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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. Sensory-friendly showtime at 10:15 a.m.
$5 Regular or $3 Backstage Pass Members. Not a member? It’s FREE to join! Sign up here.
June 6-8: Mummies
June 13-15: DC League of Superpets
June 20-22: The LEGO Movie 2
June 27-29: Smallfoot
July 4-6: Space Jam
July 11-13: Scoob!
July 18-20: The LEGO Batman Movie
July 25-27: Tom & Jerry
Century 20 Jordan Creek and XD + Cinemark Movies 12 – Ames
Jordan Creek Address: 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy #2000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Ames Address: 1317 Buckeye Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50* per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs or any size popcorn and drink combo during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. The movies are at 9:30 a.m.
June 21: Minions: Rise of Gru
June 28: Sonic the Hedgehog
July 5: Mummies
July 12: The Bad Guys
July 19: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
July 26: DC League of Super-Pets
August 2: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
August 9: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
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.
6/7 & 6/8: Sonic 2
6/14 & 6/15: Minions: The Rise of Gru
6/21 & 6/22: Bad Guys
6/28 & 6/29: DC League of Super-Pets
7/12 & 7/13: Mummies
7/19 & 7/20: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
7/26 & 7/27: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
8/2 & 8/3: The Amazing Maurice
8/9 & 8/10: Super Mario Bros
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