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Polar Express at the Newtown Theatre
Dec
21
to Dec 24

Polar Express at the Newtown Theatre

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SPONSORED BY Harris Comfort

All aboard the Polar Express! Bring the whole family to the historic Newtown Theatre and join a young boy on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express.

Come out in your finest Christmas PJs and enjoy the movie, free hot chocolate, and a free Santa sleigh bell for every child, given out by the Big Man himself.

Four Days of Magic

This year, you have four opportunities to board the Polar Express:

  • Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 AM

  • Sunday, December 22 at 9:00 AM

  • Monday, December 23 at 9:00 AM

  • Tuesday, December 24 at 9:00 AM

Ticket sales begin on Friday, November 1 at 8 AM.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Get Tickets?

Tickets are available online only starting Friday, November 1. These screenings sell out in advance, and tickets will not be available at the door.

We strongly urge you not to purchase tickets from someone offering them on Facebook. Scammers have attempted this in previous years.

What's included with each ticket?

In addition to the screening of The Polar Express, enjoy free hot chocolate (for everyone) and a free Santa sleigh bell (one per child).

Do I need a ticket for my infant/toddler?

Yes. All guests, including babes in arms, must have a ticket.

Will the concession stand be open?

Yes, you're welcome to purchase popcorn, candy, and drinks at the concession stand. We will also offer free hot chocolate to all attendees.

Can I reserve seats?

No, all tickets are general admission. We recommend arriving early if you're attending with a large group. Doors open one hour before each screening.

What are my parking options?

Free street parking is available along State Street, in the municipal lot between Washington and Centre Avenues, or the municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 North State Street).

Can I exchange my tickets for a different date?

All ticket sales are final. Refunds or exchanges will not be offered for any reason, including illness or selecting the wrong screening. There are no exceptions to this policy.

If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else. The name on the ticket does not have to match the person using it.

I didn't receive an email with my tickets.

First, check your junk or spam folder in your email inbox. If you don't see your tickets there 12 hours after purchasing, try to retrieve them here. If you have tried both of these things and you still don't see your tickets, please email manager@thenewtowntheatre.com with your full name and the date your purchased your tickets.

Should I bring my tickets to the event?

Yes! Electronic or hard copy is fine. We recommend printing them out (or saving them to your phone) as soon as you buy them. If you can't find your ticket, you can retrieve them here.

I have a question that wasn't answered here.

Please email manager@thenewtowntheatre.com. We are often unable to respond to last-minute emails on the day of each screening, so get in touch as early as possible!

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SOLD OUT - Polar Express at the Newtown Theatre
Dec
16
to Dec 24

SOLD OUT - Polar Express at the Newtown Theatre

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SPONSORED BY Harris Comfort

SOLD OUT!

All aboard the Polar Express! Bring the whole family to the historic Newtown Theatre and join a young boy on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express.

Come out in your finest Christmas PJs and enjoy the movie, free hot chocolate, and a free Santa sleigh bell for every child, given out by the Big Man himself.

Four Days of Magic

This year, you have four opportunities to board the Polar Express:

  • Saturday, December 16 at 9:00 AM

  • Sunday, December 17 at 9:00 AM

  • Saturday, December 23 at 9:00 AM

  • Sunday, December 24 at 9:00 AM

Ticket sales begin on Wednesday, November 1 at 8:00 AM.

Historic Renovation Fee

In the summer of 2024, the historic Newtown Theatre will undertake Phase II of its master renovation plan, which includes renovating our balcony and expanding and improving our basement restrooms. To help pay for these exciting upgrades, we have implemented a $2 historic renovation fee on every ticket of $15 or more. This fee is just one part of an overall plan to raise the $600,000 required to make these upgrades. Thank you for supporting your historic hometown theatre!

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Get Tickets?

Tickets are available online only starting Wednesday, November 1. These screenings sell out in advance, and tickets will not be available at the door.

We strongly urge you not to purchase tickets from someone offering them on Facebook. Scammers have attempted this in previous years.

What's included with each ticket?

In addition to the screening of The Polar Express, enjoy free hot chocolate (for everyone) and a free Santa sleigh bell (one per child).

Do I need a ticket for my infant/toddler?

Yes. All guests, including babes in arms, must have a ticket.

Will the concession stand be open?

Yes, you're welcome to purchase popcorn, candy, and drinks at the concession stand. We will also offer free hot chocolate to all attendees.

Can I reserve seats?

No, all tickets are general admission. We recommend arriving early if you're attending with a large group. Doors open one hour before each screening.

What are my parking options?

Free street parking is available along State Street, in the municipal lot between Washington and Centre Avenues, or the municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 North State Street).

Can I exchange my tickets for a different date?

All ticket sales are final. Refunds or exchanges will not be offered for any reason, including illness or selecting the wrong screening. There are no exceptions to this policy.

If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else. The name on the ticket does not have to match the person using it.

I didn't receive an email with my tickets.

First, check your junk or spam folder in your email inbox. If you don't see your tickets there 12 hours after purchasing, try to retrieve them here. If you have tried both of these things and you still don't see your tickets, please email manager@thenewtowntheatre.com with your full name and the date your purchased your tickets.

Should I bring my tickets to the event?

Yes! Electronic or hard copy is fine. We recommend printing them out (or saving them to your phone) as soon as you buy them. If you can't find your ticket, you can retrieve them here.

I have a question that wasn't answered here.

Please email manager@thenewtowntheatre.com. We are often unable to respond to last-minute emails on the day of each screening, so get in touch as early as possible!

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Jul
30
4:00 PM16:00

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

The historic Newtown Theatre will bring “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” back to the big screen on Sunday, July 30 at 4 PM.

The movie will be preceded by a one-block- long, community bike ride from the Newtown Bike Shop to the theatre. Children (and adults) are encouraged to decorate their bikes with a space theme, and prizes will be awarded.

Bikers should gather at the bike shop (30 N. State Street in Newtown Borough) beginning at 3 PM. The one-block bike ride to the theatre will start at 3:30 PM and the movie will begin at 4 PM. Each moviegoer will receive a small bag of Reese’s Pieces.

Online tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for theatre members and children ages 12 and younger.

DETAILS

  • All seating is general admission.

  • The concession stand will be open.

  • All ticket sales are final – please be aware of what event you are buying tickets for. Refunds or ticket “exchanges” will not be offered for any reason. If you can't attend an event, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else. The name on the ticket does not have to match the person using it.

  • Need help finding your tickets? First, check your junk or spam folder in your inbox. If you don't see your tickets there, try to retrieve them here. If you have tried both of these things and you still don't see your tickets, please contact us for help.

  • Please bring your tickets! Electronic or hard copy is fine. We recommend printing them out (or saving them to your phone) as soon as soon as you buy them.

  • Members, please be prepared to present your membership card at the door. 

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SOLD OUT - Return of Mad Science
May
21
2:00 PM14:00

SOLD OUT - Return of Mad Science

SOLD OUT!

“Return of Mad Science” will come alive at the historic Newtown Theatre on Sunday, May 21 at 2 PM.

“Mad Science Comes Alive” sold out at the theatre in 2022. “Return of Mad Science” will bring the same high-energy, family friendly vibe as the original show and feature dozens of hair-raising science experiments, chemical reactions, fantastic forces, amazing demonstrations, and plenty of audience participation.

Entertaining and educational for adults and children three and over.

Tickets are $20 per person and $15 for theatre members or children 12 and under. Any remaining tickets will be sold for $25 at the door on the day of the show (if available).

DETAILS

  • All seating is general admission.

  • Doors open at 1 PM and the show starts at 2 PM.

  • The concession stand will be open.

  • All ticket sales are final. Refunds will not be offered for any reason. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else. The name on the ticket does not have to match the person using it.

  • Need help finding your tickets? First, check your junk or spam folder in your inbox. If you don't see your tickets there, try to retrieve them here. If you have tried both of these things and you still don't see your tickets, please contact us for help.

  • Please bring your tickets! Electronic or hard copy is fine. We recommend printing them out (or saving them to your phone) as soon as soon as you buy them.

  • Members, please be prepared to present your membership card at the door. 

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Celebrating Earth Day
Apr
22
7:00 PM19:00

Celebrating Earth Day

An Evening of Education and Inspiration

In celebration of Earth Day, the historic Newtown Theatre is partnering with local environmental groups to present a special movie screening and panel discussion on Saturday, April 22 at 7 PM.

The night will begin with a screening of several short environmental documentaries, including “Wild in the Garden State,” which follows a New Jersey couple who turned their suburban lawn into a beautiful ecological garden.

Panelists

Following the short documentaries, a panel of experts will discuss the following topics:

  • Becoming a Greener Consumer

  • Greening Your Food Dollars

  • Re-wilding Your Backyard

  • Shifting to Renewable Energy

The panel will be moderated by WHYY’s Marty Moss-Coane, and attendees will walk away with changes they can make in their own lives to improve the health of the world around us – in our homes, our towns, and the planet.

Panelists will include:

  • Phil Coleman, president of aFewSteps.org, a non-profit dedicated to reducing the energy costs and carbon footprint of the communities of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

  • Faran Savitz from PennEnvironment, a policy and action group with a mission of building a greener, healthier world

  • Alisa Shargorodsky, founder and CEO of ECHO Systems, a circular model for reuse in grocery, restaurant, and event spaces

  • Mary Anne Borge, a naturalist and instructor at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, a Pennsylvania master naturalist, and editor of Butterfly Gardener 

  • Robin Hoy, founder and a director of the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance, founder of the Wrightstown Farmers Market, and co-chair of the Wrightstown Township Environmental Advisory Council

Event Partners

Newtown Township, Newtown Borough and Wrightstown Township Environmental Advisory Councils; the Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow; Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve; Bucks County Foodshed Alliance; Wrightstown Farmers Market; Bucks County Ready for 100; The Heritage Conservancy; and PennEnvironment

Online tickets are $15 per person or $10 for members of the theatre or any of the partner organizations listed above. Any remaining tickets will be sold for $25 at the door on the night of the event (if available).

DETAILS

  • Doors open at 6 PM and the first film starts at 7 PM.

  • All tickets are general admission.

  • Please bring your tickets! Electronic or hard copy is fine. We recommend printing them out (or saving them to your phone) as soon as soon as you buy them.

  • Members of the Newtown Theatre or any event partners: please be prepared to present your membership card at the door along with your tickets.

  • Need help finding your tickets? First, check your junk or spam folder in your inbox. If you don't see your tickets there, try to retrieve them here. If you have tried both of these things and you still don't see your tickets, please contact us for help.

  • All ticket sales are final. Refunds/exchanges will not be offered for any reason. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else. The name on the ticket does not have to match the person using it.

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