There are tons of FREE — and cheap — family movies going on around Tampa Bay. We have compiled this list of the various film events to help your family plan.
If you know of any family movies going on that we’ve missed, please leave a comment to let us know about them. And be sure to check back often, as we will be adding family movie events as we find them throughout the month. Thanks!
FALL FREE FOR ALL
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, September 16, 2011
Location: Sims Park
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks or a picnic and settle in for an outdoor viewing of the family film Rango, starring the voice of Johnny Depp.
Address:
Sims Park
6341 Bank Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
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FREE SHOWING OF “RIO”
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Location: Impact Ministries of Brandon
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Impact Ministries of Brandon is hosting this FREE showing of the family movie Rio. Enjoy a fun evening with your family. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Address:
Impact Ministries of Brandon
3001 S. Kings Avenue
Brandon, FL 33511
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POP-UP THEATRE
Time: Face painting and balloons at 2 p.m.; Movie starts at 3 p.m.
Date: Every Tuesday through October 27, 2011
Location: Westfield Countryside Mall
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 796-1070, Website
What’s Doing?
Join Westfield Countryside for family-friendly movies and popcorn every Tuesday & Thursday at 3 p.m. Even better! Bring the kids a little early and enjoy face painting & balloon twisting at 2 p.m. All activities take place at Westfield Countryside’s Pop-Up Theatre on Level 2, near Sears. Just grab one of the available bean bag chairs and get ready for a free “Pop-Up Theatre” movie viewing.
September 6th & 8th: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
September 13th & 15th: Charlotte’s Web
September 20th & 22nd: Open Season
September 27th & 29th: The Wizard of Oz
NOTE: Movie showings are subject to change without prior notice.
Address:
Westfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33761
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SUNSETS AT PIER 60 SUNSET THEATRE
Time: All movies start at approximately 8:15-8:30 p.m.
Date: Every Friday and Saturday night, weather permitting
Location: Pier 60
Cost: FREE; Popcorn and soft drinks are available for sale
Info: (727) 449-1036 ; Website
What’s Doing?
Sunsets at Pier 60 is a daily free family festival that includes artisans, crafters, street performers, musical entertainment and, of course, a beautiful sunset every night! Every Friday and Saturday night, you can also enjoy a FREE film screening. Bring a blanket or low sitting chair, and watch a movie on the jumbo screen.
Friday, September 2: Mars Needs Moms
Saturday, September 3: Soul Surfer
Friday, September 9: Princess Diaries
Saturday, September 10: Superman
Friday, September 16: Hoodwinked
Saturday, September 17: Source Code
Friday, September 23: Shrek Forever After
Saturday, September 24: No Reservations
Saturday, September 30: Rango
Address:
Sunsets at Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive
Clearwater, FL 33767
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FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK
Time: 8 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday Night
Location: Land O’ Lakes Community Park
Cost: FREE; Concessions available ($1 sodas/snacks; $2 Italian Philadelphia Water Ice)
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Gather the family and bring chairs and blankets for a free outdoor movie. Movies begin at sundown. Here’s what’s playing:
Saturday, September 3: Madagascar
Saturday, September 10: E.T.
Saturday, September 17: Monsters Inc.
Saturday, September 24: Pirates of the Carribean
Address:
Land O’ Lakes Community Park
5401 Land O’Lakes Boulevard
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
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CHICK-FIL-A MOVIE NIGHT: CHICKEN LITTLE
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Location: Chick-fil-A at North Dale Mabry
Cost: FREE movie and ice cream for all guests; Food for sale
Info: (813) 908-0787; Website
What’s Doing?
Join Chick-fil-A outside for Movie Night — we’ll be watching Chicken Little. All guests receive a FREE kid’s ice cream cup or cone, and there will be fun trivia after the movie for a chance to win Chick-fil-A coupons! Please bring lawn chairs and blankets, as seating will be limited.
NOTE: Call Chick-fil-A (813-908-0787) for updates about any changes due to weather.
Address:
Chick-fil-A at North Dale Mabry
15801 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Carrollwood, FL 33618
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FREE Family Films @ Your Library
Take advantage of the many FREE family movie events offered by your local Library! We’ve listed several below that you can enjoy this month. There are so many great, FREE programs being hosted by our local Libraries, however, that we just can’t put them all on; so be sure to check your County Library System’s calendar of events (we’ve included links below; just click on the name of your county) to find out about a ton of other great events going on around town this month.
Hillsborough County Public Library
~~~ Friday, September 2, 9 & 30, 2011 ~~~
Friday Afternoon at the Movies (3:30-5:30 p.m.; West Tampa Branch Library) Come share a bag of popcorn with your friends and family and watch a movie. Surprises await!
~~~ Saturday, September 10, 17 & 24, 2011 ~~~
Saturday Afternoon Movie (1-3 p.m.; Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs) Enjoy some family time at the Library. A snack will be provided while you watch a movie from the library’s DVD collection and a big movie screen. Guests are welcome to bring munchies and a cushion or blanket to sit on.
~~~ Tuesday, September 13, 20 & 27, 2011 ~~~
Family Time (7-7:30 p.m.; Brandon Regional Library) Bring the family for an evening of reading and entertainment. Something different will be offered each week: stories, music, crafts, movies, games and other interactive activities. Stop in and be a part of the fun!
~~~ Saturday, September 3, 2011 ~~~
Popcorn and a Movie (2-4 p.m.; Land O’Lakes Branch Library) Enjoy a G or PG-rated movie. Sponsored by the Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library.
~~~ Saturday, September 17, 2011 ~~~
Family Movie Matinee (2-4 p.m.; Hugh Embry Branch Library) September movie synopsis: Two macaws travel to Rio de Janeiro and find love! This event is for children up to age 12 with a parent/guardian. Enjoy a family movie with juice, popcorn, and crafts!
~~~ Saturday, September 24, 2011 ~~~
Children’s Popcorn And a Movie (1-5 p.m.; New River Branch Library) Popcorn and a movie are provided by the New River Friends of the Library. This event is for children in grades K-5.
Pinellas County Public Library
~~~ Saturday, September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2011 ~~~
Saturday Afternoon Movies (2-4 p.m.; Largo Public Library) Films for all ages. Free popcorn and sodas provided by The Friends of the Library.
September 3: Gnomeo & Juliet
September 10: Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown
September 17: Tangled
September 24: Rango
Family Movie Matinee (2 p.m.; Seminole Community Library @ St. Petersburg College) Films for all ages. Free popcorn and sodas provided by The Friends of the Library.
September 3: Daddy Day Camp
September 10: Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
September 17: Balloon Farm
September 24: Babe
~~~ Saturday, September 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2011 ~~~
Early Release Day Movies (2:30 p.m.; Largo Public Library) Films for all ages. Free popcorn and sodas provided by The Friends of the Library.
September 7: Lemonade Mouth
September 14: Tangled
September 21: Rango
September 28: Soul Surfer
~~~ Saturday, September 10, 2011 ~~~
“Classic Florida” Family Movie Day: Hoot (1-4 p.m.; Clearwater Public Library System – East Branch) An adaptation of Florida Author Carl Hiaasen’s book, where a young man moves from Montana to Florida with his family, and he’s compelled to engage in a fight to protect a population of endangered owls.
~~~ Tuesday, September 13, 2011 ~~~
Movie: An American Tail (3-5 p.m.; Safety Harbor Library) Join Fievel as he makes an adventurous journey to America, to fulfill the American dream in the land of opportunity.
~~~ Wednesday, September 28, 2011 ~~~
Rango Movie and Coloring Contest (3-5:30 p.m.; Clearwater Public Library System – North Greenwood Branch) Enjoy the movie Rango while competing in a coloring contest based on the movie.
Early Release School Day Movie (2:30-4:30 p.m.; Tarpon Springs Library) Enjoy the movie Mars Needs Moms.
