Guys, it’s gonna get hot out there this summer, and your kids are going to need a break from the sun. Luckily, tons of theaters have programs for kids and offer free or cheap movie tickets through the summer. Check out all the ones we’ve found!
Note: Check with your local theaters to see if they’re participating.
1. Go to AMC Theaters‘ Summer Movie Camp for $4 movie tickets and free snacks.
via NY Daily News
Ticket Price: $4.00
Showtimes: 9:30 a.m.
Days: Wednesday
Kids get a free child-size popcorn, fountain drink and candy!
Movies playing:
- Trolls
- The Lego Movie 2
- Hotel Transylvania 3
- Peter Rabbit
- Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
- Wonder Park
- Smallfoot
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- The House with a Clock in Its Walls
2. See 10 movies for $5.00 at Cinemark theaters.
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Ticket Price: $5.00 for the all-summer pass or $1.00 each
Showtimes: check with local theater
Days: Monday – Thursday (depending on location)
Movies playing:
- Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Smallfoot
- Kung Fu Panda
- The Lego Movie
- The SpongeBob Movie
- Sherlock Gnomes
- Hotel Transylvania 3
- Despicable Me 3
- Peter Rabbit
3. Buy a $7.00 pass to see 10 movies at Harkins Theatres.
via Harkins
Ticket Price: $7.00 for the all-summer pass or $2.00 each
Showtimes: 9:45 a.m.
Days: Monday – Friday
Movies playing:
- Happy Feet
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Despicable Me 2
- Hotel Transylvania 3
- Smallfoot
- The Lego Movie 2
- Sherlock Gnomes
- Trolls
- Penguins of Madagascar
- Shrek
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4. Watch $1.00 movies every Wednesday at Classic Cinemas and join in on games and activities.
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Ticket Price: $1.00
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Wednesday
Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for kids, giving them an hour before showtime to hang out with characters and participate in games and activities. If you have a group of 15 or more, you can even make a reservation!
Movies playing:
- Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
- Trolls
- Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
- Smallfoot
- The Lorax
- Hotel Transylvania 3
- The Lego Movie 2
- Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Wonder Park
5. Get $2.00 admission into summer movies at Metropolitan Theatres.
via Metro Theatres
Ticket Price: $2.00
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesday – Thursday (depending on location)
Movies playing:
- June 11th: The Secret Life of Pets
- June 18th: Hotel Transylvania 3
- June 25th: Peter Rabbit
- July 2nd: Rise of the Guardians
- July 9th: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- July 16th: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- July 23rd: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- July 30th: Minions
- August 6th: Smallfoot
- August 13th: Sing
6. Watch $3.00 movies at Marcus Theatres’ Kids Dream Summer Film Series.
via Marcus Theatres
Ticket Price: $3.00
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday
Movies playing:
- June 16th, 17th and 19th: The Lego Movie 2
- June 23rd, 24th and 26th: The Lorax
- June 30th, July 1st and 3rd: A Dog’s Way Home
- July 7th, 8th and 10th: Smallfoot
- July 14th, 15th and 17th: Hotel Transylvania 3
- July 21st, 22nd and 24th: Despicable Me
- July 28th, 29th and 31st: Wonder Park
- August 4th, 5th and 7th: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- August 11th, 12th and 14th: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
7. Watch for Regal Cinemas’ summer movies coming soon.
Ticket Price: $1.00
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Movies playing:
- Kung Fu Panda
- Shrek
- The Croods
- Puss in Boots
- Despicable Me
- Turbo
- The Lego Batman Movie
- The House With a Clock in Its Walls
- Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
- Paddington 2
- Despicable Me 3
- Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- The Lego Movie 2
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Small Foot
- The Secret Life of Pets
- The Lego movie
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
- Sing
- How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Penguins of Madagascar
- Boss Baby
- Kung Fu Panda 3
- The Lego Ninjago Movie
- Trolls
- Minions
- Madagascar
- Shrek 2
- How to Train Your Dragon 3D
- Storks
8. Visit select Cobb Theatres for 16 free movies.
via Cobb Theatre
Ticket Price: Free
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesday – Thursday
Movies playing:
- June 11th – 13th: Smallfoot
- June 11th – 13th: Dr Seuss’ The Grinch
- June 18th – 20th: Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
- June 18th – 20th: Penguins of Madagascar
- June 25th – 27th: Paddington 2
- June 25th – 27th: Curious George
- July 2nd – 4th: Hotel Transylvania 3
- July 2nd – 4th: Peter Rabitt
- July 9th – 11th: Emoji Movie
- July 9th – 11th: Madagascar
- July 16th – 18th: Smurfs: The Lost Village
- July 16th – 18th: Home
- July 23rd – 25th: Lego Movie 2
- July 23rd – 25th: Minions
- July 30th – August 1st: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- July 30th – August 1st: Captain Underpants
9. Get a $10.00 pass for 10 movies at Megaplex theaters.
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Ticket Price: $10.00 for the all-summer pass or $1.50 each
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. for sensory-friendly
Movies playing:
- Week 1: Smallfoot
- Week 2: Paddington 2
- Week 3: Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
- Week 4: The Iron Giant
- Week 5: Peter Rabbit
- Week 6: Hotel Transylvania 3
- Week 7: Sherlock Gnomes
- Week 8: The Lego Movie 2
- Week 9: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Week 10: Wonder Park
10. Pay $3.00 a person at B&B Theatres.
via B&B Theatres
Ticket Price: $3.00
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesday – Thursday
Movies playing:
- June 4th – 6th: Secret Life of Pets
- June 11th – 13th: Despicable Me 2
- June 18th – 20th: Sing
- June 25th – 27th: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- July 2nd – 4th: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
- July 9th – 11th: Trolls
- July 16th – 18th: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- July 23rd – 25th: Shrek
11. Watch free movies at Bow Tie Cinemas.
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Ticket Price: Free
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Movies playing:
- June 25th and 26th: Trolls
- July 2nd and 3rd: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- July 9th and 10th: Penguins of Madagascar
- July 16th and 17th: Sing
- July 23rd and 24th: Shrek
- July 30th and 31st: Minions
- August 6th and 7th: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- August 13th and 14th: The House with a Clock in the Walls
- August 20th and 21st: Captain Underpants
12. Head to Malco Theatres‘ Kids Summer Film Fest for $2.00 movies.
Ticket Price: $2.00
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Movies playing:
- June 4th and 5th: Despicable Me 3
- June 11th and 12th: Minions
- June 18th and 19th: Secret Life of Pets
- June 25th and 26th: Sing
- July 2nd and 3rd: Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
- July 9th and 10th: Trolls
- July 16th and 17th: Puss in Boots
- July 23rd and 24th: Shrek
- July 30th and 31st: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
13. Pick from two different showings every week at Georgia Theatre Company.
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Ticket Price: $1.50
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Movies playing:
- June 4th and 6th: Smallfoot
- June 11th and 13th: Peter Rabbit
- June 18th and 20th: Early Man
- June 25th and 27th: Paddington 2
- July 2nd and 4th: Sherlock Gnomes
- July 9th and 11th: The Lego Movie 2
- July 16th and 18th: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- July 23rd and 25th: Wonder Park
14. Watch free movies at Paragon Theaters.
via Paragon Theatres
Ticket Price: Free
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesday – Thursday
Movies playing:
- June 11th – 13th: The House with a Clock in Its Walls
- June 18th – 20th: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- June 25th – 27th: Trolls
- July 9th – 11th: Shrek
- July 16th – 18th: Despicable Me
- July 23rd – 25th: Sing
- July 30th – August 1st: Penguins or Madagascar
- August 6th – 8th: Captain Underpants
15. Watch free movies Tuesday – Thursday at Phoenix Big Cinemas.
via Cinema Treasures
Ticket Price: Free
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Days: Tuesday – Thursday
Movies playing:
- Smallfoot
- Trolls
- The Lego Movie
- The Lorax
- Teen Titans Go! To The Movies
- Despicable Me
- Curious George
- Despicable Me 2
- Shrek
- Despicable Me 3
- Puss in Boots
- Minions
- Smurfs: The Lost Village
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
- The Emoji Movie
- Sing
- Peter Rabbit
- The Secret Life of Pets
- Hotel Transylvania 3
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
16. Check out Ultra Star Cinemas for $1.00 movies.
via Stadium Seating
Ticket Price: $1.00
Showtimes: 9:30 a.m.
Days: Monday – Friday (depending on location)
Movies playing:
- Week 1: The Secret Life of Pets
- Week 2: The Grinch
- Week 3: Hotel Transylvania 3
- Week 4: Smallfoot
- Week 5: Trolls
- Week 6: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Week 7: The Lego Movie 2
- Week 8: Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
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17. Watch 16 free movies at Marquee Cinemas.
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Ticket Price: Free
Showtime: 9:30 a.m.
Days: Tuesday – Thursday
Movies playing:
- Hotel Transylvania 3
- Secret Life of Pets
- Sherlock Gnomes
- Shrek
- Kung Fu Panda
- Peter Rabbit
- Smallfoot
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- The Grinch
- Night at the Museum
- Ferdinand
- Ice Age
- The Lego Movie 2
- Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
- Wonder Park
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
18. Kids can watch a movie for free at Showcase Cinemas with a book report.
via Showcase Cinemas
Kids just have to present a book report at the ticket booth and will get free admission to select children’s movies on Bookworm Wednesdays. Parents, guardians, or children under the age of six get to watch a movie with the reader for free.
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