Beat the Heat with These 18 Discounted Kids Summer Movie Offers

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Looking for cheap entertainment for the kiddos this summer? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Check out this  list of 2018 discounted kids summer movie offers so you can get out of the heat without digging too deeply into your cold hard cash!

And, consider grabbing FREE food for the kiddos before or after the show to save more!

1. AMC Theatres

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Throughout the summer, head to your local AMC Theatre every Wednesday at 10AM and pay just $4 per kid’s ticket to watch Kid-Friendly Films like The Boss Baby, LEGO Batman, Ferdinand, and more.

Even sweeter, that $4 ticket includes a KidsPack of AMC snacks complete with a kid’s popcorn, fountain drink, and FrootiTooti fruit snacks! Head here for more details and to find a participating AMC theater near you.


2. Cinemark Theaters

Through August 23rd, participating Cinemark theaters will be having their 10-Week Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse promotion and offering up 10 tickets to select G- or PG-rated movies for ONLY $5 when purchased in advance at the Box Office – that makes the cost of each movie only 50¢!

OR, if you’d rather only purchase a few tickets to select shows, you’ll pay just $1 per movie/person at the box office! Go here for more details, showtimes, or to find a participating theater near you.


3. Regal Cinemas, United Artists, & Edwards Theaters

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This summer, participating Regal Cinemas, United Artists, and Edwards Theaters will be hosting their Summer Movie Express 2018 and encouraging moviegoers of all ages to climb aboard to enjoy a selection of G- or PG-rated films for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 10AM.

Visit their site for more details and to find a participating Regal theater near you.


4. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Through August, kids ages 3 and up can enjoy classic and family favorite films at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas for just $1, $3, or $5 – your choice! All proceeds benefit three local non-profits. Kids Camp shows take place every day (with some exceptions) at 10:30AM. Visit this page for the movie lineup.


5. Cineplex

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Through June 30th, join participating Cineplex theaters on Saturday mornings at 11AM and watch favorite family films each week for only $2.99 per film! Plus, SCENE members can earn 25 points for each film. A portion of the proceeds goes toward supporting WE Charity.


6. Classic Cinemas

Every Wednesday through August 8th, watch PG-rated films at Classic Cinemas for only $1 per person (excluding July 4th). All movies will begin at 10AM and doors will open at 9AM. Be sure to come early to meet some of your favorite characters and join in on the fun games and activities. Visit their site for details.


7. Marcus Theaters

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From June 24th through August 29th, view PG-rated family flicks for just $3 on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays at 10AM – and Saturdays in August! Plus, popcorn and fountain drinks will be $2.75 each!

Bonus: Download two FREE tickets to the Kids Dream Summer Film Series at participating Marcus Theatres found here, courtesy of American Family Insurance.


8. Studio Movie Grille

Through August 31st, participating Studio Movie Grille locations will be having their Children’s Summer Series and offering up $1 movie screenings of recent, popular, children films!


9. Harkins Theaters

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For 10 weeks this summer (end date will vary by location), kids ages 13 and under can enjoy a movie every week at Harkins Theaters for less than $1 per film! The price varies by theater but ranges from $5 to $7 for the whole summer. Adults can watch these movies for the same price, but they must be accompanied by children. All movies start at 9:45AM and are available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are on sale now at participating locations. Visit this page for more details.

Have older kids? Guests ages 14 and above can enjoy a movie a week for 10 weeks, for less than $1 per film as part of their Summer Series Program at select locations. A different movie will be showing at 10:15AM every week. Note that the Summer Series program is by request only. For more information, please contact them at (480) 627-7777 or SummerSeries@Harkins.com.


10. Paragon Theaters

From June 12th through August 9th, Paragon Theaters (find a location near you) has FREE Kids Movies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10AM. Seating is first come, first served.


11. Metropolitan Theatres

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Through August 14th, Metropolitan Theatres is having a Summer Kids Film Series on Tuesdays at 10AM for just $2 per movie. Paseo Nuevo and Metrolux 14 also have shows on Wednesdays at 10AM.


12. Cobb Theatres

Through August 2nd, kids can enjoy FREE G- and PG-rated movies every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10AM. Doors open at 9:30AM and tickets are valid for same day only. Go here for details or select the Cobb Theater near you first, and then click the “Free Summer Kids Shows” link on the left.


13. Megaplex Theatres

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Through August 8th, Megaplex Theatres are showing fun kids movies and offering up passes to see all 10 movies for just $10. Passes may be purchased online or at any participating Megaplex Theatres Box Office. Go here to see the movie schedule based on your location.


14. Bowtie Cinemas

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10AM through August 15th, kids can enjoy FREE summer movies (tickets issued on a first come, first serve basis). Visit this site for the movie lineup and a list of locations.


15. Phoenix Theatres

At 10AM every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning this summer, you can visit Phoenix Big Cinemas to watch FREE G and PG-rated movies for kids. Doors open at 9AM and all age groups are welcome. Plus, they’ll have a special Kiddie Meal available!  Find a location near you.


16. Marquee Cinemas

Through August, Marquee Cinemas will be showing FREE kids movies all summer long (participation dates will vary by location – go here and click on your cinema). These movies are FREE for the whole family and are shown on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9:30AM. View details here.


17. Georgia Theatre Company

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Participating Georgia Theatre Company locations in GA and SC are showing their summer kid show series through July 26th. Doors open at 9:15AM and shows start at 10AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Admission is $1.50, drinks are $1.50, and popcorn is $1.50. Find a participating location here.


18. Ultra Star Cinemas

Through August 23rd, kids can see a movie Monday through Friday at 9:30AM for just $1 per film at Ultra Star Cinemas. Days and movies vary from theater to theater, so be sure to check with your local theater for the most recent movie schedule. Visit this page to find a location nearest you.


AND, if you love going to the movies as much as I do but dread the expensive admission prices and concession costs, be sure to check out these tips to help you save BIG on movie entertainment.

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Comments 11

  1. MrsK

    We check out movies from the library.

    • Holly (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Great idea!

  2. kkdunn88

    This is great! I can take my kids to see Boss Baby tomorrow morning for a buck each! We live in South Texas and temps are already in the high 90’s… the movie theatre will be such a relief!

    • Holly (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Perfect! Enjoy the show!

  3. Maria V

    The movie tickets at a $1 are only for kids? First time taking my kids and not sure if I purchase my movie ticket separate.

    • hey

      It’s $1 for adults, too 🙂 I took my girls to see Curious George today 🙂

      • Maria V

        Thank you so much! I appreciate you responding.

        • hey

          You’re welcome! 🙂

  4. MommySpendsLess

    Bummer! All of the theaters in my city/state are only offering promotions mid-morning during this week. Working parents like to go to movies with their kids too 🙁 I know the theater is just trying to fill seats during slow times but it seems like Saturday and Sundays before noon would be slow too. Lately it’s been too rainy on the weekends for outdoor activities and when summer is in full swin it will be too hot (and tourisity) for many others. Posts like these remind me how much I wish I could be home with my kiddo 🙁

    • Kcmiami

      There’s probably fun stuff going on in your area on the weekends! We have movies in the park on weekend evenings, etc in my area. Also weekday evenings tend to have stuff going on at the local libraries, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, etc.

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