Looking for ways to entertain the kiddos this summer?  Check out this roundup of Summer Movie programs for 2019. This is a great way to save money and enjoy a little indoor/cool fun on those hot summer days!

Nationwide Summer Movie Programs for Kids

AMC Classic– Kid-Friendly Movies plus a KidsPack every Wednesday for just $4 (+tax). Please note: this series is at participating AMC Classic theatres, see details here. (No Central Ohio locations)

CineMark Century Theaters – There are 2 different money-saving movie programs at CineMark.  Pay $5 per person for 10 shows when you buy them in advance. Or if you buy your tickets at the show they are $1 each.  Show days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, depending on location: see participating CineMark locations. (Note: some Rave Theaters are now owned by CineMark.  Call your location for participation)

Cineplex (Canada) – Attend Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family fave film each week for only $2.99 at participating locations.  See movie list here.

Classic Cinemas – Beginning June 5th, Wednesday Morning Movie Series. Each Wednesday morning at 10 am ticket prices are just $1. All movies are rated G or PG. See full list here.

Marcus Theaters – Visit June 16 – August 14, 2019, on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. to view your favorite family flicks for just $3! See more details and the movie line up here.

Harkins Theater – There are 2 options: you can buy the season pass and it is less than $1 per movie and there are 10 movies in the season, OR buy tickets the day of the movie for $2 per ticket. Showtimes are at 9:45 am.

Regal Cinemas $1 Movies – All summer long you can see movies for just $1 a ticket for select PG movies! Showtimes are at 10 a.m. and a portion of proceeds goes to Will Rogers Institute. See locations and films.

Showcase Cinemas Bookworm Wednesdays (select locations) – Each Wednesday, kids can bring in a book report (unless you are six and under and then admission will be free) – which will cover the cost of admission! Program runs every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

Central Ohio Movie Program Offers:

Gateway Film Center (Columbus): Check out the From Book to Film Summer Adventure.  In partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, they’ll play a different movie inspired by a great book every week, all summer long (May 24 – Aug 15).  And the best part? Admission is free with any library card.  See the full lineup of movies here (some classics and some newbies). Their Hoot series (last Sat of the month with music from Shazzbots) is still running too.  More details on HOOT here.

The Strand (Delaware, OH): Free Kids Movie Series on Tuesdays 11 am and 2:30 pm.  Cost is just a donation for a specific charity each week.  The Kids Summer Movie Series starts on June 4.  See movies and charities here. (Please note- Monday times are for Daycare and SACC Programs with prior reservation)

Columbus Commons: There are 3 outdoor movies at the Columbus Commons this summer in May, July and July.

• Saturday, May 25, 8:15 PM Ralph Breaks the Internet 
• Friday, June 21, 8:15 PM Mary Poppins Returns  
• Friday, July 19, 8:15 PM How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

To see more Outdoor Movie opportunities in Columbus, check out this list on 614Mom

AND for my locals, get this Printable Central Ohio Summer Movie Calendar with a schedule of all the Columbus theatre showtimes from June- August 2019.

Sign up HERE to receive a copy of this calendar via email (This will also add you to my weekly emails list packed full of savings too.  If you are already on my email list, please sign up again for the 2019 movie calendar and reconfirm email as well).

^^Please share this with your friends, family and Moms (Parents) Groups! ^^

Looking for more ways to Entertain the kiddos this summer? Check out my Summer Reading Programs list too.

Attending summer movie programs are one way to save on the movie tickets.  Want to find out more ways to Save at the Movie Theatre? Check out this post here.