Movies and Film Festivals for a Long, Hot Summer in Charlotte, NC

Summer time in Charlotte, NC means film festivals and movies. Whether you're interested in free movies for the whole family or a week long film festival of independent films, you'll find something to do all summer long. Enjoy free and cheap movies and events, and the kids won't have the chance to even think about being bored.

Almost Free Movies in Charlotte

AMC Summer Movie Camp - Tuesdays from June 15 through August 10 -- One Dollar

Take the kids out to the movies every Tuesday morning at 10 this summer through August 10. For just $1 admission, moviegoers will be thoroughly entertained at these events. Concession combos will be sold for $4, with all proceeds benefitting Variety-The Children's Charity and Will Rogers Institute. Locations: Northlake 14, Carolina Pavilion 22 and Concord Mills 24. For more information: www.amcentertainment.com

06/15/2010 Shrek The Third (PG)
06/22/2010 Imagine That (PG)
06/29/2010 Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
07/06/2010 Madagascar (PG)
07/13/2010 Madagascar: Escape to Africa (PG)
07/20/2010 Hotel For Dogs (PG)
07/27/2010 Kung Fu Panda (PG)
08/03/2010 The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
08/13/2010 TBA

Free Movies in Charlotte

Regal Entertainment Group Free Family Film Festival - Tuesdays and Wednesdays June 15 through August 10 - Free Event

It may seem too good to be true, but REG has offered free family fun since 1991, and this year is no exception. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am three Charlotte cinemas will show G or PG rated movies. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the cinemas on a first come-first serve basis. Locations: Stonecrest Stadium 22 & IMAX, Starlight Stadium 14 and Arboretum Stadium 12.

Stonecrest Stadium 22 & IMAX

06/15/2010-06/17/2010
Doogal (G)
Planet 51 (PG)

06/22/2010-06/24/2010
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
Imagine That (PG)

06/29/2010-07/01/2010
March Of The Penguins (G)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

07/06/2010-07/08/2010
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)

07/13/2010-07/15/2010
ARCTIC TALE (G)
Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)

07/20/2010-07/22/2010
Tale of Despereaux (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)

07/27/2010-07/29/2010
Charlotte's Web (G)
Night At The Museum II (PG)

08/03/2010-08/05/2010
Wallace and Gromit (G)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)

08/10/2010-08/12/2010
Polar Express (G)
Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)

Starlight Stadium 14

06/15/2010-06/17/2010
Doogal (G)
Planet 51 (PG)

06/22/2010-06/24/2010
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
Imagine That (PG)

06/29/2010-07/01/2010
March Of The Penguins (G)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

07/06/2010-07/08/2010
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)

07/13/2010-07/15/2010
ARCTIC TALE (G)
Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)

07/20/2010-07/22/2010
Tale of Despereaux (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)

07/27/2010-07/29/2010
Charlotte's Web (G)
Night At The Museum II (PG)

08/03/2010-08/05/2010
Wallace and Gromit (G)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)

08/10/2010-08/12/2010
Polar Express (G)
Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)

Arboretum Stadium 12

06/15/2010-06/16/2010
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)

06/22/2010-06/23/2010
ARCTIC TALE (G)
Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)

06/29/2010-06/30/2010
Tale of Despereaux (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)

07/06/2010-07/07/2010
Charlotte's Web (G)
Night At The Museum II (PG)

07/13/2010-07/14/2010
Wallace and Gromit (G)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)

07/20/2010-07/21/2010
Polar Express (G)
Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)

07/27/2010-07/28/2010
Doogal (G)
Planet 51 (PG)

08/03/2010-08/04/2010
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
Imagine That (PG)

08/10/2010-08/11/2010
March Of The Penguins (G)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

Enjoy Summer. Go Out to the Movies!

You'll really go outside for these movie events. If you can't make it to the theatre in the morning, watch them in the park at dark! That's what summer time is for.

Movies in the Park - Freedom Park - June 11, July 9, August 13 - Free Event

There's something special about being outdoors in the summertime at dusk, and Freedom Park's Movies in the Park offers the chance to do just that. The free movies (and free popcorn) are shown in the Freedom Park Amphitheatre on the second Friday of each month at sunset, so bring a chair or a blanket and prepare to be entertained. Even the dog is welcome! Location: 1900 East Blvd. Central Park District 3.

06/11/2010 The Tale of Despereaux (G)
07/09 2010 The Blind Side (PG)
08/13/2010 Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)

Movies in the Park at Ballantyne - June 18, July 16, August 20 - Free Event

Bring a blanket in the cool of the evening and enjoy free movies, free popcorn, bottled water, door prizes and face painting. In its fifth year, Movies in the Park at Ballantyne offers fun for the whole family. Location: 15800 John J. Delaney Drive.

06/18/ 2010 The Blind Side (PG-13)
07/16/ 2010 Shrek The Third (PG)
08/20/2010 Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)

Movies Under the Stars at Ray's Splash Planet--July 2, August 6, September 3 - Free Event

Swim by day and watch movies at night--it's all happening at Ray's SplashPlanet this summer, so bring a blanket or a lounge chair and come on out. Popcorn and drinks sold for a small fee. Location: 215 N. Sycamore Street, Charlotte.

07/02 2010--Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
08/06/2010--Madagascar 2-Return to Africa (PG)
09/03/2010--Princess and the Frog (G)

Matthews Summer Concert and Movie Series June 11 through July 3 - Free Event

There's nothing like a Saturday in the park at Stumptown, but hurry up, time is running out on this one. Enjoy movies and music through July 3. The music and pre-movie activities start at 7 pm and the movie at 8:30 pm. No pets please. Location: 120 S. Trade Street in Matthews. Food will be for sale.

06/11/2010 Special Friday Performance by Charlotte Symphony w/Winthrop Jazz Voices.
06/19/2010 Ghostbusters (PG)
06/26/2010 U-neek Flavor (R&B Top 40 Band)
07/03/2010 Too Much Sylvia (Variety Band)

Rockin' & Reelin' Summer 2010 - June 18 through September 10 - Free Event

Enjoy a variety of concerts and movies all summer at these Pineville events. Concerts and pre-movie shows start at 7 pm and movies start at dusk. You'll see everything from Back to the Future to the Brent Cates Band, when they'll crank out some Pop Rock and Top 40 hits. Location: Pineville Lake Park, Johnston Drive, Pineville.

06/18/2010 Back To The Future (PG)
06/25/2010 Charlotte Civic Orchestra
06/27/2010 Matthews Playhouse Performs "Aladdin."
07/16/2010 Shorts (PG)
07/30/2010 High Windy Band (Bluegrass)
08/13/2010 The Blind Side (PG)
08/27/2010 Chris Lane Band (Country)
09/10/2010 Brent Cates Band (Pop Rock, Top 40)

Movies at McDowell Nature Center - Free Event

Are you really into nature? Then check out the nature-themed movies at the McDowell Nature Center every Wednesday in June at 7 pm. All movies are rated G or PG with the exception of the June 24th showing. No children allowed for this movie, but child care will be provided for $3 per child. Location: 15222 York Road. To register call: 704-588-5224.

Charlotte Film Festival 2010 - September 20-26, 2010

Wind down summer with the Charlotte Film Fesitval. In its fifth year, the Charlotte Film Festival promotes independent films, accepting national and international submissions. Approximately 60 films selected from a few hundred entries will be featured in the five following categories: Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, and Student Form.

Various events will take place at several venues throughout the week, including EpiCentre Theatre, Park Terrace Cinemas 6, Queens University of Charlotte, Whisky River, Black Finn, Therapy Cafe, PJ's Dessert Bar, and Jason's Deli.

Individual tickets can be purchased online for $7 and at the door for $8. Passes are also available ranging from the Five Pack, which consists of five admissions to any screening ($35 online) to the All-Access VIP Pass ($110 online), which allows access to all screenings, panels and parties.

2010 Projecting Hope Film Festival - September 23-25 2010

The third annual Projecting Hope Film Festival will be held at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14 located at 9110 Kings Parade, Blvd. Charlotte, NC. The free film festival features inspirational movies honoring God, including old familiar favorites and some so new they haven't yet been released to theatres. Tickets are free at the door on a first come first serve basis, although tickets can be purchased in advance for $5 each.

www.regmovies.com
www.charlottefilmfestival.org
www.eventful.com
www.watershedcharlotte.com
www.charmeck.org
www.moviesintheparkballantyne.com
www.matthewsfun.org
www.amcentertainment.com