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Free and Cheap Summer Movies for Erie Families

Make memories with your family at the movies!

May 20, 2019

There are plenty of opportunities -- both indoor and outdoor! -- during the summer of 2019 to see free or cheap family-friendly movies in Erie. So round up the kids and get ready for some cinematic magic!

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Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Tinseltown 

Tinseltown offers the  Summer Movie Clubhouse, which is a series of recently released G and PG films for kids. The cost is $1 per person per movie at the door the morning of the program. Or purchase a ten-week series punch card for $5 from the theatre box office, while supplies last.

All movies start at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.

  • June 12: Peter Rabbit
  • June 19: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
  • June 26: How To Train Your Dragon
  • July 3: Smallfoot
  • July 10: Kung Fu Panda
  • July 17: The Lego Movie
  • July 24: Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
  • July 31: Sherlock Gnomes
  • Aug. 7: Hotel Transylvania 3
  • Aug. 14: Despicable Me 3


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Summer Movie Series at First Alliance Church

Everyone is welcome to attend the Friday night Summer Movie Series on the FAC East Lawn. These events are FREE and open to the public. We'll even have FREE popcorn. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and bring blankets or chairs. Will be moved indoors in the event of poor weather. Starting time is 8:30 p.m.

  • June 14: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
  • July 12: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  • Aug 9: Wonder

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Sci-Fi Friday at Blasco 

Young sci-fi fans are invited to free movie screenings and themed activities at Blasco's storytime room every Friday! Popcorn and lemonade will be served. 

Parents are advised that all films are rated G or PG; however, as you know your child best, please research or view movies ahead of time to ensure they are a good fit for your family. 

Movies start at 2 p.m., with activities to follow.

  • June 21: Lilo & Stitch | Activity: Beach Party
  • June 28: Flubber | Activity: Make Slime 
  • July 5: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids | Activity: Shrinky Dinks 
  • July 12 Wall-E | Activity: Gardening 
  • July 19: Home | Activity: Bubble Science 
  • July 26: Muppets from Space | Activity: Make Tin Foil Hats 
  • August 2: Jimmy Neutron | Activity: Sacrificial Chicken Party! 
  • August 9: LEGO Movie 2 | Activity: Create with LEGOs

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Movies Under the Stars at Edinboro University

Enjoy Thursday summer evenings under the stars while watching movies hosted by Edinboro University on the lawns behind the Frank G. Pogue Student Center, 405 Scotland Road. Admission and parking are free! Complimentary popcorn and snow cones will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Movies start at 9 p.m. 

  • July 11: Shrek
  • July 18: The Goonies
  • July 25: Tangled
  • August 1: Monsters, Inc.

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Movie Under the Stars at Frontier Park 

The free outdoor movie start at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.) on the 8th Street side of Frontier Park across from Romolo Chocolates. Bring your own blanket or chairs. The movie will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Aug. 2: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial