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Sunsets at Pier 60 Sunset Theatre
Time: Movies start at approximately 7:45 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 chair, and watch a movie on the jumbo screen.
— Friday, June 1: Oceans/G
— Saturday, June 2: War Horse/PG-13
— Friday, June 8: Cars 2/G
— Saturday, June 9: The Muppets/PG
— Friday, June 15: Bedtime Stories/PG
— Saturday, June 16: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides/PG-13
— Friday, June 22: The Adventures of Tin Tin/PG
— Saturday, June 23: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows/PG-13
— Friday, June 29: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island/PG
— Saturday, June 30: Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I/PG-13
Address:
Sunsets at Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive
Clearwater, FL 33767
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Saturday Afternoon Movies
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Location: Largo Public Library (Children’s Program Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Catch a FREE showing of the movie Madagascar 2/PG.
Address:
Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771
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Monday Matinee
Time: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays, June 4, 2012-July 30, 2012
Location: Largo Public Library (Jenkins Community Wing)
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
The theme this summer is “Based on the Story By …”:
John Grisham
— June 4: The Client/PG-13
— June 11: The Pelican Brief/PG-13
Richard Matheson
— June 18: Somewhere in Time/PG
— June 25: I Am Legend/PG-13
Michael Crichton
— July 2: Timeline/PG-13
— July 9: Jurassic Park/PG-13
Stephen King
This week’s movie is not a family movie. They will be showing Stand By Me — rated R — on July 16.
Gary Wolf
— July 23: Who Framed Roger Rabbit/PG
Tom Clancy
— July 30: The Hunt for Red October/PG
Address:
Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771
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Friday Flicks in the Park
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Select Fridays in June and July
Location: Treasure Island Community Park
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 547-4575, ext. 237; Website
What’s Doing?
Bring blankets and lawn chairs and settle in for a movie under the stars. The event begins at 7 p.m. with food vendors and children’s activities, followed by the movie at 9 p.m.
— Friday, June 8: Dolphin Tale/PG
— Friday, June 22: Puss in Boots/PG
— Friday, July 13: Big Miracle/PG
— Friday, July 27: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows/PG-13
Address:
Treasure Island Community Park
One Park Place & 106th Avenue
Treasure Island, FL 33706
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Movies in the Park
Time: Sundown
Date: 2nd Friday of the month
Location: Baybridge Park
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Westchase’s FREE family movies in the park continues all summer long. Movies start at sundown. Bring chairs and blankets and settle in for a great movie night.
Here’s what’s playing:
— June 8: The Love Bug (1968 original version) *Tonight there is also a Food Truck Rally beginning at 6 p.m.
— July 13: Puss in Boots/PG
— August 10: The Muppets/PG
Even Better! There will be FREE popcorn for everyone!
Address:
Baybridge Park
10017 Bridgeton Drive
Tampa, FL 33626
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Screen on the Green
Time: All movies begin just after sunset
Date: May 25, June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20 and August 3, 2012
Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Cost: FREE
Info: Facebook Page
What’s Doing?
Grab beach chairs and blankets and bring the family down to Curtis Hixon Park for some FREE summer kids shows under the stars. Here’s the line-up:
— June 8: Raiders of the Lost Ark/PG
— June 22: Shrek/PG
— July 6: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory/G
— July 20: Beetlejuice/PG
— August 3: Puss in Boots/PG
Address:
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
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Kids Movies & More
Time: Varies (See schedule below)
Date: Varies (See schedule below)
Location: Dunedin Public Library (Community Rooms A & B)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 298-3080; Website
What’s Doing?
Bring the kids and enjoy a family movie at the Library:
— Sunday, June 10 (2 p.m.): Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory/G
— Sunday, June 24 (2 p.m.): Madagascar/PG
— Sunday, July 8 (2 p.m.): The Secret World of Arrietty/PG
— Sunday, July 22 (2 p.m.): The Lorax/PG
Teen Movies:
— Tuesday, June 12 (5 p.m.): Close Encounters of the Third Kind/PG
— Tuesday, July 10 (5 p.m.): The Great Outdoors/PG
— Tuesday, July 17 (5 p.m.): Weird Science/PG-13
— Tuesday, July 24 (5 p.m.): Sixteen Candles/PG
Address:
Dunedin Public Library
223 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin Florida 34698
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Cobb FREE Summer Kids Shows
Time: Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; Movie begins at 10 a.m.
Date: Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, June 12, 2012 through August 2, 2012
Location: Participating Cobb Theatres
Cost: FREE
Info: Website (NOTE: To see what’s playing, select the theatre location you wish to visit, and click the “Cobb FREE Summer Kids Shows” box for the schedule of movies available for that location. Or click the link provided below for the two participating Bay area location.)
What’s Doing?
Join Cobb Theatre this summer for FREE Summer Kids Shows, and get out of the heat. (NOTE: There is same day ticketing only, so arrive early.) Movies vary by location, so click on the location you wish to visit to download their summer movie lineup.
The two Tampa Bay area theaters are showing the following movie line-up:
— June 12-14: Yogi Bear/PG & Zookeeper/PG
— June 19-21: Mr. Popper’s Penguins/PG & HOP/PG
— June 26-28: Rio/G & Dolphin Tale/PG
— July 3-5: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl/G & The Smurfs/PG
— July 10-12: Puss in Boots/PG & Kung Fu Panda 2/PG
— July 17-19: Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked/G & Happy Feet/PG
— July 24-26: Happy Feet 2/PG & Clifford’s Really Big Movie/G
— July 31-August 2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/PG & Rango/PG
Address:
Find a Cobb Theatre location near you.
Countryside 12
Westfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33761
Grove 16
The Grove
6333 Wesley Grove Boulevard
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
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Muvico FREE Summer Film Fest
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 12-August 16, 2012
Location: All Muvico Theater locations except Muvico Vilage 12 Fredericksburg, VA
Cost: FREE admission; $3.50 Kids Tray
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Bring the kids for FREE movies all summer long at Muvico Theaters. To make it an even better experience, you can purchase a Kids Tray for just $3.50. Here’s what’s showing:
— June 12-14: Kung Fu Panda 2/PG
— June 19-21: How to Train Your Dragon/PG
— June 26-28: Megamind/PG
— July 3-5: Monsters Vs. Aliens/PG
— July 10-12: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie/PG
— July 17-19: Rango/PG
— July 24-26: Madagascar/PG
— July 31-August 2: Shrek Forever After/PG
— August 7-9: Puss in Boots/PG
— August 14-16: Over the Hedge/PG
Address:
Locate a Muvico Theater near you.
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Thursday Afternoons @ The Movies
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Location: North Greenwood Library (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 562-4970; Website
What’s Doing?
Enjoy a movie with friends and family. Here’s the line-up:
— June 14: Mr. Popper’s Penguins/PG
— June 21: Pride/PG
— June 28: Where the Wild Things Are/PG
— July 12: Paul Blart: Mall Cop/PG
— July 19: Remember the Titans/PG
— July 26: Dolphin Tale/PG
Address:
North Greenwood Library
905 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Tierra Verde Movie Night
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Location: Downtown Tierra Verde Parking Lot
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 216-9661
What’s Doing?
Catch a FREE movies each month. In June, watch Ladder 49 (PG-13) starring Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta and Jacinda Barrett.
Address:
Downtown Tierra Verde Parking Lot
1110 Pinellas Bayway
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
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Summer Movie Matinee
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Date: Fridays, June 15-August 17, 2012
Location: New Tampa Regional Library (Story Time Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; Website
What’s Doing?
Get out of the heat! Enjoy a movie with refreshments.
Address:
New Tampa Regional Library
10001 Cross Creek Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33647
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Summer Movie Fun!
Time: 2 p.m.
Date: Friday afternoons, June 15, 2012-July 27, 2012
Location: Hudson Regional Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 861-3040; Website
What’s Doing?
FREE movies, FREE popcorn, and FREE drinks courtesy of Friends of the Hudson Library.
Address:
Hudson Branch Library
8012 Library Road
Hudson, FL 34667
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Movie Matinee
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Date: 2nd & 4th Saturdays in June & July (See schedule below)
Location: Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs (Community Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; Website
What’s Doing?
Can you guess the clues to see what movies will be showing?
— June 16: A girl who is waiting to marry her prince charming falls into a world she does not know, but that doesn’t keep her from joy and merriment in this fun musical movie. (Rated PG)
— June 30: What happens when a superhero has to hang up his cape? Will he ever be able to save the world again? Find out in this action-packed film. (Rated PG)
— July 14: Watch as a museum security guard wrestles extinct beasts, falls in love with Amelia Earhart, and battles an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. (Rated PG)
— July 28: Monsters scare little kids! Or do they? Watch to see what happens when two silly monsters have to take care of a little girl. (Rated G)
Address:
Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs
8412 North 13th Street
Tampa, FL 33604
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Interactive Movie: Happy Birthday Port Tampa Library!
Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Location: Port Tampa City Library (James G. Yeats Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; Website
What’s Doing?
As part of the Port Tampa City Library Birthday Celebration, bring the kids to see A Night in the Museum/PG, and take part in the action with props and sound effects.
NOTE: Props are limited to the first 48 children.
Address:
Port Tampa City Library
4902 West Commerce Street
Tampa, FL 33616
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Interactive Movie
Time: 2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012 & Saturday, August 4, 2012
Location: John F. Germany Public Library (Auditorium)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; Website
What’s Doing?
Make these movies come alive by taking part in the action with props and sound effects. NOTE: Props are limited to the first 48 children.
Here’s are the clues:
— June 16: Can stories told at bedtime really come true? In this movie, two kids find out when they stay with their uncle who tells fantastical bedtime tales. (Rated PG)
— August 4: See this film full of action, adventure and laughs in which a security guard finds out just how alive the museum can become at night. (Rated PG)
Can you guess what movie you’ll be watching?
Address:
John F. Germany Public Library
900 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
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Goosebumps Movie Marathon
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Location: Palm Harbor Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 784-3332; Website
What’s Doing?
Children age 4 and older are invited to the Library to watch several popular Goosebumps movies, based on the popular book series by R. L. Stein. Come anytime. Preschoolers must be supervised by a responsible teen or a parents or caregiver.
Even Better! Slimy snacks will be provided.
Address:
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Time: 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012 & Saturday, July 21, 2012
Location: Austin Davis Public Library (Community Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; Website
What’s Doing?
Austin Davis Public Library will turn itself into a movie theater. Decipher the clues to find out what movies will be showing this summer:
— June 30: A group of puppets try to save their theater from an evil developer. (Rated PG)
— July 21: Watch birds search for their talent by dancing and singing.
Address:
Austin Davis Public Library
17808 Wayne Road
Odessa, FL 33556
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Family Film
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012; Saturday, July 28, 2012 & Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: 78th Street Community Library (Community Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; Website
What’s Doing?
Relax as 78th Street Community Library turns into a theater to present a fun, family film. FREE snacks will be provided.
Address:
78th Street Community Library
7625 Palm River Road
Tampa, FL 33619
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Drive-In Creature Features Film Fest
Time: 2-4:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Location: Main Library (Meeting Room A/B)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 562-4970, option 3; Website
What’s Doing?
Two drive in movies with games and prizes. FREE for all ages.
Address:
Main Library
100 North Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33755
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Tween Movie & Ice Cream
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2012
Location: Centennial Park Library (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 834-3204; Website
What’s Doing?
Tweens are invited to enjoy some ice cream and a FREE showing of the movie Monsters, Inc./G.
Address:
Centennial Park Library
5740 Moog Road
Holiday, FL 34690
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Firefighters’ Movies In The Park
Time: Dusk
Date: Saturday, July 28, 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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REALLY CHEAP MOVIES
Movies at The Historic Capitol Theatre
Time: All movies begin at 3 p.m.
Date: Select Saturdays beginning June 2, 2012 (See schedule below)
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; Website
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. The Capitol Theatre’s Capitol Classics Film Series and Tampa Bay Parenting magazine have teamed up to create a Family Movie Series aimed at bringing parents’ favorite childhood movies to the big screen so you can share these memorable films with your own kids.
Even Better! At these special kid-friendly, family-friendly shows, kids can feel free to wiggle and giggle. Everyone (even Mom and Dad) can truly relax and enjoy the show!
— June 2: 30th Anniversary screening of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
— June 30: The Princess Bride
— July 28: The Wizard of Oz
— August 25: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (starring Gene Wilder)
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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Flicks ‘N Fins Family Fun Night
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Friday, June 8, 2012
Location: Seminole Recreation Center
Cost: $4/non-member adult, $3/non-member child, $2/member adult, $1.50/member child; Food and drink will be available for purchase
Info: (727) 397-6085
What’s Doing?
The Aquatic Center invites everyone for a fun family night of games, prizes and a film. Bring an inflatable to relax in the pool while watching the movie. How cool is that!
— Friday, June 8: Puss in Boots/PG
— Friday, July 6: The Smurfs/PG
— Friday, August 10: Kung Fu Panda 2/PG
Address:
Seminole Recreation Center
9100 113th Street North
Seminole, FL 33772
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Dive-In Movies at the Pool
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Date: See schedule below
Location: St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center
Cost: $4/person, except Tween Night and 18+ Night are $5/person; Snacks, drinks and glow jewelry will be sold (NO outside coolers or food allowed)
Info: (727) 363-9264; Website
What’s Doing?
This popular summertime event is back in St. Pete Beach every Friday. Bring your noodles, floats and chairs and enjoy some pool time before the film. (NOTE: This event will be canceled for bad weather.)
— Friday, June 8: Shark Tale
— Friday, June 15: Cars 2
— Friday, June 22: The Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie/PG
— Friday, June 29: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows/PG-13 (This is Tween Night!)
— Friday, July 6: Surf’s Up/PG
— Friday, July 13: Despicable Me/PG
— Friday, July 20: Puss in Boots/PG
— Friday, July 27: * Ages 18+ Only Tonight *
— Friday, August 3: Madagascar/PG
— Friday, August 10: The Smurfs/PG
Even Better! For the months of June and July, you can get a yearly pool pass for 50% off during St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center’s Sizzling Summer Deal!
Address:
St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center
7701 Boca Ciega Drive
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
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Regal Summer Movie Express 2012
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, June 12, 2012 through August 8, 2012
Location: Regal Cinemas
Cost: $1/person (Proceeds benefit the Will Rogers Institute, raising money for medical research and health education)
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, climb aboard the Summer Movie Express and enjoy family-friendly films all season long at Regal Cinemas 20. Select from a hot line-up of popular G and PG-rated movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am for just $1 per person.
The three Tampa Bay area theaters are showing the following movie schedule:
— June 12-13: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island/PG & Kit Kittredge: American Girl/G
— June 19-20: Dolphin Tale/PG & Happy Feet 2/PG
— June 26-27: Legend of the Guardians/PG & Yogi Bear/PG
— July 3-4: Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore/PG & Hugo/PG
— July 10-11: Adventures of Tin Tin & Puss in Boots
— July 20-11: Adventures of Tin Tin/PG & Puss in Boots/PG
— July 17-18: Kung Fu Panda 2/PG & Rango/PG
— July 24-25: Rio/G & Spy Kids: All the Time in the World/PG
— July 31-August 1: Chimpanzee/G & Hoodwinked Too!/PG
— August 7-8: Arthur Christmas/PG & The Smurfs/PG
Check your theater location for their summer 2012 movie schedule.
Address:
Find a Regal Theaters location near you.
Citrus Park Stadium 20
7999 Citrus Park Town Center Mall
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-9471
Hollywood 18 – Port Richey
6701 Cinema Drive
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 862-9567
Park Place Stadium 16 & RPX
7200 US Highway 19 North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 527-1930
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Chick-fil-A Lake Brandon Village Summer Fun Flicks
Time: 10 a.m. (Doors open at 9 a.m.)
Date: Tuesdays, June 12, 2012-August 7, 2012 (EXCEPT July 3)
Location: AMC Regency 20 Theatres
Cost: $1/person; $4 AMC Kids Pack (Proceeds will benefit ECHO Emergency Help, Center Place Fine Arts, and the YMCA)
Info: (813) 685-3396; We picked up this flyer at the ticket window at AMC Regency 20 Theatres; Facebook
What’s Doing?
School’s out for summer! Head to the Brandon AMC Theatre and celebrate with some fun family flicks courtesy of AMC Theatre and Chick-fil-A Lake Brandon Village. Here’s the line-up:
— June 12: HOP/PG
— June 19: Rio/G
— June 26: Mr. Popper’s Penguins/PG
— July 10: The Smurfs/PG
— July 17: Zookeeper/PG
— July 24: Arthur Christmas/PG
— July 31: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked/PG
— August 7: Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World/PG
Even Better! If you go between 9-10 a.m. before the movie, you can visit the Chick-fil-A Cow and Mike’s Balloon Magic will be there with balloons for the kids!
Address:
AMC Regency 20 Theatres
2496 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, FL 33511
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SENSORY-FRIENDLY MOVIE
AMC Sensory-Friendly Films
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: See schedule below
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.
— June 16: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted/PG
— June 30: Brave
— July 21: Ice Age: Continental Drift
— August 11: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days/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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