Looking for ways to entertain the kiddos this summer? Check out this roundup of Summer Movie programs for 2022. 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
CineMark Century Theaters –Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50* per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs, large popcorns & large drinks during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. see participating CineMark locations. (Note: some Rave Theaters are now owned by CineMark. Call your location for participation)
Classic Cinemas – Beginning June 8th, Wednesday Morning Movie Series. Each Wednesday morning at 10 am ticket prices are just $2. All movies are rated G or PG. See full list here.
Harkins Theater – June 6 through July 29, see a family favorite movie for only $1. See full list here.
Marcus Theaters –Visit June 5 – Sept 1, 2022, on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. to view your favorite family flicks for just $3! See more details and the movie lineup here.
Showcase Cinemas Bookworm Wednesdays (select locations) – Bookworm Wednesdays entitles kids to free admission to a select children’s film when they present a book report at a participating Showcase Cinemas box office. Tickets must be reserved in advance online or on the app and seating is limited.
Cineplex (Canada) – Attend Saturday mornings for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family fave film each week for only $2.99 at participating locations. See movie list here.
Central Ohio Movie Program Offers:
Columbus Commons: There are 3 outdoor movies at the Columbus Commons this summer: May 28, June 24 and July 15 at 8:15 pm.
Easton Town Center: Movies by Moonlights, Tuesday evenings on the Town Square in June (movies to start at dusk). See list here.
Green Lawn Abbey: Movies Under the Stars events series on Fridays running June-Sept. Please note most of these films are 80s-90s movies (like “Lost Boys”, “Edward Scissorhands” and “Howard the Duck”, so not many are “children’s” films. But definitely some classics… “Goonies never say die!” See all the FB event listing here.
City of Canal Winchester: 2 dates for Movies in the park. See details here.
City of Pickerington: 3 outdoor movies on Friday nights at Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater Movies start at Dusk. See dates here (page 17).
City of Upper Arlington: Movies in the Park on Friday nights at 7:30 pm. See dates and park locations here.
The Strand (Delaware, OH): The Free Summer Kids shows are back! Tuesdays June 7th -Aug 2nd, 10 am and 2:30 pm. More details soon, here.
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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 (June 4 – Aug 1). And the best part? Admission is free with any library card. See the full lineup of movies here (some classics and some newbies).
Regal Cinemas $1 Movie – 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.
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.
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