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-12th The Bad Guys
• June 17th-19th The Garfield Movie
• June 24th-26th Paw Patrol 2
• July 1st-3rd Despicable Me 4
• July 8th-10th Harold & the Purple Crayon
• July 15th-17th Sing 2
• July 22nd-24th Sonic the Hedgehog 3
• July 29th-31st The Wild Robot

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Starting June 2nd and running through August 7th, 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 2nd-5th The Bad Guys
• June 9th-12th The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
• June 16th-19th Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
• June 23rd-26th Shrek 2
• June 30th-July 3rd Despicable Me 4
• July 7th-10th Kung Fu Panda 4
• July 14th-17th The Wild Robot
• July 21st-24th Sonic The Hedgehog 3
• July 28th-31st The Garfield Movie
• August 4th-7th The Lego Batman 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 30th from 5:00-10:00 pm.

Movie Night at the Arboretum

Head to the Arboretum at 7:00 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 6th Moana 2 9:00pm-11:00pm
• July 11th Mufasa 8:30pm-11:00pm
• August 1st Inside Out 2 8:45pm-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 13th Mufasa
• July 11th Wicked

“The Drive-In” at Linden Square

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 17th Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
• July 15th Legally Blonde
• August 19th Mean Girls
• September 16th Finding Nemo

Movies start between 8:45pm-9:00pm on the North Park lawn.

Movie Night on the Lawn at the Legends

Every Saturday through October, you and the family can enjoy a classic movie on the lawn at the Legends Outlets. Check out the summer movie schedule below:

• May 24th The Avengers
• May 31st  Wicked
• June 7th The Goonies
• June 14th  High School Musical
• June 21st  Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
• June 28th The Wild Robot
• July 5th Kung Fu Panda
• July 12th  Encanto
• July 19th Surf’s Up
• July 26th  Despicable Me 4
• August 2nd  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
• August 9th  Mufasa: The Lion King
• August 16th Paddington
• August 23rd Matilda
• August 30th  Trolls Band Together
• September 6th  Pan
• September 13th Journey to the Center of the Earth
• September 20th  Sonic 3
• September 27th The Lego Batman Movie
• October 4th Hocus Pocus
• October 11th  Ghostbusters: Afterlife
• October 18th Goosebumps
• October 25th  The Nightmare Before Christmas

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.