The historic Ashland Theatre is delighted to share its festive 2025 holiday line-up, featuring an exciting mix of joyful live music, live theatre, cherished classic holiday films, free community events, and, of course, photos with Santa himself! Tickets on sale now!

✨ Featured Family Events

• Live Theatre: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

The celebrated Barter Theatre Players, live on stage Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 PM.

• 5th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Party

Join us Saturday, December 6th for a holiday open house featuring free popcorn, arts and crafts, and free professional photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus on the mainstage. A merry tradition for all ages!

• Toddler Takeover Hour: The monthly free event, sponsored by T-Mobile, returns on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00 AM. This hour is perfect for children aged 0 to 6 and their families, featuring holiday-themed cartoons, coloring, and live storytelling.
• The Holiday Princess Concert: The tradition continues Saturday December 20! Elsa, Anna, Belle, Cinderella, Tiana, and Ariel will take the stage and sing your favorite holiday songs live. This sparkling sing-along experience will enchant the entire family.

Holiday Movies and Events:

Saturday December 6, 11AM:            The 5^thAnnual Holly Jolly Holiday Party, open house/free event with free popcorn, hot chocolate, and pictures with Santa on the main stage!

Saturday December 13,4PM:            The Polar Express

Saturday December 14,7PM:            The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Friday December 19,7:30PM:           National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
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Saturday December 20,7PM:            White Christmas

Sunday December 21, 2PM:              The Grinch (2018)

Sunday December 21,  6PM:              It’s a Wonderful Life

Monday December 22,  2PM:            The Polar Express

Monday December 22,7PM:             Elf

Tuesday December 23,2PM:            Home Alone

Tuesday December 23,7PM:            White Christmas

Wednesday December 24, 1PM:        Miracle on 34^th Street (1947)

Wednesday December 24, 5PM:        It’s a Wonderful Life

December events also include:

🎁 Love Actually – Knit at Night!

Our2025 Knit at Night series wraps up with a cozy holiday favorite that reminds us that love actually is all around. Settle in for a warm, wintry evening where the lights will be dimmed (but not completely dark!) so guests can knit, crochet, basket-weave, or enjoy any craft of their choosing. No craft is required to join the fun—just bring your holiday spirit!

🎉 Harvey (1950) – All Tickets 75¢!

The Ashland Theatre’s year-long celebration of classic 1950 films continues on Monday, December 8 at 7 PM with the whimsical comedy Harvey, starring James Stewart and Josephine Hull. Released on December 21, 1950, this charming story of Elwood P. Dowd and the friendly human-sized rabbit only he can see is sure to bring a smile to your season. Thanks to a generous gift from Dominion Energy, all tickets are just 75¢!

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