Looking for the best summer movies in Kansas City for families? From free outdoor movie nights and park screenings to cheap kids’ movie theater deals, there are plenty of ways to enjoy family movies all summer long across Kansas City, Overland Park, Lenexa, Mission, Parkville and beyond. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn and plan a fun family movie night under the stars!
Free Outdoor Movies in Kansas City
Movies in North Park at Zona Rosa
FREE
- June 20 — The Lorax
- July 18 — Zootopia 2
Enjoy a free family movie night outdoors at Zona Rosa’s North Park with kid-friendly favorites perfect for summer evenings.
Mission Parks & Recreation Movie in the Park
FREE
- June 12 — Princess Diaries (PG)
6649 Lamar Ave., Mission, KS 66202
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for this free community movie night in Mission.
Movie Series with Parkville Parks & Recreation
FREE
- July 11 — Zootopia 2
- September 12 — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Parkville families can enjoy free outdoor movies throughout the summer and early fall.
Legends Movie Night
FREE
- May 22 — Inside Out
- June 12 — Kicking & Screaming
- July 24 — Christmas in July Movie Night (movie TBD)
Head to the Legends for free movies, family fun and a festive summer atmosphere.
Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park Movie Series
FREE
- June 24 — A Minecraft Movie
- June 26 — Tangled
- June 29 — The Wizard of Oz
- June 30 — Frozen
- July 8 — A League of Their Own
- July 16 — The Princess and the Frog
- July 17 — Mean Girls (2024, PG-13)
One of Kansas City’s most popular summer movie traditions returns with family favorites, sing-alongs and nostalgic classics.
Lenexa Outdoor Movies
Electric Park Outdoor Movie Night
Free Admission & Parking
- May 29 — Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Families can enjoy a fun outdoor movie experience at Electric Park in Lenexa.
Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center Dive-In Movie
$3 Pool Members | $9 Residents | $13 Non-Residents
- July 24 — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Register online and enjoy a movie night at the pool.
Overland Park Arboretum Outdoor Movie Nights
Outdoor Movie on the Lawn at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Garden
$3 Ages 6–17 | $7 Ages 18+
- July 24 — Throwback Sports Night: Cool Runnings
- August 28 — Women Empowerment Night: TBD
- September 25 — Hispanic Heritage Night: Encanto
Enjoy movies surrounded by beautiful gardens and nature trails at one of Johnson County’s favorite family destinations.
Sand Cinema at Longview Lake Beach
Sand Cinema – Longview Lake Beach
$10 Per Car
- June 12 — Zootopia 2
- July 10 — Elf
Watch movies beachside with the family at Longview Lake Beach.
Cheap Summer Kids Movies at Kansas City Theaters
AMC Summer Movie Camp
Monday & Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
$3 Tickets | Reserve Online
- June 22 & 24 — Paddington in Peru
- June 29 & July 1 — David
- July 6 & 8 — How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
- July 13 & 15 — The Lego Movie
- July 20 & 22 — Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 27 & 29 — The Bad Guys 2
- August 3 & 5 — The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
- August 10 & 12 — Muppet Treasure Island
AMC’s summer movie program is one of the best affordable family activities in Kansas City.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Monday–Thursday at 9:30 a.m…