Summer Movies for Kids in Kansas City 2023
Does your family love going to the movies? Our family has always loved watching movies together. Now that my kids are a little bigger we are excited to try movie theaters! In Kansas City, there are multiple movie theaters and outdoor venues hosting summer movies for kids and families. Each of the venues or theaters in this summer movie guide are less than $5 a person or free to attend!
Summer Movies Under $5 for Kids in Kansas City
Cinemark 20 Theater - Merriam, KS
Additional Days Added: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30 AM, $1.50 per ticket, $1 off kid snacks
June 21 - Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 28 - Sonic the Hedgehog
July 5 - Mummies
July 12 - The Bad Guys
July 19 - Paws of Fury: Legend of Hank
July 26 - DC League of Super Pets
August 2 - Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
August 9 - Puss in Boots The Last Wish
B&B Theaters
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM
$3 tickets for Backstage Pass Members and $5 tickets for non-members
Locations: Emporia, Leavenworth, Lee's Summit, Liberty, KC Northland, Overland Park, Shawnee, Topeka
June 6, 7, 8 - Mummies
June 13, 14,15 - DC League of Super Pets
June 20, 21, 22 - The Lego Movie 2
June 27, 28, 29 - Smallfoot
July 4, 5, 6 - Space Jam
July 11, 12, 13 - Scoob!
July 18, 19, 20 - The Lego Batman Movie
July 25, 26, 27 - Tom & Jerry
Crown Center: WeekEnder Series
Friday nights at the Crown Center Square starting at 6:00 PM for live music and vendors with the movie starting around 9:00 PM. Free admission! Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
July 7 - Top Gun: Maverick | The James Perryman Band
July 14 - The Addams Family (2019) | Retroactive
July 21 - Black Panther | Damien Gunn Band
July 28 - 50 First Dates | Accidental Moguls
Crown Center Square 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Outdoor Movies at Zona Rosa North Park
Third Saturday nights at the North Park at Zona Rosa for free outdoor movies all summer. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Movie starts at dusk.
May 20 - Top Gun: Maverick
June 17 - Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone
July 15 - Legally Blonde
August 19 - Mean Girls
September 16 - Finding Nemo
Movie in the Park - Lenexa
Various Friday nights all summer long at Lenexa, KS parks for free outdoor movies. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
May 26 - DC League of Super Pets (Sar Ko Par Trails Park - 9:00 PM)
June 16 - Indiana Jones & the Raiders of the Lost Ark (Electric Park 9:15 PM)
July 21 - Marcel: The Shell with Shoes On (Buffalo Meadows Park 9:00 PM)
August 25 - Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (Electric Park - 8:30 PM)
September 22 - The Super Mario Bros Movie (Electric Park - 7:45 PM)
Movies on the Lawn - Legends Outlets
Saturday nights from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM all summer long for free outdoor movies. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Last Saturdays are date-night picks!
June 3 – The Secret Life of Pets
June 10 – The Devil Wears Prada
June 17 – Despicable Me
June 24 – The Princess Bride
July 1 – National Treasure
July 8 – Hook
July 15 – E.T.
July 22 – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
July 29 – The Wedding Planner
August 5 – Super Mario Bros
Miller Theaters
Kid-friendly movies Monday-Thursday at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Tickets for $2.50 and $6 kid snack combos.
June 5, 6, 7, 8 – Goosebumps
June 12, 13, 14, 15 – Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
June 19, 20, 21, 22 – The Paw Patrol Movie
June 26, 27, 28, 29 – Sonic The Hedgehog 2
July 3, 4, 5, 6 – Paws of Fury
July 10, 11, 12, 13 – Mummies
July 17, 18, 19, 20 – D.C. Super Pets
July 24, 25, 26, 27 – The Bad Guys
July 31, August 1, 2, 3 – TBD
August 7, 8, 9, 10 – TBD
AMC Theaters
Movies for families all summer long with $3 Wednesday showings and $5 Saturday showings. Theaters and showtimes vary so check your favorite AMC Theater for their Summer Movie Camp 2023 listings!
There are so many ways to enjoy movies with your family all summer long in Kansas City! Which one are you saving for movie fun?
June 3-7 DC League of Super Pets
June 10-14 Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 17-21 Paw Patrol: The Movie
June 24-28 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
June 30-July 5 Kung Fu Panda
July 8-12 Trolls World Tour
July 15-19 Mummies
July 22-26 The Secret Life of Pets
July 29-August 2 Boss Baby: The Family Business
August 5-9 Shrek 2
August 11-16 Sing 2
August 19-23 The Croods: A New Age
August 26-30 Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Summer is great time to take in a movie with your kids in Kansas City! Popcorn, air conditioning, and a break from the summer sun. Thanks for checking out this Summer Movies for Kids under $5 in Kansas City list!
Looking for more family-friendly activities in Kansas City? Check out this blog for more ideas!
5/16/2023 - Gabrielle Isom