Together, David and Tris Woodhead printed tickets, filled popcorn buckets and drinking cups, and handed out candy according to the boxes each child pointed to.

Families chatted excitedly as they waited for the matinee showing of “Migration,” an animated film about a family of birds going on vacation.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am and 2pm, the Woodheads welcome families and summer camps to enjoy family-friendly movies, providing an affordable option for youth activities during the summer.

Due to high demand, the theater series will continue in the fall.

The Woodheads started the series after a mother asked them if they would show children’s films during the summer.

“We looked at it and decided we could give it a try,” said David Woodhead.

The Woodheads are given a box of movies to show during the week. Because they are showing movies that have already been released, they can sell tickets and refreshments at a cheaper price. Families can purchase a ticket, a drink, popcorn and candy for $2 each.

David Woodhead said attendance has been great this summer. They have regulars who come every week and one dad bought five tickets for other families so they could see a film later.

“I think it’s worth it,” he said, “and the kids are fun.”

As the series progressed, Tris Woodhead decided to start a tradition: she gives away books to moviegoers at the end of each film. Before Migration began on Thursday, Tris walked around with a bouquet of golden bells, each of which rang as she moved forward. She visited both small theaters and made a few announcements.

“I’m thinking of a number,” she began, telling the children that if they got the number she thought of right after the show, she would give them a prize.

“They’re cute and I want them to like stories,” she said simply. Before she and David opened the theater, she worked as a teacher. She enjoys interacting with the children and watching them have fun.

“I always tell David: We’re not interested in the money,” said Tris. “What interests us are the films.”

When the film finally started, David sat down, relax for a moment.

“I think that was the biggest rush we’ve ever had,” he laughed.

This fall’s films include “Across the Spider Verse” and “Peter Rabbit 2.” After this week, the films will be shown on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.