Alyson Hill, the assistant manager at the Loft Cinema, serves up some candy, drinks, popcorn and more to Max and Mia Ramirez for an illustration on the Children's Film Festival.

Nothing beats free or cheap entertainment for the kids. 

Loft Jr. is a free monthly series showcasing new and classic family films from around the world at the Loft Cinema

Each film features pre-show activities hosted by Mildred & Dildred Toy Store. Free movie and free activity? Win-win.

Here are the next three Loft Jr. movies:

March 18: "Space Jam" Basketball superstar, Michael Jordan teams up with Bugs Bunny and the whole Looney Tunes gang in this live-action sports comedy. 

April 8: "Ferngully The Last Rainforest" In this animated adventure, a man finds himself living among the animals and enchanted spirits of the rain forest and learns the importance of preserving the natural wonders of the world. 

May 13: "The Red Balloon" and "White Mane" — "The Red Balloon" is a 35-minute short French film which follows the adventures of a young boy who finds a red balloon. "White Mane," another French short film, is a fable about how a young boy tames a wild white stallion called White Mane. 

Details

What: Loft Jr.

Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway

When: March 18, April 8 and May 13 (Pre-show activities start at 9:15 a.m. Movies start at 10 a.m.)

Cost: Free

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Angela Pittenger | This Is Tucson