Did you know that during the summer select movie theaters offer free admission for a children’s movie, or two, per week? You probably did.
I, however, have been nice and comfortable here under my rock.
AMC Theatres offer a free movie on Wednesday mornings all summer long.
Regal Entertainment Group Theatres offer selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. This group of theatres offers two movies simultaneously.
I wish one of these was close enough to make it worthwhile for me to bring my children on a regular basis. Such is the curse of living in the middle of nowhere.
I think things like this are especially appealing to those of us with children who might not be quite old enough to go to the movie theater. My 2.5 yr old might sit through an entire movie without leaving his seat. But he is also might be just as likely to get up and try to run up and down the aisle. At these free showings there is a lot of young children, no one is expecting complete silence, and if it gets so bad you have to leave the theater, well you haven’t lost any money.
Remember to check out your local theaters too. It is always possible that they are doing something similar to lure you in their doors where you will buy the overpriced concessions.
I didn’t know you were over here. You lead and I will follow.
Our theaters do a discount morning movie but not free. Thanks for reminding me. I guess we could make the effort at least once this summer.
Comment by The Lazy Organizer — July 3, 2007 @ 12:41 pm
That is what I am thinking too. Maybe we’ll pack a picnic lunch for after the movie and hit a playground.
Comment by Chris — July 3, 2007 @ 12:45 pm
I didn’t know you were here either. Following like a duckling too.
I am in the middle of nowhere and neither AMC or Regal has a theatre in my STATE! (ugh!) But, I did search my local (two) theaters’ sites and found that they too are offering this summer movie deal. So it may be worth a look..
Comment by Sarah — July 3, 2007 @ 4:09 pm
Consolidated theatres does it also, on Tuesday – Thursday. http://www.consolidatedmovies.com/kids_movie.asp
the ones in our area are free, with $1 popcorn and $1 drinks. I am going to try to make the effort to take them this week to see Happy Feet. 10 am is early in the summer, though
Comment by C — July 9, 2007 @ 9:36 am
I know 10am is early here at my house too during the summer.
maybe that will make it less crowded??? Everyone has trouble waking early? Maybe???
Comment by Chris — July 9, 2007 @ 12:54 pm
10 am is early in the summer??? I need to live in your house! I have 5 kids and NONE of them sleep past 7. Oh why can’t I have normal children who like to sleep??? On the subject of the free movies, I think that many theaters do it for no other reason than to get you in to buy their food. But I do have many a friend who has said that the free movie deal can be a saving grace on a rainy summer day. Maybe one day I’ll actually brave it – though I think that my 7 month old and 21 month old may be my demise…
Comment by Christie — July 9, 2007 @ 7:43 pm
Some theatres have a reading program. Our AMC theatre will offer a free kids pak if the child/parent fills out the book sheet. The kids have to put down 3 books and why they liked it. We keep loads of the forms in the car for “emergency” stops to the movies!
Comment by Kelly — October 14, 2007 @ 7:49 am
Also check your local libraries and art council for summer kids programs. They often put on child plays or movies based of a book to support the arts. My library hosts a movie night once a month on a children’s book, and the art council host a free “playlet”.
In the winter I check out the local malls for kids events. I also check the parks and rec programs for my town and neighboring areas for events. It’s amazing what you can find. These are fun educational events like maple syrup tours and snow tracks to paper mache and heritage weeks.
I have often looked for free things to do with the kids. They often bring friends and fill the van. hey, it’s free, why not?
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Comment by stephanie — March 30, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
yall should have it were people can make there on chore charts for there kids that are 6-9 and kids that are 10-12 bucause my kids need one and one is 12 and the other is 18 the 12 years old cleans the 18 year old dose nothing
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Comment by stephanie — March 30, 2009 @ 8:08 pm