One special thing about summer in Minnesota is that there are many opportunities to watch movies both inside and outside – for free or cheap!
And you can make it even more frugal by bringing your own chairs and blankets, plus snacks like popcorn.
This list is divided into two sections – outdoor movies, and indoor movies. Outdoor movies are usually free showings of movies at parks. Indoor movies are theatres that offer super cheap movies all summer long, especially for kids.
Outdoor Movies
Movies in the Parks!
Many cities offer outdoor movie events. Often these are part of a city festival, or weekly in a park with other entertainment and even food trucks. Here are some cities that have outdoor movies:
- Bloomington
- Brooklyn Center
- Burnsville
- Edina
- Hastings
- Maple Grove
- Minnetonka
- New Hope
- Osseo
- Robbinsdale
- Roseville
- Stillwater
- Woodbury
Of course, Minneapolis and St. Paul offer many opportunities to see movies free.
Minneapolis Movies in the Parks offer free movies all summer long. Find out more here.
St. Paul also offers Movies in the Parks all summer long. Learn about it here.
This is not a complete list of cities participating – check your city too!
Indoor Movies
BB Theatres Summer Kids Series
The B&B Theatres at the Mall of America are participating in the B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series, which gives families an affordable morning option. Come to the theatre for movies at 10:00am and 12:30pm, as well as a sensory friendly showtime at 10:15am on the dates in the image above. Tickets are only $3-5.
Emagine Theatres Summer Kids Series
The Emagine Summer Kids Series is BACK this summer from June 9th through August 17th, 2023!
There is a new kids movie every week for the family to enjoy. And they’re only $3 for ALL AGES!
This year, their series theme is a throwback to the past with some of your childhood favorite films to see on the big screen with your kids. Remember The Little Rascals? The Cat in the Hat?
You can also get a Magic Pack concession package with popcorn and a small drink for $5.
Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series 2023
The Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series is back in 2023 – get $3 admission to each of 8 movies this summer!
Plus get 2 FREE tickets courtesy of American Family Insurance! Click here to get the electronic voucher.
Movies play June 13th through August 5th, 2023.
Riverview Theater
Riverview Theater in Minneapolis has 2023 Summer Kids Matinées. All seats are only $1!
All seating is general admission.
Other movies
Do you know of other free or cheap movies to add to this list? Comment below!
Watch at Home
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