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 8 to August 1, Cost: $25
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Alamo Kids Camp
(Denver, Littleton & Westminster) — Select dates at 11 a.m.: June 5 to August 21, Cost: Discounted
Harkins Theatres’ Summer Movie Fun
(Arvada & Denver) — Monday to Friday at 9:45 a.m.: June 1 to July 24, Cost: $2 or Summer Movie Fun Pass for $8
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
(Denver, Lakewood, Longmont and Sheridan) — Two movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. from June 1 to August 13, Cost: $1
Cinemark’s Summer Club House
(Aurora, Boulder, Lakewood and more) — Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from June 1 to August 6, Cost: $1.75
AMC Theatres’ Summer Kids Camp
(Aurora, Castle Rock, Denver, Highlands Ranch and Littleton) — Every Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. from June 22 to August 12, Cost: $3
Movie Tavern’s Kids Movie Magic
(Aurora) — Every Sunday to Thursday at 11:30 a.m. from June 7 to August 13, Cost: $3
Landmark Theatres’ Family-Friendly Film Series
(Denver & Greenwood Village) — Every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. from June 20 to August 12, Cost: $2
Avanti Food & Beverage’s Summer Outdoor Movie Nights
(Denver) — Every Thursday at 8:30 p.m.: April 30 to September 3, Cost: FREE
Denver Film Society’s Sunset Cinema
(Denver) — Select Tuesdays at 7 p.m.: DATES TBA, Cost: FREE
Movies at McGregor Square
(Denver) — Select dates at 6 p.m.: July 4 to August 20, Cost: FREE
Metro Summer Kids Movies
(Loveland) — Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.: June 16 to August 13, Cost: $2
Photo: MCA
Denver’s Central Park Outdoor Movies
(Denver) — Select Fridays at dusk: June 26 to September 4, Cost: FREE
Westminster’s Movies in the Park
(Westminster) — Select Fridays at 7 p.m.: May 22 to August 14, Cost: FREE
Infinity Park’s Monday Movie Madness
(Glendale) — Select Mondays at 7 p.m.: June 8 to August 3, Cost: FREE
Special Screening: July Fourth on the Second on July 2 with fireworks show.
Photo: Infinity Park
Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels
(Thornton) — Select Thursdays at dusk: May 28 to August 6, Cost: FREE
Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films
(Denver) — Select dates at 7 p.m.: June 12, July 17 and August 21, Cost: FREE
Northglenn’s Summer Movies
(Northglenn) — Select Thursdays at dusk: June 18 to July 30, Cost: FREE
Golden’s Movies & Music in the Park
(Golden) — Select dates at dusk: June 12, July 10 and August 7, Cost: FREE
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Enjoy Discount Tickets & Half-Price Popcorn Every Tuesday at Regal Cinemas
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