Find theaters where kids can stay cool and watch movies on the cheap this summer

During the hot summer, young moviegoers can take a break from the heat and enjoy a different movie each week as part of kid-friendly summer movie series at North Texas theaters. Titles are a mix of classic and nearly new G- and PG-rated favorites. Admission prices are minimal, and some theaters throw in special deals on kid-size concessions. Here is a roundup of kids’ movie series to try. Check theater websites to purchase tickets and check any schedule changes.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Cinemark’s Clubhouse series features recently released movies on Wednesday mornings through Aug. 3. Tickets are $1.50 for each week’s film, and there is a $1-off discount on kids’ snack packs or any popcorn and drink combo at the concession stand. Find Cinemark locations at cinemark.com.

Some featured movies: Scoob!, PAW Patrol: The Movie, Tom & Jerry.

Akash Moparty, 6, and brother Jay Moparty, 9, of Lewisville watch the screen as they eat at...
Akash Moparty, 6, and brother Jay Moparty, 9, of Lewisville watch the screen as they eat at Studio Movie Grill in The Colony.(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)

Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series

The Children’s Summer Series runs through Aug. 4, Monday through Thursday mornings, with a different title each week. Admission is $6 for each film and includes a small popcorn and a small drink. Find a theater near you at studiomoviegrill.com.

Some featured movies: Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Sing 2.

Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp

Kids and adults can catch a $5 movie at Alamo’s Kids Camp. Kids Camp selections screen Monday through Friday mornings through Aug. 26 at select Alamo Drafthouse locations in Dallas-Fort Worth. See the schedule at your desired location here.

Some featured movies: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 1 and 2, The Neverending Story.

Kids can laugh along with "Despicable Me 2" at morning movie clubs this summer.
Kids can laugh along with “Despicable Me 2” at morning movie clubs this summer.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Admission is $2 per movie for Regal’s summer series. Two movies are featured each week, with screenings on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Regal UA Galaxy Theatre, 11801 McCree Road, Dallas. regmovies.com

Some featured movies: Despicable Me 1, 2 & 3; Minions; Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Kids Dream Family Film Series

The summer film series runs through Sept. 1 at Movie Tavern locations in Arlington, Bedford, Denton and Fort Worth. Family flicks start at 10 a.m. on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Admission is $3, and kid-size popcorn and fountain drinks are $3 each. Find the location of your choice here.

Some featured movies: Sing 2, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Kung Fu Panda.

Wylie 12 Summer Kids Series

Family-friendly movies screen Tuesdays through Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The series runs through July 28. Tickets are $5.

Some featured movies: The Croods: A New Age, Trolls World Tour, Abominable.

LOOK Dine-in Cinemas’ Kids Summer Series

Watch kid-friendly movies on Monday through Thursday mornings for $2. Titles change weekly through Sept. 1. See the schedules at lookcinemas.com.

Some featured movies: Curious George, The Secret Life of Pets 2, The Lorax.

Information provided by the Dallas News

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