We’re filling the Space Theater with Holiday cheer!
Join us every Saturday in December for classic Christmas movie showings in our theater! Show your movie ticket to get 25% off all-day access to all Discovery Center exhibits!
Polar Express
Join us for Festive Flicks: The Polar Express!
December 6 | 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM | $3 Admission
Experience the magic of The Polar Express movie screening at the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Cozy up with us for an evening of cinematic wonderment that embraces the joy of the holiday season.
Please note: Exhibit admission isn’t included, but non-members can enjoy 25% off admission for their whole group on the same day—just show your ticket at the front desk!
Elf
Join us for Festive Flicks: Elf
December 13 | 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM | $3 Admission
Experience the joy of Elf with our movie screening at the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Cozy up with us for an evening of cinematic wonderment that embraces the fun of the holiday season.
Please note: Exhibit admission isn’t included, but non-members can enjoy 25% off admission for their whole group on the same day—just show your ticket at the front desk!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Join us for Festive Flicks: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
December 20| 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM | $3 Admission
Experience the joy of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with our movie screening at the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Cozy up with us for an evening of cinematic wonderment that embraces the fun of the holiday season.
Please note: Exhibit admission isn’t included, but non-members can enjoy 25% off admission for their whole group on the same day—just show your ticket at the front desk!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Join us for Festive Flicks: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 27 | 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM | $3 Admission
Experience the joy of The Grinch with our movie screening at the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Cozy up with us for an evening of cinematic wonderment that embraces the fun of the holiday season.
Please note: Exhibit admission isn’t included, but non-members can enjoy 25% off admission for their whole group on the same day—just show your ticket at the front desk!
Die Hard
Join us for Festive Flicks: Hard
December 13 | 7:00 PM
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? we’re settling it. Join us for a special 21+ showing of the most hotly debated holiday film of all time.
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Movie starts at 7:00 PM
Tickets & Wristbands:
Purchase a ticket + concessions wristband for unlimited themed drinks and popcorn all night long!
Wristbands are required for open bar access (drinks will not be sold individually).
If you haven’t pre-purchased, don’t worry—wristbands will be available at the front desk.
If you don’t purchase the all-you-can-enjoy wristband, regular concessions will also be available at the front desk.
Come enjoy festive drinks*, grown-up laughs, and a night dedicated to answering the age-old question once and for all.
✨ Please Note ✨
While the screening will be in our Space Theater, it will not be a dome-style movie, as that would ruin the quality of the show. We have worked to make sure that the quality, size of display, and sound will be sure to wow you!
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