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Cheap and Free Outdoor Movies in Orlando this Summer with Kids: Free Indoor Movies, Too!

Enjoy outdoor movies in a gorgeous setting. Photo courtesy of Harry P. Leu Gardens
Enjoy outdoor movies in a gorgeous setting. Photo courtesy of Harry P. Leu Gardens
5/21/23 - By Charlotte B

The Florida heat may put a pause on some outdoor movies around Orlando, but we've rounded up places that are still offering outdoor movie nights, including dive-in movies. And to top it off, some of these are FREE outdoor movie nights! We've also included indoor free movies this summer around Orlando, as well as theaters offering low-cost kids movies weekly throughout the summer! Read on for 20+ free and cheap movie events happening in Orlando this summer.

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Dive into fun at the Altamonte Springs Dive-In Movie Night. Photo courtesy of the venue
Dive into fun at the Altamonte Springs Dive-In Movie Night. Photo courtesy of the venue

Cheap & Free Outdoor Movies in Orlando this Summer

Movies on the Lawn at The Acre

Orlando - Every Thursday, May 30-June 27, 2024
After sunset, families enjoy The Acre's outdoor movie series, Movies on the Lawn. READ MORE

Altamonte Springs Dive-In Movie Night

Altamonte Springs - Select Fridays in June & July 2024
$5 per person
Enjoy a movie while floating in the pool or relaxing poolside. The pool opens at 7:30pm, with movies beginning at dusk. Kids ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. READ MORE

Dive-in Movie Nights at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee - Fridays, May 31-July 26, 2024
Free for passholders; included with water park admission for guests
Experience all of your family favorite movies on Central Florida’s largest outdoor digital wave pool screen every Friday night. Season passholders get a free bag of popcorn at every dive-in movie. READ MORE

Popcorn Flicks in the Park

Winter Park - Select days
Free
Bring your family along with a blanket and snacks to enjoy a movie in the park. READ MORE

St. Cloud Movie in the Park

St. Cloud - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Free
Bring a chair or blanket and join the City of St. Cloud for a night of cinema, food and fun. The movie being featured is "Space Jam" rated PG. READ MORE
Escape the heat AND enjoy free indoor movies this summer at certain Orlando theaters. Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko
Escape the heat AND enjoy free indoor movies this summer at certain Orlando theaters. Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

Free Indoor Movies in Orlando this Summer

All Together Now Movie Night at North Branch Library

Sanford - Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Free
Enjoy a family movie night at the North Branch Library, featuring "The Peanuts Movie" (PG). Bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy the movie. READ MORE

Bedtime Movie at Central Branch Library

Casselberry - Monday, June 12, 2023
Free
Wear your pajamas to the library and bring snacks and a blanket to enjoy an indoor movie night featuring Minions:The Rise of Gru. READ MORE

Family Film Tuesday at Winter Park Library

Winter Park - Tuesday, June 13 & Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Free
Bring your lunch and a blanket to the library to watch a family film. READ MORE

Family Movie at W.T. Bland Library

Mount Dora - Tuesdays, June 6-July 25, 2023
Free
Visit the Mount Dora library for a G or PG movie each Tuesday afternoon, with free popcorn. READ MORE

Family Movie Night at East Branch (Oviedo) Library

Oviedo - Thursday, June 15, 2023
Free
The Oviedo Library hosts a family movie night with a showing of Lilo & Stitch. Families are welcome to bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy the show. READ MORE

Family Movie Night at FUMC Winter Park

Winter Park - Sunday, July 23, 2023
Free
Bring your family to this family movie night event for a screening of The Lorax. READ MORE

The Morse Museum's Friday Family Films

Winter Park - June 23 & 30 and July 14 & 21, 2023
Free ($5 refundable deposit required)
The Morse Museum’s summer family programs are organized exclusively for elementary-school-aged children and their parents or guardians. This 90-minute program includes a short film, a tour of selected galleries at the Morse, and an art project related to the Museum’s collection. READ MORE

Movie Days at Kehlor Recreation Center

Clermont - Fridays, June 2-July 28, 2023
Free
Join the City of Clermont for a summer movie day at Kehlor Recreation Center. READ MORE

Premiere Cinemas Free Summer Kids Series

Orlando - Wednesdays & Thursdays, June 7-July 27, 2023
Free
Enjoy free showings of popular kids films every Wednesday and Thursday at Premiere Cinemas. READ MORE

St. Cloud Summer Kids' Flicks

St. Cloud - Tuesdays, June 13-August 1, 2023
Free
Bring your kids to the St. Cloud Community Center for a free movie each Tuesday. READ MORE

Cheap Indoor Movies in Orlando this Summer

AmStar Summer Kid's Flicks

Lake Mary - Tuesdays & Wednesdays, June 13-August 16, 2023
$5 per person
AmStar's summer kid's movie series features movies such as Trolls, Boss Baby, Captain Underpants, and more. $5 per person includes admission and a box of popcorn plus a kid's soda. READ MORE

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Orlando - Wednesdays, June 21-August 9, 2023
$1.50 per person
Cinemark's Summer Movie Clubhouse offers big-screen movies for a low cost throughout the summer. Movies include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Trolls Band Together, and several other popular kids films. READ MORE

Epic Theatres Kids Summer Movie Series

Multiple locations - Wednesdays, May 31-August 2, 2023
$1 per person
Epic Theatres locations are offering a kids summer movie series, where admission is just $1 per person. Participating Central Florida locations include Mount Dora, Clermont, and Deltona. READ MORE

Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film

Maitland - May 28 & June 25, 2023
$11 ages 13 and up; Free for 12 and under
Bring the family to Enzian for its Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film series. A special kids' menu is available. READ MORE

Regal Summer Movie Express

Multiple locations - Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May 23-September 6, 2023
$2 per person
During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11AM, get Summer Movie Express tickets for just $1. READ MORE

Studio Movie Grill Children's Summer Series

Kissimmee - Mondays -Thursdays, June 5-August 3, 2023
$6 per person
Studio Movie Grill's Children’s Summer Series titles take place Monday-Thursday through the summer.  Films include Minions: The Rise of Gru, Migration, Sing 2, and more. READ MORE

Tuesday Movie Deal at Picture Show Altamonte

Altamonte Springs - Tuesdays year-round
$0.50 per person
The Picture Show Altamonte offers tickets for just $0.50 on all movies every Tuesday, and tickets are just $1 all other days. READ MORE

West Orange Cinema Summer Kids Shows

Ocoee - Wednesdays, June 7-July 5, 2023
$2 per person
Bring your kids to the West Orange Cinema for a family-friendly PG film each Wednesday. READ MORE

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