Summer movies for kids on show in Houston are a great way to beat the heat and entertain the kiddos all in one! A trip to the movies is a great way to stay cool and entertain your kids without spending tons of money. Here are some free (and cheap!) summer kids movies in Houston for summer 2024:
Free And Cheap Summer Kids Movies 2024: Best Movies Theaters For Kids in Houston
Houston theatres have instore several cheap kids’ movies that will make summertime entertaining. Here is a look at some of the theatres offering a few of the best summer movies for kids! What kid movies are coming out in 2024 you ask? Take a look at some of the titles below to track the new releases.
Movie Theatres offering Free and Cheap Summer Movies for Kids in Houston
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Best Summer Kids Movies in Houston
Premiere Cinemas: Summer Kids Fest
There is a FREE Summer Kids Fest BACK at Premiere Cinemas. Thanks to the Sponsors at Taste of Nature (Snickers, Twix, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough along with Doughlish), there will be a great FREE summer kid series again. Showings to the public will be between 10 am and 11 am on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Run down of dates and films:
- June 5 – 6, 2024: Shrek
- June 12 – 13, 2024: Trolls Band Together
- June 19 – 20, 2024: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
- June 26 – 27, 2024: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem
- July 3 – 4, 2024: Paw Patrol: The Movie
- July 10 – 11, 2024: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
- July 17 – 18, 2024: Migration
- July 24 – 25, 2024: Sonic The Hedgehog 2
- August 7 – 8, 2024: Mystery Movie
Studio Movie Grill: Children’s Summer Series
The Children’s Summer Series titles are showcased by the theatre Monday to Friday from June 3 – August 22. At $6 a ticket that comes with small popcorn and a small drink, this is a great place to catch summer movies for kids in Houston. All the various locations will screen the following movies for kids this summer:
Run down of dates and films:
- June 3 – 6, 2024: Despicable Me
- June 10 – 13, 2024: The Bad Guys
- June 17 – 20, 2024: Minions: The Rise of Gru
- June 24 – 27, 2024: Migration
- July 1 – 4, 2024: Trolls: Band Together
- July 8 – 11, 2024: Teenage Kraken
- July 15 – 18, 2024: Abominable
- July 22 – 25, 2024: The Land Before Time
- July 29 – August 1, 2024: Sing 2
- August 5 – 8, 2024: Puss in Boots – The Last Wish
- August 12 – 15, 2024: How To Train Your Dragon
- August 19 – 22, 2024: Kung Fru Panda
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Kids Camp
Alamo Drafthouse’s Kids Camp offers families a fun and affordable way to enjoy their favorite movies on the big screen during summer and winter breaks. The program has been running for over a decade, providing a weekly selection of films ranging from recent animation to timeless classics. Tickets are $5 for everyone, regardless of age.
Proceeds from Kids Camp benefit different charities throughout the summer. In June, donations go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, followed by Shoes That Fit in July and Big Brothers Big Sisters in August.
While most screenings are geared towards ages 3 and up, some locations offer All Ages showings. It’s recommended to check the screening type before purchasing tickets. To ensure a great experience for everyone, talking and texting during the movie is not permitted. Patrons who disrupt the show may be asked to leave.
Run down of dates and films:
- June 10, 2024: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- June 10, 2024: The Little Mermaid (1989)
- June 14, 2024: The Muppets take Manhattan
- June 14, 2024: Matilda
- June 21, 2024: Minions
- June 28, 2024: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
- July 5, 2024: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
- July 5, 2024: Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania
- July 12, 2024: E.T. Extra Terrestrial
- July 19, 2024: The Lorax (2012)
- July 26, 2024: The Land Before Time
- August 2, 2024: Peter Pan (2003)
- August 16, 2024: The Never Ending Story
Regal Cinemas: Summer Movie Express
Regal’s Summer Movie Express offers a fun and affordable way to keep kids entertained during summer break. With school out, families can enjoy a selection of classic family films returning to the big screen. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 am, moviegoers can catch these films for just $1.
Run down of films (check the link above for a list of dates on these movies):
- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
- Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- The Angry Birds 2 Movie: Frenemies
- Despicable Me 3
- Migration
- Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
- Paw Patrol: The Movie
- Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
- Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
- Clifford: The Big Red Dog
- Sonic The Hedgehog
- Trolls: Band Together
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
- Kung Fu Panda 3
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
- Sing 2
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