Discounted Movies at Des Moines Movie Theaters
Where can you find discounted movies at Des Moines movie theaters? Our family loves to attend movies at the theaters. It can get pricey pretty quickly that is why we love to ask for gift cards when special occasions arise. Even a gift card can go pretty fast. I have broken down the best times and days to see a movie at a theater. Also, some of our favorite kid and family perks at each movie theater in the Des Moines area.
AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
8501 Hickman Road, Urbandale
515-276-2419
Discounted Movies
- $4.99 per ticket (plus tax) for a digital movie before 4 p.m.
- Tickets are $5 per child under the age of 12 all day, every day.
- Become an AMC Stub Member and enjoy $5 movie tickets (plus tax) all day on Tuesday’s.
- During the Summer months, they offer special discounts for kids movies. Keep your eyes open!
AMC Classic Johnston 16
5233 NW 86th Street, Johnston
515-331-3256
Discounted Movies
- Become an AMC Stub Member and enjoy $5 movie tickets (plus tax) all day on Tuesday’s.
AMC Classic Southridge 12
6720 SE 14th Street, Des Moines
515-256-0801
Discounted Movies
- $4.99 per ticket (plus tax) for a digital movie before 4 p.m.
- Tickets are $5 per child under the age of 12 all day, every day.
- Become an AMC Stub Member and enjoy $5 movie tickets (plus tax) all day on Tuesday’s.
- During the Summer months, they offer special discounts for kids movies. Keep your eyes open!
B&B Theaters Ankeny
1580 SW Market Street, Ankeny
515-289-2879
Discounted Movies
- Before Noon showings are $7 per ticket in traditional theaters only.
- Treat Yourself Tuesdays; $5 per ticket PLUS enjoy a free small box of popcorn (part of a loyalty program).
Fun Notes
B&B Theaters is the newest movie theater to the Des Moines area and it is pretty awesome! Our favorite feature is Screen Play which includes a play area INSIDE the movie theater.
They also offer a large bar, restaurant, huge arcade, and bowling! You can easily spend an entire day playing and having fun at this new theater located in Ankeny, Iowa.
Cinemark Century 20 Jordan Creek
101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 2000, West Des Moines
515-267-8981
Discounted Movies
- Every Tuesday Digital Cinema movie tickets are $5.25 per ticket. There is a $3 upcharge for XD, 3D or 4D theaters.
- Early Bird is $7.25 per ticket for shows that are before 1 p.m. There is a $3 upcharge for XD theaters.
- During the Summer months, they offer special discounts for kids movies. Keep your eyes open!
Fun Notes
We love Century Jordan Creek because it is located in the mall near the food court. It is easy to make it a fun day when you plan a movie at Century Jordan Creek. Shop, let the kids play in the play area, get free fudge from Scheel’s, and eat lunch at Zombie Burger.
All theaters offer luxury loungers.
Cinemark Altoona and XD
2227 Adventureland Drive, Altoona
515-967-2236
Discounted Movies
- Every Tuesday Digital Cinema movie tickets are $5.25 per ticket. There is a $3 upcharge for XD theaters.
- Early Bird is $6.50 per ticket for shows that are before 1 p.m. There is a $3 upcharge for XD theaters.
Fun Notes
Take a look at our fun visit when they opened a few years ago. They offer a fun arcade and bar for adults.
All theaters offer luxury loungers.
Cinemark Movies 12
1317 Buckeye Avenues, Ames
515-232-5066
Discounted Movies
- Every Tuesday Digital Cinema movie tickets are $4.75 per ticket.
- Early Bird is $5.75 per ticket to shows that are before 1 p.m.
- During the Summer months, they offer special discounts for kids movies. Keep your eyes open!
Fun Notes
This movie theater located in Ames, Iowa is near two BBQ favorites Jethro’s and Hickory Park.
All theaters offer luxury loungers.
Flix Brewhouse
3800 Merle Hay Road #1300, Des Moines
515-612-9200
Discounted Movies
- Every Wednesday, all first run 2-D shows are $5.25 per ticket.
- Flix Brewhouse offers Family Programming including Flix Jr. which offers family-friendly movies for as low as $2 per ticket.
- During the Summer months, they offer special discounts for kids movies. Keep your eyes open!
Fun Notes
Flix Brewhouse is one of our favorite movie theaters in Des Moines. We love that we are able to order delicious food and sip on craft beer right from our seats. We also enjoy attending Family Programming movies on weekend mornings where we can try their tasty brunch items!
They regularly offer fun events that include discounted tickets and/or meals or drinks.
Indianola – Paramount 7
105 S 1st Street, Indianola
515-961-7250
Discounted Movies
- Every Tuesday $5 per ticket for 2D and $7 per ticket for 3D. Buy any beverage and receive a free 46-ounce bag of popcorn.
The Palms Theatres & IMAX
200 NE Westgate Drive, Waukee
515-630-2337
Discounted Movies
- Every Tuesday $6 per ticket for 2D and $8 per ticket for 3D
- IMAX 2D $10 per ticket and IMAX 3D $12 per ticket
- Buy any beverage and receive a free 46-ounce bag of popcorn
Pleasant Hill – Copper Creek 9
1325 Copper Creek Drive, Pleasant Hill
515-266-2676
Discounted Movies
- Every Tuesday $5.50 per ticket for 2D and $7.50 per ticket for 3D. Buy any beverage and receive a free 46-ounce bag of popcorn.
- During the Summer months, they offer special discounts for kids movies. Keep your eyes open!
Valley Community Center
4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines
515-327-6000
Every Monday at 10:15 a.m. the Valley Community Center offers a free movie. Popcorn is also served free of charge. Take a look at their event calendar to see what movie is being shown each week.
