HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – If you are looking for something fun and affordable to do with your kids this summer, how about catching a movie?

10 On Your Side has compiled a list of movie theaters across Hampton Roads offering great deals as well as outdoor movie nights.

Movie theater deals

Regal Summer Movie Express: Get $1 family movies for summer break all season long! Each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. you can get Summer Movie Express tickets for $1 as family movies return to the big screen. The deal runs through August 7 at all participating theatres. Plus, enjoy a special $5 Snack Pack. The food and beverage deal includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn and fruit snacks, with an optional Dippin’ Dots addition for $3.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: Now through August 15, Cinemark has summer fun featuring moves for kids. At participating theaters, watch family-friendly films for $1.75 (plus tax) for each movie. There will also be discounts on kids’ snack packs as well as popcorn and drink combinations.

AMC Theatres: is inviting moviegoers to beat the heat with a series of family-friendly classics returning to the silver screen, with ticket prices as low as $3!

Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center: This summer, enjoy a free movie and popcorn as part of the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center Summer Movie Series. The Arts Center is located at 2410 Wickham Avenue in Newport News. The movies start at 2 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Theater. Space is limited; it’s first come, first served.

The 2024 free movie lineup includes:

  • June 25: Elemental
  • July 2: Trolls Band Together
  • July 9: The Little Mermaid (2023)
  • July 16: Wish
  • July 23: Migration
  • July 30: Kung Fu Panda 4
  • August 6: Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken
  • August 13: Minions, the Rise of Gru
  • August 20: Paw Patrol the Mighty Movie

Main Gate Free Family Movies: Free 10 a.m. showings every showings every Tues, Wednesday & Thursday. Doors open at 9 a.m. Main Gate Movies is located at 10 Phoenix Theatres, 1500 Mall Drive, in Norfolk.

The 2024 Movie Schedule (subject to change):

  • June 11-13: Spiderman Into The Spiderverse & Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
  • June 18-20: The Angry Birds Movie 2 & Hotel Transylvania 3 – Summer Vacation
  • June 25 – 27: Smurfs – The Lost Village & Peter Rabbit 2 – The Runaway
  • July 2 – 4: Spiderman – Across the Spiderverse & The Emoji Movie
  • July 9-11: Land Before Time & Beethoven
  • July 16-18: Sing 2 & Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
  • July 30 – August 1: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken & The Flintstones
  • August 6 – 8: Puss In Boots – The Last Wish & Dolittle
  • August 13-15: Migration & Peter Pan (2023)

Naro Theater Kid Flicks: The Naro in Norfolk presents Kids Flicks Sundays at noon and Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. from June 16 – August 15, 2024. All tickets are $5! Naro ticket books are also accepted.

2024 Movie Schedule:

  • June 16, 19 & 20: The Goonies
  • June 23, 26 & 27: Monsters, Inc.
  • July 7, 10 & 11: E.T.
  • July 14, 17 & 18: Labyrinth
  • July 21, 24 & 24: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  • July 28, 31 & August 1: The Jungle Book
  • August 4, 7 & 8: The Great Muppet Caper
  • August 11, 14 & 15: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Barry Art Museum Summer Movie Series: Second Fridays are U-Nite at the Barry Art Museum, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. The Barry Art Museum is located at 1075 West 43rd Street. Screenings are at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public!

The 2024 Movie Schedule: 

  • July 12: Muppet Treasure Island
  • August 9: White Squall
  • September 13: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

Outdoor movie nights

Monday Movie Nights on the Lawn: The Cavalier Resort hosts movie nights on Monday nights this summer on the Great Lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the films. Popcorn will be available at the hotel. The nights are open to the public and begin at sunset. It takes place seasonally through September from around 8-10 p.m.

Here’s what’s showing.

  • June 17: The Goonies (1985)
  • June 24: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
  • July 1: Three Amigos
  • July 8: Shrek
  • July 15: Jumanji (1995)
  • July 22: Sing (2016)
  • July 29: Young Frankenstein
  • August 5: The Sandlot (1993)
  • August 12: Remember the Titans (2000)
  • August 26: Pocahontas (1995)
  • September 2: Back to the Future (1985)

Saturday Cinema in Suffolk: Suffolk Parks and Recreation presents Saturday Cinema this summer. On six Saturdays through October, the city has scheduled movie events. Two hours before the events begin, enjoy activities on-site. Admission is free. Children must be accompanied. Locations include a variety of parks across the city.

  • June 22: “Barbie” (PG-13), Downtown Festival Park, 215 W. Washington St. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
  • July 27: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (PG), Holland Park, 6720 Ruritan Blvd. Movie starts at 8:15 p.m.
  • August 24: “Wonka” (PG), Downtown Festival Park, 215 W. Washington St. Movie starts at 7:45 p.m.
  • Sept. 21: “Elemental” (PG), Holland Park, 6720 Ruritan Blvd. Movie starts at 7 p.m.
  • Oct. 9: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (PG), Bennett’s Creek Park, 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd. Movie starts at 6:45 p.m.