Get a break from the heat and head to your local movie theater for a fun, air-conditioned outing with the kids.  Or enjoy an outdoor screening under the stars.  Several local places are offering free and inexpensive films for families, and here’s a round-up of where to go in Austin for children’s summer movies.

Free & Cheap Summer Movies

Alamo Drafthouse Summer Kids Camp offers a lineup of family favorites this summer, and tickets are $5 for everyone – little kids, big kids, and grownup kids. Each week brings a new selection, ranging from recent animated favorites to timeless classics. Get your tickets in advance on the Alamo Drafthouse website.


Austin Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park invite you to pack a picnic, relax on a blanket, and enjoy a fun night out with the family. APF brings movies to neighborhood parks across the city to ensure that all Austinites have access to FREE outdoor entertainment. Click here for this season’s schedule.


IMAX at The Bullock Museum via Yelp

Bullock Summer Family Film Series is an annual program offered at our Texas History Museum. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for youth.  The Bullock is currently featuring The Little Mermaid in IMAX.


Community Cinema at Community First! The village presents outdoor screenings throughout the year.  Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy outdoor films for fun summer nights.  Movies are offered with a suggested donation of $5 and up.


via The Contemporary Austin

Green Screen Film Series at Laguna Gloria is back with their family-friendly movies at the Amphitheater.   Eat, drink, shop, and stroll the grounds of Laguna Gloria, then grab some popcorn and head to the amphitheater for their outdoor movie screenings! In partnership with the Austin Film Society, they’ve specially curated a selection of films and the theme for this year is Time Span: Love, Music, & Adventure!  The full lineup is coming soon and you can reserve your tickets for FREE here.


Evo Austin via Yelp

KidFlix is back at EVO with 10 fun-filled weeks of $1 family films. There will be a different film each week, with showtimes at 10 am every day at all EVO locations. Check the lineup.


 

Bottomless Popcorn at Movie House Eatery via Yelp

Movie House Eatery by Cinepolis is offering discounted kids’ tickets on Mondays and half-price for all movie tickets on Tuesdays.  They also have awesome food, a great kids’ menu, and super comfy seats.  Check out their showtimes here.


Regal Westage via Yelp

Regal Summer Movie Express offers tickets for just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring family films. Availability varies by location. Click here for the movie lineup and locations.


via faregroundaustin.com

The Fareground offers free outdoor movies on the first Saturdays of the month this summer. You can get free tickets to the Screen on the Green series at this downtown Austin food hall. Bring your blanket for the shows at 8:30 pm, and enjoy concession specials from $4 happy hour drinks to popcorn and cotton candy.  Reserve your spot here.


Cinemark South Park Meadows via Yelp

The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse program offers eight weeks of kids’ movies throughout the summer for only $1.50 per ticket. They also offer $1 off on kids’ snack packs and popcorn combos.  Click here for the movie schedule.