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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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legends outlets kansas city movie guide kc for kids
 
 

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

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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!


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