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 as well. Plus some theaters have some great snack packages as well! 🍿😋Check out the guide below 👇to plan your FREE or CHEAP summer movie moments!
$5 Summer Movies at the Big E (Gaffney)
The Summer Movie Series Returns to the Big E in Gaffney June 2 – August 9!
🎟️ $5 tickets
10:30am Movie Showings (Monday - Saturday)
🍿 Ticket includes:
- (1) summer series movie ticket
- (1) box of popcorn
- (1) 16oz soft drink
- (1) $2 game card
Please note that titles may change. Please check website for details. thebigegaffney.com
- June 2-7: The Bad Guys
- June 9-14: The Wild Robot
- June 16-21: The Garfield Movie
- June 23 - June 28: Sonic 3
- June 30 - July 5: Paw Patrol Mighty Movie
- July 7-12: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
- July 14-17 (closed to public July 18-19): Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- July 21 - July 26: Transformers ONE
- July 28 - August 2: Despicable Me 4
- August 4 - August 9: Curious George: Show Me The Monkey!
NCG Summer Camp Film Festival (Spartanburg)
Family Film Festivals | NCG Cinema | Movie Theatre
Join the NCG Summer Camp Film Festival June 8 – July 31! This summer, your family favorites are back on the big screen! Sensory-friendly shows each Sunday.
🎟️ $2 tickets
🍿 $5 mini-combos available with each festival ticket
Please note that showtimes may vary. Upgrade and online fees may apply.
- June 8–12: Shrek 2
- June 15–19: Kung Fu Panda 4
- June 22–26: Madagascar
- June 29–July 3: Sonic 3
- July 6–10: Clifford
- July 13–17: Paw Patrol 2
- July 20–24: SpongeBob 2
- July 27–31: Shrek the Third
Regal Summer Movie Express (Spartanburg)
Regal Spartan Movie Tickets and Showtimes | Regal
$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 Spartan – 855 Spartan Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Spartanburg County Library (Various Branches)
See website for details - some showings require registration. www.spartanburglibraries.org
Tuesday, June 17 (1 – 2pm) Chesnee Library "Planet 51: A Movie Adventure"
- Monday, June 23 (4 – 5:30pm) Chesnee Library "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"
- Tuesday, June 24 (4 – 6pm) Woodruff Library "Treasure Planet"
- Wednesday, July 16 (2 – 4pm) Headquarters Library "Moana 2"
- Monday, July 21 (4 – 6pm) Middle Tyger Library "Your Name"
- Tuesday, July 22 (5:30 – 7pm) Inman Library "Dog Man"
- Lounge on pool floats, watch "Dog Man," and enjoy pizza.
- Saturday, July 26 (12:30 – 2:30pm) Pacolet Library "Zathura - A Space Adventure"
- Monday, July 28 (4 – 5pm) Chesnee Library "Paddington in Peru"
