During the winter, 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 near the Downers Grove, Elmhurst & La Grange areas and the surrounding Western Suburbs.
Hollywood Blvd Cinema - $6
1001 75th St #153, Woodridge, IL 60517
It's a Wonderful Life
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Dec 12-15th
White Christmas
Dec 17-20th
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
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
Cinemark Seven Bridges - $5
6500 Route 53, Woodridge IL 60517
Dr. Suess' The Grinch
Saturday November 29th, 9:00 AM
Wednesday December 3rd, 6:45 PM
A Christmas Story
Saturday December 6th, 9:30 AM
Wednesday December 10th, 6:45 PM
Elf
Saturday December 13th, 9:35 AM
Wednesday December 17th, 6:45 PM
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
*Updated 11/21/25; Movie times are subject to change, please double check website before purchasing tickets!
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Looking for more Winter Fun? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Family Friendly Holiday Fun for drive-thru light displays, Christmas tree farms, ice skating rinks, Santa sightings, and more!
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