Put These Kids’ Summer Movie Deals On the Calendar for a Cool Indoor Activity

Summer movie deals are one of our favorite summer traditions. Cool off in the air-conditioning with a bucket of popcorn and your favorite candy, all while enjoying family-friendly pricing at one of your child’s favorite movies.

Offered during weekday mornings, the movies switch every week, making it a great way to bring even your littlest movie goers to the theaters. The dates and times vary by theater, so make sure to confirm the details before going.

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AMC 2023 Summer Movie Camp for Kids

AMC offers children’s favorites throughout the summer for discounted tickets on morning shows. Showtimes are 11:00, 11:30am or 12:00pm, depending on location, with tickets available for $3 on Wednesdays and $5 on Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased online in advance to reserve seating, or at the door.

AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids Schedule

• May 27-31: The Land Before Time
• June 3-7: DC League of Super Pets
• June 10-14: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• June 17-21: Paw Patrol: The Movie
• June 24-28: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• June 30-July 5: Kung Fu Panda
• July 8-12: Trolls World Tour
• July 15-19: Mummies
• July 22-26: The Secret Life of Pets
• July 29-August 2: Boss Baby: The Family Business
• August 5-9: Shrek 2
• August 11-16: Sing 2
• August 19-23: The Croods: A New Age
• August 26-30: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Participating AMC Theaters

AMC Ford City 14
7601 South Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60652

AMC Galewood Crossings 14
5530 W Homer Street
Chicago, IL 60639

AMC Chicago Ridge 6
500 Chicago Ridge Mall
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

AMC Cicero 14
4779 W Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804

AMC Crestwood 18
13221 Rivercrest Drive
Crestwood, IL 60418

AMC Quarry Cinemas 14
9201 63rd Street
Hodgkins, IL 60525

AMC DINE-IN Yorktown 18
80 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL 60148

AMC Randhurst 12
200 Randhurst Village Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

AMC Naperville 16
2815 Show Place Drive
Naperville, IL 60564

AMC New Lenox 14
1320 W Maple Street
New Lenox, IL 60451

AMC Niles 12
301 Golf Mill Center
Niles, IL 60714

AMC Norridge 6
4520 N. Harlem Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

AMC Oakbrook Center 4
300 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL 60523

AMC Oakbrook Center 12
600 Oakbrook Center Oakbrook
Oak Brook, IL 60523

AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12
9701 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018

AMC Streets of Woodfield 20
601 N. Martingale Road, Suite 105
Schaumburg, IL 60173

AMC South Barrington 24
175 Studio Drive
South Barrington, IL 60010

Classic Cinemas 2023 Wednesday Morning Movie Series

Running June 7 – August 9, 2023, this series will run every Wednesday for 10 weeks and show G or PG rated films. Perfect for all ages and only $2 per person. Seating can be reserved with online ticket sales, or at the theater. Movie start times will begin at 10:00am, with select theaters offering sensory-friendly experiences. Classic Cinemas will take reservations for groups of 20 or more. Participating locations are listed below.

Classic Cinemas $2 Wednesday Morning Movie Schedule

• June 7: The Mitchells vs the Machine
• June 14: Trolls World Tour
• June 21: Lyle Lyle Crocodile
• June 28: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• July 5: Paddington 2
• July 12: DC League of Super Pets
• July 19: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• July 26: The Amazing Maurice
• August 2: Mummies
• August 9: Surprise Movie!

Participating Classic Cinemas Theaters

Tivoli Theatre
5021 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0219

Elk Grove
1050 Elk Grove Town Center
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 228-9909

York Theatre
150 North York Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-0675

La Grange Theatre
80 South La Grange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-2173

North Riverside Mall Theatre
7501 West Cermak Road
North Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-9203

Lake Theater
1022 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 848-9088

Kendall 11
95 Fifth Street
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 264-9831

Charlestowne 18
3740 E Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 587-3300

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Eight fun films for kids at $1.50 per movie. All showings are on Wednesdays, starting at 9:30am. Enjoy a $1 off discount on snacks during the Summer Movie Clubhouse showings.

Cinemark $1.50 Summer Movie Clubhouse 2023 Schedules

• June 21: Minions: Rise of Gru
• June 28: Sonic the Hedgehog
• July 5: Mummies
• July 12: The Bad Guys
• July 19: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
• July 26: DC League of Super-Pets
• August 2: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
• August 9: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Participating Cinemark Theaters

Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Mall Loop Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 267-8832

Cinemark Melrose Park and XD
1001 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 338-2294

Tinseltown USA
320 South Lincolnway
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 906-0496

Cinemark Spring Hill Mall and XD
2000 Spring Hill Mall
West Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 844-1089

Cinemark at Seven Bridges and IMAX
6500 IL-53
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 663-8892

Marcus Theaters Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series

Tickets for the Family Film Series are $3 per guest, with special $3 pricing on popcorn and drinks. Guests can also purchase a passport, which is good for all Summer Kids Dream Film Series showings throughout the summer. Times vary per theater.

Marcus Theaters Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series 2023 Schedules

• June 15-17: Shrek 2
• June 20-24: The Bad Guys
• June 27-July 1: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
• July 4-8: Minions: Rise of Gru
• July 11-15: The Amazing Maurice
• July 18-22: Mummies
• July 25-29: DC League of Super Pets
• August 1-5: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Participating Marcus Theaters

Addison Cinema
1555 West Lake Street
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 932-4572

Chicago Heights Cinema
1301 Hilltop Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 747-0928

Country Club Hills Cinema
4201 W. 167th Street
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 365-1380

Elgin Cinema
111 South Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-3023

Orland Park Cinema
16350 South LaGrange Road
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 873-1582

Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series

The Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series movies are scheduled for the first showtime of the day every Monday through Thursday, running from from May 29 to August 24, 2023. The price is $6 for a ticket, a popcorn, and a small drink.

Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series 2023 Schedules

• May 29-June 1: Trolls World Tour
• June 5-8: Boss Baby: Family Business
• June 12-15: The Bad Guys
• June 19-22: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• June 26-29: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• July 3-6: The Land Before Time
• July 10-13: How to Train a Dragon
• July 17-20: The Secret Life of Pets
• July 24-27: Shrek 2
• July 31-August 3: The Croods: A New Age
• August 7-10: Kung Fu Panda
• August 14-17: Sing 2
• August 21-24: Spirit Untamed

Studio Movie Grill Location

Studio Movie Grill Wheaton
301 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL 60189
(331) 236-0728

Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express

Regal – Summer Movie Express features $2 family fun movies playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am. Each week both movies play on both days. Select locations may vary their starting and ending weeks, so check the specific location for advance ticket sales. Participating locations are listed below; please note that the Bolingbrook location is now closed.

Update: As of July 31, 2023, the Warrenville location has also closed.

Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express 2023 Schedule

• May 23 & 24: How to Train Your Dragon and Abominable
• May 30 & 31: The Croods: A New Age and Shrek Forever After
• June 6 & 7: Puss in Boots and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
• June 13 & 14: Sing and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
• June 20 & 21: Minions: The Rise of Gru and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
• June 27 & 28: Sonic the Hedgehog and Dora and the Lost City of Gold
• July 4 & 5: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Clifford the Big Red Dog
• July 11 & 12: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and The Paw Patrol
• July 18 & 19: The Bad Guys and Playing with Fire
• July 25 & 26: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank and Sing 2
• August 1 & 2: The Boss Baby: Family Business and Dolittle
• August 8 & 9: Kung Fu Panda 3 and Curious George
• August 15 & 16: Minions and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
• August 22 & 23: Shrek and Kung Fu Panda
• August 29 & 30: Trolls World Tour and Despicable Me
• September 5 & 6: Despicable Me 3 and Spirit Untamed

Participating Regal Cinemas

Regal Cantera & RPX – CLOSED
28250 Diehl Road, Unit A
Warrenville, IL 60555
(844) 462-7342

Regal City North Stadium
2600 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(844) 462-7342

Regal Webster Place
1471 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(844) 462-7342

Emagine Theaters Summer Kids Series

Emagine Theaters welcomes back their Summer Kids Series. Current and classic family-friendly movies are showing at discounted pricing. Tickets are $3, with a $5 add-on magic pack, which includes a drink and popcorn. Dates and times are subject to change.

Emagine Theaters Summer Kids Series 2023 Schedule

• June 9-15: Beethoven
• June 16-22: The Little Rascals
• June 23-29: Peter Pan
• June 30-July 6: The Cat in the Hat
• July 7-13: Home
• July 14-20: Megamind
• July 21-27: Trolls
• July 28-August 3: The Croods
• August 4-10: Tom and Jerry
• August 11-17: DC League of Super Pets

Participating Emagine Theaters

Cinema Chatham Powered by Emagine
210 W 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
(224) 286-1547

Emagine Batavia
550 N. Randall Road
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 474-3002
Note: The Batavia location is not showing availability as of June 7, 2023. Check their site for up-to-date ticketing information.

Emagine Frankfort
19965 South La Grange Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
(779) 216-5200

No one cranks the AC like a movie theater, but we’ve got plenty of other ways to beat the heat on a hot summer day at our list of indoor activities for kids!