Find many free or cheap movies in theaters and in parks all summer! These movies usually fill up quickly so arrive early to get a seat!  It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.  Check back often as more will be added!

See these and other upcoming events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!

This is part of the Summer Fun Series 2013, highlighting all of the Free Summer Activities in Omaha including movies, concerts, reading programs, spraygrounds, and more!

Movie Nights at Camp Fontanelle 2013 – Saturdays, May 11 – August 31 (every 2 weeks), FREE

• Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, bug spray, and campfire fare and enjoy the outdoors at a “sit – in” movie. No movies will be shown if the weather is rainy. Open to the Public. Due to copyright issues, titles may not be shared publicly, but can be received by emailing fontanelle@umcneb.org.
• Date and Approximate Start Time:
  • May 11 – 9:00
  • May 25 – 9:10
  • June 8 – 9:25
  • June 22 – 9:25
  • July 6 – 9:25
  • July 20 – 9:15
  • August 3 – 8:55
  • August 17 – 8:35
  • August 31 – 8:10

LoessFest at River’s Edge Park, Council Bluffs – May 29, June 5, FREE

• River’s Edge Park Grand Opening is May 25, and continues through June 8th with many concerts and movies in the park. Visitors can also enjoy the “Great Lawn Light Display” every night, a unique and interactive light display on the Great Lawn.
  • May 29 – Rumbles and Grease
  • June 5 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – FREE

• Enjoy free family movies under the stars all summer long with themed pre-show entertainment before each movie. Gates and concessions open at 7:30 p.m. with movies starting at dusk.
  • May 31 – Brave
  • June 7 – Rise of the Guardians
  • June 21 – The Lorax
  • July 26 – Wreck-It Ralph
  • August 16 – Madagascar 3

Monday Night at the Movies at Midtown Crossing – Mondays, June 3 – July 29, FREE

• Monday nights at sunset
  • June 3 Despicable Me
  • June 10 The Goonies
  • June 17 Pirates of the Caribbean – The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • June 24 Back to the Future
  • July 1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  • July 8 Hook
  • July 15 Ghostbusters
  • July 22 UP
  • July 29 Wreck it Ralph

Regal Summer Movie Express – June 4-July 31 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.), $1

• Regal Omaha Stadium 16 (7440 Crown Point Ave.).  It is always a good idea to verify with the theater before visiting.
  • June 4 – The Three Stooges PG
  • June 5 – Ice Age: Continental Drift PG
  • June 11 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days PG
  • June 12 – Parental Guidance PG
  • June 18 – Mr. Poppers’ Penguins PG
  • June 19 – Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked G
  • June 25 – Monte Carlo PG
  • June 26 – Rio G
  • July 2 – Coraline PG
  • July 3 – ParaNorman PG
  • July 9 – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG
  • July 10 – Big Miracle PG
  • July 16 – Yogi Bear PG
  • July 17 – Journey 2: The Mysterious Island PG
  • July 23 – Racing Stripes PG
  • July 24 – Happy Feet Too PG
  • July 30 – African Cats G
  • July 31 – Chimpanzee G

La Vista Concerts & Movies – June 7, July 12, August 9, 7 p.m., FREE

• Held at the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road
• Join us for dinner, concert, and a movie.  Each night, a variety of food trucks will be available at the event.
  • June 7 – Charm School Dropouts, Days of Thunder
  • July 12 – Quartus, Back to the Future
  • August 9 – Blue House, The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Music and Movies in the Park – Bayliss Park, Council Bluffs, June 7 – August 9, FREE

• Movies will be shown every Friday night starting after dusk (around 9 p.m.). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and enjoy the movie with family & friends! All movies are rated G or PG unless otherwise noted.
  • June 7 – Madagascar 3
  • June 14 – The Lorax
  • June 21 – Odd Life of Timothy Green
  • June 28 – Hotel Transylvania
  • July 5 – NO MOVIE
  • July 12 – Here Comes the Boom
  • July 19 – Men in Black 3 (Rated PG-13)
  • July 26 – Brave
  • August 2 – Escape from Planet Earth
  • August 9 – The Avengers (PG-13)

Free Family Flicks at Aksarben Cinema – June 12 – August 1 (Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.), FREE (canned food donation appreciated)

• Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. (show starts at 11 a.m.) and seating is offered on a first come, first served basis. We will be collecting canned food items for Together, your donation is appreciated!
  • June 12 & 13 – Chimpanzee
  • June 19 & 20 – Escape from Planet Earth
  • June 26 & 27 – Parental Guidance
  • July 3 & 4 – African Cats
  • July 10 & 11 – Hotel Transylvania
  • July 17 & 18 – Oceans
  • July 24 & 25 – Rio
  • July 31 & Aug. 1 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Kid’s Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theaters - June 18 – August 15 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10 a.m.), $2

• In Omaha, this includes 20 Grand (144th and Maple), Village Pointe, and Twin Creek in Bellevue
• Click here for other locations in Nebraska and Iowa.
• For Free tickets, visit a participating agent with American Family Insurance, and you can receive two FREE tickets to your choice of this year’s titles:
  • June 18-20: Earth
  • June 25-27: Madagascar 3
  • July 9-11: African Cats
  • July 16-18: Escape from Planet Earth
  • July 23-25: Oceans
  • July 30-August 1: TBA
  • August 6-8: Chimpanzee
  • August 13-15: TBA

Family Movie Night at Salvation Army Kroc Center - 6:30 p.m., FREE

• Doors open at 6 p.m. Free popcorn, too!
  • June 21 – Rise of the Guardians
  • July 26 – The Sandlot
  • August 16 – Wreck It Ralph

Cox Music and Movies at Holland Center East Lawn – Fridays, July 12-26, FREE

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The Omaha Area is full of FREE Summer Concerts, perfect for relaxing on a warm summer evening!  See these and other upcoming events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!

This is part of the Summer Fun Series 2013, highlighting all of the Free Summer Activities in Omaha including movies, concerts, reading programs, spraygrounds, and more!

Saturdays at Stinson in Aksarben Village - May 11 – August 31, 7 p.m.

• Enjoy music, food, and fun all evening! Don’t forget, Sunday morning is the Omaha Farmer’s Market so please do not leave your car overnight on Mercy Road or 67th Street as set-up begins at 6am!

Bridge Beats Friday Night Music Series – May 17 – June 28, 7 p.m., Bob Kerrey Bridge Plaza

• Music will be feature diverse solo and duo acts, including history on Lewis & Clark. Plaza opens at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Plenty of free parking at National Park Service & Rick’s Boatyard.
  • May 17 – Mike Langley
  • May 24 – M2J
  • May 31 – Christopher of the Wolves
  • June 7 – OK Sisters
  • June 14 – Belles and Whistles
  • June 21 – Vlasis
  • June 28 – MaGowans Chair

Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Shadow Lake Towne Center - May 24 – August 30, Fridays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

• Live outdoor music at Alegent Creighton Health Amphitheatre. Kids can enjoy free face painting or balloon art each week, in addition to a special giveaway for each child during the concert.
  • May 24 – Lemon Fresh Day
  • May 31 - Urban Groove Project
  • June 7 - McKenzie River Band
  • June 14 – Soul Dawg
  • June 21 - Rough Cut
  • June 28 - Taxi Driver
  • July 5 - Red Delicious
  • July 12 - The Personics
  • July 19 - The Innocence
  • July 26 - High Heel
  • August 2 - Marcos & Sabor
  • August 9 - Daybreak
  • August 16 - D*Funk
  • August 23 - eNVy
  • August 30 - Hi Fi Hangover

LoessFest at River’s Edge Park, Council Bluffs – May 25 – June 8

• River’s Edge Park Grand Opening is May 25, and continues through June 8th with many outstanding artists performing. Visitors can also enjoy the “Great Lawn Light Display” every night, a unique and interactive light display on the Great Lawn.
  • May 25 – The Beach Boys
  • May 26 – Omaha Symphony, SAC Band, and Fireworks
  • May 27 – Playing with Fire Concert and Food Truck Festival
  • May 29 and June 5 – Movies in the Park
  • June 7-8 – Bluffs Bash
  • June 8 – Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Vibes at Village Pointe Summer Concert Series - May 25 – August 31, Saturdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

• Live outdoor music at Alegent Creighton Health Amphitheatre. Kids can enjoy free face painting or balloon art each week, and giveaways. Natural seating areas available but chairs and blankets encouraged. Leashed pets are welcome.
  • May 25 – Taxi Driver
  • June 1 – The Confidentials
  • June 15 – Marcos & Sabor
  • June 22 – Avaricious
  • June 29 – The Innocence
  • July 6 – Hardwood Dash
  • July 13 – On the Fritz
  • July 20 – McKenzie River Band
  • July 27 – Shur Thing
  • August 3 – D*Funk
  • August 10 – Hi-Fi Hangover
  • August 17 – Soul Dawg
  • August 24 – eNVy
  • August 31 – Personics

Music and Movies in the Park – Bayliss Park, Council Bluffs, June 5 – September 4, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m., FREE

• June 5: Belles & Whistles (Country Pop)
• June 12: Pete Madsen Quartet (Jazz Standards)
• June 19: Street Railway Dixieland Band (Dixieland Jazz)
• June 26: Pam & the Pearls (Vocal Variety)
• July 3: Swampboy Blues Band (Blues)
• July 10: Solid Brass Quartet (Classical and Pops)
• July 17: Sabor (Latin Rock)
• July 24: The Brits (British Invasion Rock)
• July 31: Danny Mattran Quartet (Jazz Originals)
• August 7: Pattie Dee Three (Ragtime)
• August 14: Blues Agent (Blues and Rock)
• August 21: Palladium Brass (Classical and Pops)
• August 28: Stan Spurgeon Quartet (Vocal Standards)
• September 4: Urban Jazz (Jazz)
• Sunday, September 1st @ 3:00 p.m.: Special Performance by The Three Irishmen (Irish Music). Rain location is the Center, 714 S. Main Street.

Bellevue Music in the Parks – June 6 – July 25 (no concert 7/4), Thursdays, 7 p.m., Washington Park, 20th & Franklin Streets

• Music in the Parks will be performed every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. for seven weeks beginning June 6th at Washington Park. Concerts are approximately one hour long.
  • June 6 — Pop & Jazz
  • June 13 — Big Band
  • June 20 — Concert Band
  • June 27 — Standards
  • July 11 — Classical
  • July 18 — Ragtime
  • July 25 — Rock & Roll

Omaha Music in the Parks 

• The longest running, most diverse outdoor concert series in the area, is held in various locations throughout Omaha and surrounding communities.

La Vista Concerts & Movies – June 7, July 12, August 9, 7 p.m., La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road

• Join us for dinner, concert, and a movie.  Each night, a variety of food trucks will be available at the event.
  • June 7 – Charm School Dropouts, Days of Thunder
  • July 12 – Quartus, Back to the Future
  • August 9 – Blue House, The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Sumtur Sunday Unplugged – June – August, Sundays, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

• Local entertainment is featured in a relaxed outdoor environment Sundays 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Sumtur.  Join us for traditional park concerts highlighting the best in area acoustic and unplugged music throughout the summer.

Swingin’ at Sumtur Amphitheater Concert Series – June 6 – July 4, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

• Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a free night of music featuring the best popular bands in the Omaha Metro Area. Enjoy fresh grilled burgers, brauts and hot dogs. Fun, free outdoor activity for the whole family.
  • June 6 – Taxi Driver
  • June 13 - Angel and the BackBeats
  • June 20 - Quartus
  • June 27 - Hi-Fi Hangover
  • July 4 - USAF Heartland of America Band

Bank of the West Celebrates America – June 28, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Memorial Park

• Enjoy this annual celebration featuring Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, with a Fireworks Grand Finale.

Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing - July 11 – August 15, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

• Venue opens at 5 p.m. Pack a picnic; grab a blanket; and get ready to wrap yourself in another season of Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing presented by Omaha Performing Arts. Thousands of free parking spaces are available starting at 4:30 p.m.

Cox Music and Movies at Holland Center East Lawn – Fridays, July 12-26, FREE

It is always a good idea to verify with the location before attending, as dates, times, and bands may change.

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