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Summer Movie Madness

The magic of the silver screen is alive and well this summer! Enjoy free or cheap family-friendly flicks at a theater or local park near you.

 

AMC SUMMER MOVIE CAMP

AMC Theatres in Madison,
Murfreesboro & Spring Hill
amctheatres.com/summer-movie-camp

Every Wednesday at 10 a.m., June 5 – July 31. The $4 ticket includes the movie and Kidspack. Movies include Trolls, Wonder Park, The Lego Movie 2, Hotel Transylvania 3 and more.

CINEMA BY JW

JW Marriott, Nashville
eventbrite.com

Free movie screenings on the event lawn include 13 Going on 30 (June 3), Big Daddy (June 17), A League of Their Own (July 1), Hitch (July 15), My Best Friend’s Wedding (July 29), 50 First Dates (Aug. 12) and Sleepless in Seattle (Aug. 26). Movies begin between 8 – 8:45 p.m. Capacity is 500, and you must register online at eventbrite.com.

FRANKLIN MOVIES IN THE PARK

Pinkerton Park, Franklin
franklintn.gov/parks

Fridays, June 28 (Smallfoot), July 19 (Mary Poppins Returns) & Aug. 23 (Field of Dreams; this movie will be at the Eastern Flank Facility in Franklin). Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS

Leipers Fork Lawnchair Theatre, Franklin
leipersforklawnchairtheater.com

Bring blankets or lawn chairs every Friday night, June – August, for free outdoor movies. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. The lineup includes Aquaman, Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse and Captain Marvel. Get the full schedule online.

KIDS SUMMER MOVIE SERIES

The Palace Theater, Gallatin
thepalacetheatergallatin.com

Runs Fridays, June 7 – July 19 at 10 a.m. The $4 ticket includes movie, small popcorn and drink. Titles include Captain Underpants, Muppet Treasure Island and Peter Pan.

MALCO’S KIDS SUMMER FILM FEST

Malco Theatre, Smyrna
malco.com

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 4 – July 31 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $2. Titles include Minions, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets and more.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Elmington Park, Nashville
nashvillemoviesinthepark.com

Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with food trucks, vendors, games and giveaways. Movies start at sundown. Thursday, June 6 is Black Panther; Thursday, June 13 is Air Bud.

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

Barfield Crescent Park (Mondays)
Civic Plaza (Tuesdays)
Siegel Park (Thursdays)
Cason Lane Trailhead (Fridays)
Fountains at Gateway (Saturdays)
murfreesborotn.gov/parks

Free outdoor movie screenings take place June 3 – July 27. This year’s titles include Sherlock Gnomes, Boss Baby, Christopher Robin, Wrinkle in Time, Leap!, Incredibles 2 and The Miracle Season.

NCG FREE FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL

NCG Cinema, Gallatin
ncgmovies.com

Fridays – Sundays, Aug. 9 – Sept. 1 at 9:30 a.m. Movies include The Goonies, Wonder Park, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and Hotel Transylvania 3.

REGAL SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS

Hollywood 27 (Nashville)
Opry Mills (Nashville)
Providence Stadium (Mt. Juliet)
regmovies.com/movies/summer-movie-express

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 4 – Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $1. Movies include The Croods, Boss Baby, The Lego Movie and more.

SUMMER MOVIE FRIDAYS

Linebaugh Library, Murfreesboro
rclstn.org

Enjoy a free, family-friendly film at 10 a.m. Fridays, June 7 – July 5.

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