1.) VTA COOL FILM FAMILY SERIES
With a Cool Films Passbook, you get 10 passes you can use in any combination across the entire series (with the exception of the Reel Late at the Vic showings) for just $39. The series runs from July 6 to Aug. 26. That means you can bring 10 people to one movie, or you can enjoy 10 movies by yourself, or you could bring a date to five movies… You get the idea!
A passbook will save you $21! You can also buy individual tickets for $6 each. Free popcorn and soda will be provided.
Movies in the series include: Adam’s Rib, The Princess Bride, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Irma La Douce, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, Planet of the Apes, Die Hard, Monty Python and The Holy Grail, The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno, Earthquake, and Annie Get Your Gun.
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WHAT: VTA’s 2018 Summer Cool Films Series
WHERE: 138 N. Main St., Dayton
WHEN: July 6 through Aug. 26
TICKETS: Call 937-228-3630 or 888-228-3630 | Website
INFO: Website
2.) FAMILY-FRIENDLY SATURDAYS AT THE PLAZA THEATRE
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
This summer, in partnership with ThinkTV, the Plaza will be offering FREE family-friendly shows on nearly every Saturday in July. This is a great chance to visit the theater, and spend some quality time with your littles and their favorite PBSKids characters. In the meantime, the theatre is running “Charlotte’s Web” and has “Scooby-Doo” hitting theaters July 6.
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING FILMS AT PLAZA THEATRE
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3.) The Greene Town Center Family Movie Night
Credit: Peter Wine for MediaMoments.com
Credit: Peter Wine for MediaMoments.com
This once-monthly event brings an inflatable screen to the center of the outdoor shopping center for family fun under the stars. Just remember to bring your own chairs or blankets. Brought to you by Dayton Children’s. The next movie night will feature the movie “Coco” on Saturday, July 27, starting at approximately 9:30 p.m..
Address: The Greene Towne Center, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek
Info: Website
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4.) Movie Night at Austin Landing
The area’s other outdoor shopping destination is also offering a FREE Saturday night movie event throughout the summer. Visitors are encouraged to come early, dress for the weather, and bring your own chairs and concessions (or pick some up from one of the many eateries on site). You can order carryout pizza from Dewey’s and popcorn from Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop. The night movie night is scheduled for July 21 from 9 to 11 p.m. Cinépolis also features $5 movie specials every Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m.
Address: The Park at Austin Landing, 10400 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg
Info: Website
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5.) Cinemark
Credit: Lisa Powell
Credit: Lisa Powell
The parent company behind theaters in Piqua, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, and West Carrollton offers a couple of different ways to save money on the latest releases. The Summer Movie Clubhouse offers 10 weeks of films for kids. The cost is $5 for 10 movies or $1 per showCheck with your preferred theater for the specifics. It continues through Aug. 23.
Info: Find and print your local theater's schedule here
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6.) Regal Movie Theaters Fairfield Commons
New this year is the Summer Movie Express. For $1, see select kids' movies all summer long. Tickets available at the box office only. Check with your theater for exact film titles and showtimes. There are also promotions online running through the summer including 15 percent off coupons, $10 off your 3rd IMAX® movie and more.
Address: 2651 Commons Blvd., Beavercreek
Info: Website
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Info: Website
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Know of more family-friendly movie steals & deals or outdoor movie series happening across the Dayton area? Email us at contact@dayton.com!