Free Summer Movies 2011
Looking for a way to get out of the house with the kids but stay in the air conditioning and not spend a fortune? Look no further than the free movies offered by various local theaters. We do our best to keep this list up to date but encourage you to call the theater to verify the showing before you get there.
Huntsville Art Museum’s Classic Movies in the Park
One of Huntsville’s most beloved summer traditions, on select Friday’s throughout the summer, the Museum shows classic movies on their west patio in Big Spring Park. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and their own picnic snacks. Come by at dusk to snag the best seats. All movies begin at sundown, typically between 7:30 – 8:30 pm throughout the summer. Classic Movies in the Park are FREE and open to the public!
Since Classic Movies in the Park is an outdoor event, sometimes the weather is an issue. If a movie is canceled they will post that information here by 1:00 pm CST the date the movie was to be shown.
May 13: Mary Poppins – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
May 27: Grease (PG-13)
June 10: The Never Ending Story (PG)
June 24: An American Tail (G)
July 8: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) (G)
July 22: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (PG)
August 5: Charlotte’s Web (1973) (G)
Monaco Pictures Kid’s Summer Film Series
This is a 9-week program that provides parents and their children a safe, fun, entertainment experience this summer. Each Monday and Wednesday, from June 1st to August 10th, they will show re-released classic G- and PG-rated family-friendly films – and best of all – it’s free and fun for the whole family. Movies start at 10 a.m.
Editor’s Note: Make sure to get here early for your tickets and be prepared for a lot of other children. Daycares and summer camps frequently bring children in buses to this series so it’s rarely a quiet event.
Wednesday, June 1: Alvin and the Chipmunks (PG)
Monday, June 6: Nim’s Island (PG)
Wednesday, June 8: Babe (G)
Monday, June 13: The Karate Kid (PG)
Wednesday, June 15: The Tale of Despereaux (G)
Monday, June 20: Bee Movie (PG)
Wednesday, June 22: Horton Hears a Who (G)
Monday, June 27: Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
Wednesday, June 29: Ice Age (PG)
MONDAY JULY 4-NO MOVIE
Wednesday, July 6: Night at the Museum (PG)
Monday, July 11: Megamind (PG)
Wednesday, July 13: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
Monday, July 18: Surf’s Up (PG)
Wednesday, July 20: Hotel for Dogs (PG)
Monday, July 25: Shark Tale (PG)
Wednesday, July 27: Yogi Bear (PG)
Monday, August 1: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG)
Wednesday, August 3: Madagascar (PG)
Rave Motion Pictures Free Family Film Festival
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.) for 8 weeks, this theater will show G or PG movies only and admission is free. Daycares and Child care centers are open.
1485 Four Mile Post Road South East
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 882-1202
MAY 31 and JUNE 1 – Megamind (PG)
June 7 and 8 – Yogi Bear (PG)
June 14 and 15 – Diary of Wimpy Kid (PG)
June 21 and 22 – Marmaduke (PG)
June 28 and 29 – Romona & Beezus (G)
July 5 and 6 – Percy Jackson & Lightning Thief (PG)
July 12 and 13 – Chronicles of Narnia (PG)
July 19 and 20 – Gulliver’s Travels with Jack Black (PG)
Regal Hollywood 18 $1 Family Movies
For nine-weeks, Regal Cinemas will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.
Note: A portion of proceeds from the Summer Movie Express will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. Will Rogers uses the money to fund the institute’s mission in the areas of medical research and health education. The Regal Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity established by Regal Entertainment Group, also provides monetary grants to local Boys and Girls Clubs to bring club members to the Summer Movie Express.
3312 South Memorial Pkwy
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 883-1101
June 7th and 8th: Tales of Despereaux (G) & Chronicles of Narnia (PG)
June 14th and 15th: Cats and Dogs; Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) & Megamind (PG)
June 21st and 22nd: Alpha and Omega (PG) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG)
June 28th and 29th: Charlotte’s Web (G) & Percy Jackson & the Olympians (PG)
July 5th and 6th: Furry Vengeance (G) & Shrek Forever After (PG)
July 12th and 13th: Kitt Kittredge (G) & Despicable Me (PG)
July 19th and 20th: Gulliver’s Travel (PG) & How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
July 26th and 27th: Pirates Who Don’t Do (G) & Marmaduke (PG)
August 2nd and 3rd: Ramona & Beezus (G) & Yogi Bear (PG)
