Kid's Discount Movie Programs 2016

Here is a list of a few local cinema's offering free or discounted movies this summer!

Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express

$1 admissions

June through August for 9 weeks total. Showtimes are always at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday. Both movies play on both days.

Week 1 (6/7 & 6/8)

The Lego Movie

Max

Week 2 (6/14 & 6/15)

Goosebumps

The Iron Giant

Week 3 (6/21 & 6/22)

Pan

Smurfs

Week 4 (6/28 & 6/29)

Despicable Me 2

Home

Week 5 (7/5 & 7/6)

Minions

The Peanuts Movie

Week 6 (7/12 & 7/13)

Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Curious George

Week 7 (7/19 & 7/20)

The Book of Life

Hotel Transylvania 2

Week 8 (7/26 & 7/27)

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

Shaun the Sheep

Week 9 (8/2 & 8/3)

The Croods

Dr. Suess' The Lorax

For more info, visit the Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express website.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

$5 for ten movies or $1 per show. 

June through August. Showtimes are always at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday.  

Please see listing of participating Cinemark theaters here. Tracy (West Valley Mall) is not listed, but Sacramento is.

AMC Sensory Friendly Films

AMC no longer has discounted summer movies for kids. What they do have are "Sensory Friendly Films." AMC has partnered with the Austism Society to provide a special showing a few times a month where they keep the lights up and the sound down to allow children and adults on the spectrum a chance to see their favorite movies without an overload to their senses. Children are also allowed the freedom to stand, jump, walk around, and be the kids that they are during the movie. We have taken advantage of these showings a few times when it was a movie we knew our son wanted to see, but were afraid he might not sit or be completely quiet through the entire thing. The tickets are not discounted, but being able to relax and know that no one will be shushing your toddler when he exclaims "THAT'S R2D2" is well worth it.

The AMC site is updated every month with new movies, so keep a lookout!

AMC Sensory Friendly Films

If you know of any other free movie events in the central valley, please let me know in the comments and I will update the list! Also, if you are on Facebook be sure to follow the Central Valley Kid's Activities group for daily local events specifically for kids in our area!

Have a Great Summer!

Baked Cheesy Broccoli Rice Cups

I have been experimenting with different recipes to try and use creative and yummy ways to get my little boy (and myself) to eat more veggies!  This is a recipe that I had saved in a drawer and I am unsure exactly where it came from, but I have also seen very similar recipes on various Pinterest pages!  It is the Baked Cheesy Broccoli Rice Cups and it is so darn good!!

 
Baked Cheesy Broccoli Rice Cups

Ingredients
1 cup quick-cooking rice (such as Minute Rice)*
1 cup chicken broth
1 bag of frozen broccoli (approx 10-oz), thawed and steam cooked
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup Ranch dressing
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions
Steam-cook the broccoli. Let cool, then chop into small bite size pieces.
Bring 1 cup of chicken broth to a boil and add the Minute-Rice. Cover and remove from heat.  Wait 5 minutes for rice to fully absorb the broth. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl, using only 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, and stir until combined.
Spray muffin pan well with cooking spray.
Scoop mixture into muffin cups (I used a large spoon and filled the cups fully).
Top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes or until tops are lightly browned and edges are starting to get crispy.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy!

I have made these many times before, and each time I am still amazed at how good they are!  I forget that I am eating broccoli.  My son likes broccoli normally, but usually refuses anything with rice.  This, he eats as much as he can! Success!