Amid the blockbuster releases, many movie theaters re-release old classics for the most wonderful time of the year. Create a new family tradition- snuggle up with a hot bucket of popcorn and enjoy some of the best films for this holiday season, or introduce your little ones to a new favorite! 🍿 And don't forget to save this list - some of the movie showings start right after Thanksgiving!
We've rounded up all the family-friendly holiday movies that are playing in movie theaters around the Western Suburbs.
Glen Art Theatre - free
540 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Elf
Saturday Nov 29th, 10:30 AM
The Polar Express
Saturday Dec 6th, 10:30 AM
Arthur Christmas
Saturday Dec 13th, 10:30 AM
Dr. Suess' The Grinch
Saturday Dec 20th, 10:30 AM
Studio Movie Grill - $5
301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL 60189
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Sunday Nov 30th, 12:15 PM
Wednesday Dec 3rd, 7:30 PM
A Christmas Story
Sunday Dec 7th, 12:30 PM
Wednesday Dec 10th, 7:30 PM
The Polar Express
Sunday Dec 14th, 12:30 PM
Wednesday Dec 17th, 7:30 PM
Elf
Sunday Dec 21st, 12:30 PM
Tuesday Dec 23rd, 7:30 PM
Marcus Addison Cinema - $6
1555 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
It's a Wonderful Life
White Christmas
The Polar Express
Phoenix Theatres Cantera Warrenville 17
28250 Diehl Rd Unit A, Warrenville, IL 60555
The Polar Express
Saturday November 22
Sunday November 23
Wednesday November 26
The Holiday
Sunday November 30
Wednesday December 3
Elf
Saturday December 6
Sunday December 7
Wednesday December 10
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Time/Dates TBD
It's a Wonderful Life
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre - $7/$9
5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
The Polar Express
Friday Dec 12th, 4:30 PM
Saturday Dec 13th, 4:45 PM
Elf
Friday Dec 12th, 7:00 PM
Sunday Dec 14th, 4:45 PM
A Christmas Story
Saturday Dec 13th, 7:00 PM
It's a Wonderful Life
Saturday Dec 13th, 1:30 PM
Sunday Dec 14th, 1:30 PM
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Monday Dec 15th, 4:45 PM
Tuesday Dec 16th, 7:00 PM
White Christmas
Wednesday Dec 17th, 4:00 PM
Wednesday Dec 17th, 7:00 PM
*Updated 11/17/25; Movie times are subject to change, please double check website before purchasing tickets!
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Macaroni Kid Wheaton is a free weekly newsletter and website focused on fun family events and information in the Wheaton area and Western Suburbs in and around Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Lisle, Lombard, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Winfield. We gather together all kinds of local family events and activities each week, and add useful information about classes, family-focused businesses, event and product reviews, recipes, crafts, school and camp guides and more.
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Macaroni Kid Wheaton is a free weekly newsletter and website focused on fun family events and information in the Wheaton area and Western Suburbs in and around Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Lisle, Lombard, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Winfield. We gather together all kinds of local family events and activities each week, and add useful information about classes, family-focused businesses, event and product reviews, recipes, crafts, school and camp guides and more.
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