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Lynchburg Summer Movies 2024: Summer Movie Express and Outdoor Movies

Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® at the movies all summer!

By Sandy Wallace May 24, 2024

Summertime is for movies in Lynchburg. Regal Summer Movie Express is back this year! Whether you're looking for a free outdoor movie or an inexpensive indoor movie, Lynchburg Macaroni Kid has you covered! Check out the movies below and find your family fun at the movies this summer!

Summer Movie Express at Regal River Ridge Stadium 14

Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1, featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Regal’s Summer Movie Express runs June 11 through August 7 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11AM, with two different movies showing each week. 

The schedule below is for Regal River Ridge Stadium 14 in Lynchburg:

Week 1: June 11-12: SMX24: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway AND SMX24: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Week 2: June 18-19: SMX24: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem AND SMX24: The Angry Birds Movie 2
Week 3: June 25-26: SMX24: Despicable Me 3 AND SMX24: Migration
Week 4: July 2-3: SMX24: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse AND SMX24: Paw Patrol: The Movie
Week 5: July 9-10: SMX24: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse AND SMX24: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Week 6: July 16-17: SMX24: Clifford the Big Red Dog AND SMX24: Sonic The Hedgehog
Week 7: July 23-24: SMX24: Trolls Band Together AND SMX24: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Week 8: July 30-31: SMX24: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile AND SMX24: Kung Fu Panda 3
Week 9: Aug. 6-7: SMX24: Minions: The Rise of Gru AND SMX24: Sing 2

Reserve your tickets online

Free Indoor and Outdoor Summer Movies for 2024

Free outdoor movies are at various locations in the Lynchburg area. All movies start at dusk. Some locations have activities or food available for purchase. Click each link for more details about individual movies. Some venues don't release movie names until closer to event dates. Additional free summer movies will be added to our calendar as information is shared.

May 18 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" gates open at 5 PM; movie at dusk - **Rescheduled to June 8**

May 18 - Outdoor Movie: "Disney's Wish" at First Christian Church at 8 PM

June 7 - Family Movie Night at Falling Creek Park in Bedford: "TMNT Mutant Mayhem" at 8 PM

June 8 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" - Gates open at 5 PM; movie starts at dusk

June 20 - Family Movie Event: "Disney's Treasure Planet" at Forest Library at 12 PM

July 12 – "Trolls Band Together" at Riverfront Park activities begin at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk

July 12 - Family Movie Night at Falling Creek Park in Bedford: "Trolls Band Together" - begins at dark

July 13 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: "WISH" - Event begins at 6 PM; movie at dusk

July 19 – "Wonka" at Riverfront Park activities begin at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk

July 19 - Movie Night: "Field of Dreams" at Altavista Area YMCA - gates open at 8 PM; movie at 8:45 PM

July 19: "Kung Fu Panda 4" at CVCC - movie begins at dusk

August 2 – "Jumanji" at Riverfront Park activities begin at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk

August 8: "Space Jam" (1996) at CVCC - movie begins at dusk

August 9 – "The Goonies" at Riverfront Park activities begin at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk

August 16 – "Sing 2" at Riverfront Park activities begin at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk

August 23: "Wonka" at CVCC - movie begins at dusk

August 30 – "Barbie" at Riverfront Park activities begin at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk

September 6: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" at CVCC - movie begins at dusk

You can find all of the local family-friendly events in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar.

You'll find links to ALL of our summer articles here: 

Lynchburg VA Area Best of Summer 2024

Find the best low cost ways to entertain your family this summer here:

25 Cheap Ways to Enjoy Summer 2024 - Find Your Family Fun® this summer without breaking the bank!

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So, plan ahead for family fun this summer and share the fun with your family and friends! Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer long!