FREE (and Cheap) Summer Movies in Kansas City: 2011
This summer, enjoy a Free (or Cheap) Movie at one of several area locations! We have your complete Guide to Summer Movies in Kansas City 2011!
Note: Parents are advised to review movies before attending. Not all movies are appropriate for all ages. Also, this list was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission. Please email kristina@kcparent.com if you have an addition to this list.
Dickinson Theatres Summer Vacation Movie Series: Let’s face it, you can’t go to the pool everyday this summer! Dickinson Theaters is offering their Summer Vacation Movie Series again with family friendly films all summer long at local theaters! Season tickets are available for all ages and includes admission to 8 Movies FOR ONLY $13! Single admission tickets are available for $2.50/ea. For a complete Dickinson Summer Vacation Movie Series Schedule, click here.
Cinemark Theatres Merriam Summer Movie Clubhouse: 5500 Antioch, Merriam, KS. 1.800.FANDANGO. Purchase 10 Movies Passes for $5.00, or tickets can be purchased separately at the box office for $1.00 per show. $5 Series punch cards are limited and are now available only at the theatre box office while supplies last. Admission with a series punch card is limited to one person per card per movie, and valid only at the theatre where purchased. All films that have been selected are rated either G or PG. The Movie Schedule can be found at: http://www.cinemark.com/images/smc2011/SMC2011_259.jpg
Free Moonlight Movies Every Thursday, 8:00 PM, next to Pharaoh Theatre. Free Moonlight Movies Every Thursday on Independence Square. 816.252.3372 www.ci.independence.mo.us/Calendar.aspx
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Toy Story 3 May 27, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Toy Story 3.” Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
June
FREE Movie in the Park: Jaws June 3, 8:30 PM, Leawood City Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family and friends and join us for a free movie on our BIG (16') SCREEN! The movie will begin at approximately 8:30pm. No coolers or alcohol allowed. 913.339.6700 Ext. 158 www.leawood.org/parks/movienight.aspx
FREE Movie: Despicable Me June 3, 9:00 PM, Kearney Amphitheatre. Despicable Me: When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better. www.kearneyamphitheater.com/Kearney-Amphitheater-Schedule.asp
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Alice in Wonderland June 3, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Alice in Wonderland", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
FREE Movies at The Legends June 7 & 8, 9:00 AM, The Legends 14. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am in June & July choose a G or PG movie to watch as a family. Doors open at 9am. Special Kid's Meals offered! June 7 & 8 Tale of Despereaux (rated G) Despicable Me (Rated PG) 913.428.2992 www.legendsshopping.com/Post/sections/4/Files/Legends14%20Summer%20Movies%202011.pdf
FREE Movie: Princess and the Frog June 8, 2:00 PM, Waldo Branch Kansas City Public Library. Cool Afternoons in the Library. Come watch the Disney movie, "The Princess and the Frog". Rated G. 816.701.3486
Shrek the 3rd at the Screenland June 9-12, 1:00PM, Screenland Crown Center. Enjoy a great family movie for just $3 every Thursday through Sunday. Add a juice box/popcorn combo for just $2 more. Visit www.screenland.com or call 816.545.8034 for more information.
Free Film: Shepherd of the Hills June 9, 6:00 PM, Truman Presidential Library. Museum admission charged. 816.268.8200 www.trumanlibrary.org
Movie Night in the Park: Oak Grove June 10, 8:00 PM, Webb Park (basketball court area). Bring your blankets and chairs to the park and settle in for a night under the stars. 816.690.4003 ext. 12 www.cityofoakgrove.com
Elms Movies on the Lawn: The Karate Kid June 10, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "The Karate Kid", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
Movies in the Park: Grandview June 10, 9:00 PM, John Anderson Park. Bring your blankets, snacks, and drinks out to John Anderson Park for a fun (and free) night out with your family and friends. The movie will begin at sundown. Note: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. www.grandview.org
FREE Movies at The Legends June 14 & 15, 9:00 AM, The Legends 14. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am in June & July choose a G or PG movie to watch as a family. Doors open at 9am. Special Kid's Meals offered! June 14 & 15 Doogal (Rated G) Monsters Vs. Aliens (Rated PG) 913.428.2992 www.legendsshopping.com/Post/sections/4/Files/Legends14%20Summer%20Movies%202011.pdf
Monsters vs. Aliens at the Screenland June 16-19, 1:00PM, Screenland Crown Center. Enjoy a great family movie for just $3 every Thursday through Sunday. Add a juice box/popcorn combo for just $2 more. Visit www.screenland.com or call 816.545.8034 for more information.
Free Film: Tom Sawyer June 16, 6:00 PM, Truman Presidential Library. Free Film Series - Tom Sawyer (1973). 816.268.8200 www.trumanlibrary.org
Free Summer Movie: Ft. Leavenworth June 17, 7:00 PM, Merritt Lake. Family-friendly FREE summer movie series & raffles, Merritt Lake, Ft LV, movie begins at dusk, bring blankets, lawn chairs & cash for snacks. 913.684.1702 www.visitleavenworthks.com
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Tron: Legacy June 17, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Tron: Legacy", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
FREE Movies Gladstone Amphitheatre June 17, 9:00 PM, Gladstone Amphitheatre. Movie in the Park, Marmaduke, PG. www.gladstone.mo.us/Recreation/amphitheatre.php
FREE Movies at The Legends June 21 & 22, 9:00 AM, The Legends 14. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am in June & July choose a G or PG movie to watch as a family. Doors open at 9am. Special Kid's Meals offered! June 21 & 22 Ramona & Beezus (Rated G) Madagascar 2 (Rated PG) 913.428.2992 www.legendsshopping.com/Post/sections/4/Files/Legends14%20Summer%20Movies%202011.pdf
FREE Movie: Yogi Bear June 22, 2:00 PM, Plaza Branch Kansas City Public Library. Come watch Yogi Bear at the Plaza Library. It’s free, it’s air conditioned and it’s in the Truman Forum! A documentary filmmaker travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear, his sidekick Boo-Boo, and Ranger Smith. Rated PG. 816.701.3481
FREE Movie: Ice Age 3 June 22, 2:00 PM, Waldo Branch Kansas City Public Library. Cool Afternoons in the Library. 816.701.3486
How to Train Your Dragon at the Screenland June 23-16, 1:00PM, Screenland Crown Center. Enjoy a great family movie for just $3 every Thursday through Sunday. Add a juice box/popcorn combo for just $2 more. Visit www.screenland.com or call 816.545.8034 for more information.
Free Film: Show Boat June 23, 6:00 PM, Truman Presidential Library. 816.268.8200 www.trumanlibrary.org
Street Flicks: Karate Kid June 24, 7:15 PM, 12th and Main Street in Blue Springs, MO. Bring your family and friends to “Blue Springs Street Flicks” located in downtown Blue Springs for an enjoyable night out with a little something for everyone. Activities for children begin at 7:15 p.m. and movies begin at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and get comfortable for a great relaxing evening. http://www.bluespringsgov.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2050
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Twilight: Eclipse June 24, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Twilight: Eclipse", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
FREE Movies at The Legends June 28 & 29, 9:00 AM, The Legends 14. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am in June & July choose a G or PG movie to watch as a family. Doors open at 9am. Special Kid's Meals offered! June 28 & 29 Curse of the Wererabbit (Rated G) Megamind (Rated PG) 913.428.2992 www.legendsshopping.com/Post/sections/4/Files/Legends14%20Summer%20Movies%202011.pdf
Antz at the Screenland June 30-July 3, 1:00PM, Screenland Crown Center. Enjoy a great family movie for just $3 every Thursday through Sunday. Add a juice box/popcorn combo for just $2 more. Visit www.screenland.com or call 816.545.8034 for more information.
Free Film: Frank & Jesse June 30, 6:00 PM, Truman Presidential Library. Museum admission charged. . 816.268.8200 www.trumanlibrary.org
July
Hyde Park FREE Movies July 1 7:30 Concert: Danny Cox 8:30 Movie: Despicable Me. Hyde Park (36th & Gillham Road Kansas City, MO). Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this fun, free evening in the park for the entire city. Featuring great movies, stunning entertainment, neat prizes and fantastic refreshments!
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Iron Man 2 July 1, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Iron Man 2", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
Free Friday Night Flick- "50 First Dates" July1, 9:00 PM, Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Atrium . Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, sit under the stars and see "50 First Dates," starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler, on a huge outdoor screen. 816.274.8444 www.crowncenter.com
FREE Movies at The Legends July 5 & 6, 9:00 AM, The Legends 14. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am in June & July choose a G or PG movie to watch as a family. Doors open at 9am. Special Kid's Meals offered! July 5 & 6 Charlotte's Web (Rated G) How to Train Your Dragon (Rated PG) 913.428.2992 www.legendsshopping.com/Post/sections/4/Files/Legends14%20Summer%20Movies%202011.pdf
Megamind at the Screenland July 7-10, 1:00PM, Screenland Crown Center. Enjoy a great family movie for just $3 every Thursday through Sunday. Add a juice box/popcorn combo for just $2 more. Visit www.screenland.com or call 816.545.8034 for more information.
Hyde Park FREE Movies July 8 7:30 Concert 8:30 Movie: How to Train Your Dragon. Hyde Park (36th & Gillham Road Kansas City, MO). Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this fun, free evening in the park for the entire city. Featuring great movies, stunning entertainment, neat prizes and fantastic refreshments!
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Pt 1 July 8, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Pt 1", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
Movies in the Park July 8, 9:00 PM, John Anderson Park. Grandview Parks & Recreation is proud to present "Movies in the Park" 2011. Bring your blankets, snacks, and drinks out to John Anderson Park for a fun (and free) night out with your family and friends. The movie will begin at sundown. Note: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. www.grandview.org
Free Friday Night Flick- "Tootsie" July 8, 9:00 PM, Crown Center. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, sit under the stars and see "Tootsie," starring Dustin Hoffman, on a huge outdoor screen. 816.274.8444 www.crowncenter.com
FREE Movie: Grown Ups July 9, 9:00 PM, Kearney Amphitheatre. Grown Ups: After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend. www.kearneyamphitheater.com/Kearney-Amphitheater-Schedule.asp
Movie Mania July 13, 2:00 PM, Plaza Branch Kansas City Public Library. Come watch a family film. It’s free, it’s air conditioned and it’s in the Truman Forum! 816.701.3481
FREE Movies at The Legends July 12 & 13, 9:00 AM, The Legends 14. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am in June & July choose a G or PG movie to watch as a family. Doors open at 9am. Special Kid's Meals offered! July 12 & 13 The Rugrats Movie (Rated G) Shrek Forever After (Rated PG) 913.428.2992 www.legendsshopping.com/Post/sections/4/Files/Legends14%20Summer%20Movies%202011.pdf
Madagascar at the Screenland July 14-17, 1:00PM, Screenland Crown Center. Enjoy a great family movie for just $3 every Thursday through Sunday. Add a juice box/popcorn combo for just $2 more. Visit www.screenland.com or call 816.545.8034 for more information.
Hyde Park FREE Movies July 15 7:30 Concert. 8:30 Movie: The Muppet Movie . Hyde Park (36th & Gillham Road Kansas City, MO). Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this fun, free evening in the park for the entire city. Featuring great movies, stunning entertainment, neat prizes and fantastic refreshments!
Free Movie: Despicable Me July 15 at dusk, Kenagy Park (79th & Raytown Rd., Raytown, MO). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. Concessions will be sold. No alcohol please. http://raytownparks.com/CommEvents.html
Free Friday Night Flick- "Hoosiers" July 15, 9:00 PM, Crown Center. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, sit under the stars and see "Hoosiers," starring Gene Hackman, on a huge outdoor screen. 816.274.8444 www.crowncenter.com
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Leap Year July 15, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Leap Year", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
FREE Movies at The Legends July 19 & 20, 9:00 AM, The Legends 14. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am in June & July choose a G or PG movie to watch as a family. Doors open at 9am. Special Kid's Meals offered! July 19 & 20 Rugrats in Paris (Rated G) Kung Fu Panda (Rated PG) 913.428.2992 www.legendsshopping.com/Post/sections/4/Files/Legends14%20Summer%20Movies%202011.pdf
Shrek Forever After at the Screenland July 21-24, 1:00PM, Screenland Crown Center. Enjoy a great family movie for just $3 every Thursday through Sunday. Add a juice box/popcorn combo for just $2 more. Visit www.screenland.com or call 816.545.8034 for more information.
Street Flicks: How to Train Your Dragon July 22, 7:15 PM, 12th and Main Street in Blue Springs, MO. Bring your family and friends to “Blue Springs Street Flicks” located in downtown Blue Springs for an enjoyable night out with a little something for everyone. Activities for children begin at 7:15 p.m. and movies begin at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and get comfortable for a great relaxing evening. http://www.bluespringsgov.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2050
Hyde Park FREE Movies July 22 7:30 Concert 8:30 Movie: Rango. Hyde Park (36th & Gillham Road Kansas City, MO). Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this fun, free evening in the park for the entire city. Featuring great movies, stunning entertainment, neat prizes and fantastic refreshments!
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Tangled July 22, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Tangled", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
FREE Movies Gladstone Amphitheatre July 22, 9:00 PM, Gladstone Amphitheatre. Movie in the Park, The Karate Kid. www.gladstone.mo.us/Recreation/amphitheatre.php
Free Friday Night Flick- "A League of Their Own" July 22, 9:00 PM, Crown Center. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, sit under the stars and see "A League of Their Own," starring Geena Davis, on a huge outdoor screen. 816.274.8444 www.crowncenter.com
FREE Movie: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never July 23, 9:00 PM, Kearney Amphitheatre. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never -This behind-the-scenes look follows Justin Bieber with some footage of performances from his 2010 concert tour, as well as details his rise to superstardom. www.kearneyamphitheater.com/Kearney-Amphitheater-Schedule.asp
FREE Movies at The Legends July 26 & 27, 9:00 AM, The Legends 14. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am in June & July choose a G or PG movie to watch as a family. Doors open at 9am. Special Kid's Meals offered! July 26 & 27 Wizard of Oz (Rated G) Yogi Bear (Rated PG) 913.428.2992 www.legendsshopping.com/Post/sections/4/Files/Legends14%20Summer%20Movies%202011.pdf
Movie Mania July 27, 2:00 PM, Plaza Branch Kansas City Public Library. Come watch a family film. It’s free, it’s air conditioned and it’s in the Truman Forum! 816.701.3481
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Secretariat July 29, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Secretariat", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
Free Friday Night Flick- "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" July 29, 9:00 PM, Crown Center. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, sit under the stars and see "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" on a huge outdoor screen. 816.274.8444 www.crowncenter.com
August
Movie Mania August 3, 2:00 PM, Plaza Branch Kansas City Public Library. Come watch a family film. It’s free, it’s air conditioned and it’s in the Truman Forum! 816.701.3481
FREE Family Movie Night August 5, 8:30 PM, Zona Rosa. Join us at dusk, under the stars for a free family movie, compliments of Citizens Bank & Trust in the parking lot near Dillard’s, so bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Check back soon for the featured flick! 816.587.8180 www.zonarosa.com
Family Night "Dive-In" Theater: "Despicable Me" August 5, 9:00 PM, Merriam Aquatic Cente . What's better than watching a great movie on the big screen? How about watching a movie while floating in the pool under the stars? Join us for this popular event, it's a great way to spend a warm summer evening with your family. This year's movie will be "Despicable Me." Regular admission fees or season passes apply. Concessions will be available. Water slides, zero-depth swimming and diving are not available for this event. Rafts are not permitted for safety reason. Each adult must be accompanied by a child. 913.322.5550 http://merriam.org/park/Aquatic/special-events.htm
Elms Movies on the Lawn: How to Train Your Dragon August 5, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "How to Train Your Dragon", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Despicable Me August 12, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Despicable Me", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
Movies in the Park August 12, 9:00 PM, John Anderson Park. Grandview Parks & Recreation is proud to present "Movies in the Park" 2011. Bring your blankets, snacks, and drinks out to John Anderson Park for a fun (and free) night out with your family and friends. The movie will begin at sundown. Note: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. www.grandview.org
Movie Night in the Park: Oak Grove August 19, 8:00 PM, Webb Park (basketball court area). Bring the whole family out to Webb Park to enjoy some time together! There will be a movie shown outdoors on the big screen. 816.690.4003 ext. 12 www.cityofoakgrove.com
FREE Movie in the Park: Footloose August 19, 8:30 PM, Ironwoods Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family and friends and join us for a free movie on our BIG (16') SCREEN! The movie will begin at approximately 8:30pm. No coolers or alcohol allowed. (Rain-out date is scheduled for August 20). Stop by the Oxford Schoolhouse between 7:00-8:30pm to learn the history of Elmore City, Oklahoma and play the game "6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon" In case of inclement weather, please call 913.982.2433 to receive updates regarding the status of the event. www.leawood.org/parks/movienight.aspx
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Unstoppable August 19, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Unstoppable", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Yogi Bear August 26, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Yogi Bear", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
Elms Movies on the Lawn: Megamind September 2, 9:00 PM, The Elms Resort. Movies on the Lawn presents "Megamind", back lawn of the Elms Hotel, 9 p.m. Enjoy an enchanted evening with movie and popcorn. $1 gate fee. Concessions are available, so no coolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.elmsresort.com
See the Kansas City Family Friendly Calendar for more family fun!