Free Movies in Wilmington!

I don't know about you, but I almost cried my eyes out when the inexpensive movie theater on Oleander shut its doors…and we had finally started going to Cinema Grill when they closed. Those were sad days for parents in Wilmaville, a town that prides itself on being the Hollywood of the East. Then, it was a lot easier to take a young kid to a movie if you are only paying a couple bucks or you are able to have a few beers and pizzas. (I remember running a bathroom shuttle during "March of the Penguins." I think I saw more of the bathroom than the movie, but who cares for three bucks?!)

My sister who lives in California just e-mailed me about free movies for the summer as part of the Free Family Film Festival. What a great way to beat the heat?! I thought this was too good to pass up. Don't worry, you don't need to move to California. Mayfaire is participating.

I have yet to see the "Bee Movie." And I am definitely going to "Wallace and Gromit," as I am one of their hugest fans. (I hoard their gear, as well as Paddington the Bear gear.)

This is great for those of us whose kids are too young to take in the free movies at Carolina Beach or the Battleship movies.

So, as they say, I'll see you at the movies! (Is it mandatory to take the kids?)

Here's the info, straight from Regal's Web site (Wilmington is at the very bottom of the list…).

When school's out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Free Family Film Festival. It's a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it's FREE! Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.

Mayfaire Stadium 16
900 Town Center Drive
Wilmington ,NC 28405
910-256-1857

06/17/2008-06/19/2008 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G) Surf's Up (PG)

06/24/2008-06/26/2008 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G) Firehouse Dog (PG)

07/01/2008-07/03/2008 Rugrats The Movie (G) Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (PG)

07/08/2008-07/10/2008 Everyone's Hero (G) Bee Movie (PG)

07/15/2008-07/17/2008 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G) Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep (PG)

07/22/2008-07/24/2008 Charlotte's Web (G) Bratz (PG)

07/29/2008-07/31/2008 Wallace And Gromit (G) Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

08/05/2008-08/07/2008 Peter Pan (PG) Shark Tale (PG)

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