Summer break is finally here! With that comes plenty of days at the beach, pool, and park…but what about those mornings when it’s raining or you just want to do something different with your kiddos. That’s where our Guide to Summer Movies in Charleston comes in! We have compiled an extensive list complete with a calendar of local movie theaters and outdoor venues that are featuring discounted or even FREE family movies throughout the summer.
Download your FREE calendar printables below. These color-coded calendars have all the information you’ll need – movie dates, times, and locations – all in one place! Download it, print it, share it, save it, keep one in your purse, put it on your fridge, and have the best summer ever!
June Free Movie Calendar
July Free Movie Calendar
August Free Movie Calendar
Regal Palmetto Grande Stadium 16
1319 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant
Regal Charles Towne Square Stadium 18
2401 Mall Dr, North Charleston
$1 Tuesday and Wednesday 10am
June 14 & 15 – Goosebumps and Ion Giant: Signature Edition
June 21 & 22 – The Smurfs 2 and Pan
June 28 & 29 – Despicable Me 2 and Home
July 5 & 6 – Minions and the Peanuts Movie
July 12 & 13 – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip and Curious George
July 19 & 20 – The Book of Life and Hotel Transylvania
July 26 & 27 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and Shaun the Sheep
August 2 & August 3 – The Croods and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Southeast Stadiums
Citadel Mall Imax
2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Charleston
Northwoods Cinemas
2181 Northwood Blvd North Charleston
Free admission, shows 10am every Tuesday and Thursday
June 14/June 16 – Hotel Transylvania 2
June 21/June 23- Rio 2
June 28/June 30 – Ice Age: Contenental Drift
July 5/July 7 – Lego Movie
July 12/July 14 – Despicable Me 2
July 19/July 21 – The Croods
July 26/July 28 – Minions
August 2/August 4 – Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip
August 9/August 11 – Goosebumps
Cinemark Summer Movie Club House
CINEMARK Movies 8
4488 Ladson Rd, Summerville
$1 Moves 10am Monday-Thursday
June 6-June 9 – Paddington
June 13-June 16 – Alvin and The Chipmunks: Road Chip
June 20-June 23 – The Peanuts Movie
June 27-June 30 – Pan
July 4-July 7 – Home
July 11-July 14 – Boxtrolls
July 18-July 21 – The Sandlot
July 25-July 28 – Norm of the North
August 1-August 4 – Shaun the Sheep
August 8-August 11 – Max
Terrace Theater
1956D Maybank Hwy, Charleston
Wednesdays 11am Children under 10 Free, 11 and up $4
June 8 – The Wizard of Oz
June 15 – Charlotte’s Web
June 22 – An American Tail
June 29 – Labyrinth
July 6 – Turtle: The Incredible Journey
July 13 – Indian in the Cupboard
July 20 – Stuart Little
July 27 – Pee Wee’s Big Adventure
August 3 – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
August 10 – The Secret of the Nimh
Carmike Cinemas James Island
1743 Central Park Rd, Charleston
Every Thursday @ 10am.
$4.00 includes admission, special drink, and special popcorn plus any applicable sales tax
June 23 – Home
June 30 – How to Train Your Dragon 2
July 7 – Kung Fu Panda 2
July 14 – Monsters vs Aliens
July 21 – Rio 2
July 28 – The Peanuts Movie
August 4 – The Penguins of Madagascar
August 11 – Alvin and The Chipmunks-Road Chip
Outdoor Movies
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
Admission is free with regular park admission of $2 per person.
Movies begin just after sunset – about 8:15 pm.
July 9 – Minions
August 13 – Zootopia
Tides Hotel Folly Beach Beachfront Movie
FREE every Wednesday evening at sunset
Check their Facebook page every week to see current week’s movie
Movies in the Park – Mt Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Fridays in August
Live music before movies showcasing local artist
Movies begin at sunset (around 8:30 p.m.)
Free admission & parking!
Food and beverage available for purchase at 6:00 p.m.
Check back for movie information!
Movies Under the Stars
418 E. Main St, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Gates open at 7:00 PM, movie starts at sundown, concessions available, no outside food or drink
June 17 – Pan
Charles Towne Landing Movies Under the Stars
Gates will open at 6pm and movie starts at dusk. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. The movie is FREE for everyone. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase (cash only). No outside coolers or alcohol permitted.
July 1 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
September 2 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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