Free and Cheap Summer Movies for Kids in Tucson {2018}

Free and Cheap Summer Movies for Kids in Tucson

 {2018}

It's Summer in Tucson and it is hot!It is nice to have an indoor activity to do with the kids and on the cheap.  We have quite a few theaters that participate in low cost or even free for kids movies during our hottest summer 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: Oro Valley Printable Schedule and $1 coupon HERE
Theatre 4: 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.LOFT JR. SERIES

Loft Jr. is a free monthly series showcasing great new and classic family-friendly films from around the world! Each screening at The Loft Cinema features fun pre-show activities hosted by Mildred & Dildred Toy Store starting at 9:15am!

4. The Loft Cinema Kids Festival

The Loft hosts the fabulous and free movies with free popcorn too!  The films will be on all our summer calendars. You can also check the Loft website 
Loft Kids Fest Kick-Off Party at Himmel Park, with a free screening of Trolls! July 20th  at 6:00pm, and the film starts at 8:00pm. Get ready for a troll-tastic good time under the stars, and remember … you can’t stop the feeling! This event will be held on the North side of Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Boulevard.

It will be from July 20-29 for 10am screenings

5. Town of Marana FREE Movies 

All movies show approximately 7-9pm starting at dusk

Despicable Me 3 Dive in Movie on Ora Mae Harn Pool on 6/16/18

ORA MAE HARN PARK POOL13250 NORTH LON ADAMS ROADMARANA, AZ, 85653UNITED STATES(MAP)

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

The SAACA Reid Park Movies

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Movies in the Park

• Friday, June 22 - Jumanji
• Friday, July 6 - Wonder Woman
• Friday, July 20 - Star Wars The Last Jedi
• First Fridays, Monthly

​May - September

Activities begin at 6:00pm
Movie at dusk (approx. 7:45pm)at Reid Park 

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

Time: Sunset

Movies:   

                May 19              Coco

                June 16            Despicable Me 3

                 July 21             Star Wars: The Last Jedi

                 Aug. 18           The Lion King

Oro Valley Community Center

10555 N. La Cañada Drive

Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Directions to Oro Valley Community Center

8.Oro Valley Aquatic Center Teen Movies

This FREE summer movie series is presented by the Youth Advisory Council and is a fun, safe and secure event for Oro Valley teens, ages 13-19. Join us for free fun pool games, food, and a movie!

Movies:

• June 23          Black Panther
• July 28            Jumanji
• Aug. 25           Spider-man
• Sept. 8            Coco

Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

Oro Valley Aquatic Center

23 W. Calle Concordia

Oro Valley, AZ 85704

Directions to Oro Valley Aquatic Center

9.Cinema La Placita  at Tucson Museum of Art

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. 

10. 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
The next show is July 14

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. 

LITERACY DAY AT THE FOX!
TUE. JUNE 26 • 10:00 am

The Fox Theatre Foundation invites Children and their parents to a FREE activity filled morning, Tuesday, June 26 at The Fox Theatre to celebrate youth literacy from 9am-12pm.

Doors open at 9am with kids activities, snacks, refreshments and giveaways in the lobby.

At 10am there will be a special screening of Disney’s, BFG. This magical film, developed from the story by Roald Dahl and directed by Steven Speilberg is rated PG.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fox-theatre-kids-literacy-film-event-tickets-46828351861?invite=&err=29&referrer=&discount=&affiliate=&eventpassword=

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