Remember going to the drive-in? You'd have on your pjs, your mom would have packed tons of snacks and popcorn and you'd settle into the car for two movies. The first movie was usually for kids and the second was for adults (assuming the kids were asleep). The drive-in in my town had a playground and a giant pile of rocks for kids to climb (and fall off of-probably wouldn't be allowed in today's society). Sadly, drive-ins are mostly a thing of the past.
There are many places with outdoor movies in our area, a couple in Lincoln and in the Omaha area. If you are up for a small drive you can head over to one of theirs as well. Many of the movie series' are free to attend and most of the movies are family-friendly. Summer weather is unpredictable, as is technology, so it is always good to call ahead/check online and ensure that the movie is playing.
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Outdoor Movie Series in Lincoln
Trinity Lutheran Church and School Movie Night (Family Movie Series, movies are G or PG)
Please join Trinity Lutheran Church and School at 8:00 p.m. at 724 S. 12th Street. We will have a free meal starting at 8:00 p.m. where we will serve hotdogs, chips, carrots, and ice cream. The movie will begin at 9:00 p.m. Popcorn will be available for the movie. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket for your viewing comfort. We hope you can join us!
- June 8-Ferdinand
- July 13-The Star
- August 10-Wonder
Summer Hero Movies Series at the Railyard
Bring the kids and enjoy a FREE movie night outside in The Railyard! Plus, Balloon Artist Shades the Clown will be there to twist balloons and paint faces. Movies begin at 7:00 PM.
- May 15-Wonder Woman
- May 30-Coco
- June 12-Iron Man
- July 10-Spider Man: Homecoming
- July 24-Justice League
- August 14-Black Panther
Indoor Movie Series in Lincoln
The Lincoln City Libraries
Eiseley Branch Library has a standing movie afternoon each Wednesday at 1:30 PM this summer starting Wednesday, May 30 and continuing through Wednesday, July 25.
Walt Branch Library has two sing-a-long movie series. On Sundays at 2:00 PM, June 10-July 29, they are offering "Sunday Cinema" which is favorite classic movie musicals. On Wednesdays at 1:00 PM, you can sing to favorite animated musical movies. The Wednesday series runs June 13-July 25.
Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus
- June 24, 25 & 27: Ferdinand
- July 1, 2 & 4: Wonder
- July 8, 9 & 11: Trolls
- July 15, 16 & 11: Lego Ninjago
- July 22, 23, 25: Paddington 2
- July 29, 30 & 1: Early Man
- August 4, 5, 6 & 8: Despicable Me 3
- August 11, 12, 13, & 15: My Little Pony
- August 18, 19, 20 & 22: Peter Rabbit
- August 25, 26, 27 & 29: Sherlock Gnomes
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Outdoor Movie Series in Omaha
Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater (Family Movie Series, movies are G or PG)
FREE Admission. Bring something to sit, gates open at 7:30 PM and no outside food or beverage is allowed.
- May 25th–Coco
- June 1–Beauty & the Beast
- June 29 –Despicable Me 3
- August 3-Early Man
- August 10-Star Wars: the Last Jedi
Monday Night at the Movies at Midtown Crossing (Family Movies Series, G-PG13)
Free admission. Grab your blanket, enjoy some popcorn, sit back and relax as we laugh, cry and have fun all summer long! Attendees are welcome and encouraged to bring: blankets and chairs, sunscreen and flat shoes. Come hungry! Midtown Crossing restaurants set up booths in Turner Park and offer concessions and beverages. Midtown Crossing offers convenient and secure parking for more than 3,000 vehicles, including 3 hours of garage parking free with validation! Click here for details.
Mondays June 4-August 6
- June 4: Monty Python & the Holy Grail
- June 11: Black Panther
- June 18: Splash
- June 25: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
- July 2: Jaws
- July 9: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 30th Anniversary
- July 16: The Lion King
- July 23: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
- August 6: Twister
Drive-In Movie Series in Omaha
Falconwood Drive-In Movie (Movies Series, G-R)
$7-$20 a carload
Falconwood (previously Sokol Park) is bringing back the drive-in! It is suggested that you purchase tickets in advance thru their site as many of their movie nights sell-out. Bring a blanket and chairs to spread out but leave your cooler at home. Gates open at 7:00 PM and movies start at dusk.
- May 31: Ratatouille
- June 1: The Princess Bride/The Big Lebowski
- June 3: The Incredibles
- June 7: Black Panther
- June 10: Shrek
- June 14: The Sandlot
- June 16: Grease/Back to the Future
- June 17: Field of Dreams
- June 21: Twister
- June 24: Dirty Dancing
- July 28: 10 Things I Hate About You
- July 5: The Breakfast Club
- July 7: The Goonies/Big Trouble in Little China
- July 8: Dazed and Confused
- July 12: Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade
- July 13: Armageddon/Men In Black
- July 26: Die Hard
- July 27: Fast Time at Ridgemont High/Animal House
- July 29: Wreck It Ralph
- August 2: Jurassic Park
- August 3: Jumanji/Jumanji
- August 9: Top Gun
- August 16: The Lion King
- August 19: The Never Ending Story
