Free and cheap family movies in Raleigh, Durham, Triangle

Summer is the season for free and cheap family movies across the Triangle. Kids, parents and caregivers pack local theaters for the movie series, which typically feature G- and PG-rated movies in the mornings.

A tip before you go: Get there early. Tickets can sell out. And click on "details" to see the movie schedule. But if you have your heart set on seeing a particular movie, always call ahead to ensure the schedule hasn't changed.

Theater	Address	City	County	Zip	Phone	Website	Deal
Beaver Creek Stadium 12	1441 Beaver Creek Commons Dr.	Apex	Wake	27502	919-362-7342	https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx	Movies are at 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 23-Sept. 6. Admission is $2. Movies play on both days.
White Oak Stadium 14	1205 Timber Dr. East	Garner	Wake	27529	919-779-7499	https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx	Movies are at 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 23-Sept. 6. Admission is $2. Movies play on both days.
Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX	501 Caitboo Ave.	Cary	Wake	27518	844-462-7342, ext. 4022	https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx	Movies are at 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 23-Sept. 6. Admission is $2. Movies play on both days.
North Hills Stadium 14	4150 Main at North Hills St.	Raleigh	Wake	27609	919-786-4494	https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx	Movies are at 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 23-Sept. 6. Admission is $2. Movies play on both days.
Regal Brier Creek Stadium 14	8611 Brier Creek Parkway	Raleigh	Wake	27617	844-462-7342	https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx	Movies are at 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 23-Sept. 6. Admission is $2. Movies play on both days.
Howell Theatre	141 S. 3rd St.	Smithfield	Johnston	27577	919-934-8202	https://www.howellmovies.com/kids-summer-movies	The theater will be showing a movie for $1 at 10 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday, June 13-Aug.17. There is a $2 drink and popcorn special.
Millstone 14	3400 Footbridge Lane	Fayetteville	Cumberland	28306	910-354-2124	https://www.stonetheatres.com/summerkidshows	Wednesday and Thursdays, May 29 through Aug. 3, $2 per ticket and $1.50 for a drink and $1.50 for popcorn
Park West 14 Cinemas	3400 Village Market Place	Morrisville	Wake	27560	919-653-0125	https://www.bbtheatres.com/park-west-14/events/kids-summer-series/	Shows start at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sensory friendly shows are 10:15 a.m., June 6-July 27 Tickets are $5.
N.C. Museum of Art Summer Movie Series	2110 Blue Ridge Rd.	Raleigh	Wake	27607	919-839-NCMA	https://ncartmuseum.org/series/outdoor-films/	Gates open 90 minutes before screenings. Many arrive early to enjoy a picnic. Admission is $10; free for museum members. Note that not all movies are family friendly.June 17-Aug. 26
Halle Cultural Arts Center	237 N. Salem St.	Apex	Wake	27502	919-249-1120	http://thehalle.org/460/Halle-Indoor-Movies	Free movies are offered Wednesday mornings and nights. Call 919-249-1120 for the movie title and showtime.
Movies in the Park, Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre	2600 Evans Road	Apex	Wake	27502	919-249-3402	http://thehalle.org/1037/Apex-Outdoor-Music-Movies-Series	Movies begin at dusk.
Durham Movies in the Park	502 Foster St.	Durham	Durham	27701	919-560-4355	https://www.dprplaymore.org/318/Rock-the-Park-Concert-Movie-Series	Free outdoor movies. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Food vendors will be available. Movies are from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. They take place at Durham Central Park.
Wakefield 12	10600 Common Oaks Dr.	Raleigh	Wake	27614	919-453-2746	https://www.marqueecinemas.com/page/12604/Kids-Summer-Movies	Choose from two movies at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission is free.
Smithfield Cinemas	175 South Equity Dr.	Smithfield	Johnston	27577	919-934-2198	https://www.smithfieldcinemas.net/summer-kid-show	Movies are at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Cost is $2.50 per person, including ticket, popcorn and drink. Runs June 13 to Aug.17.
Raleigh Little Theatre	301 Pogue St.	Raleigh	Wake	27607	919-821-4579	https://raleighlittletheatre.org/shows-and-events/	Free movies are scheduled each month this summer and fall in the theater's outdoor amphiteater.
Movies under the Stars in Chapel Hill	150 E. Rosemary St.	Chapel Hill	Orange	27514	919-968-2828	https://www.chapelhillarts.org/calendar/movies-under-the-stars/	Check the website for updates about this series, which features free outdoor movies.
The Cary	122 E. Chatham St.	Cary	Wake	27511	919-462-2051	http://thecarytheater.com/	Check the website for details. Tickets are generally around $5, depending on the film.
Movies in the Grove	Movies held inside the Barefoot Auditorium from January to March and in the Singing Grove beginning in April.	Benson	Johnston	27504	919-894-5117	http://www.townofbenson.com/2197/Events	Movie nights are the first and third Friday of each month during the summer.
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park	701 Harris Rd.	Wake Forest	Wake	27587		https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/meetings-events/family-movie-nights-joyner-park	Free movies with pre-show activities that begin at 7:15 p.m. Movies start around dusk. Get there early to get the best seat.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema	2116-D New Bern Ave.	Raleigh	Wake	27610	984-444-6620	https://drafthouse.com/raleigh/movies/alamo-kids-camp	All Kids Camp tickets are $5 for everyone – little kids, big kids, and grownup kids. Check the website for showtimes.
Paragon Theaters at Fenton	21 Fenton Main Street	Cary	Wake	27511	919-473-9676	https://www.paragontheaters.com/summermovies	Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday June 13-Aug. 3, $2 tickets
Paragon Theaters	1140 Parkside Main Street	Cary	Wake	27519	919-234-5200	https://www.paragontheaters.com/summermovies	Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday June 13-Aug. 3, $2 tickets