Thrifty Thurston Catches $1 Movies in Olympia

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$1 movies play each Tuesday and Wednesday through August 20, putting smiles on everyone's faces.
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By Kate Scriven

get logoAlthough our summer has started fairly gray and a bit wet, there are months ahead of us that promise sunshine and warm days.  With the lazy days of summer on the horizon comes the promise of unstructured playtime, pajamas until noon, slip-n-slide parties and melting popsicles.  As well as the promise of cranky kids, bickering siblings and the inevitable, “Mom, I’m bored.”

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$1 movies play each Tuesday and Wednesday through August 20, putting smiles on everyone’s faces.

Thrifty Thurston to the rescue.  Break up the weekly routine by taking the kids to the movies.  Wait, you say, the movies are anything but thrifty these days, especially when taking a carload of kids.  Luckily this summer sees the return of the $1 summer movie at both local theaters.  An easy way to please the kids, grab 90 minutes of sitting in one place, and beat the summer heat on a hot day.

Lacey’s Regal Cinemas is sponsoring the Summer Movie Express.   Every Tuesday and Wednesday, starting June 24, the theater will be showing a variety of great family films for $1 each.  Titles include favorites that appeal to a variety of age ranges. Each Tuesday and Wednesday 2 movies show at 10 a.m., offering a chance to attend twice a week if you want with 18 different titles through August 20.

This summer all titles are rated PG and a full schedule can be found here by entering your zip code.  Scheduled shows include Rise of the Gaurdians, Rio 2, The Adventures of Tintin and the insanely popular LEGO movie.  Yes, everything really IS awesome this summer.

A portion of all ticket sales at the Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express is also donated to the Will Rogers Foundation supporting research and education on cardio-pulmonary disease.  Cheap movies and charity?  Everyone wins!

If you live in Olympia, you can hit Capital Mall ahead of the crowds and visit the Century Olympia Theater each Tuesday and Wednesday for their Summer Movie Clubhouse.  With a different movie title each day, there is sure to be a film favorite showing for your brood.

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A 10 movie Punch Card is available for only $5 at Century Theater at Capital Mall.

Showings began continue through August 20.  The same movie is shown Tuesday and Wednesday, so pick your day and mark the calendar.  Scheduled films also include the favorite LEGO movie and Rio 2 as well as Alvin and the Chipmunks “The Squeakquel and Mr. Peabody and Sherman.

Tickets at Century are also $1 each, however Century offers a 10-week punch card for $5 available at the box office or online.  Yes, you did your math correctly.  That’s a fifty cent movie.  In today’s world, you can’t even buy gum for that price.  There are a few guidelines on the punch card, however.  Each person must have a punch card for entry, meaning you cannot buy one card and punch it four times for your group.  Rats.  However, the cards can be used by anyone, so buy an extra and bring a different friend along each week.  For $5 (less than the cost of a Venti Frappuccino) you can watch movies all summer long.  It’s really a no brainer.

And for the truly thrifty, download the Summer Movie Clubhouse flyer by clicking on the Capital Mall Theater name on the Clubhouse main page.  Print the flyer for $1 off a kids concession pack.  You can also sign up for concession coupons here.

While it will cost you more than $1, Century Theater is hosting “Discount Day” each Tuesday.  All movies are $5.50 all day making it a great way to catch the newest releases without breaking the bank.

So when summer begins to lose its luster and the kids, and you, are feeling a bit antsy, head to the theater.  I will be there, kids in tow, with a large-sized popcorn just for me.  Because, let’s be honest. While the prices put a smile on my face and a weekly trip to the theater will thrill my kids, I’m really there for the popcorn.

Thrifty Thurston highlights inexpensive family fun in Thurston County.  The weekly series focuses on family-friendly activities throughout our community.  If you have a suggestion for a post, send us a note at submit@thurstontalk.com.  For more events and to learn what’s happening in Olympia and the surrounding area, click here.

 

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