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FREE EVENT: The Polar Express (The Movie)
FREE EVENT: The Polar Express (The Movie)

Sat, Dec 06

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Cinema at the Strand

FREE EVENT: The Polar Express (The Movie)

An inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Time & Location

Dec 06, 2025, 3:00 PM EST

Cinema at the Strand, 12 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342, USA

About the Event

Sponsored by Oakland County's Holiday Extravaganza


About the Event:

The Flagstar Strand Theatre is bringing the magic of the movies back to downtown Pontiac with Cinema at the Strand - a new monthly series featuring family-friendly films on the big screen!

Each month, we'll bring in a new favorite film or cult classic for a family-friendly screening with special vendors & activities.


🎟️Tickets are FREE for this event

RSVP strongly encouraged but not required.

Doors open at 2:45p

Come enjoy the Winter Fun Festival (Pictures with Santa onstage until 2pm!) or join us right before the show.

Family-Friendly event, those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the building at all times.

Come dressed in your comfy PJs or Ugly Christmas Sweaters!


Give Back to the Community

🧤❄MITTENS FOR DETROIT (PONTIAC) - Accepting your donations of NEW, WARM, DURABLE mittens and gloves for kids in Pontiac! We are looking for pairs for kids from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Please avoid the thin dollar store pairs as they are not waterproof or durable, and we want our kids to be able to play in the snow with warm hands! We look forward to seeing you and thanking you for warming hearts, two hands at a time!

🚂TOYS FOR TOTS OAKLAND COUNTY - Donate a new, in-package, unwrapped toy at the Box Office before the show!


Extras!

Pre-Show & Intermission Activities:

  • Coloring Contest

  • Comedy Magic Show by Gary Thison


Free while supplies last:

  • Lunches for Kids (hot dogs, chips, and a drink) - Provided by Unique Food Management

  • Hot Cocoa Bar - Provided by Emerald Perez & MEP Construction LLC

  • Ice Cream Treats - Provided by Mikey's Ice Cream & Candy


🍿Charlene's Theatre Bar will be open for ticketholders to buy soft drinks, mocktails (or something more Cheerful for ages 21+), and concessions. Bring some money for Michigan-Made, Strand Theatre concessions:

  • Popcorn

  • Gummy Candies

  • Chocolate Covered Cherries

  • Bar Nut Mixes

  • Strand reusable tumbler for unlimited soft drink refills

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Thank you to all Sponsors:

  • Oakland County's Holiday Extravaganza

  • Flagstar Strand Theatre

  • UWM United Wholesale Mortgage

  • Mikey's Ice Cream & Candy

  • MEP Construction LLC

  • Unique Food Management

  • Charlene's Theatre Bar


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