HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS

The Polar Express (Dec 16) – Based on the children’s book of the same name written by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is an animated film which tells the story of a young boy who is starting to question Santa’s existence. On Christmas Eve, he witnesses a train called the Polar Express, and the conductor invites him on board. The train is on its way to the North Pole, and the journey will show the boy the wonders in life available to those who believe. (PG)

6pm-8pm at Nimmonsburg United Methodist Church. Admission is $1 per person and a max of $5 per family. Wear your PJs and bring blankets and pillows. Cookies, cocoa, and popcorn will be available.

Miracle on 34th Street (Dec 19) - A man named Kris Kringle is hired by event planner Doris Walker to play Santa Claus for Macys’ famous Thanksgiving Day Parade and proves the best Santa Macy’s has ever had, bringing in customers with his kindness and sincerity. But when Kris insists to Doris and her daughter that he is the real Santa, the cynical Doris doubts his mental health. To avoid being committed to a mental hospital, Kris must prove to a judge, with help from a spirited lawyer, that he is the real Santa Claus. (PG)

6pm at Your Home Public Library (107 Main Street, Johnson City). Free admission.