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Free and Cheap Summer Movies!

June 12, 2018

Time to load up on your favorite movie-watching treats...Whether you are enjoying the great outdoors or watching inside to beat the heat, there are lots of local options to enjoy a family film or two this summer!

Jefferson City

Missouri River Regional Library, Art Gallery – Have family movie night at the library! Bring a folding chair, sleeping bag, blanket or pillow and join the fun. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. This event starts at 6 p.m., but be on time! Library doors close at 6:15.

June 15: Peter Rabbit

July 20: Early Man

Aug. 17: A Wrinkle in Time 

Ellis-Porter Riverside Amphitheater“Stars Under the Stars” is presented by Missouri Care, a WellCare Company, in conjunction with Jefferson City Parks and Recreation and Missouri River Regional Library. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments and be entertained by these FREE family films. Pre-show activities sponsored by Freshwater Church begin at 7:00 p.m. Movies start at dusk, approximately 8:45 pm.

June 8: The Lion King

July 13: The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature

August 3: Homeward Bound 

Ellis-Porter Riverside Amphitheater – In cooperation with Jefferson City Parks and Recreation, Capitol City Cinema presents a new outdoor movie series called “In the Park, After Dark.” This event will include food truck fare and a wine/beer area hosted by Capitol City CORK & Provisions. Cost is $5 per person.

June 22: Jaws (event starts at 7:00 pm; movie starts at 8:45 pm)

July 21: Grease (event starts at 7:00 pm; movie starts at 8:45 pm)

Sept. 22: E.T. (event starts at 6:00 pm; movie starts at 8:45 pm)

Oct. 20: Hocus Pocus (event starts at 6:00 pm; movie starts at 8:45 pm)

Jefferson City Manor – “Family Movie Night” is a free event hosted by Jefferson City Manor every third Friday through September. Games and concessions will be available. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to get comfy! Movie starts as the sun sets, approximately 8:30 p.m.

June 15: Ferdinand (event starts at 7 p.m.; movie starts at 8:30 p.m.)

July 20

August 17

September 21

Goodrich Capital 8 – Come see family-friendly movies all week – in the morning! Members of GQT’s FMG Rewards program will be able to see any movie in the series FREE and get up to 6 free admissions per show. Non-members will be charged $1 per ticket.

June 11-15 – Despicable Me

June 18-22 – The Secret Life of Pets

June 25-29 – Trolls

July 2-6 – Ferdinand

July 9-13 – Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

July 16-20 – The Boss Baby

July 23-27 – Smurfs: The Lost Village

July 30-Aug. 3 – The Lego Batman Movie

 

Fulton

Memorial Park – Presented by Fulton Parks and Recreation, “Summer Cinema Series” is back with three different movies, all rated G or PG. Contact the office to find out what movie is playing. Free Seating on bleachers or bring a lawn chair or blanket. Movie starts around 9 pm.

June 7

July 5

Aug. 2

*Macaroni Kid Jefferson City has made every effort to make sure this list is accurate, but event information is subject to change. Always double-check with the event host before venturing out!