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Summer Movie Guide 2019: Movies in the Park, Drive Ins & Theaters

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By Angela Flowers ~ Publisher, Boise Macaroni Kid May 25, 2022

Several libraries, parks and movie theatres are offering free or cheap family movies throughout the summer! This is a great inexpensive way to watch some of your favorite family-friendly movies together. :) If you are enjoying movies in the park, don't forget to bring your bug spray, chairs, blankets and snacks!! Enjoy! 


FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES IN THE PARK


Movies Under The Stars: Located at various parks around Boise

Enjoy seven fun filled family "Movies Under the Stars" evenings will begin at 7pm with free fun and games for the kids provided by the Boise Park and Rec Department Mobile Rec Van. At Dusk, a free family-friendly movie will be shown on a huge 30 inch inflatable movie screen.

Movies and locations include:

June 15: Mary Poppins Returns: Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd.

June 21: Ralph Breaks the Internet: Bowden Park, 3230 W. Edson St.

June 22: Christopher Robin: Redwood Park, 2675 N. Shamrock St.

June 29: Small Foot: Fort Boise Park, 155 E. Garrison St.

July 13: Bumble Bee: Cassia Park, 4600 W. Camas St.

July 20: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse: Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd.

July 27: A Dog's Way Home: Peppermint Park, 2030 S. Sumpter Way

August 3: A Star Wars Story: Simplot Sports Complex, 2437 E. Lake Forest Dr.

August 10: Incredibles 2: Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd.


Meridian Cable One Movie Night: Settlers Park - 3245 N Meridian Road, Meridian

Come out to Settler's Park in Meridian each Friday night to watch a free movie on the blow-up screen. Bring your blanket or low-back chair. Movies begin at dusk.(10pm)

Movie schedule is as follows:

June 7: Mary Poppins Returns

June 14: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

June 21: A Dog's Way Home

June 28: Kung Fu Panda 3

July 5: The LEGO Movie: The Second Part

July 12: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

July 19: Finding Nemo

July 26: Ralph Breaks the Internet

August 2: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

August 9: Small Foot

August 16: The Incredibles 2


Nampa Silver Screen on the Green: Nampa Optimist Park - 16680 11th Avenue North,  11th Avenue North Ext & Birch Lane

Nampa's Silver Screen on the Green Summer Movie Series. Come out to Optimist Park at dusk and enjoy the free movie on a large inflatable movie screen. Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, family and friends, and head to Optimist Park in Nampa. Each movie night features concessions, activities and fun for the whole family!

June 14: Ralph Breaks the Internet

June 21: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse

June 28: Mary Poppins Returns

July 5: The Lego Movie 2

July 12: The Incredibles 2

July 19: How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World

July 26: The Grinch

August 2: Tangled

August 9: Small Foot

August 16: Wonder Park


Middleton Movies in the Park: Foote Park - 500 N Middleton Road, Middleton 

Bring the whole family to Foote Park at dusk and enjoy free family-friendly movies in the park! Concessions available and the money raised goes towards new playground equipment for Foote Park and other youth and family serving projects in Middleton. Bring the family, some snacks, blankets, chairs and enjoy the movie! *Foote Park is located at the corner of North Middleton Road and Cornell St.

June 8: The Little Mermaid

July 20: The Incredibles 2

August 17: Pinocchio

August 24: Peter Rabbit

September 21: Small Foot

October 19: How to Train Your Dragon


Caldwell's Starlight Cinema Series: Indian Creek Plaza - 120 S. Kimball Ave, Caldwell

Snatch a blanket, climb into your chair, and cuddle up under the stars as the beautiful new Indian Creek Plaza turns into a premier outdoor cinema! 

8pm-11pm

June 6: Aquaman

June 13: Trolls

June 20: Bumblebee

June 27: Footloose

July 4: Top Gun

July 11: Jurassic Park

July 18: Mama Mia

July 25: The Lego Movie

August 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark

August 8: Hook

August 15: Beetlejuice

August 22: Grease

September 19: Willy Wonka (Indian Creek Festival)

October 19: Gremlins (Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival)

November 2: Coco (Day of the Dead)


CHEAP THEATRE MOVIES


Family Days in the Summer at Reel Theatres (50 cent movies!): Country Club Reel, Northgate Reel, Nampa Reel 

Beat the heat and bring the kids to the Reel Theatre Monday-Thursday, June 10-August 8 for FAMILY DAYS! The movies will start at 10am and will be showing the theatres current G and PG rated 2D movies for just $.50 for ALL ages! Plus, with each ticket purchased for the 10am showings, receive a coupon good for $1.00 off a Kid's Deal or Reel Deal! (Sm popcorn + Med drink) So, Grab the family and head on over to the Nampa Reel today! *$.50 cent price is valid for 10am showings only! See what's playing here or by calling (208) 377-2620

Country Club Reel-4550 Overland, Boise
Family Days are Tuesdays only

Northgate Reel-6950 W. State St., Boise
Family Days are Wednesday & Thursday

Nampa Reel Theatre- 2104 Caldwell Blvd
Family Days are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

2019 Regal Summer Movie Express ~ $1 Movies All Summer! (Boise location only!)

2019 Summer Movie Express offers family-friendly movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am through the summer. Bring the whole family and enjoy the movies for just $1 per person! Each week both movies play on both days.

(THESE LOCATIONS ONLY

*Edwards Boise Stadium 21 & Imax - 7701 W Overland Rd, Boise

Movie schedule is as follows: (Each week both movies play on both days)

June 4-5 Croods & Puss in Boots

June 11-12 Despicable Me & Turbo

June 18-19 Lego Batman Movie & House with a Clock in it's Walls

June 25-26 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies & Paddington 2

July 2-3 Despicable Me 3 & The Grinch (2018)

July 9-10 Lego Movie 2 & How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

July 16-17 Smallfoot & Secret Life of Pets

July 23-24 Lego Movie & Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

July 30-31 Sing & How to Train Your Dragon 2

August 6-7 Penguins of Madagascar & Boss Baby

August 13-14 Kung Fu Panda 3 & Lego Ninjago Movie

August 20-21 Trolls & Minions

August 27-28 Madagascar & Shrek 2

September 3-4 How to Train Your Dragon & Storks

*Regal Edwards Nampa Spectrum - 2001 North Cassia Street, Nampa

Movie schedule is as follows: (Each week both movies play on both days)

June 11-12 Despicable Me & Turbo

June 18-19 Lego Batman Movie & House with a Clock in it's Walls

June 25-26 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies & Paddington 2

July 2-3 Despicable Me 3 & The Grinch (2018)

July 9-10 Lego Movie 2 & How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

July 16-17 Smallfoot & Secret Life of Pets

July 23-24 Lego Movie & Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

July 30-31 Sing & How to Train Your Dragon 2

August 6-7 Penguins of Madagascar & Boss Baby

August 13-14 Kung Fu Panda 3 & Lego Ninjago Movie

August 20-21 Trolls & Minions

August 27-28 Madagascar & Shrek 2

September 3-4 How to Train Your Dragon & Storks


Summer Matinee Series at Village Cinema ~ Located at the Village of Meridian at N. Eagle Rd and E. Fairview Ave. 

Family -friendly movies will play at 10am every Monday and Wednesday throughout the Summer for just $1! Tickets available at the Box Office or online through CinemaWest.com


DRIVE-IN MOVIES


 

Terrace Drive In: Terrace Drive in Theatre - 4011 S Lake Ave Caldwell

Come watch your favorite movies at the Drive In. Concessions available for purchase. Double features every week! Bring your chairs, blankets & pillows, and enjoy the show! Open every night Monday-Sunday. Tickets start selling 1hr before show time on Fridays, Saturdays and 1/2 hour before show time on Sunday-Thursday. Movies begin around dusk or when it's dark enough outside for the show to start. Adults ages 12-61 $8 | Seniors 62+ $7 | Kids ages 4-11 $3 | Kids 3-under free. Call (208) 455-1433 or click HERE for this weeks movie lineup!


Parma Motor Vu: Parma Motor-Vu - 29522 US 95. Parma (1 mile north of Parma) 

Come watch your favorite movies at the Drive In. Double features every week. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks and come enjoy the movies! Full snack bar available! Open Friday-Sunday. Gates open at 8:30pm and the 1st movie begins about 9:30pm. Adults ages 12-61 $8 | Seniors 62+ $7 | Kids ages 4-11 $3 | Kids 3-under free. For movie show times call (208) 722-6401 OR Click Here

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