last Jedi
8/15: Black Panther
8/22: Grease
8/29: Dead Poets Society
