Summer Movie Fun!

Summer is upon us which means kids are getting out of school and soon the proverbial "I'm bored" will begin.  Many movie theaters offer summer programs where you can watch a pre-determined list of movies for cheap!

I've complied a list of theater chains and their websites so you can find a location near you.

Cinemark Theaters Summer Movie Clubhouse You can get 10 shows for $5 if you purchase in advance or $1 each movie at the door. The movies vary by theater.  You can scroll through the list and find the theater near you, click on it and you can see the list of movies that theater will be showing this summer as well as show dates and times.

Here's a list of some of the movies you can see this summer at Cinemark:

• Journey 2: Mysterious Island
• Happy Feet 2
• Rio
• Kung Fu Panda
• Despicable Me
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2
• Dolphin Tale
• Puss in Boots
• Winnie the Pooh
• Yogi Bear
• Charlotte’s Web
• Clifford
• Legend of the Guardians

Regal Cinema Summer Movie Express Offers selected movies for a dollar on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute.  You can search for a theater by zip code or by state.

Here's a list of the movies you can see at Regal:

• JOURNEY 2
• KIT KITTREDGE: AMER GIRL
• DOLPHIN TALE
• HAPPY FEET TWO
• LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS
• YOGI BEAR
• CATS & DOGS: REVENGE
• HUGO
• ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN
• PUSS IN BOOTS
• KUNG FU PANDA 2
• RANGO
• RIO
• SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME
• CHIMPANZEE
• HOODWINKED TOO
• ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
• SMURFS

Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series is offering movies on Thursday mornings at 10 am and for only $2 you a drink, popcorn and the movie!

Here’s what you can see this summer at Carmike:

• June 7 - Puss in Boots
• June 14 - Chicken Run
• June 21 - Over the Hedge
• June 28 - Kung Fu Panda
• July 5 - Shark Tale
• July 12 - How To Train Your Dragon
• July 19 - Madagascar 2
• July 26 - Bee Movie
• August 2 - Monsters vs. Aliens
• August 9 - Megamind

Some of the Carmike Theaters are not starting the series until June 21. Follow the link above to find your theater and all information!

Clearview Cinemas in New York and New Jersey will offer FREE movies beginning July 11^th.  Movies will be shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am.  Click the link to find your theater and showtimes.

Some of the films you can see at Clearview include:

• Smurfs
• Rio
• Happy Feet 2
• Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
• Puss in Boots
• Zookeeper
• Kungfu Panda 2
• Mr. Poppers Penguins

Aliance Entertainment/Great Escape Theaters is offering Summer Kids movies at some of their locations.  All movies will start at 9:30 am.  Dates vary by location. Movies will be FREE at some locations so be sure to check with your theater to see if there is as charge for the movies.

Movies include: 

• Rio
• Alvin & Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
• Smurfs
• Hop
• Puss in Boots
• Rango
• Kung Fu Panda 2
• Mr. Poppers Penguins
• Happy Feet 2

Rave Cinemas FREE Family Film Festival will show movies twice a week at 10:00 am. Days vary by location.  You can click the link to find a location near you.

Some of the movies at Rave Cinemas include: 

• Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
• Legend of the Guardians
• Yogi Bear
• Happy Feet 2
• Journey 2: Mysterious Island 
• Dolphin Tale
• Shorts
• Inkheart

Many local theaters may also be having summer movie specials so be sure to check to see what they are offering.

If I missed any, please leave me a comment and I'll add it to the list!