Free or Cheap Summer Movie Programs in Kansas City
Cheap or free summer movies for kids in KC are the key to happiness this summer! Kids get to have fun at the movies, while KC parents can save money!
If you’re looking for great summer movie programs in Kansas City, we’ve done the research for you! So, check out the kid’s summer movie programs for this year.
The best news?! Each movie program is either free or deeply discounted so you can save big while getting in some great family time, too.
Kansas City Summer Movie Programs
Find the Best kid’s summer movie programs & other fun movie events happening around town…
There are movies in the park, summer movie programs, & even a movie on the lawn of Crown Center. You can find a fun movie night for your family throughout Kansas City.
Looking for other fun summer activities? Check out our Summer Fun Guide with TONS of things to do with kids this Summer & join the iFamilyKC scoop, so you don’t miss out on the next Kids Club event or Weekend Planner!
Excited for more fun? There are also great places kids eat free around KC, so you can make it a dinner (or lunch) & a movie. If you are looking to save even more $,$, the Deals, Discount Codes & Money Savings Tips guide for KC.
B&B Theaters Kids Summer Movie Series
B&B Theatres provides deeply discounted admission in their Kids Summer Movie Series.
On select days (Tuesday through Thursday), you can bring your kids to a movie for $5.00 (just $3.00 if you’re signed up for their FREE Backstage Loyalty program). See a full list of kids’ summer movies below:
- June 10th-11th The Bad Guys 2
- June 17th-18th DogMan
- June 24th-25th How to Train Your Dragon
- July 1st-2nd Smurfs
- July 8th-9th The Spongebob Movie
- July 15th-16th Paddington in Peru
- July 22nd-23rd Angry Birds 2
- July 29th-30th Minecraft
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Starting June 1st and running through August 6th, your family can participate in Cinemark 20 and XD in Merriam KS Merriam’s Summer Movies for Kids ClubHouse program.
Participants can enjoy $1.75 movies (per person, per movie).
- June 1st-4th The Paddington
- June 8th-11th Sonic the Hedgehog
- June 15th-18th KPOP Demon Hunters Sing Along
- June 22nd-25th Shrek Forever After
- June 29t-July 2nd The Spongebob Movie
- July 6th-9th A Minecraft Movie
- July 13th-16th DogMan
- July 20th-23rd How to Train Your Dragon
- July 27th-30th The Bad Guys 2
- August 3rd-6th Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
Moo-vie Night at Deana Rose Farmstead
Location: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead: 13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS.
Celebrate National Dairy Month by spreading your blanket out on the grass and enjoying a free movie night at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead.
This family-friendly event will take place on August 29th from 5:00-10:00 pm.
Movie Night at the Arboretum
Head to the Arboretum at 6:00 pm for more family fun. Each month there is a new movie showing. There will be food, fun and more. Get the full lineup online.
Sand Cinema (Long View Lake Beach)
Make a splash!
Watch a movie with your feet in the water or the sand. $10 per car. Gates open at 7:30 pm, and movies begin around dark (9:00 pm). Bring your own blanket or chairs for beach seating. No outside food or beverages but concessions will be available.
June 12th Zootopia 2 7:30pm-11:00pm
July 10th Elf 7:30pm-11:00pm
Gardner Music and Movies in the Park
Come to the park to enjoy a FREE, fun summer night with the family. There will be music, movies, activities & more.
- June 12th Wicked
“The Drive-In” at Linden Square
Each movie begins at dusk and is FREE for the whole family to enjoy. Check out the movies and dates below. Movies start between 8:30-9:00pm.
- July 25th Lilo & Stitch
- August 15th Goat
Little, cute african girl sitting in cinema with friends, holding popcorn bucket, looking at camera. Children enjoying premiere of cartoon or film in movie theatre.
Outdoor Movies in North Park: Zona Rosa
Looking for outdoor movies up north? Zona Rosa is hosting free movies in the park this summer. Catch these upcoming showings:
- June 20th The Lorax
- July 18th Zootopia
Movies start between 8:45pm-9:00pm on the North Park lawn.
Movie Night on the Lawn at the Legends
Enjoy a movie at Tanger Kansas City- Legends. You and the family can enjoy a classic movie on the lawn at the Legends Outlets. Check out the summer movie schedule below:
- June 12th Kicking & Screaming
- July 24th Christmas in July (3 options)
Kids Summer Movies Pro Tips
Arrive early for the best seats, especially if you’re going in a large group. Some events required sign-ups or advanced tickets, so be sure to check online for event-specific details.
For outdoor movies, pack blankets, chairs, and plenty of pillows. You may also want to consider bringing bug spray or sunscreen depending on the time of day.
For evening movies, dress your kiddos in PJs ahead of time so you can easily get them to bed when you get home. This is a parenting pro tip we learned long ago…
You can also create your own movie memories for your family and friends by hosting your own backyard movie night. Consider buying disposable cameras for added fun. You will have pictures to remember the night by & kids love taking photos with it
We hope your family enjoys a few summer movies together. If you know of other fun kids’ movie programs or events happening this summer, drop them in the comments below!
From our family to yours, iFamilyKC.
