FREE HOLIDAY FAMILY MATINEES

Tickets Available in December

A CHRISTMAS STORY

December 3 & 4 11am

Rated PG

1 hour 34 min

FREE

Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.

Tickets available at theatre box office December 2

Saturday, December 3

Sunday, December 4

THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)

December 10 & 11 11am

Rated PG

1 hour 40 min

FREE

Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Tickets available at theatre box office December 9

Saturday, December 10

Sunday, December 11

ELF (2003)

December 17 & 18 11am

Rated PG

1 hour 37 min

FREE

Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results. Also starring Zooey Deschanel, Jon Favreau, Peter Dinklage, Bob Newhart and Mary Steenburgen.

Tickets available at theatre box office December 16

Saturday, December 17

Sunday, December 18

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)

Sat, December 24 11am

Rated PG

1 hour 45 min

FREE

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen). From director Ron Howard.

Tickets available at theatre box office December 23

Saturday, December 22