Taking your kids to the movies doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Several theaters in Orange County are playing children’s movies for cheap during the week this summer. Date nights can be affordable, too, with these thrifty theaters.
Movie deals for kids
Cinemark Stadium Promenade
The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse runs at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 23. Watch G- or PG-rated movies such as “Paddington,” “The Box Trolls” and “Shaun the Sheep Movie.” Admission for everyone is $1, or $5 for 10 movies when purchased in advance.
• 7777 Edinger Ave., Suite 170, Huntington Beach; 714-373-4573
• 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange; 714-532-9558
Krikorian Buena Park Metroplex 18
The Summer Kids Series runs at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 16. Watch G- or PG-rated movies such as “The Peanuts Movie,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip,” “Minions” and “Goosebumps.”Admission for everyone is free at this location only. Seating is first come, first served.
• 8290 La Palma Ave., Buena Park; 714-826-7469
Charter Centre Cinemas
The Kids Summer Series runs at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 23. Watch G- or PG-rated movies such as “Puss in Boots,” “Madagascar,” “Happy Feet” and “Shark Tale.” Admission for everyone is $4 Monday through Saturday, and $2.50 on Sunday for 2D films all day. A 3D movie surcharge applies.
• 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach; 714-596-3456
San Clemente Cinema 6
The Summer Kids Series runs 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 16. Watch G- or PG-rated movies such as “Hotel Transylvania 2,” “Max” and “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.” Admission is $1.
• 641-B Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente; 949-661-7469
Regal Entertainment Group
The Summer Movie Express runs through Aug. 17 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Watch G- or PG-rated movies such as “The Book of Life,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” “The Croods,” Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” and “Curious George.” Admission is $1.
• Various locations throughout Orange County
Movie deals for new parents
Krikorian Premiere Theatres
Mommy Movie Mondays features a new-release film every week at 10 a.m. The baby-friendly environment includes a convenient stroller check-in, reduced sound levels, dimmed lighting for optimal diaper bag visibility and changing stations in every restroom. Admission is $7.50.
• 641-B Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente; 949-661-7469
Family friendly/discount theaters
Brea Plaza 5 Cinemas
Second-run movies. Admission for everyone is $3.25 before 5 p.m. and $4 after 5 p.m.
• 453 S. Associated Road, Brea; 714-257-9377
AMC Woodbridge 5
Current and second-run movies and $1 hot dogs. Admission for everyone is $2 before 6 p.m., $3 after 6 p.m. 3D movies are $4 all day.
• 4626 Barranca Parkway, Irvine; 949-733-3795
Picture Show at MainPlace Mall
Current and second-run movies and $1 hot dogs. Admission for everyone is $2 before 6 p.m., $3 after 6 p.m. 3D movies are $4 all day.
• 2800 N. Main St., Suite No. 999, Santa Ana; 714-836-7469
The Frida Cinema
Family-friendly classic and contemporary movies. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children (13 and under) every Sunday at 11 a.m.
• 305 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana; 714-285-9422
Regency San Juan Capistrano
Current movies. Admission for everyone is $7 on Tuesdays.
• 26762 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano; 949-661-3456