This event will be held at The Ridges Auditorium. See event schedule below.

About the film

Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a regular-sized man who was raised as an elf by Santa Claus. When the news is finally broken to Buddy that he’s not a real elf, he decides to head back to his place of birth, New York City, in search of his biological family.

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, December 3, 2023

12:00-3:30 Take a ride with John Hutchison and his beautiful Percheron horses. John will share information about the history of the Ridges. Just the sounds of the jingle bells and hooves on the bricks puts us in the holiday mood.

12:30 Join us for a performance from the Ohio University Trombone Choir

1:00 & 3:00 We will be screening ELF two times to ensure that everyone will have a chance to laugh out loud to this Christmas Favorite.

About the series

Athena Cinema, Arts for Ohio, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Athens Uptown Business Association present the 11th annual Holiday Film Series & Canned Food Drive!

As is tradition, admission to all Holiday Film Series showings is either a non-perishable food or cash donation supporting Athens Food Pantries. Tickets are available starting now, both in-person and online! Online purchases have the option for a cash donation.

Click here to view the other films coming to this year’s Holiday Film Series.