We are in the heat of summer, and there are many opportunities for family movie outings coming up in and around Howard County. You can choose to escape the heat and watch a movie indoors or have a picnic and let the movie shine bright on the screen outside at dusk. Check out all of the options for free family movies coming up. For more information, contact the theater or organization directly.

Local Family Movie Nights

Kokomo Parks & Recreation Department (KPRD) Family Movie Nights

Along with many other fun family-friendly programs, KPRD offers a series of Family Movie Nights in Foster Park at 721 W. Superior St., Kokomo, IN 46901. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket or a chair to enjoy a fun outdoor movie experience.

9:30 p.m. Saturday June 22: “Shrek”
9:30 p.m. Saturday July 20: “The Super Mario Brothers Movie”
9 p.m. Saturday Aug. 17: “Encanto”
8 p.m. Saturday Sept. 28: “Jumanji” (1995)

Kokomo-Howard County Public Library (KHCPL) Family Movie Nights

The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library has all kinds of Summer fun planned for families including a monthly series of Family Movie Nights. Each month, thanks to their sponsors, KHCPL Russiaville will host a family-friendly movie in the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom alongside some extra fun. Later movies are TBD, but you can call the Russiaville Library for more information.

7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday June 14, sponsored by the Town of Russiaville: Pixar’s “Cars”
9 to 10:30 p.m. Friday July 12, sponsored by Russiaville Community Outreach: movie TBD
9 to 10:30 p.m. Friday Aug. 10, sponsored by Dr. Allison Gibson of Be Gentle Dentistry: movie TBD

Nearby Free Family Movies

Logansport, Indiana

Mary Max Cinemas
3910 Lexington Road, Logansport, Indiana 46947
(574) 516-6945 | https://www.marymaxcinemas.com/

Mary Max Cinemas Logansport 5+ is offering a series of free summer movies on Wednesdays and Thursdays thanks to local sponsors. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the movies begin at 10 a.m. It is recommended you arrive early as seating is limited. The theater is accepting canned or dry food donations for the Emmaus Mission Food Pantry.

June 19 and 20: “Trolls Band Together”
June 26 and 27: “Minions: The Rise of Gru”
July 3 and 4: “Jungle Bunch”
July 10 and 11: “Wonka”
July 17 and 18: “Migration”

Peru, Indiana

Roxy Theater, 100 Roxy Lane, Peru, IN 46970
(765) 460-5322 | https://www.roxyperu.com/

For 12 years, the Roxy 5 Theater in Peru has offered free summer movies with the help of many donors. The movies are shown on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Tuesday June 18: “The Land Before Time”
Tuesday June 25: “Migration”
Tuesday July 2: “Trolls”
Tuesday July 9: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
Tuesday July 16: “Camp Hideout”
Tuesday July 23: “Paw Patrol The Mighty Movie”

West Lafayette

GQT Wabash Landing 9, 300 E. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 743-6206 | https://www.gqtmovies.com/gqt-wabash-landing-9

Wabash Landing 9 on the levee in West Lafayette, is offering their “Summer Family Flicks” series weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Families are asked to arrive early to get your free ticket before entry. Seats are limited and tickets are available on a first come first serve basis.

June 19-20: “Minions: The Rise of Gru”
June 26-27: “Migration”
July 10-11: “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
July 17-18: “Trolls Band Together”
July 24-25: “The Bad Guys”
July 31-Aug 1: “Sing 2”
Aug 7-8: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”

Free Family Movie Showings This Summer