RUDOLPH'S MOVIE
PLAY-ALONG
Sunday, December 8th
1:00 pm: Rudolph’s Shiny New Year + Wiggleworms® performance
3:00 pm: The Year Without a Santa Claus
Both screenings, Reindeer Games, & immersive Winter Wonderland experience included with your ticket!
Ticketing
$15 /Single Ticket
$50 /4-Ticket Bundle
*Ticket includes admission to both screenings & all activities
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EVENT PARTNERS
Old Town School of Folk Music’s Wiggleworms®
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
Put on your Santa hats and join us for “Rudolph’s Movie Play-Along”—the perfect holiday celebration for families and friends of all ages presented by the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival!
FACETS is transforming into a snowy Rankin/Bass wonderland, brimming with holiday cheer and featuring fan-favorite characters like Rudolph, Heat Miser, and Snow Miser. In collaboration with Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble and with a live performance by the Old Town School of Folk Music’s Wiggleworms, we welcome you to a festive day of holiday movies, treats, and interactive fun designed to bring loved ones together.
One ticket gives you access to both Rankin/Bass holiday classics, our immersive winter wonderland experience, and all the Reindeer Games! Watch The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), where Heat Miser and Snow Miser add their frosty fun to Santa’s comeback journey, and Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (1976), both filled with messages of friendship, magic, and holiday spirit. Sing along to the tunes, call out iconic lines, and enjoy an interactive movie experience like no other!
Families can enjoy ornament-making, a Reindeer Photo Booth, animation activities, and treats at the Holiday Treats & Hot Cocoa Bar. Whether you stay for part of the day or take in the whole experience, it’s a holiday event for everyone—especially families with children ages 3-10. Come join us for a merry and magical day that’s sure to be a holiday highlight!
EVENT SCHEDULE – DECEMBER 8
1:00 pm – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
1:00pm – Live performance by Old Town School of Folk Music’s Wiggleworms®
1:15pm – Sensory-friendly film screening
12:30-3:00pm – Reindeer Games in the Studio
An immersive winter wonderland experience included with all tickets, hosted by Chicago Danztheater Ensemble
3:00pm – The Year Without a Santa Claus
Both screenings, Reindeer Games, immersive Winter Wonderland experience included with your ticket!
1pm – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (1976)
Kick off the holiday cheer with a fun-filled performance by the Old Town School of Folk Music’s Wiggleworms, then join Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on a colorful quest to save the New Year!
When baby New Year goes missing, Father Time sends Rudolph on an adventure to find him before midnight. With his red nose shining bright, Rudolph journeys across the magical Archipelago of Last Years, meeting fun new friends and facing off against Aeon, a sneaky buzzard who wants to keep December 31st frozen forever! Featuring the voices of Red Skelton, Frank Gorshin, and Morey Amsterdam, this Rankin/Bass classic overflows with heart, holiday magic, and fun characters for the whole family.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY SCREENING
This screening is designed with dim (but not dark) lighting, room to move around, and a no-shushing policy to create a cozy, welcoming environment for all families to enjoy.
3pm – The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
Get ready for holiday fun with Santa’s silliest helpers in this family-favorite adventure from Rankin/Bass!
When Santa, feeling tired and forgotten, considers skipping Christmas, Mrs. Claus, two spunky elves, and Vixen the reindeer set off to bring back the world’s Christmas cheer. Along the way, they meet the unforgettable Heat Miser and Snow Miser, the bickering brothers who control fire and ice. With help from a little magic and some snowy surprises, they inspire Santa to get back in his sleigh just in time!
Featuring the voice talents of Shirley Booth and Mickey Rooney, The Year Without a Santa Claus brings unforgettable holiday cheer. The New York Times calls Heat Miser and Snow Miser “the breakout stars” of the film, noting that their catchy tune ranks among the best songs to come from a Rankin/Bass production.
WINTER WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE
With your ticket for this event, you’re invited to enjoy Reindeer Games in our Studio, featuring ornament-making, a Reindeer Photo Booth, animation creation, and more—all set in a festive, immersive holiday setting.
