The weather is nice enough that outdoor movie viewings and get-togethers have returned for 2013. The outdoor movie season starts tonight in Bexley with Madagascar 3. So get your favorite drinks, pop up some popcorn, get out the blankets and enjoy!

The Main Event in Bexley. Incorporates Movies on Main (a free, outdoor movie series on Capital University’s main lawn) into the festivities.

May 24th, Feature Movie: Madagascar 3

June 21, Feature Movie: How To Train Your Dragon

July 19, Feature Movie: Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark

August 16, Feature Movie: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

September 20, Feature Movie: The Princess Bride

Movie Under the Stars at Green Lawn Abbey

June 1 2013, Feature Movie: The King of Kings

Wex Drive-In, Wexner Center

Wex Drive-In outdoor film series continues for 2013.

Thursday, June 20, Feature Movie: Bride of Frankenstein (James Whale, 1935)

Thursday, July 18, Feature Movie: The Graduate (Mike Nichols, 1967)

Thursday, August 15, Feature Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox (Wes Anderson, 2009).

Admission is free; visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs starting at 8 pm. Screenings will begin at dusk (around 9 pm).

5th Annual Screen on the Green, Goodale Park

At the softball diamond in the southwest corner of Goodale Park. All movies begin at sundown and will be preceded by a half hour of classic cartoons. Each film will also feature themed contests and activities that encourage audience participation. A variety of food trucks and carts will sell refreshments, as organized by Food Fort Columbus. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and flashlights. There are no rain dates. Screen on the Green is free and open to the public. It’s made possible through organization and major funding by the Short North Civic Association, with additional funding by the Gateway Film Center and ComFest.

July 12, Feature Movie: Back to the Future

August 9, Feature Movie: Mean Girls

September 13, Feature Movie: Despicable Me

4th Annual Movies in the Park, Whetstone Park

Clintonville Rotary presents the 4th Annual Movies in the Park, held in the lower fields of Whetstone Park.

Saturday, June 8 at 8:30pm (approx), open to the public. Feature Movie: Madagascar 3

Dive-In Movies, Zoombezi Bay

Pre-show activities begin at the Wild Tides Wave Pool at 8 p.m. Zoombezi Bay admisson ticket or season pass is required and can be purchased online.

July 12 at 9:00pm, Feature Movie: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax

July 19 at 9:00pm, Feature Movie: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

July 26 at 9:00pm, Feature Movie: The Goonies

August 2 at 9:00pm, Feature Movie: Shrek Forever After

August 9 at 9:00pm, Feature Movie: Jurassic Park

Movie Nights, Columbus Commons

Movies are free and start at dusk. Bring a blanket or chair. Food and non-alcoholic drinks allowed, and will also be sold.

June 1, Feature Movie: Crazy Stupid Love

June 21, Feature Movie: The Lorax

July 19, Feature Movie: Wreck It Ralph

August 2, Feature Movie: Hotel Transylvania

August 31, Feature Movie: Back to the Future

Movies by Moonlight, Easton

Tuesdays, in July and August, at dusk on the Town Square

Bring a blanket and food if you’d like.

July 2, Feature Movie: The Lorax

July 9, Feature Movie: The Muppet Movie (1979)

July 16, Feature Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

July 23, Feature Movie: Incredibles

July 30, Feature Movie: Saige Paints the Sky: An American Girl® Movie

August 6, Feature Movie: Madagascar 3

August 13, Feature Movie: The Notebook

August 20, Feature Movie: Les Miserables

August 27 , Feature Movie: Mamma Mia

Movie in the Park, Upper Arlington

Movie nights at Thompson Park and drive-in movies at Mountview Baptist Church. The family friendly movies are shown on the City’s 24-foot screen and begin at dusk Movies at Thompson Park are held by the South Shelter House off McCoy Road.

Friday, June 14, Feature Movie: Little Giants (PG) – Sunny 95 Park

Friday, July 5, Feature Movie: The Pirates-Band of Misfits (PG) – Thompson Park

Thursday, July 18, Feature Movie: We Bought a Zoo (PG) – Thompson Park

Friday, August 2, Feature Movie: Lorax (PG) – Mountview Baptist Church (Drive-in)

Friday, August 16, Feature Movie: Madagascar 3 (G) – Thompson Park

Cinema Under The Stars, Gahanna

This outdoor movie series highlights Gahanna’s Creekside Park. Each evening will feature a feature film on the giant screen. Movie start times are approximate.

Rotary Stage: Creekside Park, 117 Mill Street

June 8, Feature Movie: Peter Pan (PG) 9pm

June 29, Feature Movie: Back to the Future (PG) 9pm

July 13, Feature Movie: Sandlot (PG) 9pm

July 27, Feature Movie: Indiana Jones (PG) 9pm

August 10, Feature Movie: The Avengers (PG13) 8:45pm

August 24, Feature Movie: Shrek (PG) 8:30pm

September 14, Feature Movie: Brave (PG) 8pm

Dive in Movies, Gahanna

Hunters Ridge Pool hosts three movie nights this summer beginning at approximately 8:30pm or dusk. Movies are free for members or $5 per person discounted admission begins at 4pm.

June 21, Feature Movie: Disney’s Earth (G)

July 12, Feature Movie: Madagascar (PG)

August 9, Feature Movie: Jaws (PG13)

Fryer Flicks on the Hill, Grove City

Each Thursday, a free, family-friendly movie will be shown at Fryer Park. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Attendees may bring snacks (no glass), and concessions will be sold.

June 13, Feature Movie: Madagascar 3

June 20, Feature Movie: Shrek 2

June 27, Feature Movie: Hotel Transylvania

July 11, Feature Movie: Jumanji

July 18, Feature Movie: Igor

July 25, Feature Movie: Tangled

Aug. 1, Feature Movie: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Aug. 8, Feature Movie: The Lorax

Aug. 15, Feature Movie: Oz: The Great and Powerful

NEW! Outdoor Summer Movie Series at Ten Pin Alley, Hilliard.

Dates and line-up include:

July 20, Feature Movie: The Incredibles

August 10, Feature Movie: Back to the Future

August 24, Feature Movie: The Princess Bride

DETAILS:

Free admission. All movies begin at dusk. No rain dates. Movies shown on grass area on 16’ x 9’ inflatable screen. Bring blankets,chairs and flashlights. Activities begin at 6:30pm; open cornhole and sand volleyball. No rain dates. Even though these are outdoor movies, please refrain from smoking and limited talking.

Movies on the Mile, Scioto Mile is not happening for 2013.

And if you want a more traditional Drive-In, head to the South Drive-in Theater at 3050 South High. Admission is $9 per adult and $1 for children under the age of 12. Movies usually change on Fridays.