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Four Places You Can Watch Free or Inexpensive Movies this Summer

2019 in Lincoln

By Mary May 30, 2019

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, popcprn, and crafts. The movie will begin at 9:00 p.m.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 7-Incredibles 2
  • July 12-Christopher Robin
  • August 9-Mary Poppins Returns

Movies in the Park-Outdoor moves in Lincoln by Lincoln Parks and Recreation

Bring the kids and enjoy a FREE movie night outside at one of Lincoln's many parks! Movies begin at 8:00 PM.

  •  Friday, June 14: “Angels in the Outfields” (PG)  
    Shildneck Bandshell in Antelope Park, Garfield Street & Memorial Drive
  •  Thursday, June 20:  “Space Jam”  (PG)
    Air Park Recreation Center, 3720 NW 46th St.
  •  Thursday, June 27: “Goonies”   (PG)
    Irving Recreation Center, 2010 Van Dorn
  •  Friday, July 12: “Wonder Park”   (PG)
    Shildneck Bandshell in Antelope Park, Garfield Street & Memorial Drive
  •  Wednesday, July 31: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”    (PG)
    Belmont Recreation Center, 1234 Judson St.
  •  Tuesday, August 6: “A Dogs Way Home”  (PG)
    Calvert Recreation Center, 4500 Stockwell
  •  Friday, August 9: “Back to the Future”   (PG)
    Shildneck Bandshell in Antelope Park, Garfield Street & Memorial Drive

Indoor Movie Series in Lincoln

The Lincoln City Libraries

The Lincoln City Libraries plays movies at different librarie all summer including Movie Thursday at South Branch Library from 2:00-4:00 PM and Books vs Movies at Eiseley Library where kids will read the book, then watch the film adaptation and decide which is better!

Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus 

Join us Sunday, Monday and Wednesday at 10AM, June 16 - August 14 to view your favorite family flicks for just $3.00! Grab the family and head to Edgewood Cinema and Lincoln Grand Cinema.

  • The Lego Movie 2 - June 16, 17 & 19
  • The Lorax - June 23, 24 & 26
  • A Dog's Way Home - June 30, July 1 & 3
  • Smallfoot - July 7, 8 & 10
  • Hotel Transylvania 3 - July 14, 15 & 17
  • Despicable Me - July 21, 22 & 24
  • Wonder Park - July 28, 29 & 31
  • Dr. Seuss The Grinch - August 4, 5 & 7
  • How to Train Your Dragon 3 - August 11, 12 & 14