Roundup: Outdoor summer movie series
Every summer numerous places around Columbus offer free outdoor movie screenings that let couples and families soak in classic and family-friendly films under the stars. This year there are a few changes: There are no screenings at Gahanna's Creekside, and Bicentennial Park is offering a not-very-kid-friendly screening of "Midnight in Paris" on the Scioto Mile - a perfect opportunity for some mid-summer romance. Here are a few of the most popular outdoor movie spots worth checking out.
Columbus Commons Summer Series
Where: Columbus Commons
160 S. High St., Downtown
When: Dusk
What to bring: Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers (no alcoholic beverages allowed)
What's showing:
June 2: "The Muppets"
June 9: "Cars 2"
Sept. 1: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
More info: columbuscommons.org
Cinema Under the Stars
Where: Gahanna parks
When: 9 p.m., with live music beginning at 7 p.m.
What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs
What's showing:
June 2: "UP" at Woodside Green Park
July 7: "Adventures of Tintin" at Hannah Park
Aug. 4: "Cool Runnings" at Friendship Park
More info: gahanna.gov
Fryer Flicks on the Hill
Where: Fryer Park sledding hill
3899 Orders Rd., Grove City
When: Dusk on Thursdays
What to bring: Blanket or lawn chairs, snacks or cash for popcorn and ice cream
What's showing:
June 14: "Cars 2"
June 21: "Bed Time Story"
June 28: "Dolphin Tale"
July 5: "Happy Feet"
July 12: "Big Miracle"
July 19: "The World's Fastest Indian"
July 26: "Tangled"
Aug. 2: "Toy Story 3"
More info: grovecityohio.gov
Movies on the Mile
Where: Bicentennial Park
229 Civic Center Dr., Downtown
When: Activities begin at 5 p.m.; the movie starts at dusk
What to bring: Blanket or lawn chairs. For the June 15 movie, which is co-hosted by Columbus Young Professionals Club, bring money for food and alcohol, as well as an interest in fashion; "Martinis & Models," the first outdoor fashion show on the Scioto Mile, starts at 7 p.m.
What's showing:
June 15: "Midnight in Paris"
Aug. 17: "Charlotte's Web"
More info: sciotomile.com
Wex Drive-In
Where: Wexner Center Plaza
1871 N. High St., Campus
When: Festivities begin at 8 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
What to bring: Blanket or lawn chairs, plus ID and money for the cash bar
What's showing:
June 21: "The Royal Tenenbaums"
July 19: "Sabrina"
Aug. 16: "War of the Worlds"(2005)
More info: wexarts.org
Movies by Moonlight series
Where: Easton Town Square
160 Easton Town Center, Easton
When: Tuesdays at dusk
What to bring: A blanket and snacks from your favorite mall eatery
What's showing:
July 3: "An American Tail"
July 10: "Puss in Boots"
July 17: "Annie"
July 24: "Tangled"
July 31: "Lion King"
Aug. 7: "The Help"
Aug. 14: "Muppets"
Aug. 21: "Karate Kid"
Aug. 28: "Sherlock Holmes"
More info: eastontowncenter.com
Screen on the Green
Where: Goodale Park
120 W. Goodale St., Victorian Village
When: Sunset
What to bring: Blankets, flashlights and a youthful sense of humor for the half-hour of cartoons preceding the movie
What's showing:Movies haven't been announced yet, but the dates are July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21.
More info: shortnorthcivic.org