Southern California’s Arclight Cinemas is turning on its air conditioning and offering a respite from the summer heat for families seeking entertainment alternatives July through September. 

 

As part of the chain’s Sweet Summer program, there will be “Sweet Summer Fun” paired with select screenings of such movies as Smurfs 2, One Direction: This Is Up, Turbo and Despicable Me 2, starting on July 6. Dessert items included with special screenings could include: 

 

- Assemble-the-Minions cookies

 

- Candy Race Cars

 

- Smurfberries 

 

- And ice cream cones

 

In addition, there will be fun activities and photo-booth opportunities at Arclight locations for kids to take pics with the Minions of Despicable Me 2, or with an Indy racecar winner. 

 

If you live in the area (Los Angeles or San Diego), and are interested in spicing up your trip to the movies with the family, this is a great opportunity. Click here for the latest listings and details. And we’ll see you at the movies!