Summer Movies
Summertime is for movies. I know… it’s also for swimming and lemonade and watermelon and water balloon fights. But really, it’s meant to watch movies. Why? Because it’s hot outside during the summer. And what better way to beat the heat (other than leaving for an extended vacation in Antarctica) than plopping down in front of the big screen with the air conditioning blowing a steady, cool breeze over you?
So, now that you are sold on going to the movies to escape the heat, you now have to budget a big chunk of change to pay for your movie date with your kids, right? Wrong! There are lots of FREE (or really cheap) Summer Movies all over town. That’s right, now you can take your family to the movies and still have enough money to pay the mortgage.
Here’s a list of the movie theatres and businesses offering free or discounted flicks:
Regal Cinema- Showing G and PG movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am now through August 6, 2009. Three local theatres are participating: Arbor Great Hills, Westgate and Lakeline.
Alamo Drafthouse Summer Movie Kids’ Camp- Showing oldies and some newer movies every Monday through Thursday at 11:00am through August 20th at the Village and South Lamar locations.
AMC Summer Movie Camp- Showing lots of newer films every Wednesday at 10:00am at the Barton Creek Square location. This theatre charges $1 admission but it goes to charity, so you can feel good about splurging!
Austin Public Library- FREE showings at different branches all over Austin! Click here for a schedule and locations.
Froots Summer Movies- Enjoy a FREE movie every Friday night at 7:45pm while enjoying fresh food at Froots. All movies are family friendly, seating is limited. Froots, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd.
If you enjoy watching movies in the great outdoors, check out these options:
Movies in Your Park- Bring a blanket or chairs and the entire family for a movie in the park for FREE! Showings are scheduled for Friday, June 26th and July 24, 2009. Pre-movie activities begin at 7:00pm and then the movies begin at dusk. Concessions are available. Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock.
Kyle Movies in the Park- Again, bring a blanket or lawn chairs and the entire family for FREE movies. Next show will be on July 24th and it starts 30 minutes after sundown. Gregg-Clarke Park across from Kyle Pool.
Splash Party Movie Night- Every Saturday night during the summer (except for the weekend of July 5th) enjoy a movie while splashing in the pool at Deep Eddy. The shows are all family friendly and begin at dusk. Concessions are available. Movies are free with regular pool admission. Deep Eddy, 401 Deep Eddy Ave.
101X Summer Cinema- Now through August 5, enjoy a FREE family friendly movie every other Wednesday on the lawn at Central Market. Enjoy some excellent Central Market food and $2 16oz. Blue Moon Drafts to keep you refreshed! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Central Market, N. Lamar.
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