Summer Movies in Kansas City for Kids 2025
Does your family love going to the movies? Our family has always loved watching movies together. Now that my kids are a little bigger, we especially love seeing movies in theaters or outdoors! In Kansas City, multiple movie theaters and outdoor venues host summer movies for kids and families. Each venue or theater in this summer movie guide has showings for families under $5!
Summer Movie Guide - Under $5 for Kids in Kansas City
Download a free PDF copy of the guide at the end of this blog!
AMC Theatres
Summer Movie Camp at AMC Theatres with showings on Monday and Wednesday at 11 AM and 2 PM. Only $3 per ticket and reservations are available online.
June 23, 25 - The Bad Guys
June 30, July 2 - Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 7, 9 - Despicable Me 4
July 14, 16 - Kung Fu Panda 4
July 21, 23 - The Wild Robot
July 28, 30 - Shrek
August 4, 6 - Migration
August 11, 13 - The Secret Life of Pets
Locations: Olathe Studio 28, Town Center 20, Prairiefire 27, Ward Parkway 14, Legends 14, Barrywoods 24, Independence Commons 20
B&B Theatres
Summer Kid Series with $3 tickets for Backstage Pass Members and $5 tickets for non-members. Showings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM.
June 10, 11, 12 - The Bad Guys
June 17, 18, 19 - The Garfield Movie
June 24, 25, 26 - Paw Patrol: Mighty Movie
July 1, 2, 3 - Despicable Me 4
July 8, 9, 10 - Harold & the Purple Crayon
July 15, 16, 17 - Sing 2
July 22, 23, 24 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 29, 30, 31 - The Wild Robot
Locations: Grain Valley, Leavenworth, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, KC Northland, Overland Park, Shawnee, Topeka
Blue Springs Movie in the Park
A free outdoor movie at Rotary Park in Blue Springs, MO. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks. Movie at 7 PM.
July 11 - Despicable Me 4
August 8 - Wicked
600 NW Vesper Street
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Cinemark 20 Theater
Cinemark Theater’s Summer Movie Clubhouse offers Wednesday showings at 9:30 AM at the Merriam, KS location. Reserve tickets online or arrive early to buy tickets in person. (Potentially adding Monday and Thursday showings)
$1.75 per ticket, $1 off kids’ snack packs
June 2 - 5 - The Bad Guys
June 9 - 12 - The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
June 16 - 19 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
June 23 - 26 - Shrek 2
June 30 - July 3 - Despicable Me 4
July 7 - 10 - Kung Fu Panda 4
July 14 - 17- The Wild Robot
July 21 - 24 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 28 - 31 - The Garfield Movie
August 4 - 7 - The LEGO Batman Movie
5500 Antioch Road Merriam, KS 66202
Crown Center - WeekEnder
Crown Center’s outdoor movie event, WeekEnder, features a 6 PM local band with food trucks and a 9 PM outdoor movie on Saturdays. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
FREE Admission & Parking.
July 11 - Twisters; Damien Gunn Band
July 18 - Crazy Rich Asians; Honeybee
July 25 - Clueless; The Vincents
August 1 - Captain America: Brave New World; The Accidental Moguls
*movies subject to change
Crown Center Square - 2405 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO
Legends Outlets: Movies on the Lawn
Outdoor movie & free admission at “The Lawn” at Legends Outlets beginning at 7 PM. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Saturdays from May - October
May 24 - The Avengers (PG 13)
May 31 - Wicked
June 7 - The Goonies
June 14 - High School Musical
June 21 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG 13)
June 28 - The Wild Robot
July 5 - Kung Fu Panda
July 12 - Encanto
July 19 - Surf’s Up
July 26 - Despicable Me 4
August 2 - Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone
August 9 - Mufasa: The Lion King
August 16 - Paddington
August 23 - Matilda
August 30 - Trolls Band Together
Check the website for additional dates.
1843 Village West Parkway Kansas City, KS
Movies in the Park: Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park
Outdoor movie at Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park for only $1 per person. Gates and box office open at 8:00 PM. Movie begins at dusk, around 8:30 - 8:45 PM. Concessions available. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, or your own snacks.
June 3 - The Wild Robot
June 17 - The Little Mermaid (2023)
July 1 - The Lion King (1994)
July 15 - Despicable Me 4
July 29 - Wicked
7710 Renner Road Shawnee, KS 66218
Lenexa Movies in the Park
An outdoor movie with free admission and parking at a Lenexa, KS park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Movie in the Park
May 30 - The BFG
9:00 PM, Electric Park, 9305 Loiret Blvd.
Movie in the Pool
July 25 - Luca
$3 pool members, $9 residents, $12 non-residents
Register online (Closes on July 24 at 2 PM)
8:00 PM, Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center, 8801 Greenway Ln.
Sand Cinema at Longivew Lake Beach
An outdoor movie on the beach at Longview Lake. Cost is $10 per car and gates open at 7:30 PM. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions are available.
June 6 - Moana 2- 9:00 PM
July 11 - Mufasa: The Lion King - 8:30 PM
August 1 - Inside Out 2 - 8:45 PM
Longview Lake Beach 11101 Raytown Rd. Kansas City, MO 64134
Zona Rosa Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park
Free outdoor movies at Zona Rosa’s North Park, just South of Dillard’s. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Free admission every third Saturday night in the summer with a movie at dusk, around 8:00 PM.
May 17 - Wicked
June 21 - Moana 2
July 19 - Coco
7350 NW 87th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64153
Additional Summer Movies around Kansas City
Movie Night at the Farm - Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum
Free outdoor movie at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
May 29 - Annie
4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Gladstone, MO
Free outdoor movie at Grandview’s amphitheater near The View. Gates open at 8 PM with the movie starting at 8:30 PM. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions available.
May 30 - Mufasa: The Lion King
13501 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO 64030
Movie in the Park - Mission, KS
Enjoy a free outdoor movie at Mohawk Park in Mission, KS. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Movie starts at dusk.
June 13 - Dogman
6649 Lamar Ave., Mission, KS
A free outdoor movie at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City! Registration is required, but there is no cost to RSVP. No outside food or drink. Pre-show from 6:30 - 7:30 PM with the movie starting at 7:30 PM.
June 13 - Trolls Band Together
4600 Starlight Road Kansas City, MO 64132
Moo-vie Night at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Enjoy a free movie outside under the stars! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Doors open to the Farmstead at 5:00 PM.
August 30 - Up (8:30 PM)
September 13 - Finding Dory (8 PM)
13800 Switzer Rd. Overland Park, KS 66221
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Open at 7 PM with the movie starting at 8:45 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Admission is $3 for ages 5-17 and $7 for ages 18+.
May 16 - Wicked
June 20 - 10 Things I Hate About You
July 18 - A Bug’s Life
August 15 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
8909 W. 179th Street Overland Park, KS 66013
More to be added as they are announced!
Download the free Summer Movie Guide PDF below!
Which summer movie will you catch this year in the Kansas City metro? We love these cheap or free options to view a previous summer blockbuster or a family favorite.
Looking for more things to do this summer around Kansas City? Check out the brand new The Rabbit h0le Children’s Literature Museum, a New Park in the Metro, or take a Day Trip from Kansas City (a great post by Everyday Outdoor Family).
