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Movie Specials for Kids this Summer In New Orleans

June 25, 2015
It's hot...and only going to get a lot hotter as the summer rolls on in New Orleans. Air conditioning sure is a welcome amenity when trying to keep the little ones entertained. So, why not hit up all the kid's movies around town? Below is a list of the indoor movies and at the very end of the list are the outdoor ones too. At least those are at night when the temps have cooled a bit. Enjoy!

The Grand Theatre
1401 W Esplanade Ave. Kenner, LA
504-229-4259
www.thegrandtheatre.com

The Summer Kids' Flicks special is only $3.50 per person which includes a box of popcorn and a kids soda. Movies are every Tuesday and Wednesday. The box office opens at 9:30 am and the movie starts at 10:00 am.

June 9 & 10         Space Jam
June 16 & 17       Happy Feet
June 23 & 24       Happy Feet 2
June 30 & July 1  How to Train Your Dragon 2
July 7 & 8            Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who
July 14 & 15        Mr. Peabody & Sherman    
July 21 & 22        Rio 2
July 28 & 29        Shrek

The Prytania Theatre
5339 Prytania St. New Orleans, La
504-891-2787
www.theprytania.com

The Kids Series tickets are $5.75 per person. Most movies are Friday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am. Group rates available for groups of 25 or more. Contact Eric@theprytania.com.

June 12 & 13             E.T.
June 19 & 20             The Muppet Movie
June 26 & 27             The Goonies
July 3, 4, 5, & 8         Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
July 10, 11, 12 & 15   The Sound of Music
July 17, 18, 19, & 22  Mary Poppins
July 24, 25, 26 & 29   The Wizard of Oz
July 31, Aug 1, 2, & 5 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
August 7, 8, 9, 12      20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
August 15, 15           Charlotte's Web

AMC Theatres
Sensory Friendly Films at AMC Theaters is for families affected by Autism to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! The movies are on Saturdays at 10:00 am. Click here for more details.

Available at these theaters: Elmwood Palace 20, Westbank Palace 16, Houma Palace 10

June 27     Inside Out
July 18      Minions
Aug          TBD
Sep 26      Hotel Translyvania
Oct 17      The Jungle Book
Nov 14     The Peanuts Movie
Dec 5       The Good Dinosaur

Dinner and a ZOOvie at Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA
800-774-7394
Click here for details.

Tickets are $5 per person and children 2 and under are free!

June 12    Frozen
June 19    Maleficent
July 10     Annie
July 24    Big Hero