
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer that doesn’t cost a fortune? Head to the movie theater! Several movie theaters in Des Moines are offering discounted family movies this summer. Enjoy classic family favorites on the big screen!
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Cheap Summer Family Movies in Des Moines
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Where: Cinemark Century Jordan Creek 20
Cinemark Altoona and XD
Cinemark Ames Movies 12
$1.75 admission plus discounts on snacks. Check theater for times.
June 12: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
June 19: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
June 26: Shrek
July 3: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 10: The Lego Movie
July 17: Trolls Band Together
July 24: How to Train Your Dragon
July 30: Migration
Aug. 7: Hotel Transylvania
Aug. 14: Paddington 2
Fridley Summer Movie Series at the Palms
Where: 200 Northeast Westgate Drive, Waukee
$2 Admission; showtimes 9:30 am and 12:30 pm
June 12, 13: Shrek
June 19, 20: The LEGO Movie
June 26, 27: How to Train Your Dragon
July 3, 4: The Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown
July 10, 11: Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
July 17, 18: Trolls: Band Together
July 24, 25: Migration
July 31, Aug. 1: Wonka
Aug. 7, 8: The Little Rascals
- Children must be supervised.
- Seating is limited and subject to availability.
- Tickets will be available online the week before or at the box office.
- All shows take place on Wednesday and Thursday
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Varsity Cinema Family Clubhouse
Where: 1207 25th St Des Moines
June 1, 2, 8,9: Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
June 15, 16, 22, 23: Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse