Summer break is officially here, and if you're looking for a cool, budget-friendly way to get out of the house with the kids, you're in luck. Two theaters close to our area are running summer movie programs with tickets as low as $2 — and the lineups are packed with films kids actually want to see.
Here's everything you need to know.
AMC Summer Movie Camp at AMC Conyers Crossing 161536 Dogwood Dr SE, Conyers | amctheatres.com
AMC's Summer Movie Camp is back, running every Monday and Wednesday from June 22 through August 12. Showings are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each week, and tickets are just $3 at the box office (plus tax). Buying online adds a ticketing fee, so the box office is your best bet for the lowest price.
This year's lineup is stacked — something for every age:
- June 22 & 24 – Paddington in Peru
- June 29 & July 1 – David
- July 6 & 8 – How to Train Your Dragon
- July 13 & 15 – The Lego Movie
- July 20 & 22 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 27 & 29 – The Bad Guys 2
- August 3 & 5 – The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
- August 10 & 12 – Muppet Treasure Island
Grab tickets at the box office or visit amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp for details.
NCG Summer Camp Film Festival at NCG Stone Mountain1825 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain | ncgmovies.com/stone-mountain
Just outside our territory but totally worth the short drive, NCG Stone Mountain is running their Summer Camp Film Festival all summer with tickets at just $2. The fun kicks off June 7, and each title runs for a full week — great flexibility for busy summer schedules. Add a Kids Mini Combo for just $5 and you've got a complete movie outing for the whole family for next to nothing.
This year's NCG lineup:
- June 7–11 – Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
- June 14–18 – KPop Demon Hunters: Sing-A-Long
- June 21–25 – The Bad Guys 2
- June 28–July 1 – Charlie the Wonderdog
- July 5–9 – Hotel Transylvania 3
- July 12–16 – Sing
- July 19–23 – GOAT
- July 26–30 – The Wild Robot
Tickets are on sale now and go fast — head to ncgmovies.com/family-film-festivals to grab yours.
Showtimes and schedules are subject to change. Always check theater websites for the most current information before heading out.
