In the summer everyone wants to be in a cool place. Local programs offering summer movies for Phoenix kids are affordable, and there's no better place for a kid to spend a couple of hours every week than at the movies.
Every year both Harkins and AMC, the two companies that own and operate the greatest number of movie screens in the Phoenix area, offer summer movies for children. Typically, these movies are rated G or PG and are already on DVD or close to being released on DVD.
I have never personally attended one of the special summer movies, but I hear that they can be rather boisterous and wild!
Summer Movies for Kids at AMC Movie Theatres
Dates: Wednesdays from June 17, 2009 through August 5, 2009
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Deer Valley 30, Mesa Grand 24, Westgate 20
Price of admission: $1
How it works: You can purchase tickets for individual movies either online or at the box office.
Other offers for this program: For $3 a child can have a small drink, small popcorn and small snack
Summer Movies for Kids at Harkins Movie Theatres
Dates: Monday through Friday, from May 25, 2009 through July 31, 2009Time: 9:45 a.m.
Where: Arcadia 8, Arizona Mills 24, Arrowhead Fountains 18, Chandler Crossroads 12, Chandler Fashion 20, Christown 14, Gateway Pavillions 18, Metrocenter 12, Norterra 14, North Valley 16, Park West 14, San Tan Village 16, Scottsdale 101 14, Shea 14, Superstition Springs 25, Tempe Marketplace 16
Price of admission: 10 movies for $7
How it works: You choose your day, choose your theatre and buy your tickets at the theatre. All your movies are purchased as a set; they must be for the same movie theatre and same day of the week.
Other offers for this program: $4 will a children's concession snack combo.

