This summer, enjoy a Free (or Cheap) Movie at one of several area locations! We have your Guide to Free (and Cheap) Summer Movies in Kansas City!
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.
Discounted Summer Movies in Kansas City
Cinemark Theatres Summer Movie Clubhouse: Two local Cinemark locations: the Country Club Plaza 526 Nichols Rd, KC, MO and Merriam 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. For more information, visit Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse.
B & B Theaters Backstage Pass: Locations: Overland Park 16 (formerly Palazzo 16 Theatre) 8601 W. 135th St., OP, KS. 913.814.7469, Shawnee 18 (formerly Westglen 18) 16301 Midland Dr., Shawnee, KS. 816-333.FILM.,Harrisonville Cineplex 2727 Cantrell Rd. Harrisonville, MO. 816.380.2500, KC Northland 14 (formerly Northglen 14) 4900 NE 80th St., KC, MO. 816.468.1100, Lee's Summit 16 (formerly Eastglen 16)1451 Northeast Douglas St., Lee's Summit, MO. 816.554.3386, Liberty Cinema 12 (Liberty Commons Sears Grand Shopping Center) 2101 West Kansas Liberty, MO. 816.781.1700, Grain Valley Marketplace 8 & GS 1131 North East McQuerry Rd. Grain Valley, MO. 816.559.7001, KC Extreme Screen Union Station 30 West Pershing KC, MO. 816.460.2020 Summer Kids Series Tues-Thurs at 10am, $2/ticket. June 9-11: Lego Movie June 16-18: Spongebob 2 June 23-25: Penguins of Madagascar June 30- July 2: How to Train Your Dragon 2 July 7-9: Night at the Museum 3 July 14- 16: Turbo July 21-23: Rio 2 July 28 - 30: Peabody & Sherman Anyone who joins the FREE Backstage Pass Loyalty Program can get a ticket to a Summer Series feature for just a buck! www.bbtheatres.com
All-Star Summer $3 Movie Classics” are taking the field at Union Station Extreme Screen Theatre.
$3/movie at Union Station. Swing into Summer and save with two all-time fan favorites . . . two weeks only! First Up: Rudy (June 5-11) – This 1993 film tells the true story of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles. Rudy was named one of the best 25 sports movies of the past 25 years by ESPN and ranked as one of the most inspiring films of all time! By the end of this movie, you and your entire family will be cheering. Make plans today to relive Rudy all over again! Second Up: Field of Dreams (June 12- 18)– This 1989 film became an instant classic for all ages. It stars Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta and Burt Lancaster in his final role. Famous lines from the movie are numerous and include, “If you build it, he will
come” and “Is this heaven? It’s Iowa.” Bring the entire family to see this summer blockbuster. For that matter, bring the entire team! At $3, this is an all-star value shown on the biggest indoor movie screen in the Midwest!
Alamo Kids Camp: Alamo Drafthouse Main Street Cinema 1400 Main St., KC, MO. Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp is an affordable way for families to watch great films together all summer. 2015 Schedule June 13: THE LAND BEFORE TIME, June 27: DESPICABLE ME For more information visit Alamo Kids Camp.
Sand Cinema: Longview Lake Beach at 9:00 p.m. $5 per car. 816.503.4800. This is family fun at its best! Load the kids in the car and head to the movies on the big screen at Longview Lake Beach! Concessions available. Please no outside food or drinks. June 12: Disney's MALEFICENT June 26: Annie July 10: The Lego Movie July 24: Disney's Big Hero 6
Dive-in Movies: Summit Waves in Lee's Summit 120 SW Blue Parkway. June 1: Despicable Me 2 July 31: Lilo and Stitch The movie will be shown on an outdoor movie screen and it will begin at 8:30pm. There will be food to munch on at the concession stand. Plus all the water park amenities! A fun filled night for only $4 for LS Residents and just $5 for the regular rate and season passes may be used! Plus children under the age of 4 can get in for free!
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FREE Movies at the Phoenix Movie Theater at Legends Shopping Center: FREE G & PG films at 10am every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this summer. Different G and PG rated films for 10 weeks over the summer. FREE Admission. All Ages & Groups Welcome.Doors open at 9:00 AM. Special Snack Packs Available. Seating Limited to Auditorium Capacity. No Purchase Necessary.For a complete Phoenix 16 at the Legends Free Summer Movie Schedule, click here.
FREE Summer Movie Series Blue Springs 8 (1901 MO-7, Blue Springs, MO. 816.224.0551). 2015 Schedule June 1- Aug. 6 Mon - Thurs 10am & 12:30pm. Free movies and $6 Kid Combos (soda, popcorn & candy). June 1- 4: Croods, Dolphin Tale June 8 - 11: How to Train Your Dragon 2, Jurassic Park JuJune 15- 18: Monster House, Diary of a Wimpy Kid June 22 - 25: Kung Fu Panda, Karate Kid June 29 - July 2: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Alvin & the Chipmunks July 6-9: Grease, Despicable Me July 13-16: Mrs. Doubtfire, The Lego Movie July 20-23: Ice Age, Night at the Museum July 27 - 30: Rio, Little Rascals, Aug 3-6: Madagascar, Princess Bride
FREE Moonlight Movies on the Square Moonlight Movies are shown every Thursday at 9pm throughout the summer on the side of the Pharaoh Theatre on the Independence Square. June 12: Frozen, June 19: Nut Job, June 26: Lego Movie, July 3: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, July 10: Monsters University, July 17: Despicable Me 2, July 24: Coraline, July 31: Free Birds, Aug. 7: Matilda. Note: This is an outdoor event and will cancel in bad weather. www.freemoonlightmovies.com
Popcorn in the Park Bennett Park in Liberty, MO. Presented by Liberty Parks and Recreation, Popcorn in the Park is a FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor movie screening. Enjoy free popcorn while you watch the movie. You may also bring your own snacks and beverages. Please remember, alcohol is strictly prohibited. Don't forget to bring your blankets and lawn chairs. May 29: Big Hero 6. http://www.ci.liberty.mo.us/index.aspx?NID=2141
FREE Movies in the Park: Blue Springs Rotary Park, 600 NW Vesper St., Blue Springs, MO. Grab a blanket or bring your lawn chair and head to Rotary park for a FREE outdoor movie and popcorn under the stars. 2015 Schedule: June 5 - Big Hero 6 July 24, Paddington http://www.bluespringsgov.com/Calendar.aspx
FREE Movies in the Park: Grandview Reminder: Don't forget to bring chairs & blankets! FREE! Concessions will be sold. Movies begin at Dusk(approximately 8:30-9:00 PM). 2015 Schedule: 5/29 The Lego Movie at Meadowmere Park. 6/26 - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory at John Anderson Park. 7/24 - Tangled at Mapleview Park. 8/21 - Guardians of the Galaxy at Meadowmere Park (on the south side of The View). https://www.grandviewparks.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.html?wbsi=da21fd73-3584-648c-e511-7b04512d2d7b&ccode=EVENT
FREE Movies in the Park: Gladstone Movies at 9pm in Oak Grove Park. 2015 Schedule June 19: Paddington. July 17: Wall E. In Case of inclement weather the day of the above event, please call (816) 437-2489 option #4.http://www.gladstone.mo.us/Recreation/amphitheatre.php
Weekender at Crown Center Festivities begin at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m., movie at approximately 9 p.m. Cap off your work week with top local bands and favorite food trucks. Shop the wares of KC artisans and finish the evening with a famous flick under the stars. 2015 Schedule July 10: Goonies. July 17: Pitch Perfect. July 24: Blind Side July 31: The Amazing Spiderman Aug. 7: Frozen Sing-along. 816.274.8444 http://www.crowncenter.com/
Movies on the Riverfront Richard L Berkely Riverfront Park (Grand Boulevard & River Front Rd, KC, MO). Friends of the River present Movies on the Riverfront. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and bring your friends to watch free movies. Don't forget to bring your own snacks, wine, beer and bug spray. Admission is FREE and the movie will begin at 8:30 pm (or sunset). Parking is available at the Park, but walking and biking is encouraged. Upon arrival, look for the screen. You can't miss it. 2015 Schedule May 28: The Sandlot Aug 20: Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade Sept 24: Moonrise Kingdom Oct. 8: Top Gun
Hyde Park Children's film Festival Hyde Park, 36th and Gillham, Kansas City, Missouri. Fridays in June. Concert: 7:30 p.m. Movies: 8:30 p.m. 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! This year’s summer concert series features all youth bands (age 21 and under) from the Kansas City area. Come out and enjoy the vibe! For more information, call 816-753-6719 2015 Schedule: June 5 Movie: Big Hero 6 educational activity: Odd Ball Kids Craft Project. June 12 Movie: Annie educational activity: Odd Ball Kids Craft Project. June 19 Movie: Box Trolls educational activity: Odd Ball Kids Craft Project. June 26 Movie: Hook educational activity: Odd Ball Kids Craft Project
FREE Saturday Night Summer Movies: Briarcliff Village Briarcliff Trails of Our Community proudly presents free outdoor movies for the whole family to enjoy! Movies are shown on Saturday nights during the summer at approx. 8:45 p.m./dusk at Mulberry Lake across from Briarcliff Village. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks while we do the rest! 2015 Outdoor Movie Showings - June 6: Jurassic Park. June 13: Into the Woods. June 20: The Goonies. June 27: Despicable Me 2. July 11: Godzilla. July 18: Big Hero 6. July 25: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 1 August 1: Frozen
FREE Movies in the Park: Gardner Cornerstone Park and the Gardner Aquatic Center are both located at 215 N. Center St. Gardner, KS. Join the Gardner Parks and Recreation Department for movies in the park and pool! Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and head out to Cornerstone Park. Get there early to save your spot! At the movies in Cornerstone Park, the concession stand will be open an hour prior to the start of the movie. At the movie at the Gardner Aquatic Center on July 23, each guest will receive one free bag of popcorn and only drinks will be available for purchase. The movies are free at the Cornerstone Park events and the movie in the pool is $3 per person. 2015 Schedule June 6 @ 8:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Park Big Hero 6 Free, July 23 @ 8:45 p.m. - Gardner Aquatic Center Soul Surfer $3 per person, August 8 @ 8:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Park Goonies Free, September 12 @ 7:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Park Despicable Me 2 Free
FREE Movies in the Park: Harrisonville Join Harrisonville Parks & Recreation for FREE Summer Movie Series at the City Park Amphitheater! Bring your blankets & lawn chairs for a fun-filled evening watching your favorite movies in the great outdoors! Movies start at dusk; Concessions will be available! 2015 Schedule May 22: Mr. Peabody & Sherman June 19: Big Hero 6 July 17: The Book of Life August 21: Paddington *In the event of inclement weather please contact the HCC front desk to determine if the movie will be shown.*
FREE Movie Night in the Park: Oak Grove Bring the whole family out to Webb Park to enjoy some time together! There will be a movie shown outdoors on the big screen. So bring your blankets and chairs and settle in for a night under the stars. If there is bad weather, the movie will be rescheduled. Movies will be announced closer to event dates. Friday, June 5th and Friday, August 7th
FREE Movies in the Park: Grain Valley The Armstrong Park Pavilion is the venue to catch some FREE family-friendly flicks. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs, kids, and friends! Concession stand will be open. 2015 Schedule June Movie: THE BOXTROLLS ~ Friday, June 5 (Movie Only) Movie will begin at 8:30pm. August Movie: BIG HERO 6 ~ Friday, August 7 (Free Family Fun & A Movie). Games will begin at 7:30pm & movie will begin at 8:30pm. September Movie: MONSTER HOUSE ~ Friday, September 25 (Movie Only)Movie will begin at 7:00pm
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