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
— Hooky Entertainment
Families can catch $1 movies all summer long at Hooky Entertainment in Hutto, one of the newest movie and entertainment centers near Austin. The Morning Movie Magic series runs Monday through Thursday at 10 am, with fun picks like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. After the movie, stick around for arcade games, bowling, and a full dine-in menu — an easy, affordable way to beat the heat.
— Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp
Alamo Drafthouse’s beloved Kids Camp is back for summer 2025! While the full schedule for Austin locations hasn’t been released yet, the program is confirmed to return with family-friendly films and ticket prices ranging from just $1 to $5. All proceeds go to local nonprofits, making it an affordable and feel-good way to cool off with the kids. Keep an eye on the Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp page for updates and movie listings.
— 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.
— The Bullock Summer Family Film Series is an annual program offered at our Texas History Museum. Tickets for feature films are $15 for adult non-members, and $12 for youth ages 4 – 17 (see other discount prices here). Check out upcoming documentaries, feature films, and more 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 fom June 10 – August 6. Availability varies by location. Click here for Regal’s updates.
— 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.
Southwest Theaters has a great deal with popcorn box and a ticket.
FYI I just purchased two tickets at Alamo for their kids camp and it still came to 21.00 total because of the fees and the tickets were actually 7.00. Other theaters don’t seem to be adding on those high fees.