Love to take the kids to the movies, but hate the high ticket prices? This guide is for you! THE place to check for the free local community outdoor movies and reduced-price summer movies in Cedar Rapids!
Our local libraries also offer movies throughout the year - for those, be sure to check the event calendar. You can also use the search and search for "movie" and find them all.
Enjoy $3 movies with the kids plus popcorn and drink specials for $3-$3.50. New this year, you can purchase a Kids Dream Passport for just $12 and see each film at participating theatres. Find out more and purchase tickets online.
Cedar Rapids Cinema 5340 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids:
- Harold and the Purple Crayon - June 15-19: Tickets
- A Sloth Story - June 22-26: Tickets
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - June 29 - July 3: Tickets
- The Garfield Movie - July 6-10: Tickets
- Kung Fu Panda 4 - July 13-17: Tickets
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - July 20-24: Tickets
- The Wild Robot - July 27-31: Tickets
Coral Ridge Cinema 1451 Coral Ridge Avenue, Coralville:
- Harold and the Purple Crayon - June 15-19: Tickets
- A Sloth Story - June 22-26: Tickets
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - June 29 - July 3: Tickets
- The Garfield Movie - July 6-10: Tickets
- Kung Fu Panda 4 - July 13-17: Tickets
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - July 20-24: Tickets
- The Wild Robot - July 27-31: Tickets
Sycamore Cinema 1602 Sycamore Street, Iowa City:
- Harold and the Purple Crayon - June 15-19: Tickets
- A Sloth Story - June 22-26: Tickets
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - June 29 - July 3: Tickets
- The Garfield Movie - July 6-10: Tickets
- Kung Fu Panda 4 - July 13-17: Tickets
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - July 20-24: Tickets
- The Wild Robot - July 27-31: Tickets
Titles and dates are subject to change. All titles will be shown in standard 2D only, some are rated PG. In accordance with MPAA, PG titles should be investigated by parents before they let their younger children attend.
Enjoy moonlight, movies, food and family fun under the stars in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Kids' activities begin at 7 PM, movies begin at dusk. Free popcorn. Bring your chairs and blankets
McGrath Amphitheatre 475 1st Street SW, Cedar Rapids:
Enjoy free outdoor family fun. Free kids' activities like face painting, balloon twisting, and inflatables begin at 7 PM. Outside food and drinks are permitted, but select snack vendors will be onsite. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy the movie. Movies begin at dusk.
Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center 4500 N 10th Street, Marion:
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a classic movie.
Hanna Park 775 Fairview Dr., Marion:
- Wicked - August 22
Lininger Park 390 Alburnett Road, Marion:
- The Fall Guy - June 27
Thomas Park 333 Marion Blvd., Marion:
- Twisters - July 25
Bring the whole family to the farm's amphitheater for a movie beginning at sunset. Feel free to arrive early and play with the cute farm animals. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.
Old MacDonald's Farm in Bever Park 2700 Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids:
- The Wild Robot - September 5
Enjoy the first-ever golf cart “drive-in” movie night at Mini Pines Miniature Golf Course! Enjoy the film, Happy Gilmore, while seated in a golf cart. The fee includes one round of mini golf before the movie. Golf carts are available for the first 40 registered, otherwise, bring a blanket or chair. Advance registration is required.
- The Greatest Game Ever Played - August 17 (register)
Movies start approximately 30 minutes after sundown, and we offer special entertainment prior to some of the films. Free!
Movies in the park with fun activities for all ages. Find out more here.
- Clue - June 21
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - July 12
- Monty Python & the Holy Grail - July 26
- Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid - August 9
- Shrek - August 23
- Men In Black - September 6
Free for Kids! Adult Admission $5! Kids, don't forget to pick up your Picture Show Passport. Bring your Passport back to FilmScene each Picture Show screening for stickers, prizes, and more! Find out more here.
- SpongeBob SquarePants Movie - June 21, 22, and 26
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - July 19, 20, and 24
- The Secret World of Arreitty - August 16, 17, and 21
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