Free or Almost Free Summer Movies!

Summer has officially started and what better way to kick it off than to enjoy CHEAP movies?! Regal Theatres has hosted a Free Family Film Festival in theatres across the country since 1991 and it is underway this year at a price of $1, we can live with that recession price increase! The festival lasts 9 weeks to get kids and parents through the summer, especially on a rainy day or when you’re just not up for a pool outing. Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday (and some Thursdays) during the festival. First-come, first-served and seating is limited to theater capacity, so make sure you get there early.

Here is the line-up for Charlotte and surrounding areas!

Regal’s Summer Movie Express/Local Regal Theatres
Cost is $1 All movies start at 10 a.m.
Movies @ Stonecrest, Arboretum, Franklin Square:

6/16: Tale of Despereaux
6/21: Madagascar 2
6/23: Ramona & Beezus
6/28: Barnyard
6/30: Yogi Bear
7/5: Alpha and Omega
7/7: Charlotte’s Web
7/12: Astro Boy
7/13: Megamind
7/19: Despicable Me
7/21: Marmaduke
7/26: Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
7/28: Shrek Forever After
8/2: Bee Movie
8/4: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
8/9: How to Train Your Dragon
8/11: Shrek the Third

Movies @ Starlight Stadium, Birkdale Village, Union Square
6/16: Yogi Bear
6/21: Alpha And Omega
6/23: Charlotte’s Web
6/28: Astro Boy
6/30: Megamind
7/5: Despicable Me
7/7: Marmaduke
7/12: Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
7/14: Shrek Forever After
7/19: Bee Movie
7/21: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
7/26: How to Train Your Dragon
7/28: Shrek the Third
8/2: Kung Fu Panda
8/4: Tale of Despereaux
8/9: Madagascar 2
8/11: Ramona and Beezus

Cinemark Theatres/Cinemark Movies 10 in Matthews (Independence) has an impressive CHEAP line-up too, actually better than Regal in my book. Every Monday, they offer “REEL Family Time” with 75 cent admission for families of three or more. The line-up includes my 4th grader’s MUST-SEE this summer, Soul Surfer. We’re actually going this Monday, see you there! Don’t forget to sign up for their concession discount specials here.
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Other Free Movie Events:
Matthews Stumptown Park Free Movies
Preshow begins at 7 p.m. Free
6/18: Megamind
8/20: Tangled

Movies in the Park – Huntersville
Begins 6 p.m. *FREE*
8/26: Tangled

Movies in the Park – Freedom Park
Movies begin at sunset *FREE*
7/8: Despicable Me
8/12: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Free popcorn & door prizes

Movies in the Park – Harrisburg Park
Movies begin at 8p
6/17: Dispicable Me
9/2: How to Train your Dragon
9/23: Toy Story 3
Free popcorn and soft drinks

Movies in Village Park: Kannapolis
Fridays @ 8:45p *FREE*
6/24: Jaws
7/8: Mega Mind
7/22: Blind Side
8/5: Night at the Museum
8/19: Tangled

Bookmark this post, Smarties! I have this tagged in “summer fun”.  Smarty travel tip: When you are on the road this summer, make sure you google “free summer movies” in the city you are headed to and visit the Regal site because these deals are nationwide.  Happy Summer!