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Discounted Summer Kids Movies in Des Moines
You may have already seen the list of FREE Outdoor Movies being offered this summer throughout Des Moines. This is a list of super, discounted summer kid movies being offered at local theaters in Des Moines, Iowa. When Summer is in full swing, it can be hot and humid. Escaping into a cool theater may be the way to go. Check out the list of movies that are being offered this Summer.
We will continue to update this page as we continue to receive more information. Also, please check out event calendar. A lot of local libraries offer free movies throughout the week too.

B&B Theatres Ankeny
Address: 1580 SW Market St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Yet another reason why it’s great to be a kid in the summertime!
The B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series operates during the summer months when school is not in session and is designed to give families an affordable morning option that is safe for the whole family. All movies are at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
$5 Regular or $3 Backstage Pass Members. Not a member? It’s FREE to join! Sign up here.
June 10-12: The Bad Guys
June 17-19: The Garfield Movie
June 24-26: Paw Patrol 2
July 1-3: Despicable Me 4
July 8-10: Harold and the Purple Crayon
July 15-17: Sing 2
July 22-24: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 29-31: The Wild Robot
Camp Flix
Where: Flix Brewhouse, located in Merle Hay Mall
When: Monday – Thursday starting in June through July at 11 a.m.
This summer, Flix Brewhouse invites families to beat the heat and escape into adventure with Camp Flix—an all-ages camp-inspired movie series running weekly throughout June and July. Guests can enjoy $5 tickets to kid-approved classics and new favorites from Minions mayhem to Sonic speed runs, complete with themed activities and photo ops before each show. To sweeten the fun, campers can indulge in a limited-time s’mores cookie, made just for Camp Flix.
Additionally, every Tuesday, Flix Jr. sensory-conscious screenings create a welcoming, inclusive environment with lowered volume, dimmed lights, and space for adaptive technology and quiet chatter while families can fuel up with $5 kids’ meals.
The full schedule, more info, and tickets can be found here: https://flixbrewhouse.com/flix-picks/
Century 20 Jordan Creek and XD + Cinemark Movies 12 – Ames – Altoona
Jordan Creek Address: 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy #2000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Altoona Address: 2227 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
Ames Address: 1317 Buckeye Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is just weeks away! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting family-friendly big-screen entertainment for just $1.75* per ticket for each movie. Save even more on your visit with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.
Participating theatres will host Summer Movie Clubhouse on Wednesdays at 9:30 am, June 2 through August 7. Select theatres will offer additional showtimes throughout the week, so be sure to check your local theatre for more Summer Movie Clubhouse fun!
June 2-5: The Bad Guys
June 9-12: The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
June 16-19: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
June 23-26: Shrek 2
June 30 – July 3: Despicable Me 4
July 7-10: Kung Fu Panda 4
July 14-17: The Wild Robot
July 21 – 24: Sonic The Hedgehog 3
July 28-31: The Garfield Movie
August 4-7: The Garfield Movie
Fridley Summer Movie Series
$2 Admission. Children must be supervised. Seating is limited and subject to availability. Tickets will be available online the week before or at the box office.
Waukee Palms: Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Copper Creek: Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- June 11 – 12 – IF
- June 18-19 – The Bad Guys
- June 25-26 – Migration
- July 2-3 – Charlotte’s Web
- July 9-10 – Hitpig!
- July 16-17 – The Wild Robot
- July 23-24 – Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 30-31 – Despicable Me 4
- August 6-7 – Transformers One
- August 13-14 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Erin Huiatt
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