Free Summer Kids Movies at Edwards Theater

I confirmed that both movies start at 10 am every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

No, they don’t advertise it very much. There’s a one page blurb on the regal entertainment website, but they don’t even list the times. At the ticket gate you just say you’re there for the free movie at the right time, they keep a tab going so they can tell you if there’s no room left.

I don’t believe there’s any age limits, but you probably know if your kid will or won’t sit through a movie. I think we saw a daycare group go there a lot last summer.

I think there has to be an adult with a group of kids, so no dropping the kids off to see the movie. There also has to be a kid with the adults, but I don’t know why an adult would go alone to these kids movies.

The other thing, besides making sure you get there early, is to expect the theater to be noisy. It’s packed with kids, and they’re all munching away and being noisy, just par for that course.

Next to Edwards is Pojo’s Playland. They just put in a playland like the one at Leos Place. The kids will love it. Keep it in mind if you want a place to take your kids to unwind!

Sol Rio? Yeah, it’s reeeeally great food. A Mexican friend of mine who knows authentic Mexican food says Sol Rio is his favorite local Mexican food restaurant in Idaho Falls.

Yeah, it’s still there. I have yet to go there because I heard it wasn’t very good. But since I heard differently here, I’ll have to try it out. That’s the thing with peoples opinions on food, movies, etc. What’s good for one person, may not be so good to another. That’s why I usually try to try things out at least once so I can be my own judge. I love Mexican food and its hard to find good Mexican food, so I’ll definately give this place a try.
Thanks for the input Joe!

Speaking of Mexican food: There’s a couple who sell mexican food out of this big silver rig. They sometimes parks in that empty lot next to that deli/sandwhich shop on the south side of Pancheri, right off of Yellowstone. I always wanted to try this guy and finally broke down and did last week. I bought two soft tacos for a dollar and I have to say, they were the tastiest most authentic tacos I’ve had in a very long time. For a dollar no less!
Now anybody that has had authentic Mexican food IN Mexico will tell you, most Mexican restaraunts around here aren’t very authentic. (I’ve heard Jaliscos (sp?) was really good, but haven’t tried them yet)
But if you’re on your lunch hour and you’re looking for a quick bite on the go, definately stop and give this guy a shot. I believe his wife works with him.
Now granted, its no Garcia’s were you get a plate of refried beans and rice and whatnot with your meal, but if you want a really authentic genuine no frills taco, stop by and try this place out.

Normally people don’t think too highly of buying food out of somebodys truck. I remember when I worked construction in my younger years, we used to call the lunch truck, “the roach coach”. And usually for good reason.
But after living in LA for a few years and knowing that some of those lunch trucks have some pretty awesome homemade mexican food, I’ve learned to have an open mind about some of these meals on wheels type establishments.

Sorry about getting off the movie topic!
Took our kids to see Ratatouille over the weekend and it was great! Two index fingers up.

Thanks for the tip JP. I definately look forward to trying some of the other dishes he offers.

You are off subject again!!! Edwards does free movies on Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, they get the money to run Edwards from concessions and those are not free during the movies so it is a way to get you in the door and buy your kids popcorn. The movies start at 10 if not close to because if they do not run them on time the other movies get pushed back. They avoid this like the plague. They do not want to start them early because they would need to open the theater earlier, and pay the employes for more time. There is information, you only need to look for it, it comes out closer to the summer when they know what movies they are going to show. No age limit, which does make the theaters tend to be loud, but even adults can see them for free. Again, get them in the door and they will be more likely to buy their delicious popcorn. Enough with the mexican food reviews.

Yup, I agree. I wondered why it took so long to complain about the thread jack.

Shoot, my bad. I was responding to the most recent post #13.

Talk about being unclear when I comment! I’m just batting .1000 on this site these days!

Thanks for the info! Was there a reason you posted it under the “Free summer kids movies at Edwards theatre” post? Seems to me it would have been better served under one of the numerous food/restaraunt posts.
just a thought

Here’s the 2008 summer schedule for free kids movies at Edwards Theater. I’m pretty sure the same rules apply, adults have to be with children to get in free, movies run Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They start at 10:00 AM. First come/first serve for seating. Parents - a good free way to get out of the house with the kids this summer!

PG/G choices:

6/3-6/4 Shrek the Third or Babe: Pig in the City
6/10-6/11 Bee Movie or Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie
6/17-6/18 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
6/24/-6/25 Nancy Drew or Mr. Beans Holiday
7/1-7/2 Water Horse or Charlotte’s Web
7/8-7/9 Surf’s Up or Wallace and Grommit
7/15-7/16 Alvin & Chipmunks or Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
7/22-7/23 Fantastic 4 – Silver Surfer or Everyone’s Hero
7/29-7/30 Firehouse Dog or Arctic Tale

My pleasure. I’ll be somewhere in the middle with my friends and our wild ones. I like that Edwards does this, it’s a good service to the community. Of course they probably aim to sell a lot of food and snacks to make up the difference.
Now, if only they had a mini-bar to help parents to enjoy the movie and chaos too….. Ha ha!

Forget taking the kids, I’m going for myself!

Now THAT’s good comedy there!