The Rivoli Theatre’s Holiday Film Festival, a beloved annual tradition, invites you to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with a delightful lineup of beloved holiday classics and new favorites. Recognized as one of the country’s most enchanting Christmas towns, a holiday getaway to Cedarburg, Wisconsin is a truly unforgettable holiday experience. Located just steps from the theater, our historic hotel is a welcoming and perfectly located home base allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the festivities.
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2025 Holiday Film Festival Schedule
Set on Cedarburg’s iconic Washington Avenue, named one of the “Most Beautiful Main Streets in America“, the Rivoli Theater stands as a testament to the town’s rich history and love for the arts. Built in 1927, the Art Deco theatre has been meticulously preserved, offering plush seating and an intimate atmosphere. See the full schedule below, and be sure to check out our Christmas getaway guide for even more fun ideas for a memorable holiday-themed trip.
- November 28th: 7:00 PM – It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
- November 29th: 3:30 PM – Elf (2003)
- November 29th: 7:00 PM – White Christmas (1954)
- November 30th: 3:30 PM – The Polar Express (2004)
- November 30th: 7:00 PM – The Bishop’s Wife (1948)
- December 1st: 7:00 PM – A Christmas Story (1983)
- December 2nd: 7:00 PM – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
- December 3rd: 7:00 PM – It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
- December 4th: 7:00 PM – White Christmas (1954)
- December 5th: 7:00 PM – The Grinch animated (2018)
- December 6th: 3:30 PM – It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
- December 6th: 7:00 PM – Elf (2003)
- December 7th: 3:30 PM – The Polar Express (2004)
- December 7th: 7:00 PM – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- December 8th: 7:00 PM – Holiday Affair (1949)
- December 9th: 7:00 PM – The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
- December 10th: 7:00 PM – Last Christmas (2019)
- December 11th: 7:00 PM – You’ve Got Mail (1998)
- December 12th: 7:00 PM – Elf (2003)
- December 13th: 3:30 PM – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
- December 13th: 7:00 PM – White Christmas “sing-a-long” (1954)
- December 14th: 3:30 PM – The Polar Express (2004)
- December 14th: 7:00 PM – The Bishop’s Wife (1948)
- December 15th: 7:00 PM – The Holiday (2006)
- December 16th: 7:00 PM – It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
- December 17th: 3:30 PM – It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
- December 18th: 7:00 PM – Holiday Inn (1942)
- December 19th: 7:00 PM – Elf (2003)
- December 20th: 3:30 PM – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
- December 20th: 7:00 PM – White Christmas (1954)
- December 21st: 1:00 PM – The Star (2017)
- December 21st: 3:30 PM – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
- December 21st: 7:00 PM – A Christmas Story (1983)
- December 22nd: 1:00 PM – The Grinch (2018)
- December 22nd: 3:30 PM – It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
- December 22nd: 7:00 PM – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- December 23rd: 1:00 PM – The Polar Express (2004)
- December 23rd: 3:30 PM – Elf (2003)
- December 23rd: 7:00 PM – White Christmas “sing-a-long” (1954)
- December 24th & 25th: Theatre Closed
A Perfectly Packaged Holiday Getaway
At the Washington House Inn, we embrace the holiday season with warm hospitality and even cozier guest rooms – think glowing fireplaces, jetted tubs, and complimentary wine and cheese! Make your holiday stay in Cedarburg extra special with our festive seasonal packages! Enjoy a Merry & Bright Arrival with local wine, handcrafted cookies, and a keepsake ornament, or indulge in A Taste of Christmas featuring a cheese and charcuterie board, a Cedarburg dining gift card, and breakfast delivered to your room. For chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Lovers’ Christmas Dream package offers hot cocoa bombs, gourmet truffles, and keepsake mugs. Each package adds a delightful touch to your winter getaway! Book your stay with us and enjoy the best of the season’s offerings right at your doorstep. We can’t wait to welcome you and share in the holiday cheer!
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