Three ways to save money at the movies this summer

By Pune Media On May 29, 2025

All summer, local theaters and venues are offering ways for adults, families and kids to enjoy movies while saving money.

Here are three ways to enjoy movies this summer for just a few bucks, or even free.

Camp North End

Crossroads Cinema, Camp North End’s free movie series, is back for the summer and kicks off on June 5.

The movie series allows guests to bring their lounge chairs, friends and pets to enjoy films from the 2000s on an outdoor screen.

During the screening, attendees can play free arcade games and shop for food and drinks from onsite vendors. The event takes place rain or shine.

Last year, we went to one of the movies and gave our honest thoughts.

Line-up:

June 5 – High School Musical
June 12 – Rush Hour 2
June 19 – Diary of a Mad Black Woman – The Play (2002)
June 26 – UP
July 3 – Legally Blonde 2
July 10 – Holes
July 17 – The Dark Knight
July 24 – 13 Going on 30
July 31 – Shrek 2
August 7 – The Parent Trap
August 14 – Bad Boys 2
August 21 – The Incredibles
August 28 – Barber shop 2

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas

Cinergy also offers $2 movies for kids every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from June 3 to August 7 at all Cinergy locations as part of its Kids Summer Movie Series.

Line-up:

June 3–5 – The LEGO Ninjago Movie
June 10–12 – Despicable Me
June 17–19 – The Secret Life of Pets
June 24–26 – Paddington 2
July 1–3 – Sonic the Hedgehog
July 8–10 – The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
July 15–17 – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
July 22–24 – Sing
July 29–31 – Minions: The Rise of Gru
August 5–7 – The LEGO Movie

AMC Theaters

AMC Theaters will offer $3 kids’ movies through August 13 as part of its Summer Movie Camp event.

Line-up:

June 7 & 9 — The Bad Guys
June 14 & 16
June 21 & 23
June 28 & 30
August 8 & 6
August 11 & 13

Amanda is a reporter covering general assignments. She grew up in Charlotte and has a degree from UNC Charlotte.

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