12 Free (or cheap) Summer Movies Programs for Kids and Families in Tucson, Arizona {2016}

There are some fabulous deals on summer movies for kids in Tucson, Arizona.  We have quite a few theaters that participate in low cost or even free for kids movies during our hottest months.  I know that there are lots of activities and some days, we just want to get out of the heat and watch a move.

Some of these movies we haven't even seen yet, so we are extra excited to see them at such a bargain.

All of the movies along with so many daily activities (many free) will be listed on the daily calendars that come out every day for Tucson HERE and Phoenix HERE you can also join the Summer Activities Group on Facebook HERE

1. Cinemark and Century Theatres and Films 50c-$1for everyone 

Theatre 1: El Con Theatre Printable Schedule and $1 coupon for snack pack HERE
Theatre 2: Century Gateway Kolb/Speedway Printable Schedule and $1 coupon for snack pack HERE  
Theatre 3: Park Place 20 Printable Schedule and $1 coupon HERE
Theatre 4: Oro Valley Printable Schedule and $1 coupon HERE
Theatre 5: Sierra Vista Printable Schedule and $1 coupon HERE

2. Harkins Summer Fun Films for Kids $1 for everyone

Films begin at 9:45am
Theatre 1: Arizona Pavillions Schedule HERE
Theatre 2: Tucson Spectrum HERE

3. The Loft Cinema Outdoor Loft Jr. Movies at Trail Dust Town - All the info HERE 

4. The Loft Cinema Kids Festival

 In addition to the regular Loft Jr. and Trail Dust Town events, the Loft hosts the fabulous and free movies with free popcorn too!  It will be Saturday, July 23 to Sunday, July 31 9:15am “The Nightmare Before Christmas" at the Loft 3233 E. Speedway,  The entire schedule will be  on my daily calendar as well as HERE

5. Town of Marana FREE Movies 

All movies show approximately 7-9pm starting at dusk

JUNE - DIVE IN MOVIE

Movie: Free Willy
Location: Ora Mae Harn Park public pool

JULY - DIVE IN MOVIE

Movie: Dolphin Tale
Location: Ora Mae Harn public pool

AUGUST - DIVE IN MOVIE

Movie: Yogi Bear
Location: Ora Mae Harn public pool

SEPTEMBER 17 - SPLASH PAD

Movie: Happy Feet
Location: Marana Heritage River Park splash pad

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6. Reid Park Demeester Free Movies in the Park INFO HERE

7. Oro Valley Drive-In Movies at the Driving  Range

Movies:   July 16 - Kung Fu Panda III

                  August 20 - The Sandlot

                  September 10 - Peanuts Movie (starts at 7 p.m.)

                  October 15 - Night at the Museum (starts at 6:30 p.m.)

If the wind becomes too much for our inflatable screen we will be showing it inside. Either way... FREE MOVIE!
Food and Beverage will be available for purchase. Please leave your furry friends at home.

8. Cinema La Placita (Moving to starting110 S. Church Ave. at Broadway. June 9-August 25 

Every Thursday evening at 7:30, May through August, hundreds of Tucsonans enjoy the cool summer evenings and a pleasant summertime event. $3 per person includes popcorn! RAINOUT PROCEDURE: We make the decision whether or not to cancel a movie at 7PM, but don't have a way to update this website from our location. So, after 7PM, call our hotline, 326-5282 to hear a recorded message. 

9. 2nd Saturday's Downtown

7:30pm! KIDS' EVENTS BEGIN AT 6:30!
PART OF 2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN. 2ND SATURDAYS MOVIES ARE FREE!
At the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum in the Historic Train Depot, 414 E. Toole Ave

10. The Fox Theatre Tucson

The Fox Theatre always has a lot of great movies to take the family to and kids 12 and under are FREE. This summer the Fox will be rolling out a great series of Disney movies all info HERE

11. Pima Community College Northwest Campus Outdoor Movies 

This movie series usually starts in June and I will update as soon as the info has been released and of course all of the films and events will be on the Arizona Families daily calendars.
Northwest Campus, 7600 N. Shannon Road7:30 every Friday
 Free and open to the public

12. Oro Valley Aquatic Center FREE Teen Dive-in Movies + Free pIzza!

Join other area-wide teens at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center for dive-in movie nights!  Movies will play on on a jumbo screen while you enjoy free pizza, water games, diving boards and a giant water slide.  Presented by the Oro Valley Youth Advisory CouncilNext event (Monthly): Saturday, June 25, 2016 - 7:30pm-10:00pm View all dates
This event is held every 4th Saturday of the month.

Fee: Free admission and free pizza (2 slices - while supplies last)

Movies:

June 25 "Ant Man"
July 23 "Hunger Games Part 1"
August 27 "Jurassic World"
September 24 "Star Wars: Episode VII the Force Awakens"

There are also discount offers for different movie theatres in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona for all movies- info HERE

Get into 17 family fun attractions in Arizona including the Phoenix Zoo with this pass for only $39.98- a 60% discount with code AZFAM Check it out HERE