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FREE or $1 Summer Family Movie Guide for Pittsburgh West

Over 100 Free, Unique, or Low Cost Movies to See this Summer in Pittsburgh

By Emily Papa July 16, 2023

Did you know that many places in Western PA, including right here in the Pittsburgh West - Robinson area, offer free or super low cost movies in the summer? What could POSSIBLY be better than that?! How about having all of that info in one place for easy reference?! 

While Macaroni KID Pittsburgh West aims to cover Ambridge, Avalon, Bellvue, Bulger, Crafton, Carnegie, Clinton, Cuddy, Coraopolis, Eldersville, Greentree, Joffree, Heidelberg, Imperial, Ingram, Langeloth, Leetsdale, McDonald, McKees Rocks, Midway, Morgan, Moon, Neville Township, Noblestown, Pittsburgh, Presto, Robinson, Sewickley, Slovan, Southview, Sturgeon and the cities in between, you can find more free and cheap summer movies in the South Hills of Pittsburgh HERE and free and cheap movies in the City of Pittsburgh HERE. 




We suggest that you:

  • Bookmark this guide and check back often. We'll continue to add free and cheap movies as we learn of them.  
  • Click on any of the pink movie links to be taken to details about that specific movie date, and you can add it directly to your +Google or +Apple Calendar.
  • Contact each venue directly with questions about their offerings or to verify times. 
  • Share this with other parents who might be looking for some low cost fun this summer!

Check out what our communities have to offer this summer and see what movies are playing each week. AND...Don't forget to check out the Macaroni KID Calendar of Events daily and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to Find Your Family Fun® so you don't have to hear "I'm BORED!" all summer long!


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Phoenix Theatres Entertainment: Free Summer Movie Series 2023

Free Admission for select 10am showings every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
All Ages & Groups Welcome.
Doors open at 9am - Special Kiddie Meal Available
Seating Limited to Auditorium Capacity - No Purchase Necessary 




Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is just weeks away! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50* per ticket for each movie. Save even more on your visit with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. Participating theatres will host Summer Movie Clubhouse on Wednesdays at 9:30am, June 21 through August 16. The following Pittsburgh theatres are participating in Summer Movie Clubhouse fun:




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Regal Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express.

From May 23 through September 6, enjoy sixteen weeks of some of great family films returning to the big screen. Each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10AM, get Summer Movie Express tickets for just $2. And save even more by joining Regal’s Crown Club to get 50% off of popcorn every Tuesday! Check out the Summer Movie Express schedule below!

Week 1 — May 23 & 24
  • How to Train Your Dragon
  • Abominable
Week 2 — May 30 & 31
  • The Croods: A New Age
  • Shrek Forever After
Week 3 — June 6 & 7
  • Puss in Boots
  • Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Week 4 — June 13 & 14
  • Sing
  • The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Week 5 — June 20 & 21
  • Minions: The Rise of Gru
  • The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Week 6 — June 27 & 28
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Week 7 — July 4 & 5
  • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog
Week 8 — July 11 & 12
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  • The Paw Patrol

Week 9 — July 18 & 19
  • The Bad Guys
  • Playing with Fire
Week 10 — July 25 & 26
  • Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
  • Sing 2
Week 11 — August 1 & 2
  • The Boss Baby: Family Business
  • Dolittle
Week 12 — August 8 & 9
  • Kung Fu Panda 3
  • Curious George
Week 13 — August 15 & 16
  • Minions
  • How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Week 14 — August 22 & 23
  • Shrek
  • Kung Fu Panda
Week 15 — August 29 & 30
  • Trolls World Tour
  • Despicable Me
Week 16 — September 5 & 6
  • Despicable Me 3
  • Spirit Untamed

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AMC Summer Movie Camp

AMC Classic South Hills Village 10

AMC Classic Mount Lebanon 6

AMC Classic Waterfront 22

Beginning May 27th, AMC Theatres is inviting moviegoers to beat the heat with a series of family-friendly classics returning to the silver screen, with ticket prices as low as $3 on Wednesdays and $5 on Saturdays. Here are the movies you and your whole family can enjoy throughout the summer months. https://www.amctheatres.com/amc-scene/summer-movie-camp-for-kids

TROLLS WORLD TOUR opens July 8th and will be playing through July 12th. Get Tickets

MUMMIES opens July 15th and will be playing through July 19th. Advance Tickets

THE SECRET LIFE OF PET opens July 22nd and will be playing through July 26th. Advance Tickets

BOSS BABY: THE FAMILY BUSINESS opens July 29th and will be playing through August 2nd. Advance Tickets

SHREK 2 opens August 5th and will be playing through August 9th. Advance Tickets

SING 2 opens August 11th and will be playing through August 16th. Advance Tickets

THE CROODS: A NEW AGE opens August 19th and will be playing through August 23rd. Advance Tickets

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 opens August 26th and will be playing through August 30th. Advance Tickets


FREE Movies Held Indoors Locally

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Cinema in the Park - Grandview Park


Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park

FREE Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park! Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head out for an unforgettable evening of free cinema under the stars! Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park entertains throughout the summer in various park settings. For more information, follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter, LIKE @PghEventsOffice on Facebook or call the Special Events hotline at 412-255-2493.

WEATHER UPDATES: Inclement weather may cause cancellations. For cancellation updates, follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter or LIKE @PghEvents Office on Facebook.

West End Overlook, Rue Grande Vue Street, Elliott

Monday, July 3 & Monday, July 31
July 3: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
July 31: Shrek (PG)

GREENTREE

Movies at the Pool @ Wilson Park Pool
Wilson Park Pool
825 Poplar Street, Greentree, PA 15220

June 17, 2023 - Minions: The Rise of Gru

July 8, 2023 - Super Pets

July 22, 2023 -  Lightyear

 August 4, 2023 -  Turning Red

MOON

Movies in the Moonlight @ Moon Park Amphitheatre
1350 Joe DeNardo Way, Moon 15108

June 16, 2023 - DC League of Superpets

July 21, 2023 - Minions, The Rise of Gru

August 18, 2023 - Lightyear

September 9, 2023 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

October 6, 2023 - The Mummy (1999)

SOUTH FAYETTE

Movies in the Park @ Fairview Park at Dusk

Fairview Park
129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette Township, PA 
15017

Watch a movie under the stars in Fairview Park. Bring a blanket, chairs, bug spray and snacks. 




Friday, June 23: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Friday, July 21: Turning Red

Friday, August 11: DC League of Super-Pets

Friday, September 8: Minions: The Rise of Gru

Friday, October 6: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

WEST END

Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park: West End Elliott Overlook

WEST END OVERLOOK, Rue Grande Vue Street, Elliott

Date
Movie - Mondays
July 3
Puss in Boots:  The Last Wish  (PG)
July 31
Shrek  (PG)


Dependable Drive In

549 Moon Clinton Road, Moon Township 15108

Dependable Drive in is a large 4 screen theater that offers a double feature on every screen via state-of-the-art HD digital projection with Dolby Surround FM Radio sound. Open every night with gates opening at 7pm Friday & Saturday and 7:30pm Sunday through Thursday. 

$9/adult and $3 kids 5-11

Check out what's showing this week HERE

Hilltop Drive In

Highway 8 & Highway 208, Chester, WV 26034

Hilltop Drive-in is just across the PA/WV border and has a single screen that plays a double feature starting at 8:45 Wednesday through Sunday. $9.50/12 years and older, $4.50 kids 5-11, Military free with ID

Check out what's showing this week HERE.

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Do YOU know of more free or low cost movies this summer in Ambridge, Avalon, Bellvue, Bulger, Crafton, Carnegie, Clinton, Cuddy, Coraopolis, Eldersville, Greentree, Joffree, Heidelberg, Imperial, Ingram, Langeloth, Leetsdale, McDonald, McKees Rocks, Midway, Morgan, Moon, Neville Township, Noblestown, Pittsburgh, Presto, Robinson, Sewickley, Slovan, Southview, or Sturgeon??  If so, let us know the details HERE, so we can get them added!