Summer is here☀️, school is out🎒, and it’s the perfect time to make memories with your kids—without breaking the bank💰!  Local movie theater locations🎞️ have released their summer movie programs with cheap movies and even some local libraries are offering FREE local movie showings and events as well. Plus some theaters have some great snack packages as well! 🍿😋Check out the guide below 👇to plan your CHEAP summer movie moments!

Regal Summer Movie Express (Greenville)

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$1 Family Movies for Summer Break

Regal’s beloved Summer Movie Express is back for 2025, offering $1 tickets to family-friendly films every Tuesday and Wednesday at select theaters!

From June 10 through August 6, enjoy a fantastic lineup of fun films, all shown between 10am and 11am—perfect for a morning outing before the summer heat kicks in.

🎥 2025 Summer Movie Express Schedule:

• June 10 & 11: Sing 2 and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• June 17 & 18: Trolls Band Together and IF
• June 24 & 25: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and The Bad Guys
• July 1 & 2: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and The Wild Robot
• July 8 & 9: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and PAW Patrol: The Movie
• July 15 & 16: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• July 22 & 23: Kung Fu Panda 4 and Despicable Me 4
• July 29 & 30: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Garfield Movie
• August 5 & 6: Minions: The Rise of Gru and Paddington in Peru

🍿 Snacks & Savings:

To sweeten the deal, Regal is offering a $5 Snack Pack, which includes:

• Junior-sized drink
• Snack-sized popcorn
• Fruit snacks

Bonus Deal: Add Dippin’ Dots and save an extra $3!

📍 Participating Theaters in Our Area:

• Regal Cherrydale – 3221 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29609
• Regal Hollywood – 1029 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607
• Regal Simpsonville – 780 South Streeet, Simpsonville, SC 29301

Greenville County Library (Various Branches)

See below for some fun events offered through the Greenville Library system related to films and moviemaking!  See website for details - some events require registration.  www.greenvillelibrary.org

• Tue, June 3 (2pm - 3pm) - Hughes Main Library
  • Fanfiction Workshop.  Ages 12-18; Explore new takes on beloved characters. New and experienced writers welcome. Registration required.
• Fri, June 20 (10am - 1pm) - Five Forks Branch
  • Interactive Movie - Wicked (Sing-A-Long) PG
    Watch the movie, sing, and make a craft. Ages 12-18, registration required. Snacks provided.
• Fri, June 27 (10am - 10:45am) - Hughes Main Library
  • Children ages 2-6 are invited to watch an animated storybook while sitting in their "car." Bring a box large enough for your child to sit in. Materials to decorate boxes provided.
• Tue, July 8 (2pm - 2:45pm) - Hughes Main Library
  • Ages 12-18; Chat about Japanese animation and design your own character. Registration required. Snacks provided.