Summer fun on a budget: Cheap movies!


This is my first week of summer break and I’m so excited! This entire week, I’ll be sharing ideas for summer fun on a budget. Today’s topic features cheap movie options. The following theaters have summer “movie camps” featuring free or discounted movies for kids. I’m taking my kids this week!

AMC Summer Movie Camp – $1 movies weekly (on Wednesdays) from June 17-August 5 – all proceeds benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and The Will Rogers Institute. Kids Pack conessions including a kid sized drink, kid sized popcorn, and kid sized snack are $3 – Click here for more details

Carmike Cinemas – Enjoy $1 concessions (popcorn and drinks) every Tuesday this summer – click here for more details or to find a theater near you

Cinemark Theaters: Summer Movie Clubhouse – 10 weeks of movies for kids (all films are either rated G or PG), a different movie each week – all 10 movies can be purchased in advance for $5 or can be purchased separately for $1 per show – click here for more details or to see what’s playing in your area

Rave Motion Pictures Free Family Film Festival – free movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. for 8 weeks – movies are G or PG only – seating is on a first come, first served basis (no reservations allowed) – click here for the schedule and to find a theater near you

Regal Cinemas – Enjoy free family-friendly movies (G and PG ratings) each Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Get more information and find out what theaters are participating in your area here.