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!

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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 and Thursday, July 19 through October 27, 2011
Location: Westfield Countryside Mall
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 796-1070

What’s Doing?
Grab one of the available bean bag chairs and get ready for a free “Pop-Up Theatre” movie viewing. Bring the kids a little early and enjoy face painting & balloon twisting at 2pm.
Stay and enjoy a movie & popcorn every Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm.

All activities are held at Westfield Countryside’s Pop-Up Theatre on Level 2, near Sears.

*Now Showing:*

July 19th & 21st: Cars
July 26th & 28th: Despicable Me
August 2nd & 4th: Bolt
August 9th & 11th: Up
August 16th & 18th: Yogi Bear
August 23rd & 25th: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
August 30th & September 1st: Toy Story
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
October 4th & 6th: The Lion King
October 11th & 13th : Tangled
October 18th & 20th : King Fu Panda
October 25th & 27th : Shrek Forever After

Movie showings are subject to change without prior notice.

Address:
Westfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Highway 19 N, Suite 2096
Clearwater FL, 33761

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FLICKS AND FINS
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Friday, July 15, 2011
Location: Seminole Recreation Center
Cost: This is a FREE activity with regular pool admission fees (Children: $1.50 members/$3 non-members; Adults: $2 members/$4 non-members)
Info: (727) 397-6085

What’s Doing?
The Seminole Recreation Center Aquatic Center is hosting a fun family night of games, prizes, martial arts demonstrations, and a screening of the 2010 film Karate Kid. Bring an inflatable to relax in the pool while watching the movie. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Address:
Seminole Recreation Center
9100 113th St. N.
Seminole, FL 33772

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FAMILY AFTERNOON MOVIE
Time: 2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Location: Safety Harbor Library Meeting Room
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 724-1525 x118 or e-mail shplref@pplc.us; Website

What’s Doing?
Stay cool at the library! Bring the kids out to watch the movie Ice Age. Snacks will be provided.

Address:
Safety Harbor Library Meeting Room
101 2nd Street N.
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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COBB THEATRES FREE SUMMER KIDS SHOWS
Time: Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; Movie starts at 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays through August 4, 2011
Location: Cobb Theatres
Cost: FREE (Same day ticketing only)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Cobb Theatres Grove 16 & Cinébistro in Wesley Chapel is also offering FREE kids movies to keep you and your kids entertained this summer. Here’s the July schedule:
July 5, 6 & 7: Veggie Tales, Cats & Dogs, & Kitty Galore
July 12, 13 & 14: Evan Almighty & Marmaduke
July 19, 20 & 21: Despicalbe Me & Barnyard
July 26, 27 & 28: Yogi Bear & Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Address:
Cobb Theatres Grove 16 & Cinébistro
6333 Wesley Grove Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

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FLICK ‘N FLOAT
Time: 7:30-11 p.m.; Movie will begin at dusk, or approximately 9 p.m.
Date: Fridays (see dates below)
Location: Southwest Pool
Cost: $4 per person with a Largo recreation card, $5 without a rec card. Family of 5 passes are available for $20 with a rec card, $25 without a rec card; Additional charge for water slide
Info: (727) 518-3126; Website

What’s Doing?
Bring your favorite float or chair and enjoy FREE hot dogs, giveaways, and food from their featured restaurant sponsor, all while watching a popular movie on the big screen. Games and activities planned for each event.

Wristbands for Southwest Pool’s new 115-foot-long inflatable water slide will be on sale for $5. Children must meet the 42″ height requirement to ride.

Friday, July 1: Jaws (Beach/Luau Theme)
Friday, July 8: Despicable Me (Science/Lab Theme)
Friday, July 15: How to Train Your Dragon (Medieval Theme)
Friday, July 22: Nanny McPhee Returns (Family Carnival Theme)
Friday, July 29: The Karate Kid (Martial Arts Theme)

Address:
Southwest Pool
13120 Vonn Road
Largo, FL 33774

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DIVE-IN MOVIES
Time: Doors open at 8 p.m.; Event is 8-11 p.m.
Date: Fridays (see dates below)
Location: St. Pete Beach Community Center & Aquatics Complex
Cost: $3.00 per person, but is limited to the first 150 guests; Drinks, snacks, and glow jewelry will be on sale
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
The St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center is bringing back its popular “Dive-In” movies just in time for summer! Bring your noodles, floats and chairs Friday nights. The series kicks-off on June 10 with a showing of Finding Nemo.

Family Dive-In:
Friday, July 8: Sponge Bob Square Pants
Friday, July 15: Despicable Me

Friday Night Fever Movie Nights for Grades 5th-8th ONLY (8-11 p.m.):
Parents, you may drop your kids off; lifeguards on duty; Candy, pizza, sodas and glow jewelry available for sale.
July 22: Movie TBA

Address:
St. Pete Beach Community Center & Aquatics Complex
7701 Boca Ciega Drive
St Pete Beach, FL, 33736

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WESTFIELD BRANDON FREE MOVIE FESTIVAL
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: TBA
Location: Westfield Brandon at the WFamily Playhouse near Sears
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Westfield Brandon hosts this FREE film festival featuring a popular family movie:
We will update this information when it becomes available.

Address:
Westfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon FL 33511

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FREE MUVICO MOVIES
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 4, 2011
Location: MUVICO Theatres
Cost: FREE movie; $3.50 Kids Tray
Info: Website

What’s Playing?
July 5, 6 & 7: Megamind
July 12, 13 & 14: How to Train Your Dragon
July 19, 20 & 21: Kung Fu Panda
July 26, 27 & 28: The Last Airbender

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REGAL SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Every Tuesday and Wednesday through August 10, 2011
Location: Regal Entertainment
Cost: $1 movie
Info: Website

What’s Playing?
Everything from Despicable Me to Diary of a Wimpy Kid! The schedule varies by location, so you will need to look at the schedule for your preferred location:

Park Place Stadium 16
Tuesday, July 5 & Wednesday, July 6: Charlotte’s Web & Megamind
Tuesday, July 12 & Wednesday, July 13: Nanny McPhee Returns & Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
Tuesday, July 19 & Wednesday, July 20: Kit Kittredge & The Last Airbender
Tuesday, July 26 & Wednesday, July 27: Astro Boy & Tale of Despereaux

Hollywood 18, Port Richey
Tuesday, July 5 & Wednesday, July 6: Kit Kittredge & The Last Airbender
Tuesday, July 12 & Wednesday, July 13: Astro Boy & The Last Airbender
Tuesday, July 19 & Wednesday, July 20: Ramona & Beezus & Yogi Bear
Tuesday, July 26 & Wednesday, July 27: Marmaduke & Muppets from Space

Citrus Park Stadium 20
Tuesday, July 5 & Wednesday, July 6: Charlotte’s Web & Megamind
Tuesday, July 12 & Wednesday, July 13: Nanny McPhee Returns & Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
Tuesday, July 19 & Wednesday, July 20: Kit Kittredge & The Last Airbender
Tuesday, July 26 & Wednesday, July 27: Astro Boy & Tale of Despereaux

Address:
Park Place Stadium 16
7200 US Highway 19
North Pinellas Park, FL
(727) 527-1930

“Hollywood 18, Port Richey”
6701 Cinema Drive (34668)
Port Richey, FL
(727) 862-9567

Citrus Park Stadium 20
7999 Citrus Park Town Center Mall
Tampa, FL
(813) 920-9471

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SUNSETS AT PIER 60
Time: All movies start at approximately 8:30-8:45 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 sitting chair, and watch a movie on the jumbo screen.

Friday, July 1: An American Tale
Saturday, July 2: The American President
Friday, July 8: Hoodwinked
Saturday, July 9: Pay it Forward
Friday, July 15: You Again
Saturday, July 16: Footloose
Friday, July 22: Justin Beiber in Never Say Never
Saturday, July 23: The Truman Show
Friday, July 29: Summer Eleven
Saturday, July 30: Morning Glory

Address:
Sunsets at Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Dr.
Clearwater, FL 33767

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FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK
Time: 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday night
Location: Land O’ Lakes Community Center
Cost: FREE; Concessions available
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, July 2: Independence Day (5:15-7:15 p.m.)
Saturday, July 9: Harry Potter, The Deathly Hollows – Part 1 (5:30-7 p.m.)
Saturday, July 16: How to Train Your Dragon (5:15-7:15 p.m.)
Saturday, July 23: Back to the Future (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, July 30: Despicable Me (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Address:
Land O’ Lakes Community Center
5401 Land O’Lakes Blvd.
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639

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Chick-Fil-A Lake Brandon Village Summer Fun Flicks
Time: Doors open at 9 a.m., Movie starts at 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 12 & Tuesday, August 9
Location: AMC Regency 20 Theaters
Cost: $1 ticket; $4 kids pack
Info: (813) 685-3396

What’s Doing?
Chick-Fil-A and AMC Theaters are showing:
Tuesday, July 12: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs;
Tuesday, August 9: Megamind.

Tickets can be purchased in advance.

Address:
AMC The Regency 20
2496 W. Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL 33511

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FREE Family Films @ Your Library
Your county’s Public Library System offers many FREE family movie events, so be sure to check your Library’s calendar of events (we’ve included links below!) to find out when and where they are taking place. Many of them include FREE snacks!

Hillsborough County Public Library
Friday, July 1, 2011 — (3:30-5:30 p.m.; West Tampa Branch Library) Friday Afternoon at the Movies Come share a bag of popcorn with your friends and family and watch a movie. Surprises await!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 — (2:30-4 p.m.; Austin Davis Public Library) Interactive Kung Fu Movie One panda works to fulfill his dream and save the town. Will he do it? Join us and take part in the action, with props, sound effects, and a whole lot of fun. Props limited to the first 48 children.

Saturday, July 9, 2011 — (1-3 p.m.; Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs) A Movie ‘n Popcorn Are you afraid of the dark? Enjoy a horror movie from the library’s DVD collection while munching on popcorn

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — (2-3:30 p.m.; West Tampa Branch Library) Interactive Kung Fu Movie One panda works to fulfill his dream and save the town. Will he do it? Join us and take part in the action, with props, sound effects, and a whole lot of fun. Props limited to the first 48 children.

Friday, July 15, 2011 — (10:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; John F. Germany Public Library) Summer Movie Marathon Beat the heat with a whole day of Harry Potter movies. The marathon begins with the first three films of the wildly popular series. Popcorn and soda will be served.

Saturday, July 16, 2011 — (10:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; John F. Germany Public Library) Summer Movie Marathon Beat the heat with a whole day of Harry Potter movies. The marathon continues with the 4th, 5th and 6th films of the wildly popular series. Popcorn and soda will be served.

Saturday, July 16, 2011 — (1-3 p.m.; Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs) A Movie ‘n Popcorn Enjoy western movie from the library’s DVD collection while munching on popcorn.

Sunday, July 17, 2011 — (1:30-4 p.m.; John F. Germany Public Library) Summer Movie Marathon Beat the heat with a whole day of Harry Potter movies. The marathon wraps up with the 7th film of the wildly popular series. Popcorn and soda will be served.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 — (2:30-4:45 p.m.; Austin Davis Public Library) Interactive Musical Movie An English nanny like no other is here to save the day! Dancing and singing are all a part of this fantastic children’s classic. Warm up those vocal cords for this special sing-along viewing of the movie. Props are limited to the first 48 children.

Thursday, July 21, 2011 — (10:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m.; C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library) Interactive Kung Fu Movie One panda works to fulfill his dream and save the town. Will he do it? Join us and take part in the action, with props, sound effects, and a whole lot of fun. Props limited to the first 48 children.

Saturday, July 23, 2011 — (1-3 p.m.; Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs) A Movie ‘n Popcorn Enjoy western movie from the library’s DVD collection while munching on popcorn.

Saturday, July 23, 2011 — (2-4 p.m.; 78th Street Community Library) Family Film Program Watch a fun family film. Free snacks will be provided.

Saturday, July 23, 2011 — (2-4 p.m.; New Tampa Regional Library) Family Movie Matinee Families are invited to share in free family fun.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 — (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; John F. Germany Public Library) Interactive Kung Fu Movie One panda works to fulfill his dream and save the town. Will he do it? Join us and take part in the action, with props, sound effects, and a whole lot of fun. Props limited to the first 48 children.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 — (7-7:45 p.m.; Temple Terrace Public Library) Family Movie Night Come for a fun and funny movie that features one smart dog and his clueless owner for the whole family.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 — (10-11:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m.; Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library) Interactive Kung Fu Movie One panda works to fulfill his dream and save the town. Will he do it? Join us and take part in the action, with props, sound effects, and a whole lot of fun. Props limited to the first 48 children.

Saturday, July 30, 2011 — (1-3 p.m.; Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs) A Movie ‘n Popcorn Enjoy a sci-fi movie from the library’s DVD collection while munching on popcorn.

Pasco County Public Library
Friday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 — (2-4 p.m.; Hudson Regional Library) Popcorn and a Movie Summer movie for elementary school-age. (Elementary School Age)

Thursday, July 14 — (2-4 p.m.; Hudson Regional Library) Monthly Afternoon Movie Join us the second Thursday of the month this summer for some fun movies. Free event with snacks provided.

Saturday, July 16 — (2-3:30 p.m.; South Holiday Library) Tween Movie and Ice Cream Movie and ice cream for Grades 4-7.

Saturday, July 23 — (1-2 p.m.; Regency Park Library) SRC Tween Program – Movie and Ice Cream Summer Reading Club Program for for tweens in Grades 4-7.

Saturday, July 23 — (2-4 p.m.; Centennial Park Library) Tween Summer Program-Movie and Ice Cream Escape the heat, enjoy ice cream and a movie. Age: Tween

Pinellas County Public Library
Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 — (10:30 a.m.; Clearwater Public Library System – East Branch) Family Story Time Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, a movie and a craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, July 11, 18 & 25 — (3 p.m.; Clearwater Public Library System – North Greenwood Branch) One World, Many Stores Family Story Time A family story time program with stories, fingerplays, and a movie each week.

Monday, July 11 — (2 p.m.; Oldsmar Library) Movie Monday Shrek Forever After Films for all ages.

Monday, July 18 — (2 p.m.; Oldsmar Library) Movie Monday How to Train your Dragon Films for all ages.

Monday, July 25 — (2 p.m.; Oldsmar Library) Movie Monday Tangled Films for all ages.