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 like Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, to timeless classics like E.T. 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.
— Bullock Summer Family Film Series is an annual program offered at our Texas History Museum. Tickets are $12 for non-members and $8 for members. The Bullock will feature The Lion King on June 15, 2024. Get tickets here.
— 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 FREE, with a suggested donation of $5 and up.
— 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.
— Movie House Eatery by Cinepolis offers half-priced movie tickets on Tuesdays. They also have awesome food, a great kids’ menu, and super comfy seats. Check out their showtimes here.
— Regal Summer Movie Express offers tickets for just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring family films. Availability varies by location, and the dates and films haven’t yet been released for 2024. Click here for Regal’s updates.
— The Fareground offers free outdoor movies during the 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.
— The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse program offers ten weeks of kids’ movies throughout the summer for $1.75 (plus tax) per ticket. They also offer $1 off on kids’ snack packs and popcorn combos. Click here for the movie schedule.
Galaxy Theater also has reduced price screenings.