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.

AMC 2024 Summer Movie Camp for Kids

AMC offers children’s favorites throughout the summer for discounted tickets on morning shows. Showtimes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, showing at 11:00am and 2:00pm, with tickets available for $3. Tickets can be purchased online in advance to reserve seating, or at the door.

AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids Schedule

• June 24 and 26: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• July 1 and 3: The Lorax
• July 8 and 10: Sing
• July 15 and 17: Sing 2
• July 22 and 24: The Secret Life of Pets
• July 29 and 31: Migration
• August 5 and 7: Despicable Me 2
• August 12 and 14: Despicable Me 3

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 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 2024 Wednesday Morning Movie Series

Running June 5 – August 7, 2024, this series will run every Wednesday for 9 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 5: The Bad Guys
• June 12: Trolls Band Together
• June 19: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
• June 26: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
• July 10: Shrek
• July 17: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• July 24: Wonka
• July 31: Migration
• August 7: Sing 2

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 $1.75 per movie. Showings vary by theater, with offerings on Monday through Thursday mornings. Enjoy a $1 off discount on snacks during the Summer Movie Clubhouse showings.

Cinemark $1.75 Summer Movie Clubhouse 2024 Schedules

• June 10-13: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
• June 17-20: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• June 24-27: Shrek
• July 1-4: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• July 8-11: The Lego Movie
• July 15-18: Trolls Band Together
• July 22-25: How to Train Your Dragon
• July 29 – August 1: Migration
• August 5-8: Hotel Transylvania
• August 12-15: Paddington 2

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 Cantera Warrenville and XD
28250 Diehl Road
Warrenville IL 60555
(630) 836-8265

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 by theater.

Marcus Theaters Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series 2024 Schedules

• June 9-13: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• June 16-20: Sonic the Hedgehog
• June 23-27: Under the Boardwalk
• June 30-July 4: Trolls Band Together
• July 7-11: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie
• July 14-18: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• July 21-25: Migration
• July 28-August 1: The Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown
• August 3-8: Shrek
• August 10-15: The Lego Movie
• August 17-22: Wonder Park
• August 24-29: Sing 2

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

Star Cinema Grill Kids’ Summer Movie Series

The Star Cinema Grill offers a $3 Kids Movie Series over the summer months. Movies run in the mornings from Monday to Thursday, with the start and end dates varying by location.

Star Cinema Grill Kids’ Summer Movie Series 2024 Schedules

• June 3-6: Kung Fun Panda
• June 10-13: Sing 2
• June 17-21: Despicable Me
• June 24-27: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• July 1-4: Paw Patrol 2: The Mighty Movie
• July 8-11: Sonic 2
• July 15-18: LEGO Movie
• July 22-25: DC League of Super Pets
• July 29-August 1: Bad Guys
• August 5-8: Trolls Band Together

Participating Star Cinema Grill Locations

Bolingbrook
619 E Boughton Road, Suite 200
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 755-3607

South Barrington
100 W Higgins Road
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 851-6998

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 27 to August 22, 2024. The price is $6 for a ticket, a popcorn, and a small drink.

Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series 2024 Schedules

• May 27-30: Shrek 2
• June 3-6: Despicable Me
• June 10-13: The Bad Guys
• June 17-20: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• June 24-27: Migration
• July 1-4: Trolls Band Together
• July 8-11: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
• July 15-18: Abominable
• July 22-25: The Land Before Time
• July 29-August 1: Sing 2
• August 5-8: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• August 12-15: How to Train a Dragon
• August 19-22: Kung Fu Panda

Studio Movie Grill Location

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

2024 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 2024 Schedule

• June 14-27: Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse
• June 28-July 18: Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse
• July 19-August 1: Peter Rabbit
• August 2-15: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
• August 16-22: The Smurfs

Participating Emagine Theaters

Emagine Batavia
550 N. Randall Road
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 474-3002

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

2024 Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express

Summer Movie Express features $1 family fun movies playing on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, with both movies playing on both days. Select locations may vary their starting and ending weeks, so check the specific location for ticket availability in advance. Last year’s participating locations are listed below. (Note that the Warrenville location has closed since last year.)

Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express 2024 Schedule

• June 11 and 12: Peter Rabbit 2 and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• June 18 and 19: The Angry Birds Movie 2 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
• June 25 and 26: Despicable Me 3 and Migration
• July 2 and 3: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Movie
• July 9 and 10: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• July 16 and 17: Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sonic the Hedgehog
• July 22 and 23: Trolls Band Together and Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• July 29 and 30: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile and Kung Fu Panda 3
• August 6 and 7: Minions: The Rise of Gru and Sing 2

Participating Regal Cinemas

Regal Bolingbrook
1221 W. Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(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

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!