Twin Cities Free & Cheap Summer Movies (2024)

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:

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

Emagine Theatres Summer Kids Series

The Emagine Summer Kids Series is BACK this summer from June 14th through August 22nd, 2024!

There are 5 movies in the lineup. Tickets are $3 for all ages.

You can also get a Magic Pack concession package with popcorn and a small drink for $5.

Movies play June 14th through August 22nd, 2024.

Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series 2024

The Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series is back in 2024 – get a passport to see 12 kids movies for $18!

Plus get 2 FREE tickets courtesy of American Family Insurance! Click here to get the electronic voucher.

Movies play June 30th through August 29th, 2024.

Get info here.

Other movies

Do you know of other free or cheap movies to add to this list? Comment below!

Watch at Home

Check out these TV streaming deals and watch home or anywhere.

Hulu – Get Hulu for only $7.99 a month.

Paramount+- Get 1 month free!

Starz – Exclusive Limited Offer: $3 a month for 3 months!

Apple TV+ – Try it FREE for 7 days! After that it’s $6.99 a month.

Fubu TV – Try it FREE! Get 100+ channels a month! Then it’s $74.99 a month.

Philo – Try it FREE for 7 days. Get 70+ channels, unlimited DVR. Then it’s $25 a month. NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED for free trial. This one is super popular.

Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+ is FREE for 6 months with Verizon Unlimited. If you are a Verizon Unlimited customer check it out!