News flash: TVs are so last season. Grab some popcorn + a picnic blanketbecause for summer, we’re taking the big screen outside.

Summer Nights Film Series | Fridays + Saturdays, June-August | Newfields | $13+ | Bring a chair or blanket and your own picnic (minus the alcohol, which you can buy on site) to catch everything from black + white classics to modern blockbusters. Pro tip: If you don't want to bring your own chair, you can rent one for $10.

Tibbs Drive-In was a filming location for "Walter," which was produced by three IU Bloomington grads. | Photo by @violetshort

Tibbs Drive-In Theatre | Thursday-Monday, May-November | Tibbs Drive-In | $12+ | The whole family (even the pups) will love visiting this retro drive-in for current Hollywood releases + the occasional classic. Pro tip: The concessions building offers freshly made food, including standards like nachos + popcorn alongside plant-based hot meals.

Movies at Midtown | Tuesdays + Thursdays, June-September | Midtown Plaza, Carmel | Free | Grab dinner from a surrounding restaurant and relax on the green for family-friendly movies from Disney, Pixar, and Dreamworks. Pro tip: Get there early to snag one of the comfy couches for seating.

Movies in the Plaza | Dates vary, May-August | Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield | Free | There's plenty of space here for your family to set up camp and enjoy a family-friendly film; offerings for 2026 include "Ghostbusters" and "Brave."

Catch a movie under the stars on the State Museum's lawn. | Photo by @visitindy + @whiteriverstprk

Outdoor Movie Night | Dates vary, May-September | Celebration Plaza | $5 | Enjoy a movie like "National Treasure" or "Shrek" with a jawdropping view of the city skyline in the background. Plan ahead: In case of rain, each film has a prescheduled backup date.

Flix & Floats | Dates vary | Forest Park Aquatic Center, Noblesville | $5 | When the weather's too hot and the bugs are too plentiful to enjoy a movie on the lawn, try watching one from the pool instead.