It’s cold and dreary and it’s hard to keep kids busy in the winter. Luckily, a few area theatres offer special family movie deals to help beat the winter blues.
Marcus Theatres – Kids Dream Winter Film Series
Admission is only $2 for this series and movies play at 10:00 am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from February 6 through March 22, 2015. A specially sized popcorn and fountain drink will be available for only $2.75 each. Participating locations are Addison, Elgin, Gurnee, and Orland Park. Visit the American Family Insurance site and you can get 2 tickets for free.
- February 20-22 – The Boxtrolls
- February 27-March 1 – Dolphin Tale 2
- March 6-8 – Book of Life
- March 13-15 – Annie
- March 20-22 – Penguins of Madagascar
Goodrich Quality Theaters – Free Spring Movies
Spring is coming early at Goodrich Theaters – their Free Spring Movies series begins on February 28 and runs through April 26, 2015. Movies are free at 9:00 am and 10:00 am on every Saturday and Sunday, and you can create your own Kid Combo with popcorn and your choice of drink and snack. Goodrich Theaters are located in Oswego, Batavia, Peoria, and Champaign.
- February 28 & March 1 – The Boxtrolls
- March 7 & 8 – Dolphin Tale 2
- March 14 & 15 – Earth to Echo
- March 21 & 22 – Book of Life
- March 28 & 29 – Rio
- April 4 & 5 – Mr. Peabody & Sherman
- April 11 & 12 – How to Train Your Dragon 2
- April 18 & 19 – Penguins of Madagascar
- April 25 & 26 – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Studio Movie Grill – Retro Family Series
Get comfy at Studio Movie Grill in Wheaton where you can order drinks, snacks, or full meals right there at your seat. Tickets are only $3 and movies play on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm.
- February 18 & 22 – Babe
- March 18 & 22 – The Wizard of Oz
- April 15 & 19 – Labyrinth
- May 20 & 24 – The Lego Movie
- June 17 & 21 – The Neverending Story
- July 15 & 19 – The Karate Kid
- August 19 & 23 – Matilda
- September 16 & 20 – Harry Potter: Sorcerer’s Stone
- October 21 & 25 – Back to the Future 2
- November 18 & 22 – Hook
- December 16 & 20 – Home Alone
