Summer Movies in DFW 2021

Where to catch free or cheap movies for kids in the Metroplex in Summer 2021.

I'm getting my backyard ready to host people this summer. The countdown is on!

I just did a whole article for Zulily about how to host a fun movie night in your own backyard. You don't need much- just a projector, a white sheet, an extension cord and a movie, really! Easy peasy. Read about how to host a fun backyard movie night here. 

But there is also something fun about stretching out on someone else's lawn- or in a nice, air-conditioned movie theater, or even a pool!- to watch a movie! We love all the free events you can find for kids and families all over DFW all summer long. DFW has so much to offer families- no wonder people are flocking to the area! 

I like to have all the info I need about all the things in one place. And I love lists. Like, LOVE love lists. My life is a series of lists.

So, I made another list!

Here are all the spots to catch free movies this summer in DFW!

Free or Cheap Summer Movies 2021 in Dallas/Fort Worth

Arlington Area

The Lot Mansfield, Nite Flix Movie Nights- The Lot in downtown Mansfield has tons of great free movie offerings this summer. From Raya to Wonder Woman 1984, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Loyd Park Movie on the Beach- Every Saturday at sundown, head to Loyd Park to catch a movie on the beach. There is an entry fee per vehicle but the movie is free to watch! 

Movies on the Lawn at Epic Central- Catch a movie on the lawn at Epic Central with the City of Grand Prairie! Movies are free and food and drink will be for sale. 

Cinemark Summer Movie Club- Cinemark Summer Movie Club is back! Catch $1 movies at the locations in Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Fort Worth and more. 

Tarrant County

Keller Family Movie Nights- Every Thursday in June, Keller Parks & Recreation will host a free movie night at Keller Town Hall. Bring dinner and the family and enjoy a movie under the stars!

Cartoons & Crafts- Okay, so these aren't technically movies. But they are cartoons, in the air conditioning, on Tuesday mornings when you may not know what else to do with the kids! Tickets are $6 for kids, and that includes popcorn, water and a craft! 

Regal Summer Movie Express- Catch $1 flicks on Tuesdays and Wednesday at Regal Cinemas. 

Dallas County

Movies in the Park at Klyde Warren Park- Drop by this fun park on Woodall Rogers Freeway to catch a few movies this summer! 

Dive-In Movies in Carrollton- Catch Trolls: World Tour in July with Carrollton Aquatics. 

Collin County

Legacy Hall- The Lunch-n-Play series brings you a new movie every Monday- and it's free! Snag a $15 lunch box meal for the kids and plan a fun day in Plano with the fam. 

Denton County

Drive-In Movies with Coppell- For $15, you can catch a Drive-In Movie with Coppell! Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. 

Dive-in Movies with Flower Mound- Catch a movie from the pool with Flower Mound! Kids 10 and older are welcome to attend without an adult. There is a cost associated with these movies.