Two tickets, please! Going to the movies during the summer is just a given for families looking for blockbuster fun, especially when it’s in an air-conditioned theater or, better yet, under a beautiful Colorado evening sky. There are several FREE and cheap summer film series around town — perfect for seasonal fun on a budget.
Most of the films are your typical family fare, namely animation and comedy — usually G- or PG-Rated. Not just for kids though, some line-ups include classic pop culture films from the 80s and 90s for adults.
Many of the series offer family-friendly activities or pre-show entertainment before showtime, so get there early. (Plus, the early bird gets the best seats. Don’t forget to bring chairs and/or blankets.)
And, if you don’t pack your own picnic or snacks, most offer concessions for sale — everything from the usual movie snacks to beer and wine for adults.
Most are FREE — if not, totally cheap. Showtimes vary, usually in the morning (around 10 a.m.) for the kids and at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.) for grown-ups and families.
Here’s what’s showing this summer…
Denver Film Society’s Film On The Rocks
(Morrison) — Select Mondays at 8:30 p.m.: June 9 to August 18, 2025, Cost: $25
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Alamo Kids Camp
(Littleton & Westminster) — Select dates at 11 a.m.: June 16 to July 31, 2025, Cost: $7
Harkins Theatres’ Summer Movie Fun Series
(Arvada & Denver) — Monday to Friday at 9:45 a.m.: June 2 to July 25, 2025, Cost: $2 or Summer Movie Fun Pass for $8
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
(Denver, Lakewood, and Centennial) — Two movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. from June 10 to August 6, 2025, Cost: $1
Avanti Food & Beverage’s Summer Movie Series
(Denver) — Every Thursday at 8:30 p.m.: May 22 to September 4, 2025, Cost: FREE
Denver Film Society’s Sunset Cinema Series
(Denver) — Select Tuesdays at 7 p.m.: June 24 to August 19, 2025, Cost: FREE
Movies at McGregor Square Series
(Denver) — Select dates at 6 p.m.: June 27 to August 23, 2025, Cost: FREE
Metro Summer Kids Movies Series
(Loveland) — Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.: June 17 to August 7, 2025, Cost: $2
Photo: MCA
Denver’s Central Park Outdoor Movie Series
(Denver) — Select Fridays at dusk: June 13 to August 15, 2025, Cost: FREE
Westminster’s Movies in the Park
(Westminster) — Select Fridays at 7 p.m.: May 30 to June 27, 2025, Cost: FREE
More dates may be announced.
Infinity Park’s Music & Movie Nights
(Glendale) — Select Mondays at 7 p.m.: June 16 to October 13, 2025, Cost: FREE
(Glendale) — Select Fridays at 8:30 p.m.: June 13 to July 25, 2025, Cost: FREE
Special Screening: July Fourth on the Second on July 2, 2025 at 7 p.m., Cost: FREE
Photo: Infinity Park
Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels
(Thornton) — Select Saturdays at dusk: May 31 to July 26, 2025, Cost: FREE
Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series
(Denver) — Select dates at 5 p.m.: June 6, July 4, August 3 and September 7, Cost: $10
Northglenn’s Summer Movie Series
(Northglenn) — Select dates at dusk: July 17, 24 and 31 and August 7, 2025, Cost: FREE
Golden’s Movies & Music in the Park
(Golden) — Select dates at dusk: June 13, July 11 and August 8, 2025, Cost: FREE
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