Free and cheap kids' movies in Miami this summer

If you’re looking for free things to do with your kids in Miami this summer, consider taking them to a movie. It’s a way to beat the heat, and a number of theaters are offering free or cheap kids’ movies on weekday mornings. Or, you can attend a “dive-in” movie at Grapeland Water Park. Here are the free and cheap movies for kids in Miami-Dade this summer.

Cobb Theatres

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday June 13-Aug. 3
Cost: Free

The movies will be at three Miami-Dade theaters:

Dolphin 19, 11471 NW 12th St., Miami; 305-591-0785.
Cobb Grand 18, 17355 NW 59th Ave., Miami Lakes; 305-2313-5252.
Miami Lakes 17, 6711 Main St., Miami Lakes; 305-558-3810.

Here is the schedule for all three theaters:

June 13, 14, and 15: “The Angry Birds Movie” and “Matilda” (all three theaters)
June 20, 21, and 22: “Open Season” and “Surf’s Up” (all three theaters)
June 27, 28 and 29: “Storks” and “The Lego Movie” (all three theaters)
July 4, 5, and 6: “Trolls” and “The Peanuts Movie” (all three theaters)
July 11, 12, and 13: “Home” (all three theaters); “The Croods” (Grand18 and Miami Lakes) and “How to Train Your Dragon 2” (Dolphin)
July 18, 19, and 20: “Ice Age: Collision Course” and “Kung Fu Panda 3” (all three theaters)
July 25, 26, and 27: “Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip” and “Penguins of Madagascar” (all three theaters)
Aug. 1, 2, and 3: “Minions” and “The Secret Life of Pets” (all three theaters)

Get more information here.

Regal Cinemas

Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 9
Cost: $1

Participating theaters in Miami-Dade are:

Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16 & RPX
Regal Southland Mall Stadium 16
UA Falls 12

You’ll want to check with your theater to make sure that the films are being screened both days. Miami on the Cheap tip: Arrive early to get a seat, before the day camp crowd arrives.

Here is the schedule by week:

June 13-14: “Kung Fu Panda 3” and “Ice Age: Collision Course“
June 20-21: “Trolls” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked“
June 27-28: “Monster Trucks” and “Penguins of Madagascar“
July 4-5: “Rio 2” and “The Boxtrolls“
July 11-12: “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing“
July 18-19: “Kubo and the Two Strings” and “Ratchet and Clank“
July 25-26: “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” and “The Adventures of Tintin“
Aug. 1-2: “Happy Feet Two” and “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore“
Aug. 8-9: “Storks” and “The Lego Batman Movie“

More information here.

Grapeland Water Park

Days: last Friday of the month
Cost: $5

Dive-In Movies features a chance to play in the water park and watch movies from the pool.

Here’s the schedule of films, which all begin at 8 p.m.:

May 26: Jungle Book
June 23: Pete’s Dragon
July 28: Finding Dory
Aug. 25: Moana
Sept. 22: Beauty and the Beast

Grapeland Water Park is at 1550 NW 37 Ave., Miami. Find more details here.

Coral Gables Art Cinema

The Coral Gables Art Cinema shows a family-friendly movie the second Saturday and Sunday of every month as part of Family Days on Aragon. Tickets are $5 and include popcorn and a soda for kids under 12.