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:
AMC’s Summer Movie Camp
Revisit your family favorites at a discounted price this summer at AMC Classic Johnston 16. Summer Movie Camp tickets are just $3+tax on Wednesdays and $5+tax on Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased on-line or at the door. All movies are shown at 12:00 pm and are rated G or PG.
AMC Sumer Movie Camp Schedule:
May 27 & 31: The Land Before Time
June 3 & 7: DC League of Super Pets
June 10 & 14: Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 17 & 21: Paw Patrol
June 24 & 28: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
July 1 & 5: Kung Fu Panda
July 8 & 12: Trolls World Tour
July 15 & 19: Mummies
July 22 & 26: The Secret Life of Pets
July 29 & August 2: The Boss Baby: Family Business
August 5 & 9: Shrek 2
August 12 & 16: Sing 2
August 19 & 23: The Croods: A New Age
August 26 & 30: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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. Sensory Friendly Showtimes are at 10:15 am. Movies are rated G or PG.
Ankeny B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series Schedule:
June 6, 7, & 8: Mummies
June 13, 14, & 15: DC League of Super-Pets
June 20, 21, & 22: The Lego Movie 2
June 27, 28, & 29: Smallfoot
July 4, 5, & 6: Space Jam
July 11,12, & 13: Scoob
July 18,19, & 20: The Lego Batman Movie
July 25, 26, & 27: Tom & Jerry
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 $1.50 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 21: The Rise of Gru
June 28: Sonic the Hedgehog
July 5: Mummies
July 12: The Bad Guys
July 19: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
July 26: DC League of Super-Pets
August 2: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
August 9: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
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 7 & 8: Sonic 2
June 14 & 15: Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 21 & 22: Bad Guys
June 28 & 29: DC League of Super-Pets
July 12 & 13: Mummies
July 19 & 20: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
July 26 & 27: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
August 2 & 3: The Amazing Maurice
August 9 & 10: Super Mario Bros.
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.
