Summer Movie Guide for Families & Kids - 2013

Summer Movie Guide for Families & Kids – 2013

I love to spend as much time as possible out in the fresh air and sunshine, but on those days when it’s TOO hot or rainy, it’s nice to have inexpensive or free indoor options. Many theatres offer special movie programs for families during the summer. As always, visit the site or call first to confirm details before you go!

$1 Summer Movie Series – “C” You at the Movies
Location: Antioch & McHenry
$1 admission. Tuesdays in Antioch, Wednesdays in McHenry at 10:00 am.

Summer Movie Express – Regal Entertainment
Location: Chicago, Crystal Lake, Moline, Round Lake Beach, Warrenville
$1 admission. Starts June 25 in Chicago, June 11 in other locations. Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am for 9 weeks.

Week 1 Tuesday – The Three Stooges
Week 1 Wednesday – Ice Age: Continental Drift
Week 2 Tuesday – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Week 2 Wednesday – Parental Guidance
Week 3 Tuesday – Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Week 3 Wednesday – Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Week 4 Tuesday – Monte Carlo
Week 4 Wednesday – Rio
Week 5 Tuesday – Coraline
Week 5 Wednesday – Paranorman
Week 6 Tuesday – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Week 6 Wednesday – Big Miracle
Week 7 Tuesday – Yogi Bear
Week 7 Wednesday – Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Week 8 Tuesday – Racing Stripes
Week 8 Wednesday – Happy Feet Too
Week 9 Tuesday – African Cats
Week 9 Wednesday – Chimpanzees

Summer Movie Series – Studio Movie Grill
Location: Wheaton
$1/child, $2/adult (available at box office only). Monday through Friday at 11am.

June 10-14 – Clifford’s Really Big Movie
June 17-21 – Despicable Me
June 24-28 – How to Train Your Dragon
July 1-5 – The Lorax
July 8-12 – The Muppets Take Manhattan
July 15-19 – Open Season
July 22-26 – Sesame Street: Follow That Bird
July 29-Aug 2 – Shrek
Aug 5-9 – Veggie Tales: Pirates That Don’t Do Anything
Aug 12-16 – Charlotte’s Web

Kids Dream Summer Movie Series – Marcus Theatres
Locations: Addison, Chicago Heights, Elgin, Gurnee, Orland Park
$2 admission Two free tickets available from participating American Family Insurance offices. Shows at 10:00 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

June 18-20 – Earth
June 25-27 – Madagascar 3
July 9-11 – African Cats
July 18-20 – Escape from Planet Earth
July 23-25 – Oceans
July 30-Aug 1 – To be announced
Aug 6-8 – Chimpanzee
Aug 13-15 – To be announced

Wednesday Morning Movie Series – Classic Cinemas
Locations: St. Charles, Carpentersville, Elk Grove Village, Fox Lake, Oak Park, Freeport, North Riverside, Naperville, Kankakee, Downers Grove, Woodstock, Elmhurst
$1 admission. Doors open at 9am for fun & activities, shows start at 10 am. All movies are G or PG.

June 12 – Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
June 19 – Hotel Transylvania
June 26 – Ice Age: Continental Drift
July 3 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
July 10 – Rise of the Guardians
July 17 – Hotel for Dogs
July 24 – Muppets From Space
July 31 – Escape From Planet Earth
August 7 – a “surprise” movie

Summer Movie Clubhouse – Cinemark
$1 admission; 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance. Shows start at 10 am. All movies are G or PG.
Dates vary by theatre.

Bourbonnais – 6/11 through 8/13
Deer Park – 6/3 through 8/5
Evanston – 6/18 through 8/21
Joliet – 6/11 through 8/13
Melrose Park – 6/11 through 8/13
North Aurora – 6/4 through 8/6
Woodridge – 6/11 through 8/13

Special Needs Films:

Sensory Friendly Films – AMC Theatres
Locations: Chicago, Lake in the Hills, Naperville, Niles, Northbrook, South Barrington, Skokie, Lombard, Champaign (Indiana – Merrillville, Michigan City, Schererville)
All shows at 10:00 am. Lights are up, sound is down, and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, sing, or shout.

June 1 – Epic
June 29 – Monsters University
July 13 – Despicable Me 2
August 10 – The Smurfs 2

Special Needs Screening – Studio Movie Grill
Location: Wheaton
Special needs children and siblings free; all other tickets $6. Show at 11:00 am.

Saturday, June 1 – Epic

Other Illinois locations:

2013 Summer Kid Series – Carmike Cinemas
Locations: Champaign and Decatur
$4 admission and includes drink, popcorn, & snack. Movies are every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 am.