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 Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, and the surrounding areas!
Glen Art Theatre
540 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
Saturday Nov 23rd, 10:30 AM
Arthur Christmas
Saturday Nov 30th, 10:30 AM
The Polar Express
Saturday Dec 7th, 10:30 AM
Elf
Saturday Dec 14th, 10:30 AM
The Christmas Chronicles
Saturday Dec 21st, 10:30 AM
Studio Movie Grill
301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL 60189
A Christmas Story
Sunday Dec 8th, 11:00 AM
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Wednesday Dec 11th, 7:30 PM
Elf
Wednesday Dec 18th, 7:30 PM
Marcus Addison Cinema
1555 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
A Christmas Story
The Polar Express
Cinemark Cantera Warrenville
28250 Diehl Rd Unit A, Warrenville, IL 60555
White Christmas - 70th Anniversary
Sunday Dec 15th, 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Monday Dec 16th, 7:00 PM
Tuesday Dec 17th, 7:00 PM
Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre
5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Little Women
Friday Dec 6th, 4:00 PM
Sunday Dec 8th, 7:00 PM
Elf
Friday Dec 6th, 7:00 PM
Saturday Dec 7th, 4:45 PM
Monday Dec 9th, 4:45 PM
It's a Wonderful Life
Saturday Dec 7th, 1:30 PM
Sunday Dec 8th, 1:30 PM
Home Alone
Saturday Dec 7th, 9:50 PM
Sunday Dec 8th, 4:40 PM
Saturday Dec 14th, 7:00 PM
Miracle on 34th Street
Wednesday Dec 11th, 7:00 PM
Sunday Dec 15th, 3:45 PM
The Polar Express
Friday Dec 13th, 4:45 PM
Saturday Dec 14th, 4:15 PM
Tuesday Dec 17th, 4:45 PM
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Friday Dec 13th, 7:00 PM
Saturday Dec 14th, 9:20 PM
White Christmas - 70th Anniversary
Sunday Dec 15th, 1:00 PM
Sunday Dec 15th, 7:00 PM
Monday Dec 16th, 7:00 PM
*Updated 12/2/24; 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.