{"id":21287,"date":"2014-05-20T06:14:24","date_gmt":"2014-05-20T10:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/?p=21287"},"modified":"2014-05-15T16:15:44","modified_gmt":"2014-05-15T20:15:44","slug":"inexpensive-or-free-summer-movie-programs-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/inexpensive-or-free-summer-movie-programs-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Inexpensive (or Free) Summer Movie Programs for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is almost here and I&#8217;m ready for it! There are so many fun outdoor activities to do with the kids. But some hot days you just need a backup indoor plan. One great way to spend a lazy hot day is taking the kids to the movies. This summer take advantage of these great summer movie programs to save money and have a lot of fun!<\/p>\n<p><em>A special thanks to Mary from Mission to Save for this list of<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/missiontosave.com\/summer-movie-programs-2014\/\"> Summer Movie Programs<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.regmovies.com\/Movies\/Summer-Movie-Express\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21288\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2014\/05\/Summer.jpeg\" alt=\"Summer\" width=\"480\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Summer Movie Programs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amctheatres.com\/programs\/summer-movie-nights\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AMC Theaters<\/strong><\/a>: Summer Nights program ~ 8 select blockbuster hits back for a limited time. Show times are Mon-Wed at 10 pm. Tickets are just $3 and benefit charity. NOTE: some of these movies are not for children.\u00a0 See list of movies <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amctheatres.com\/programs\/summer-movie-nights\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cinemark.com\/summer-movie-clubhouse\" target=\"_blank\">CineMark Century Theaters<\/a><\/strong>: There are 2 different money saving movie programs at CineMark. Pay $5 per person for 10 shows when you buy them in advanced. Or if you buy your tickets at the show they are $1 each. See <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cinemark.com\/summer-movie-clubhouse\" target=\"_blank\">participating CineMark locations<\/a> (note: some <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ravecinemas.com\" target=\"_blank\">Rave Theaters<\/a> are now owned by CineMark. Call your location for participation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cineplex.com\/Events\/FamilyFavourites\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cineplex<\/strong><\/a>: Attend Saturday mornings in May and June at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50 at participation locations. See movie list<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cineplex.com\/Events\/FamilyFavourites\" target=\"_blank\"> here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.classiccinemas.com\/Content.aspx?page=34\" target=\"_blank\">Classic Cinemas<\/a>: <\/strong>Beginning June 11th<strong>, <\/strong>there will be a Wednesday Morning Movie Series. Each Wednesday morning at 10 am ticket prices are just $1, all movies are rated G and PG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.harkinstheatres.com\/summerMovieFun.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Harkins Theater:<\/a><\/strong> There are 2 options, you can buy the season pass for 10 movies in 10 weeks (less than $1 per movie) or buy tickets on the day of the showing for $2\/ticket. Show times are at 9:45 am.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/marcustheatres.com\/Promotion\/PromotionDetail\/113\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Theaters<\/a>:<\/strong> From June 15th &#8211; August 13th on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday mornings at 10 am you can view your favorite family flicks for just $2!\u00a0 Plus, get $2.50 Popcorns and $2.50 Fountain Drinks! And score 2 FREE tickets by visiting a participating American Family Insurance agent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.regmovies.com\/Movies\/Summer-Movie-Express\" target=\"_blank\">Regal Cinemas $1 Movies<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; All summer long you can see movies for just $1 a ticket for select PG movies! Show times are Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays at 10 am. See <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.regmovies.com\/Movies\/Summer-Movie-Express\" target=\"_blank\">locations and films<\/a>.\u00a0 Plus, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.showcasecinemas.com\/programs\/kids-and-families\/bookwormwed\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Showcase Cinemas Bookworm Wednesdays (select locations):<\/strong><\/a> Each Wednesday, kids can bring in a book report (unless you are six and under and then admission will be free) that covers the cost of admission.\u00a0 The 2014 movie list hasn&#8217;t been published yet, so keep an eye out for it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studiomoviegrill.com\/Movies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Studio Movie Grill<\/a><\/strong>: Summer Children&#8217;s Series is every weekday (Mon &#8211; Fri) at 11 am. See great family friendly films for $2 a ticket.\u00a0 Each movie runs for a full week.\u00a0 See summer line up of movies <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studiomoviegrill.com\/Movies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Need more summer programs for the kids this summer?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/free-summer-reading-programs-for-kids-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out these Free Summer Reading Programs!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is almost here and I&#8217;m ready for it! There are so many fun outdoor activities to do with the kids. But some hot days you just need a backup indoor plan. One great way to spend a lazy hot day is taking the kids to the movies. 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