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Mom Tips for a Smooth Movie Outing with Kids:
1. Arrive Early
Get there at least 20–30 minutes before showtime. It gives you time to grab snacks, hit the bathroom, and pick your ideal seats—especially if it’s general admission!
2. Dress in Layers
Theaters are always colder than you expect. Bring light jackets, blankets, or hoodies so your kiddos don’t get chilly halfway through.
3. Bring Cups from Home
Sharing one big tub of popcorn? Bring small plastic or paper cups from home to divvy it up easily—and avoid mid-movie fights over who’s hogging it.
4. Pack Quiet Fidgets
If you have a wiggly little one, bring something quiet they can hold or fiddle with (like a squishy toy or a soft stuffed animal) to keep their hands busy without making noise.
5. Set Expectations Beforehand
Talk about movie manners: sitting still, using quiet voices, no running around. Kids do better when they know what’s expected.
6. Bathroom Before EVERYTHING
Yes, even if they say they don’t have to go. Nothing ruins a good movie moment like a mid-show potty emergency.
7. Bring Wet Wipes & Napkins
Popcorn fingers. Sticky drinks. Mysterious seat gunk. Just trust me on this one.
8. Don’t Feel Bad Leaving Early
Sometimes the movie is too loud, too scary, or your toddler just isn’t having it. It’s okay to call it a day—there’s always next week.
9. Let Them Be Part of the Fun
Have them help pick the movie or “pay” for the tickets. It makes the outing feel special and gives them a little independence.
Studio Movie Grill – Tyler, TX
8954 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
Dates: May 26 to August 14, 2025
Days: Monday through Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: $6 per person (includes small popcorn + drink)
Movie Schedule:
May 26–29: Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 2–5: An American Tail
June 9–12: The Land Before Time
June 16–19: Trolls Band Together
June 23–26: Shrek
June 30–July 3: The Bad Guys
July 7–10: Kung Fu Panda 4
July 14–17: The Wild Robot
July 21–24: Sing 2
July 28–31: Despicable Me 4
August 4–7: Shrek 2
August 11–14: Curious George
AMC Longview 10 – Longview, TX
7415 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
Dates: June 23 to August 13, 2025
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: $3 per person
Movie Schedule:
June 23 & 25: The Bad Guys
June 30 & July 2: Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 7 & 9: Despicable Me 4
July 14 & 16: Kung Fu Panda 4
July 21 & 23: The Wild Robot
July 28 & 30: Shrek
August 4 & 6: Migration
August 11 & 13: The Secret Life of Pets
Unfortunately, AMC Tyler 14 is not participating this year.
Times Square Grand Slam – Tyler, TX
5201 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
Dates: June 2 to August 14, 2025
Days: Monday through Thursday
Time: 10:30 AM
Cost: $1 per person
Concession Deal: $5.75 kids combo available during summer movie showtimes.
Movie Schedule:
June 2–5: Sonic the Hedgehog
June 9–12: Detective Pikachu
June 16–19: The Lego Movie
June 23–26: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
June 30–July 3: The Bad Guys
July 7–10: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
July 14–17: Hotel Transylvania 3
July 21–24: The Garfield Movie
July 28–31: Transformers
August 4–7: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
August 11–14: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Hometown Cinemas – Gun Barrel City, TX
215 Heritage Pkwy, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Dates: June 3 to August 7, 2025
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free!
Movie Schedule:
June 3–5: The Bad Guys
June 10–12: Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 17–19: Despicable Me 4
June 24–26: Kung Fu Panda 4
July 1–3: The Wild Robot
July 8–10: Shrek
July 15–17: Migration
July 22–24: The Secret Life of Pets
July 29–31: Sing 2
August 5–7: The Garfield Movie
City Lights – Longview, TX
201 Tall Pines Ave, Longview, TX 75605
Dates: June 3 to August 7, 2025
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: $1 per person
Movie Schedule:
June 3–5 – Kung Fu Panda 4
June 10–12 – Trolls
June 17–19 – The Wild Robot
June 24–26 – The Bad Guys
July 1–3 – Spirit Untamed
July 8–10 – The Croods: A New Age
July 15–17 – Frozen
July 22–24 – The Boss Baby
July 29–31 – Abominable
August 5–7 – Trolls World Tour
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Cinemark Athens Cinema 4
218 Wood St, Athens, TX 75751
Cinemark Sherman
3310 Town Center St, Sherman, TX 75092
Cinemark Paris Movies 8
1225 NE Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460
Dates: June 4 to August 6, 2025
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 AM
Cost: $1.75 per person
Concession Deal: $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse
Movie Schedule:
June 3 – Trolls
June 10 – Migration
June 17 – Kung Fu Panda 4
June 24 – The Wild Robot
July 1 – The Land Before Time
July 8 – The Bad Guys
July 15 – Shrek
July 22 – Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 29 – Shrek 2
August 5 – Despicable Me 3
4 Star Cinema – Kilgore, TX
1607 US Hwy 259 N, Kilgore, TX 75662
Dates: June 4 to August 6, 2025
Days: Wednesdays
Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM, movies start at 10:00 AM
Cost: Free!
Movie Schedule:
June 4: The Secret Life of Pets
June 11: Kung Fu Panda
June 18: Minions
June 25: Shrek
July 2: Despicable Me
July 9: The Bad Guys
July 16: Trolls
July 23: Madagascar
July 30: Sing
August 6: Despicable Me 2
Lake Country Playhouse & Theater
114 N Johnson St, Mineola, TX 75773
Summer kid movies –
Dates: June 9 – July 28
Days: Mondays
Time: 1:00 PM
Costs: $5 or $8w/popcorn & small drink
Movie Schedule:
- June 9 The Goonies
- June 16 The Never Ending Story
- June 23: The Iron Giant
- June 30: Quest for Camelot
- July 7: The Little Vampire
- July 14: The Scooby Doo Movie
- July 21: Mouse Hunt
- July 28: Charlotte’s Web
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Lake Country Playhouse & Theater, Mineola, TX
114 N Johnson St, Mineola, TX 75773
Summer kid movies –
Mondays at 1PM tickets just $5 or $8w/popcorn & sm drink
June 9 The Goonies
June 16 The NeverEnding Story
June 23 The Iron Giant
June 30 Quest for Camelot
July 7 The Little Vampire
July 14 The Scooby Doo Movie
July 21 Mouse Hunt
July 28 Charlotte’s Web
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