We love to give our kids fun experiences that don’t require us to check out bank account first, and we suspect that’s true for you, too. To help you out, we’ve compiled this list of mostly FREE — or at least really cheap — family movies you can enjoy around the Tampa Bay area this month. Plus, we’ve added AMC Theater’s sensory-friendly film playing this month. So gather up the kids and head on out! Here’s what will be showing:
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Early Release Day Movie
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Date: Every Wednesday
Location: Largo Public Library (Children’s Program Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 587-6715; City of Largo Website
What’s Doing?
Children can enjoy a movie after school with friends on early release Wednesdays.
Address:
Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771
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Sunsets at Pier 60 Sunset Theatre
Time: Movies begin at dusk
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; Pier 60 Website
What’s Doing?
Sunsets at Pier 60 is a daily FREE family festival that includes artisans and 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 chair, and watch a movie on the jumbo screen.
— Friday, October 5: Jumanji/PG
— Saturday, October 6: Little Shop of Horrors/PG-13
— Friday, October 12: Beetle Juice/PG
— Saturday, October 13: The Hunger Games/PG-13
— Friday, October 19: Ghostbusters/PG
— Saturday, October 20: The Avengers/PG-13
— Friday, October 26: Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride/PG
— Saturday, October 27: Dark Shadows/PG-13
Address:
Sunsets at Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive
Clearwater, FL 33767
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Star Wars Movie Marathon
Time: 12 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012
Location: Palm Harbor Library (Teen Room)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required (Seating is limited, so register early.)
Info: (727) 784-3332; Palm Harbor Library Website; Star Wars Movie Marathon Registration Page
What’s Doing?
Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day with a showing of back-to-back Star Wars movies — The New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and The Return of the Jedi. This event is open to kids age 11-18.
Address:
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Saturday Movie Matinee
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: New Tampa Regional Library (Room 5, Story Time)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; HCPLC Website
What’s Doing?
Relax at the library and enjoy a movie with your family. Even Better! Refreshments will be served.
Address:
New Tampa Regional Library
10001 Cross Creek Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33647
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Movies in the Park
Time: Sundown
Date: Friday, October 12, 2012
Location: Baybridge Park
Cost: FREE
Info: Movie in the Park Website
What’s Doing?
Westchase’s FREE family movies in the park continues through the fall. Movies start at sundown. Bring chairs and blankets and settle in for a great movie night. Here’s what will be showing this month:
— Friday, October 12: The Addams Family/PG
Even Better! There will be FREE popcorn for everyone!
Address:
Baybridge Park
10017 Bridgeton Drive
Tampa, FL 33626
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Family Movie & Popcorn
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Location: South Holiday Branch Library (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 834-3331; PCPL Website
What’s Doing?
Kids and their parents are invited for a spooky family film and refreshments.
Address:
South Holiday Branch Library
4649 Mile Stretch Drive
Holiday, FL 34690
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Scary Movie & Popcorn
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Location: Regency Park Branch Library (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 861-3049; PCPL Multiple Branch Calendar
What’s Doing?
Celebrate the season with a “scary” movie and popcorn. This event is for teens in grades 6-12.
Address:
Regency Park Branch Library
9701 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Spooky Movie and Gross Goodies
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Location: South Holiday Branch Library (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 834-3331; PCPL Multiple Branch Calendar
What’s Doing?
Bring your kids in grades 6-12 to the Library to eat popcorn, gummy worms and candy brains while watching a classic horror flick.
Address:
South Holiday Branch Library
4649 Mile Stretch Drive
Holiday, FL 34690
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Fall Free For All
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, October 19, 2012
Location: Sims Park
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 967-6726
What’s Doing?
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic for an outdoor showing of the film Stardust (PG-13).
Address:
Sims Park
6341 Bank Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Children’s Popcorn and a Movie
Time: 1:15-3:45 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Location: New River Branch Library (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 788-6375; PCPL Multiple Branch Calendar
What’s Doing?
Children in grades K-5th are invited for an afternoon movie and refreshments.
Address:
New River Branch Library
34043 State Road 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33543
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Chick-fil-A Movie Night
Time: 7-9 p.m. (Showtime will be around 7:30 p.m., but get there in time to set up chairs and blankets; Seating will begin at 6:30 p.m.)
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012 NOTE: In the event of bad weather, the movie will be pushed back one week.
Location: Chick-fil-A at North Dale Mabry
Cost: FREE movie and Icedream (after the movie begins), you pay only for your food
Info: (813) 908-0787 for information concerning delays or changes; Chick-fil-A at North Dale Mabry Website
What’s Doing?
Bring the whole family and enjoy dinner and an outdoor movie. The movie will be shown in the parking lot, and guests are asked to bring chairs.
— Saturday, October 20: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted/PG
Even Better! Once the movie begins, FREE ice cream will be served to any guest who wants it!
Address:
Chick-fil-A at North Dale Mabry
15801 North Dale Mabry Highway
Carrollwood, FL 33618
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Firefighters’ Movies In The Park
Time: Dusk
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Location: England Brothers Park
Cost: FREE to see the movie; Food and drinks available for purchase
Info: (727) 687-4494; Website
What’s Doing?
Pinellas Park Firefighters’ host this FREE outdoor family movie event every month, raising money for their Benevolent Fund by selling hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as candy, popcorn, nachos and drinks. The Benevolent Fund helps victims and families in the community throughout the holidays.
Address:
England Brothers Bandshell Park
5010 81st Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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Halloween Fun Fest “Trunk or Treat” & Free Movie in the Park
Time: Trunk-or-Treat: 6-8 p.m.; Movie: 8-10:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, October 26, 2012
Location: Orange Lake
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 841-4560; City of New Port Richey Website; New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center on Facebook
What’s Doing?
Bring the kids (age 10 and younger) out for some safe family trick-or-treating around Orange Lake. Wear costumes and bring your trick-or-treat bags!
Immediately following the Trunk-or-Treat, the Cultural Affairs Committee will be hosting a FREE showing of the movie Stardust in Sims Park.
Address:
Orange Lake
Circle Boulevard
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Sims Park
6341 Bank Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Image: IMDB
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Family Movie Matinee
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Location: Hugh Embry Branch Library (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (352) 567-3576; PCPL Multiple Branch Calendar
What’s Doing?
Bring the family for a matinee movie, FREE juice and popcorn.
Address:
Hugh Embry Branch Library
14215 Fourth Street
Dade City, FL 33523
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“Based on the Book” Cinema
Time: 2 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 28, 2012 (Fourth Sunday of every month)
Location: Seminole Community Library @ St. Petersburg College, Seminole Campus
Cost: FREE
Info: Please call 394-6923 for movie titles and information; Seminole Community Library Website
What’s Doing?
This is a monthly series of films based on works of classic literature and popular fiction. FREE popcorn and soda will be provided by the Friends of the Seminole Library.
Address:
Seminole Community Library @ St. Petersburg College, Seminole Campus
9200 113th Street North
Seminole, FL 33772
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Ghostbusters II Teen and Family Movie Night
Time: 5 p.m.
Date: Monday, October 29, 2012
Location: Dunedin Public Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 298-3080 ext. 240; Dunedin Public Library Website
What’s Doing?
Teens, tweens and their parents are invited to watch Ghostbusters II (PG).
Address:
Dunedin Public Library
223 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698
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Monster Movie Fun
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Location: Clearwater Main Library (Meeting Room A/B)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 562-4970; Clearwater Public Library Website
What’s Doing?
Your teen or tween can join friend at the Library to kick off Halloween with a showing of the 1948 film Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
Address:
Clearwater Main Library
100 North Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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~~~ REALLY CHEAP MOVIES ~~~
Ruskin Family Drive-In
Time: Box Office will open at 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 7:30 p.m. (Sun.-Thurs.)
Date: Nightly
Location: Ruskin Family Drive-In
Cost: $6/person, $1/child (age 5-8), FREE for children 4 years old and younger (CASH ONLY; admission includes BOTH movies); Food and drinks available for purchase at the concession stand
Info: Ruskin Family Drive-In Website
What’s Doing?
Bring the kids out to experience a bit of yesteryear at Hillsborough County’s only digital drive-in theatre. Playing now through October 4:
— 7:45 p.m.: Hotel Translvania/PG
— 9:15 p.m.: Total Recall/PG-13
Visit the Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre to find out what’s coming up later this month.
Address:
Ruskin Family Drive-In
5011 US Highway 41 North
Ruskin, FL 33572
NOTE: Seminole Heights Branch Library will host a Monsters on Parade event for little ones age 0-5 years on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. The event will include a drawing for Hotel Transylvania animated movie prizes.
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Joy-Lan Drive-In & Swap Shop
Time: Box Office will open at 7 p.m. (Closed Mon. & Tues.)
Date: Wednesday through Sunday nights
Location: Joy-Lan Drive-In & Swap Shop
Cost: $4/adult, $1/child (age 4-9); Food and drinks available for purchase at the snack bar
Info: (352) 567-5085; Joy-Lan Drive-In Website
What’s Doing?
Enjoy a family evening at the drive-in! Playing now through October 4:
— The Odd Life of Timothy Green/PG
— Brave/PG
Contact the theater for movies coming up later in October.
Address:
Joy-Lan Drive-In & Swap Shop
On US Highway 301 near Jordan Road
North of Dade City, FL
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Movies at The Historic Capitol Theatre
Time: 8 p.m. (Thurs.) & 3 p.m. (Sun.)
Date: Friday, October 12, 2012 & Sunday, October 28, 2012
Location: The Historic Capitol Theatre
Cost: $5/person (Tickets for all screenings are priced to be family-friendly at only $5/ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office, on the web at www.atthecap.com, or by calling (727) 791-7400. The Ticket Office is open Monday-Saturday, from 12-6 p.m., while the Capitol Theatre Ticket Office opens only one hour prior to showtime.)
Info: (727) 791-7400; Ruth Eckerd Hall Website http://www.rutheckerdhall.com/event/the-goonies/11058/?loc=event-buy
What’s Doing?
The Capitol Theatre was constructed and established in 1921 — a classic performance hall complete with mezzanine and furnishings reminiscent of a classic Hollywood theater. The Theatre reportedly began as a vaudeville theater and movie house. From 1982-2008 it was known as the Royalty Theatre. Today, once again The Capitol Theatre, it is one of the oldest operating theatres in the state of Florida. Enjoy the splendor of days-gone-by with your kids as you watch some of your favorite movies on the silver screen.
— Friday, October 12 (8 p.m.): Creature from the Black Lagoon
— Sunday, October 28 (3 p.m.): Ghostbusters/PG
Address:
The Historic Capitol Theatre
405 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33755
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~~~ SENSORY-FRIENDLY MOVIE ~~~
AMC Sensory-Friendly Films
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Location: Participating AMC Theaters
Cost: Regular ticket prices apply
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
AMC Theaters, in partnership with The Autism Society, offer AMC Sensory-Friendly Films to families affected by autism. Come watch in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down, and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing.
— Saturday, October 13: Frankenweenie/PG
(NOTE: Dates and films are subject to change.)
Address:
AMC The Regency 20
2496 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, FL 33511
AMC Veterans Expressway 24
9302 Anderson Road
Tampa, FL 33634
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