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I’m partnering with Marcus Theatres to bring you all the summer fun this year!


Going to the movies is a long standing tradition in many houses, including ours! I remember taking Jude to see his first movie at the theater a few years ago, and now Ezra is old enough to enjoy them as well, which makes for a lot more fun for our family!

We are big fans of Marcus Theatres in the St. Louis area and all the family fun they offer! From the comfortable and spacious DreamLounger seating (my favorite!), the best food and beverage options, and all the family activities, there is something for everyone this summer. Marcus Theatres is a perfect match for us because they have eight first-run locations in the metro St. Louis area, including Chesterfield, Des Peres, O’Fallon (IL), Ronnie’s, and St. Charles Cinemas.

This past weekend we headed to Marcus Theatres in O’Fallon, IL to see Toy Story 4! The boys had the best time sitting in the giant loungers and eating their weight in popcorn.

I only ugly cried twice during the movie (is that even a surprise) and the boys are still talking about Buzz, Woody, and Duke Caboom!

We had the best time as a family and can’t wait to see our next movie at Marcus Theatres!

Whether you’re dodging the rain, escaping the heat or just looking for a relaxing escape, Marcus Theatres has all kinds of affordable family fun this summer! Here are a few of the highlights:
Kids Dream Summer Film Series

This summer Marcus Theatres will be hosting the Kids Dream Summer Film Series sponsored by American Family Insurance. You can see family favorites at participating theaters on Sunday, Monday, or Wednesday for only $3 a ticket! Plus popcorn and drinks are specially priced at only $2.75 each.

Here is this year’s schedule:
The Lorax – June 23, 24 & 26
A Dog’s Way Home – June 30, July 1 & 3
Smallfoot – July 7, 8 & 10
Hotel Transylvania 3 – July 14, 15 & 17
Despicable Me – July 21, 22 & 24
Wonder Park – July 28, 29 & 31
Dr. Seuss The Grinch – August 4, 5 & 7
How to Train Your Dragon 3 – August 11, 12 & 14
Get free tickets!
You can visit your local American Family Insurance agency owner or the Kids Dream website for free tickets courtesy of American Family Insurance. Get them here.
Participating St. Louis locations include Arnold, Cape West (Cape Girardeau), Chesterfield, Des Peres, Mid Rivers, O’Fallon, Ronnie’s, St. Charles and Town Square (Dardenne Prairie) Cinemas.

Marcus Theatres Free Family Parties

Angry Birds 2 Free Family Party
August 17-18 from 10am to Noon
At participating theaters!*
To kick off the opening weekend of the release of Angry Birds 2, Marcus Theatres is hosting Free Family Parties! Attendees can make their own Angry Bird party hat, build your own popcorn box, plus more crafts and snacks! It’s free family fun before or after seeing the movie on the big screen!

Past Family Parties:
Toy Story 4 – June 2019
The Lion King – July 2019
The Angry Birds 2 – August 2019
*Participating locations include Des Peres, O’Fallon, Ronnie’s and St. Charles Cinemas
Upcoming Family Movies
Summer 2019 is full of new movies for everyone! Check out what’s already out and what’s coming soon!
June:
Aladdin
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Toy Story 4 (June 21)
July:
Spider-Man: Far From Home (July 2)
The Lion King (July 19)
August:
Dora and The Lost City of Gold (August 9)
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (August 14)
Marcus Theatres Deals
But there’s more ways to save at Marcus Theatres! Check out these fun offerings:
$5 Movie Tuesdays – free popcorn for Magical Movie Rewards members!
$6 Student Thursdays
Early Bird Movies – offered every day of the week, this is our favorite!!
Magical Movie Rewards
The Marcus Theatres App
One of my favorite parts about Marcus is how easy their app is to use. I can easily track my Magical Movie Rewards as well as buy tickets to a show all from my phone. You can easily select your theater location and then pick your seats, plus there are no extra fees for rewards members or paper tickets to lose. I’d highly recommend this app to anyone going to the movies.