Families in Roanoke, Virginia and the surrounding communities love outdoor movies series. Moviegoers have options in Roanoke, Salem, Lynchburg, for outdoor events. While our local indoor theatres also offer summer matinees to make it affordable to get out of the heat and enjoy a show! We also have the scoop on Drive In's. If you're looking for movies in Roanoke, Virginia, you're in the right place!
New This Year: Movies on the Lawn at Penn Forest Worship Center
3735 Chapparal Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018 (Across from Cave Spring High School)
Free Movie on the Lawn. Bring a chair or blanket and join us! FREE! Free Popcorn and Smore's Movies and inclement weather updates will be posted on the PFWC Facebook page.
Summer Movie Express at Regal 4730 Valley View Blvd, Roanoke, VA
Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express series! Summer Movie Express tickets are just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Availability varies by location, so select a movie from the posters above to see showtimes or check participating theatres for schedules.
Schedule
| Week 1 Tue. May 31 to Wed. Jun 01 Both movies play on all days | |
KS22: The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part | |
| Week 3 Tue. Jun 14 to Wed. Jun 15 Both movies play on all days | KS22: Abominable |
| Week 4 Tue. Jun 21 to Wed. Jun 22 Both movies play on all days | KS22: Despicable Me KS22: Pokemon Detective Pikachu |
| Week 5 Tue. Jun 28 to Wed. Jun 29 Both movies play on all days | KS22: Despicable Me 2 |
| Week 6 Tue. Jul 05 to Wed. Jul 06 Both movies play on all days | KS22: Sing |
| Week 7 Tue. Jul 12 to Wed. Jul 13 Both movies play on all days | |
| Week 8 Tue. Jul 19 to Wed. Jul 20 Both movies play on all days | KS22: Despicable Me 3 |
| Week 9 Tue. Jul 26 to Wed. Jul 27 Both movies play on all days | KS22: Minions |
| Week 10 Tue. Aug 02 to Wed. Aug 03 Both movies play on all days | KS22: The Croods: A New Age KS22: The Boss Baby: Family Business |
Week 11 Tue. Aug 09 to Wed. Aug 10 Both movies play on all days | KS22: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World |
| Week 12 Tue. Aug 16 to Wed. Aug 17 Both movies play on all days | |
| Week 13 Tue. Aug 23 to Wed. Aug 24 Both movies play on all days | KS22: The Secret Life of Pets 2 |
Movies in Longwood Park, Salem, VA
Bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars! Movie starts at dusk. Admission is free. Movie time snacks will be available to purchase from Fun Times and The Tailgate.
Time: Movies start at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.) unless otherwise specified
Location: Longwood Park, Main Street, Salem, VA
2022 Dates & Movies
Friday, May 20: Encanto
Friday, June 17: Raya and the Last Dragon
Friday, July 22: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Friday, August 12: Luca
Movies on the Move, Franklin County, VA
Join us for Movies on the Move as we travel around Franklin County to bring you an outdoor movie close to your home. Prior to the movie there will be outdoor yard games to play. Concessions will be available with popcorn, snacks and drinks. Bring your blanket, lawn chair and a flashlight as we watch a movie on the big screen. Movies start at dusk. All movies are rated PG! In case of inclement weather movie will be moved inside to the Essig Recreation Center.
Schedule:
May 27th/ MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES / Antioch Community Park
June 24th/ ENCANTO/ Glade Hill Elementary School
July 29th /LUCA/ FCPR Main Office
August 26th/ Sing 2/ Burnt Chimney Elementary School
September 30th/ SOUL/ Jamison Mill
October 28th/ BOSS BABY FAMILY BUSINESS / Summit View Park
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