Explore Cinema: Holidays 2026

Calling all movie buffs! Enjoy the screenings of classic movies and documentaries available in the Northwest and eastern Montgomery County.

Tues. Nov. 10, 7 pm

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES: Soundless (2004)

Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org. (no admission fee, donations suggested)

Thurs. Nov. 11, 7:15 pm

REEL REBELS: Network (1976)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Thurs. Nov. 12, 6 pm

IN PURSUIT:  Episode 9:  Liberation (1968-1990)

Third local screening of  In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, a ten-part documentary series, which will be presented at venues across the Northwest.  Event will include panelists to discuss this period of Philadelphia's history. Woodmere Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue,  Chestnut Hill,  www.inpursuit.tv (RSVP suggested, free admission)

Thurs. Nov. 12, 8 pm

RETROGRADE SERIES: Mortal Kombat (1995)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Fri. Nov. 13, 9:45 pm

HORROR AT THE HIWAY: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, hiwaytheater.org (tickets required)

Fri. Nov. 13 thru Sun. Nov. 15

NOIR CITY: PHILADELPHIA 2026

Film festival featuring nine classic film noir movies. Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required, individual tickets or full festival pass available)

Sat. Nov. 14, 10 am

$5 FAMILY MATINEE: Babe: Pig in the City (1998)

Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, hiwaytheater.org (tickets required)

Mon. Nov. 16, 6 pm

IN PURSUIT:  Episode 6: Wealth (1872-1917)

Local screening of  In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, a ten-part documentary series, which will be presented at venues across the Northwest.  Event will include panelists to discuss this period of Philadelphia's history. Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill,  www.inpursuit.tv (RSVP suggested, free admission)

Tues. Nov. 17, 7 pm

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES: Foreign Correspondent (1940)

Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org. (no admission fee, donations suggested)

Sat. Nov. 21, 9:45 pm

CULT CINEMA CLUB: Body Double (1984)

Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, hiwaytheater.org (tickets required)

Tues. Nov. 24, 7 pm

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES: Ninotchka (1939)

Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org. (no admission fee, donations suggested)

Fri. Nov. 27 and Sun. Nov. 29, 10 am

$5 FAMILY MATINEES: Elf (2003)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Sat. Nov. 28, 10 am

$5 FAMILY MATINEES: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Tues. Dec. 1, 7 pm

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES: ‘Round Midnight (1986)

Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org. (no admission fee, donations suggested)

Wed. Dec. 2, 7 pm

WHITE CHRISTMAS: Sing-A-Long

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Thurs. Dec. 3,  6 pm

IN PURSUIT:  Episode 3:  Independence (1763-1790)

Local screening of  In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, a ten-part documentary series, which will be presented at venues across the Northwest.  Event will include panelists to discuss this period of Philadelphia's history. Free Library of Springfield Township, 8900 Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor,  www.inpursuit.tv (RSVP suggested, free admission)

Fri. Dec. 4, 9:45 pm

HORROR AT THE HIWAY:  Curtains

Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, hiwaytheater.org (tickets required)

Sat. Dec. 5 and Sun. Dec. 6, 10 am

$5 FAMILY MATINEES: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Tues. Dec. 8, 7 pm

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES: Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)

Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org. (no admission fee, donations suggested)

Fri. Dec. 11, 10 pm

HORROR AT THE HIWAY:  Secret Screening

Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, hiwaytheater.org (tickets required)

Sat. Dec. 12 and Sun. Dec. 13, 10 am

$5 FAMILY MATINEES: The Polar Express (2004)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Sat. Dec. 12, 9:45 pm

CULT CINEMA CLUB: A Very ‘80s Cult Holiday Special

Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, hiwaytheater.org (tickets required)

Tues. Dec. 15, 7 pm

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES: Battleground (1949)

Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org. (no admission fee, donations suggested)

Wed. Dec. 16,  6:30 pm

Concert and a Movie: A Christmas Carol (1951)

Holiday sing-along starts at 6:30 followed by the classic movie starring Alistair Sim at 8 pm. Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, hiwaytheater.org (tickets required)

Fri. Dec. 18, 9:45 pm

RETROGRADE SERIES: Die Hard (1988)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Sat. Dec. 19 and Sun. Dec. 20, 10 am

$5 FAMILY MATINEES: The Grinch (2018)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Sat. Dec. 19, 10 am

$5 FAMILY MATINEES: Jack Frost (1998)

Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, hiwaytheater.org (tickets required)

Sun. Dec 20, 1 pm

NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Wed. Dec. 23, 7 pm

HOME ALONE (1990)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)

Thurs. Dec. 24, 10 am

$5 FAMILY MATINEES: The Polar Express (2004)

Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblertheatre.org. (tickets required)