Frugal Family: Lights (Off), DVD (On), Movie!

With summer school ending and summer just around the corner, new box office hits are scheduled to come out. Frugal Family found deals that will let you watch your movie and eat your popcorn too. Rent new releases on DVD, catch a flick at your local theatre or buy your favorites to own forever.

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Deal: Don’t forget to stop by the concession stand and pick up a large popcorn. Use the attached coupon to get a free large soda with purchase.

The Fine Print: Only valid at select locations.

Extra, Extra: Don’t forget about the special movie deals at the cinema. Tuesday offers tickets for $4 and $5 any other day, before 6 p.m.

Good through: May 15.

2. CINEMARK

Deal: Sign your child up for the Summer Movie Clubhouse and get them 10 shows for $5. The deal lasts for 10 weeks with a new movie playing every week on weekday mornings this summer.

The Fine Print: Parents can purchase tickets for the same price. The $5 series punch cards can be purchased at the theater’s box office. Tickets must be purchased in advance or the prices will change to $1 per film.

Extra, Extra: Feel secure knowing your kids are watching age-appropriate movies. All selected movies are rated either PG or G.

Good through: August 17

3. BEST BUY

Deal: Trade in any previously owned DVD and receive $5 toward your purchase of select Blu-Rays.

The Fine Print: Some restrictions apply. No cash value.

Extra, Extra: Pick up No Strings Attached for just $19.99 on Blu-Ray and $14.99 on DVD.

Good Through: June 4

4. FANDANGO

 Deal: Use your Visa Signature card and every $25 you buy in "Fandango Bucks" will save you $5 off of your order.

The Fine Print: Some restrictions may apply.

Extra, Extra: Go online and personalize a Fandango gift card.

Good Through: Ongoing.

5. TARGET

Deal: Head in to Hayward and purchase any Pirates of the Caribbean Blu-Ray & DVD combo pack and receive free admission to Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

The Fine Print: In stores only. Other restrictions may apply.

Extra, Extra: Don’t forget to pick up a free Pirates of the Caribbean action figure as well with your purchase of any Pirates of the Caribbean Blu-Ray & DVD combo pack.

Good through: May 14.

Patch encourages you to participate in this column by letting us know about the great deals you’ve heard about around town. Just add them to our comment box below and look for them to be featured on future Frugal Family articles.