If there’s one thing that means the most to us, especially during the holidays, it’s providing a space for family and friends to create cherished memories. This season we’ve created a calendar full of joyful events that are both festive and family-friendly, so you can create the merriest of memories with the kids in your life. Take a peek through some of our holiday happenings…

Holiday Classics at West Acres Cinema

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so West Acres Cinema wants to help you celebrate! Bring the whole family to the theatre this December to see classic holiday films, back on the big screen. The best part is, tickets are only $5! Start a new holiday tradition with Marcus Theatres! Click here for showtimes and tickets.

Dates:

Nov. 30 – Dec. 6: Elf, Home Alone, and It’s a Wonderful Life

Dec. 7 – 13: Christmas Vacation, The Polar Express, Miracle on 34th Street

Location:

West Acres Cinema

See more event details & set a reminder here.

Santa’s Story Squad

Join Santa’s Story Squad with United Way of Cass-Clay – a story time held every Tuesday in Santa’s Whimsical Wonderland. Santa will read 2 stories and afterwards, the kids can enjoy a short activity before having an optional individual visit with Santa (photos available for purchase).

Dates:

December 4, 9:30-10:00am

December 11, 9:30-10:00am

Location:

Santa’s Whimsical Wonderland (located in Center Court)

See more event details & set a reminder here.

Free Family Photos

Bring out your family or gather your group of friends for free photos by Kailey Louise Designs. Photos will be done on a first come, first serve basis and will include a few shots of you and your family or friends inside a fun and festive setup!

Photos will be available a few days after the event, with downloading and printing rights.

More details to come!

DATE:

Saturday, December 8, 10am-1pm

LOCATION:

TBD – check back soon!

See event details & set a reminder here.

Cookie Decorating in Holiday Court

Join Mrs. Fields to decorate your own mini cookie cake! Cost is $5/cookie cake (decorating supplies included!). This event is open to all ages. More details to come!

Dates:

December 8, 10am-2pm

December 22, 10am-2pm

Location:

Holiday Court (also known as Buffalo Court)

See event details & set a reminder here.

Quiet Hours with Santa

For children with an autism spectrum disorder, this program will take place at a time that will minimize noise and crowds to provide the most successful visit with Santa as possible.

Dates:

December 9, 9:30-12:00pm

December 16, 9:30-12:00pm

Location:

Santa’s Whimsical Wonderland

See event details & set a reminder here.

The fun doesn’t stop there! See more (adult-driven) events happening this holiday season, by clicking here.