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Summer Movies For Kids Around New Orleans

July 21, 2016
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 some 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 
Esplanade 14
1401 W Esplanade Ave. Kenner, LA
504-229-4259
www.thegrandtheatre.com
The Summer Kids' Flicks special is only $4 per person which includes a box of popcorn and a kid's drink. Movies are every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 am. The box office opens at 9:00 am. 

June 28 & 29       How to Train Your Dragon 2
July 5 & 6            Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
July 12 & 13        Penguins of Madagascar
July 19 & 20        Happy Feet Two
July 26 & 27        Hotel Transylvania 2
August 2 & 3       Home

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

The Kids Series tickets are $6 per person. Movies are Friday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am. Group rates available. 

June 24 & 25          The Muppet Movie
July 1- 2                 The Goonies
July 8 - 9                E.T. 

Sensory Friendly Films at AMC Theaters
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 and Tuesdays at 7pm for an older audience. Click here for more details.
Available at these theaters: Elmwood Palace 20, Westbank Palace 16, Houma Palace 10

SATURDAYS at 10AM
June 25        Finding Dory
July 9           The Secret Life of Pets
Aug 13 & 27  Pete's Dragon

TUESDAYS at 7PM
July 12         The BFG
July 26         Ghostbusters
Aug 9           Suicide Squad
Aug 23         War Dogs

Tipitina's Foundation Free Movie Mondays/Orpheum Summer Movie Series
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 

The Tipitina's Foundation is showing free movies on Monday nights at 7pm at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets are available first come first serve the night of the show. Box office opens at 6pm. Concession sales and any donations help the foundation's support of our local music communities. As well as the foundation's free movies, the Orpheum hosts their own movie series with tickets at $6. You can buy tickets at www.orpheumNOLA.com or at the box office.

FREE SHOWS - 7pm
June 27     The Breakfast Club
July 11      Jaws
July 18      Singing in the Rain
July 25      Streetcar Named Desire

$6 SHOWS
June 28    Ferris Bueller's Day Off 3pm & 7pm
July 12     Star Wars: The Force Awakens 7pm
July 26     Cocktail 7pm

Flick N Float at the East Jefferson Family YMCA
East Jefferson YMCA
6691 Riverside Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
504-888-9622

Whether you're lounging around the pool with your family or you're floating around the pool relaxing, join the fun for a showing of Zootopia. Come early to swim and stay for the movie. The YMCA loves to promote healthy living for families by hosting events such as family movie nights for the whole community. Not only do you get to watch a family movie, but your kids get to be active in the pool. Enjoy a movie on the 12 ft. inflatable screen- Snacks will be available for purchase. Register at the front desk. You do not have to be a member to attend. It's free for members and $5 for non-members.

June 24      Zootopia 8pm

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

You can make it a night packed full of fun with water play and movie watching. Cool Zoo/Gator Run is open from 6pm-8pm and the movie starts after 8pm. Movie tickets are $6 per person and children 2 and under are free! Cool Zoo/Gator Fun admission is an extra $6 per person and children under 2 are free. You can choose to just watch the movie - the Cool Zoo/Gator Run is an option. 

June 24    Avengers: Age of Ultron 
July 8       Jurassic World
July 15     The Good Dinosaur
July 22     The Intern
July 29     The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Aug 5       Captain America: The Winter Solider
Aug 12     Zootopia  - Baloo and Mowgli licensed characters from The Jungle Book will be present 
Aug 19     Hotel Transylvania 2 

Movies in the Park in Kenner
Muss Bertolini Stadium 620 W Esplanade Ave.
504-468-7231
www.kenner.la.us

This is a free movie! Movie goers are encouraged to wear their best Star Wars costumes. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.

July 23   Star Wars: The Force Awakens - 8pm; weather permitting.