Portland Movie Theaters Open on Christmas Day

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

Make a new tradition on Christmas day by visiting one of these independent movie theaters in and around Portland.

These 12 local theaters are showing new releases and Christmas classics on December 25. All of them have theater snacks and some offer full meals. If you want to take the stress out of preparing a holiday feast, consider grabbing a bite at the movies.

This is one of several activities happening on Christmas day in Portland. Plus, you can support local businesses.

Some of the chain movie theaters in our city, including Regal and Cinemark, are open on Christmas day. This post focuses on independent theaters throughout Portland.

Portland Movie Theaters Open on Christmas Day

I have included showtimes, movies, ticket prices and locations for each theater. Keep in mind, ages range for kid and senior discounted tickets. All of these theaters offer online ticket purchasing, which typically include additional processing fees. 

Bagdad Theater & Pub

The McMenamins location is showing Wonka at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The theater has pizza, snack and beer and wine.

Tickets are $9.50 before 5 p.m. and $11.50 after 5 p.m. Kids are $8.50 per ticket.

Bagdad Theater is at 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland.

Kennedy School Theater

McMenamins Kennedy School is hosting several activities on Christmas day. The theater is showing holiday movies along with festive food and drink specials.

Movies include Elf, Gremlins and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Here’s the schedule:

• 1 p.m. Elf
• 4 p.m. Gremlins
• 7 p.m. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Tickets are $6 per person and $4 for children 12 and under. Kids 2 and under attend for free.

Kennedy School Theater is located at 5736 NE 33rd Ave.

Kiggins Theatre

The Vancouver theater is showing White Christmas at 3:50 p.m. and It’s A Wonderful Life at 6:30 p.m. on December 25. The theater sells pizza slices along with your favorite movie snacks.

Tickets are $11. 

Kiggins Theatre is at 1011 Main St. in Vancouver.

Lake Theater & Cafe

The Lake Oswego theater has showtimes from 4:30 to 7:45 p.m. on December 25. Lake Theater has a full menu of food and drinks.

Movies include: 

• Ferrari
• The Iron Claw

Tickets are $11 and $8 for seniors and kids 12 and under. 

Lake Theater & Cafe is at 106 N State St. in Lake Oswego.

Laurelhurst Theater and Pub 

Laurelhurst Theater is open on Christmas day with showings from 12:15 to 7 p.m. The theater also serves pizza, salad, beer, wines and snacks.

Movies include: 

• The Boy And The Heron
• Poor Things
• The Iron Claw
• Wonka

Tickets are $9 for general admission and $6.50 for seniors and kids under 12. Shows that start before 5:30 p.m. are $6.

Laurelhurst Theater is located at 2735 East Burnside Street.

Living Room Theater

The downtown theater is showing movies from 4:10 to 7:15 p.m. This theater also has a full menu of food and drinks.

Movies include:

• Ferrari
• Poor Things
• The Boys in the Boat
• The Color Purple

Ticket prices are $12.75.

Living Room Theater is located at 341 SW 10th Avenue in Portland.

Moreland Theater

The historic single screen cinema is showing Wonka at 4:30 and 7 p.m. You can get your favorite movie snacks to accompany the show.

Tickets are $8 per person before 6 p.m. In the evening, tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for kids and seniors.

Moreland Theater is located at 6712 SE Milwaukie Ave. in Portland.

Mt. Hood Theatre

The theater is showing Wonka at 6 p.m. on Christmas. Get a hot dog, nachos and other snacks.

The price is $10 for adults and $8 for kids and seniors.

Mt. Hood Theatre is at 401 East Powell Boulevard in Gresham.

Oak Grove 8 Cinemas

Oak Grove 8 Cinemas has multiple showings from 1:50 to 9:45 p.m. You can also get candy, drinks and popcorn.

Movies include:

• The Boys in the Boat
• Wonka
• Migration
• Anyone But You
• The Color Purple
• Ferrari
• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
• The Iron Claw

Tickets are $6 before 6 p.m. After 6 p.m. tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for kids and seniors.

Oak Grove 8 Cinemas is at 16100 SE McLoughlin Blvd. in Portland.

Power Station Theater

Located at McMenamins Edgefield, the theater has three showings of Wonka, including 12, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Order pub food or classic concessions to pair with a handcrafted beverage.

Tickets are $8 per ticket before 5 p.m. and $10 for adults and $8 for kids in the evening. 

The Power Station Theater is located at 2126 S.W. Halsey St. in Troutdale.

St. Johns Twin Cinema and Pub

This St. Johns cinema has showtimes from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Christmas. Enjoy popcorn, snacks, local brews and local pizza.

Movies include:

• Wonka
• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Tickets are $9 for matinees and $11 for adults and $9 for seniors after 6 p.m.

While there, grab a slice of pizza to go with your beer or wine.

St. Johns Twin Cinema and Pub is located at 8704 N Lombard Street.

Studio One Cinemas

This luxury theater experience has showtimes from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Studio One has a full restaurant.

Movies include: 

• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
• The Color Purple
• Wonka
• Migration

Tickets prices range from $12.95 to $14.95 depending on the showtime, movie and auditoriums.

Studio One Cinemas is at 3945 SE Powell Blvd. in Portland.

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