| So, summer vacation has just started and the | | | | special showing. The movies include Mr. Magorium's |
| kids are already saying, "Mom, there's nothing to | | | | Wonder Emporium, The Water Horse, and Shrek |
| do". Sound familiar? | | | | the Third. |
| Many movie theatre chains offer a low cost (or | | | | Cinemark Theatres- Day of week varies by |
| FREE) solution to beating summer boredom. Such | | | | theatre location. $1 per person per movie or |
| major chains as AMC and Regal, as well as many | | | | purchase a card for all 10 movies for $5. The |
| smaller chains, offer special Family "Summer | | | | movies include Shrek the Third, Jumanji, and |
| Camp" showings of rated G / PG movies. These | | | | Happy Feet. |
| discounted family showings are usually mid-week | | | | Classic Cinemas- June 11 - August 6, Wednesday |
| and in the morning. | | | | 10 am. $1 per person. The movies include Bee |
| It seems everyone loves something for free (or | | | | Movie, Surf's Up, and Alvin and the Chipmunks. |
| even $1) so be prepared for a crowd. Seating is | | | | Clearview Cinemas- June 26th for 8 weeks, |
| limited to the theatre size so be sure to get there | | | | Thursday 10:30 am. Free. The movies include Bee |
| early if you want to ensure a seat. A few of the | | | | Movie, Curious George, and Shrek the Third. |
| theatres offer a special on popcorn and sodas, | | | | Georgia Theatre Company- June 10 - July 31, |
| but be prepared to pay regular concession rates | | | | Tuesday and Thursday 10 am. Free. They are |
| at most theatres. | | | | also offering $1 kid's drinks and $1 kid's popcorn |
| Either way, a movie for free or even $1 is a | | | | during this show time. The movies include Alvin |
| great way to get out of the heat and spend a | | | | and the Chipmunks, Ant Bully, and Night at the |
| few hours on a summer morning. | | | | Museum. |
| Check each theatre for the movies they are | | | | Harkins Theatres- Day of week varies by theatre |
| offering and any program specifics. Not every | | | | location. $2 per person per movie or purchase all |
| theatre in a specific chain will be offering the | | | | 10 movies for $7 in advance. The movies include |
| special so be sure to check with your local | | | | Surf's Up, Nancy Drew, and Flushed Away. |
| theatre for participation. | | | | Kerasotes Theatres- June 18 - July 31, |
| Here are some of the chains offering a summer | | | | Wednesday and Thursday 10 am. Free. The |
| family special: | | | | movies include Night at the Museum, Alvin and the |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Austin, TX)- June 9 - | | | | Chipmunks, and Horton Hears a Who. |
| August 21, Monday through Thursday 11 am. Free. | | | | Marcus Theatres- June 18 - August 14, |
| The movies include Iron Giants, Spy Kids, and | | | | Wednesday and Thursday 10 am (excludes July 2 |
| Dreamer. | | | | and 3). $2.50 per person (includes free |
| AMC Theatres- June 25 - August 6, Wednesday | | | | complimentary size popcorn). The movies include |
| 10 am. $1 per person. They also offer a discount | | | | Alvin and the Chipmunks, Nim's Island, and Kit |
| on their Kid's Snack Pack; only $3 during the | | | | Kittredge: An American Girl. |