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2017 Free Summer Movies for Families in the Grand Strand [UPDATED]

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It’s great living in a tourist town because there’s SO much to do. But during the summer, when the beaches and attractions are filled with visitors, it’s also very expensive. That’s why it’s my pleasure to present the list of 2017 free summer movies for families in the Grand Strand!

It doesn’t matter if you’re a local or vacationer, these movies are a great way to spend a little time out of the sun for free! In all cases, concessions will be available for purchase. For the outdoor movies in both Valor Park (Market Common) and North Myrtle Beach, you can bring your own food and drinks. Just be sure to also bring a blanket, chair, and bug spray.

Enjoy! Happy Summer!

 

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My Myrtle Beach summer bucket list: What’s on yours?

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It just hit me today. There’s only five weeks before we’re back-to-school here in Horry County. Between trips, camps, and work, I feel like we’ve been ridiculously busy. Yes, the kids are sleeping a little later, but our days are filled. I think we’ve only been to the beach four times…which is totally unacceptable! So before another minute passes, here’s my Myrtle Beach summer bucket list.

  1. Spend as many days as possible staring at the big, blue Atlantic on the sand of the Myrtle Beach State Park.
  2. Attend a nature program (or ten) at the Myrtle Beach State Park
  3. Ride the Sky Wheel
  4. Go to a free kids movie at Grand 14 at Market Common
  5. Read books, and when I’m done, read more books
  6. Eat outside at Creek Ratz on the inlet
  7. Go to a Myrtle Beach Pelicans game
  8. Watch a sunrise over the ocean
  9. Watch a sunset over the inlet
  10. Spend a day at Myrtle Waves
  11. See the fireworks at Broadway at the Beach
  12. A free Friday night movie at Valor Park
  13. Eat a “Love it” sized cake batter ice cream with brownies and almonds mixed in from Cold Stone Creamery. Oddly specific, I know, but it never fails me.
  14. Do a Saturday morning surf lesson with the folks from Island Inspired Surf Shop.
  15. Find a really big shark tooth!

What’s on your list?

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#MYRsummerdeals2016: Free outdoor summer movies at Valor Park

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Valor Park in the Market Common hosts free outdoor summer movies, Friday nights from June through August! Pack your beach blanket or chairs, snacks, and bug spray! Films start at approximately 9 pm. Arrive early, though! While the space and screen are large, so is the audience! Also, if you bring a bag chair or other type of chair that sits fairly high, be prepared to sit in the back as to not obstruct the view of others. Low seated beach chairs are fine for sitting in the crowd. Enjoy!

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Schedule for free outdoor summer movies at Valor Park

All films start at approximately 9 PM.

June 10 –  Tangled (PG)

June 17 – Jurassic World (PG-13)

June 24 – Matilda (PG)

July 1 – The Goonies (PG)

July 8 –  Jaws (PG)

July 15 – Minions (PG)

July 22 – Mary Poppins (G)

July 29 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)

August 12 – Inside Out (PG)

August 19 – Wall-E (G)

August 26 – Wizard Of Oz (PG)

Find a full list of events at the Market Common here.

For more summer deals, discounts, and fun, stay tuned to our #MYRsummerdeals2016 topic page!

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#MYRsummerdeals2015: Summer schedule of free family movies, in theaters and outdoors

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Free and low-cost family movies are our favorite way to take a break from the sun without spending a fortune! Here’s a list of movie series across the Grand Strand. We’re seeing fewer theaters, but more outdoor movie series this year.

THEATERS

PopcornGrand 14 at Market Common offers free movies all summer long at 10 am each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with $1 popcorn and $1 drinks available for purchase! Here is the schedule.

Cinemark at Coastal Grand Mall has a fantastic summer movie schedule with $1 admission and full concession stand available for purchase! Movies are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and start at 10 am. Download the line-up PDF here!

Rivertowne Stadium 12 in Conway has a full summer of free family movies on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10 am. Here is list with titles and dates!

 

OUTDOOR MOVIES

McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach has a wonderful outdoor summer movie series. Bring a blanket, chair, and cooler and enjoy the evening! Here is the schedule.

Valor Park in the Market Common is the setting for the Movies Under the Stars family movie series, Fridays this summer. Films start at dusk (approximately 9 pm). Bring a chair, blanket, and snacks! Below is the schedule.

June 19 Space Jam
June 26 Little Rascals
July 3 ET
July 10 Hook
July 17 Frozen
July 24 How The Grinch Stole Christmas
July 31 No Movie
August 7 UP
August 14 Finding Nemo
August 21 An American Tail
August 28 Beetle Juice

Riverfront Park in Conway has a movie a month this summer, through September! Admission is free with concessions available for purchase. Click movies and times.

Martin Field in Surfisde Beach is the location for a family movie summer series on Thursday evenings. They begin at 9 pm and concessions are available for purchase. You can download the schedule here.

Myrtle Waves Dive-In Movies is a fun summer movie series, but note that it is NOT free. Admission to the water park is offered at a discount ($12.99) for all visitors who enter 4 pm or later. Movies are on Wednesday evenings begin at 6:30 pm in the wave pool. Click here for the schedule and more information.

Check out our #MYRsummerdeals2015 topic page for more fun and inexpensive things to do with your family in the Grand Strand, all summer long! It’s updated constantly!

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Happy Kids Day at Market Commons on October 11th

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On Saturday, October 11th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the community will celebrate Happy Kids Day at Valor Park in the Market Common! The event is geared at promoting children’s health and wellness.

The South Carolina Dental Association is Sponsoring a puppet show to be performed by The Columbia Marionette Theatre entitled “Flora and Floppy go to the Dentist.” Have you ever had a child a little nervous about seeing the dentist? I have. Two, actually. This show will help familiarize little ones with good dental health in a fun way!

Admission is free. Donations received for this celebration will directly help children in Horry county by providing dental preventive and restorative services to children that may otherwise have to go without.

For more info, please contact Marlene Mendez at HappyTeethHappyKids@gmail or go to their Facebook event page.

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