About the Event

Get ready for the inaugural Hospice Marlborough Festive Movie Magic: Santa, Cinema, & Family Fun event! 

On Sunday, December 8th, come and celebrate the festive season with us at Event Cinemas Blenheim!
Visit the Hospice Christmas Festivity Zone in the cinema complex foyer between 8:30am and 12:30pm. Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, meet Santa, grab a family photo, enter best dressed, donate to the Tree of Remembrance and participate in fun activities such as facepainting for the little ones!

Starting at 10:30am, get ready to dive into the Christmas spirit with your choice of three holiday movie classics or an exciting new release with tickets at only $16 per person. Whether your family has different favourites or you’re all on the same page, it’s a win-win – movies start at 10.30am and finish around the same time across the complex, so you can reunite afterwards to share the joy of the season!

TICKETS ARE LIMITED – SO BUY YOUR MOVIE TICKETS (ONLINE ONLY) HERE!

The best part? Every dollar raised goes directly to Hospice Marlborough, supporting our incredible team in providing compassionate, free palliative care services across Marlborough. Your participation helps bring comfort and care to those who need it most, right in our community.

On the day

(8.30AM to 12.30PM)
🎄Christmas Festivity Zone Opens (Free entry)

(8.30AM to 12.00PM)
🎨 Facepainting with Little Faces Facepainting ($5 per child)

(8.30AM to 12.30PM)
🎅 Meet SANTA at the ‘Hospice North Pole Nook’. Grab a professional family photo thanks to David James Photography. (Photos are $10 each and will be emailed the following week)

(10.30AM to 12.30PM)
🎬 Movie Ticket holders, head to your cinema and enjoy your Christmas movie!

PLUS, EVEN MORE FESTIVE FUN TO ENJOY…

• Write and post a letter to Santa.
• Enter the ‘Best Dressed Christmas Family’ competition for chance to win a Family Day Out for 2 Adults & 2 Kids (up to $230 value) thanks to the amazing team at Lochmara.
• Show off your holiday spirit in the ‘Ugliest Christmas Sweater’ contest and win a $100 voucher from #Overflow.
• Enjoy Christmas Carols by the Marlborough Sounds Chorus.
• Create your own sweet treat at the Festive Ice-cream Cart ($5.50sgl / $7.50 dbl)
• Remember loved ones this Christmas by donating to our Tree of Remembrance and receive a special Christmas Card to hang on our tree.
• Get your Limited-Edition Farmers Hospice Christmas Bauble ($15.99 each)
• And more!

All Movies Start at 10.30AM
With four fabulous family movies to choose from, including the exciting new release ‘Red One (PG13)‘ and three nostalgic favourites – ‘Home Alone (PG)‘, ‘The Polar Express (G)‘, and ‘The Muppets Christmas Carol (G)‘ – there’s something for everyone!

Whether you’re in the mood for a brand-new adventure or a classic holiday tale, it’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season. All movies start at the same time across the cinemas, so you can easily enjoy a movie with your whole family, even if they want to see different films!

Children under 3 years can attend for free, provided they are seated on a parent or guardian’s lap during the movie.

Tickets are only $16 per person 3+ years and are limited, available online only, so don’t miss out. Buy yours today and secure your spot for this magical holiday experience!