We recently rounded up FREE outdoor movies for Des Moines families. But as summer temps rise into the 80s and 90s, there are days when all you want to do is spend a few hours in a nice, dark, air-conditioned movie theater—you just don’t want to shell out big bucks to do it. Happily, you don’t have to! Fantastic family flicks are playing at a theater near you, and the tickets are inexpensive.
Looking for other budget friendly things to do this summer? Look no further than our Summer Fun Guide which is overflowing with great ideas. And, for even more summer fun be sure to keep an eye on our Events Calendar.
Here’s where you can see discounted kids’ movies this summer in Des Moines:
B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series
Yet another reason why it’s great to be a kid in the summertime! The B&B Theatres’ Kids Summer Series at Ankeny 12 w/ B-Roll Bowling, Grand Screens, MX4D, ScreenPLAY & Outtakes Arcade is designed to give families an affordable morning activity option that is safe for the whole family. Movies are $5 per person or $3 for Backstage Pass Members. Traditional Showtimes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm.
Ankeny B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series Schedule:
June 11, 12, & 13: Minions: Rise of Gru
June 18, 19, & 20: Spiderman Across the Spider Verse
June 25, 26, & 27: Migration
July 2, 3, & 4: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
July 9,10, & 11: Trolls Band Together
July 16,17, & 18: Peter Rabbit 2
July 23, 24, & 25: Kung Fu Panda
July 30, 31 & August 1: Angry Birds 2
Cinemark Theatres Summer Movie Clubhouse
Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.75 per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs, and any size popcorn and drinks during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. Movies are shown on Wednesdays at 9:30 am at the Century 20 Jordan Creek & XD and Altoona – Cinemark Altoona and XD. All films are rated either G or PG.
Cinemark Theatres Summer Movie Clubhouse Schedule:
June 10-13: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
June 17-20: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
June 24-27: Shrek
July 1-4: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 8-11: The Lego Movie
July 15-18: Trolls Band Together
July 22-25: How to Train Your Dragon
July 29-August 1: Migration
August 5-8: Hotel Transylvania
August 12-15: Paddington 2
Fridley Theatres Discount Matinees
All movies are $2 that are included in Fridley Theatres’ Summer Discount Matinees series. Tickets will be available online the week before or at the box office. (Seating is limited and subject to availability). Movies are shown on Wednesday and Thursdays at Copper Creek 9 (Pleasant Hill) at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm and The Palms Theatres & IMAX (Waukee) at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm . All films are rated either G or PG.
Fridley Theatres’ Summer Discount Matinee Schedule:
June 12 & 13: Shrek
June 19 & 20: The Lego Movie
June 26 & 27: How to Train Your Dragon
July 3 & 4: The Jungle Bunch: Operation Melt Down
July 10 & 11: Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
July 17 & 18: Trolls Band Together
July 24 & 25: Migration
July 31 & August 1: Wonka
August 7 & 8: The Little Rascals
Do you have a favorite place to see a discounted kid movie during the summer in Des Moines? Let us know in the comments below.
