# Tampa Theatre Holiday Classics Family Film Series > Event for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 29 – Jan 3 · 3:00 PM – 5:15 PM - Where: Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 - Ages: All ages; family classic films; booster cushions available; historic elevator access - Price: $10 general admission; $7 for Tampa Theatre members and children under 12 - Organizer: Tampa Theatre Foundation - Official page: https://tampatheatre.org/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/tampa-theatre-holiday-classics-family-film-series--listing-9dcc352a039646da635b18c3 ## About Step inside Tampa's crown jewel of architecture—the lavishly restored 1926 atmospheric Tampa Theatre—for its beloved annual Holiday Classics film series. Under the romantic twinkling starry ceiling and artificial clouds, families watch holiday favorites like Elf, The Polar Express, and It's a Wonderful Life. Every screening begins with a lively sing-along accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, and kids can meet Santa Claus in the lobby. 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