Festive Films at the JBFC

Wed Dec 17 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:15 pm UTC-05:00

Jacob Burns Film Center | Pleasantville

Jacob Burns Film Center
Publisher/HostJacob Burns Film Center
Festive Films at the JBFC
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This holiday season, come in from the cold and cozy up to festive films on the big screen! In keeping with annual tradition, fan favorite IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE returns for multiple screenings, but there's plenty more to explore—all December long, the JBFC will proudly present a variety of comforting classics, family-friendly programs, and nostalgic throwbacks guaranteed to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling.
Celebrate the season on the silver screen with:
A CHRISTMAS STORY
Dec. 6 & 7* at 11:00 AM
*Sensory Friendly Screening
Part of JBFC Kids
RENT on 35mm
Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7:00 PM
Intro by Series Curator Chris Holliday & Broadway producer/JBFC Board Member Dori Berinstein, 35mm screening, and post-screening Happy Hour in Take 3 Wine Bar & Café
Part of JBFC Series Out There
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
25th Anniversary Screenings
Dec. 13**, 20 & 27 at 11:00 AM
**Free post-screening art activity hosted by Super Awesome Artland!
Part of JBFC Kids
YENTL
Dec. 15^ at 8:00 & Dec. 17 at 1:00
^Intro by writer/film critic Jordan Hoffman
Part of Immigration Nation
HOLIDAY DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME IN TAKE 3
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1:00
Free, unticketed event suitable for ages 4+
THE NUTCRACKER AT WETHERSFIELD
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2:30
Preview screening + Q&A with director Anne Sundberg & lead choreographer Troy Schumacher
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Dec. 21 at 2:00, Dec. 23 at 7:00 & Dec. 24 at 1:00
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER
Dec. 21 at 5:00, Dec. 22 at 7:00 & Dec. 24 at 4:00
Tickets for all screenings are on sale now—unwrap the gift of cinema: https://bit.ly/4piOoam
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Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd,Pleasantville, New York, United States

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