Looking for the best summer movies in Kansas City for families? From free outdoor movie nights and park screenings to cheap kids’ movie theater deals, there are plenty of ways to enjoy family movies all summer long across Kansas City, Overland Park, Lenexa, Mission, Parkville and beyond. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn and plan a fun family movie night under the stars!
Outdoor Movies in Kansas City
Movies in North Park at Zona Rosa
FREE
- June 20 — The Lorax
- July 18 — Zootopia 2
Enjoy a free family movie night outdoors at Zona Rosa’s North Park with kid-friendly favorites perfect for summer evenings.
Moo-vie Night at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
FREE
- August 29 — The Wild Robot
- September 12 — Goat
Pack your blankets and find your perfect spot on the lawn. This is one Moo-vie Night you won’t want to miss! More info here.
Movie Night at Starlight Theatre
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the week of the event.
- June 26 | 8 p.m. — The Wizard of Oz
- July 2 | 8 p.m. — The Sandlot
Parking is included with all tickets. Learn more and find your seats at kcstarlight.com!
Mission Parks & Recreation Movie in the Park
FREE
- June 12 — Princess Diaries (PG)
6649 Lamar Ave., Mission, KS 66202
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for this free community movie night in Mission.
Movie in the Park in Mission | Various locations
In honor of Mission’s 75th birthday, the city will be showing movies from throughout the seven decades.
- Friday, July 10: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids at Mission Family Aquatic Center during Under the Sea, 6:00-10:00p.m. ($12 per person)
- Friday, Aug. 14: Singin’ in the Rain at Waterworks Park
Movie Series with Parkville Parks & Recreation
FREE
- July 11 — Zootopia 2
- September 12 — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Parkville families can enjoy free outdoor movies throughout the summer and early fall.
Legends Movie Night
FREE
- May 22 — Inside Out
- June 12 — Kicking & Screaming
- July 24 — Christmas in July Movie Night (movie TBD)
Head to the Legends for free movies, family fun and a festive summer atmosphere.
Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park Movie Series
FREE
- June 24 — A Minecraft Movie
- June 26 — Tangled
- June 29 — The Wizard of Oz
- June 30 — Frozen
- July 8 — A League of Their Own
- July 16 — The Princess and the Frog
- July 17 — Mean Girls (2024, PG-13)
One of Kansas City’s most popular summer movie traditions returns with family favorites, sing-alongs and nostalgic classics.
Lenexa Outdoor Movies
Electric Park Outdoor Movie Night
Free Admission & Parking
- May 29 — Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Families can enjoy a fun outdoor movie experience at Electric Park in Lenexa.
Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center Dive-In Movie
$3 Pool Members | $9 Residents | $13 Non-Residents
- July 24 — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Register online and enjoy a movie night at the pool.
Outdoor Movie on the Lawn at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Garden
$3 Ages 6–17 | $7 Ages 18+
- July 24 — Throwback Sports Night: Cool Runnings
- August 28 — Women Empowerment Night: TBD
- September 25 — Hispanic Heritage Night: Encanto
Enjoy movies surrounded by beautiful gardens and nature trails at one of Johnson County’s favorite family destinations.
Sand Cinema – Longview Lake Beach
$10 Per Car
- June 12 — Zootopia 2
- July 10 — Elf
Watch movies beachside with the family at Longview Lake Beach.
Movie in the Park at Rotary Park | 600 NW Vesper St., Blue Springs
Bring your chairs, blankets and movie snacks to the park and enjoy a free movie starting at dusk (between 9:00-9:15).
- Friday, Aug. 7: Super Mario Galaxy
Cheap Summer Kids Movies at Kansas City Theaters
Friday Flicks at Ward Parkway Center
Head to Ward Parkway Center every Friday in May, July and October to enjoy a family-friendly movie night. Before the movie, you can participate in trivia with a chance to win a prize. You’ll even be able to vote for the monthly movie theme when you follow along on social media.
AMC Summer Movie Camp
Monday & Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
$3 Tickets | Reserve Online
- June 22 & 24 — Paddington in Peru
- June 29 & July 1 — David
- July 6 & 8 — How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
- July 13 & 15 — The Lego Movie
- July 20 & 22 — Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 27 & 29 — The Bad Guys 2
- August 3 & 5 — The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
- August 10 & 12 — Muppet Treasure Island
AMC’s summer movie program is one of the best affordable family activities in Kansas City.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Monday–Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
$1.75 Tickets | $1 Off Kids’ Snack Packs
- June 1–4 — Paddington
- June 8–11 — Sonic the Hedgehog
- June 15–18 — KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along
- June 22–25 — Shrek Forever After
- June 29–July 2 — The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
- July 6–9 — A Minecraft Movie
- July 13–16 — Dog Man
- July 20–23 — How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
- July 27–30 — The Bad Guys 2
- August 3–6 — Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
Perfect for keeping kids entertained during hot summer mornings.
B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series
Wednesday & Thursday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
$3 Tickets for Backstage Pass Members | $5 Non-Members
- June 10–11 — The Bad Guys 2
- June 17–18 — Dog Man
- June 24–25 — How to Train Your Dragon
- July 1–2 — Smurfs
- July 8–9 — The SpongeBob Movie
- July 15–16 — Paddington in Peru
- July 22–23 — Angry Birds 2
- July 29–30 — Minecraft
A great low-cost indoor activity option for Kansas City families this summer.
Movies2U Outdoor Cinema and Special Events
Busy summer schedule? Movies2U bring the movie right in your own backyard, neighborhood, church or event space. Families can choose the movie, gather favorite snacks and enjoy a custom movie night under the stars anytime.
More Summer Fun in Kansas City
Looking for even more family fun this summer? Check out our 2026 VBS Guide, our favorite local parks & playgrounds, the Ultimate U-Pick Farms Guide and family-friendly events happening all across Kansas City this season.