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Lynchburg Summer Movies: Regal 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 22, 2023

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 $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Both movies play on both days. Movie times are 12 PM. Movie schedule begins June 6-7 and ends Aug. 8-9.

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Week 1: June 6-7: Puss in Boots AND Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Week 2: June 13-14: Sing AND The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Week 3: June 20-21: Minions: The Rise of Gru AND The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Week 4: June 27-28: Sonic the Hedgehog AND Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Week 5: July 4-5: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish AND Clifford the Big Red Dog
Week 6: July 11-12: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 AND The Paw Patrol
Week 7: July 18-19: The Bad Guys AND Playing with Fire
Week 8: July 25-26: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank AND Sing 2
Week 9: Aug. 1-2: The Boss Baby: Family Business AND Dolittle
Week 10: Aug. 8-9: Kung Fu Panda 3 AND Curious George

Free Indoor and Outdoor Summer Movies for 2023

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.

June 9 - Minions: The Rise of Gru at the Smith Mountain Lake Pavilion in Moneta - movie begins at dusk

June 9-10 - Movie Night: Grand Re-Opening Event at The BackYard Forest VA - movies begin at dusk

June 10 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: Disney's Encanto - gates open at 5:30 PM; movie at dusk

June 15 - Family Movie Event: Disney's Robin Hood at Forest Library at 12 PM

June 23 - Family Outdoor Movie Night: "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" at Leesville Road Baptist Church at 8:30 PM

July 8 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: Disney's The Game Plan - gates open at 5:30 PM; movie begins at dusk

July 14 - Movie Night: "Top Gun Maverick" at The BackYard Forest VA - movie begins at dusk (rescheduled to July 21)

July 14 - The Goonies at the Smith Mountain Lake Pavilion in Moneta - activities begin at 6 PM; movie begins at dusk

July 21 - Movie Night: "Top Gun Maverick" at The BackYard Forest VA - movie begins at dusk

July 27 - Free Movie Night "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" at Madison House of the Arts at 8 PM

July 28 - Movie Night: "The Sandlot" at Madison Heights Dixie Youth Baseball Field - gates open at 7:30 PM; movie begins at 8:15 PM 

Aug. 12 - Movies on the Field in Amherst: Disney's Moana - gates open at 5:30 PM; movie at dusk

Aug. 17 - Free Movie Nights at Central Virginia Community College: "Super Mario Bros." at 8:30 PM

Aug. 18 - Dive-In Movie Night at Miller Park Pool: "Finding Nemo" - doors open at 6:30 PM; movie at dusk

Aug. 18 - Super Mario Bros. Movie at Falling Creek Park in Bedford - movie begins at dusk

Aug. 26 - Movie Night at Mountain View Church: “The Prince of Egypt” at 7 PM (movie at dark)

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 2023 

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

25 Cheap Ways to Enjoy Summer 2023 - 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!