Common Sense Media gives us their top picks

Ready to go green for your next family movie night? Then you’ve come to the right place. These Earth Day movies are full of beautiful images and powerful themes about nature and the environment. Want more choices? Check out Common Sense Media‘s entire list of family and environment-friendly films to find even more family movies perfect for your budding eco-friendly crew.

WALL-E
Although this winning Pixar adventure is thoroughly charming and, yes, romantic, the youngest viewers may get a little restless during WALL-E's atmospheric, virtually dialogue-free first half-hour. They'll still enjoy it, but—unlike older kids and grown-ups—they won't be that impressed by how much is said with so few words. But the action (which includes some robot fights, weapons being fired, explosions, and chase scenes) picks up soon enough. Underlying the whole thing are strong environmental messages: Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about what you're doing to the planet (and yourself).

Age: 5 & up

Stream it on Disney+

Island of Lemurs Madagascar is an Earth Day Movie

Island of Lemurs: Madagascar
This is a 40-minute IMAX film about the unique biodiversity of the island of Madagascar, particularly the lemurs. Although there are references to certain lemurs being endangered, there's no violence—except some potentially threatening wildfires—to scare off younger viewers. Despite the brevity of the documentary, audiences of all ages will learn a great deal about lemurs and their importance to Madagascar and the world. This is a great family-friendly nature film to see while at a museum or any theater with an IMAX screen.

Age: 5

Rent it on Amazon

Dr Seuss: The Lorax
This 1970s animated version of the iconic Dr. Seuss book tells a timeless story of humanity's relationship with the land, water, air, and animals that will appeal to kids. There are instances of cartoonish violence as the Truffula Trees are chopped down—Seussian machines abound—but the lesson imparted by the Lorax as he speaks for the trees and all of nature should spark positive discussions on what can be done to protect our planet.

Ages: 5 & up

Schoolhouse Rock! Earth is a good Earth Day movie for kids

School House Rock! Earth
Parents need to know that heavy issues, such as our oceans being poisoned, our planet in peril, and our weather patterns spiraling out of control, might weigh on sensitive minds. But such is the state of our planet that our children are inheriting, sadly. On the other hand, great practical ideas and catchy tunes make this DVD an important educational tool, encouraging families to make changes in their homes to reduce the impact on the environment.

Age: 5

Rent it on Amazon

Arctic Tale is an Earth Day movie for kids

Arctic Tale
Though this film is basically kid-friendly and introduces kids to the idea of environmentalism with a light, engaging touch, there are parts that may be disturbing, especially for kids six and under. For example, a male polar bear nearly captures (and eats) one of the cuddly baby bears with which viewers may identify. In another scene, while trying to save Seela the walrus from a predator, her sweet "aunt" dies and her carcass is eaten in full view.

Age: 6

Stream it on Hulu

Bears
Parents need to know that the wildlife documentary Bears is family-friendly overall, but a few moments/scenes might be too tense and potentially scary for preschool-aged viewers. None of the animals die, but there are several scenes in which the lives of the mother bear and her cubs are in danger, and in one it seems like a cub has been eaten by an adult male bear. Other threats include predator males, a gray wolf, and the environment itself—all providing for dramatic sequences. Children who can get past that part of the movie will learn a good bit about the brown bears of Alaska and get a close-up look at how mama bears treat their cubs.

Age: 6

Stream it on Disney+

Disneynature Earth is a good Earth Day movie

Earth
This stunning nature documentary portrays how animals around the world are born, live, and, yes, die. Although there aren't any grisly shots of predators ripping apart their prey, there are disturbing scenes in which animals are chased and attacked. In a few cases, the predators win; you see them grip their catch with their teeth, but then the scene quickly changes. Other than those possibly upsetting scenes—plus another in which an animal dies of starvation and exhaustion—the film is appropriate (and educational) for kids of all ages. It's worth noting that the movie uses footage from the acclaimed TV series Planet Earth, so if you've seen that, you've seen the images included here.

Age: 6

Buy it on Amazon

March of the Penguins
This popular documentary includes stunning but also occasionally disturbing imagery of penguins walking, mating, and dying. Morgan Freeman narrates as the penguins make their annual march from the Antarctic shore in Antarctica. Some penguins die along the way, and others freeze during the long winter as they huddle to protect pregnant females and then eggs and babies, and still, others are killed by predators.

Age: 6

Rent it on Amazon

To the Arctic is a good Earth Day Movie

To the Arctic
To the Arctic is an educational 3-D nature documentary about the animals that thrive in the world's harshest climate. Filmed in IMAX, the movie puts a special emphasis on polar bears and the plight they face as global warming continues to extend the arctic summer season. There's nothing objectionable in the documentary, but some very young kids might be disturbed by the tense scenes when a male polar bear pursues a mother and her cubs or when the white cubs get bloody from eating freshly hunted seal meat. The narrator also explains that some cubs and caribou newborns have died because of the elements or starvation. Since the documentary is only 45 minutes long, it's just the right length to educate and entertain kids about life in the arctic's frozen world.

Age: 6

Stream it on HBO Max

Common Sense Media is a leading independent nonprofit organization offering the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for everything kids want to watch, play, read, and learn. The ratings, reviews, and information are unbiased and provided for free to help families and educators make great media and technology choices.

 

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, discover celebrations and local volunteering opportunities for you and your kids around San Diego

When is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? MLK Day takes place the third Monday in January each year, and this year, MLK Day is on January 17. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day for all Americans to unite to honor the legacy and tireless work of this champion of civil rights. In addition to celebrating King’s legacy, this holiday has also become a National Day of Service—encouraging Americans to volunteer and do good in their communities. Here are all the ways to celebrate MLK’s life and how your family can give back to your community, right here in San Diego.

How to Celebrate MLK Day in San Diego

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1. Minecraft March on Washington (Virtual Event)

Jan. 14 & 16: As part of LA Works MLK Day of Service, this virtual event builds upon the anti-racism movement through an interactive march on Washington in Minecraft and an in-person event at LA Memorial Coliseum. Tour a virtual exhibit of the 1963 March on Washington and interact with civil rights leaders like Rev. Dr. King himself. The event takes place from noon-9 p.m. on Jan. 14 and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Jan. 16. Advance registration is required and closes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 11. Once you register, LA Works will email a link to attend the event. Access to Minecraft (Java or Bedrock edition) is required. Event details.

2. 2nd Annual MLK Community Day of Service

Jan. 14: Join District 1 Council Member Consuelo Martinez and the City of Escondido for a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Volunteers will work together to remove litter and green waste from Washington Park and 2 miles of our community bike trail. Our park and creek trail are accessed by community members of all ages to enjoy riding bikes, jogging, walking, skateboarding, and giving access to many of the city’s parks and amenities. Event details.

3. 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Jan. 15: One of the largest celebrations of its kind in the United States in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal high school bands, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities, churches, peace and youth organizations. Coordinated by the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the oldest African American fraternity in America, founded in 1906. This event supports scholarship opportunities for the youth of San Diego. Event details.

4. WorldBeat Cultural Center's 33rd Annual MLK Day Celebration

Jan. 16: Join the WorldBeat Cultural Center in its 33rd Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration celebrating unity in the San Diego community. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr, the free celebration a family-friendly festival with live music, dancing, vegan food, an outdoor cultural arts & craft vendors marketplace, and more. The event also includes multi-cultural performances and special guest speakers. Event details.

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5. 35th Annual All Peoples Celebration

Jan. 16: Alliance San Diego is excited to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 34th Annual All People's Celebration. The event will be held in person, however, tickets for the in-person event are sold out. You can join virtually through a live, dynamic program. There will be amazing performances and a powerful keynote from disabled rights activist Rebecca Cokley. Event details.

6. MLK Day Critter Camp at the Animal Center

Jan. 16: Kids can learn so much through interacting with animals. Most importantly, they discover that all living beings deserve compassion and understanding—a lesson Martin Luther King Jr. fought every day to teach. This year, in honor of MLK Day, Critter Camp at Helen Woodward Animal Center is focused on creating a more humane world. Campers will interact with a goat, Madagascar hissing cockroach, chicken, snake and guinea pig while learning how to be compassionate to all animals. Event details.

7. 15th Annual Interfaith Day of Service

Jan. 16: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously proclaimed, “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do…you have to keep moving forward.” This year, you and your family can partake in an event that brings people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds together for a wonderful morning of hands-on community service, fun and fellowship. Families are encouraged to participate together on this day of community work, suitable for all ages. Event details.

8. Create Your Own Day of Service with AmeriCorps

Looking for a way to volunteer with your kids but haven't found the right fit? Visit AmeriCorps to learn more about how you can create your own event and encourage kids in your community to volunteer and be of service—because serving others has a profound positive benefit on those who volunteer. Need extra encouragement to kick off your day of service? Kids who volunteer are three times more likely to volunteer as adults, and steady volunteering (even one hour a week) reduces negative behaviors in kids. Event details.

 

 

Valentine’s Day just got sweeter—at Costco! The warehouse club has Le Chic Patissier’s heart-shaped macarons back in stock, just in time for the holiday.

The fab French-inspired foodie find was already spotted by Instagram user @costcosisters as early as Jan. 8 and we’re about ready to head to the warehouse ourselves to grab a box or two.

photo: Red Tricycle

Fans of the petite treats may remember Le Chic Patissier’s strawberry-vanilla and raspberry macarons from year’s past. These Valentine’s Day goodies feature vanilla and raspberry flavors. Le Chic Patissier’s website describes the delish delights as, “Using 100% natural ingredients, we source high-quality vanilla from Madagascar and fresh seasonal fruits for the puree.”

Nab a box of 25 for $12.99 at select Costco retailers while these limited-time sweets are still on store shelves.

—Erica Loop

 

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Looking for ways to show your Valentine/s some love? Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, looking for something to do together or need an idea for a special activity, we can help! Read on for gifts from local shops and makers, as well cooking and craft projects you can do together (or make as a surprise gift)! And if you’re looking to do some major candy purchases, we can help with our list of the best candy stores in NYC.

But First: Free Chocolate

GODIVA

Valentine’s Day is obviously a big deal at GODIVA. In celebration of the holiday the chocolatier will have two larger-than-life installations of its Gold Ballotin and Goldmark Heart boxes pop up in NYC on February 8 in Herald Square and February 9 in Flatiron Plaza. And yes, they will be giving away chocolate!

(We're guessing they'll be hard to miss but you can keep an eye on GODIVA’s official Instagram for the exact location.) 

See "Bloom" in Times Square

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Wander among fluctuating heart-shaped shadows cast by "Bloom", the winner of the 14th annual Love in Times Square Design Competition. From afar, Bloom resembles a pavilion — a circular roof supported by a series of interlocked red and white PVC pipes, but its appearance changes with your perspective, above, below, etc. Designed by architecture and urban design practice Habitat Workshop, "Bloom" is presented in partnership with The Museum of Arts and Design and will be on view in Duffy Square from February 9 to March 9.

Feb. 9 - Mar. 9
46th & Broadway
Times Square
Online: timessquarenyc.org

Get Cooking

Taste Buds Kitchen

Taste Buds Kitchen

Make an adorable Valentine's Love Shack with Taste Buds Kitchen, either in your home or at its culinary studio in Chelsea. The in-person workshop, recommended for kids ages 3 to 8 is on Feb. 13. Prices start at $79 for one child and caregiver. Click here to register. Another option: order up a Love Shack ($75) to pick up or be delivered for a $20 fee. Click here to buy.

Taste Buds is also offering an in-person class for kids and caregivers making Valentine's Day Pop-Tarts on Feb. 12. (Starting at $50)

Freshmade NYC

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Freshmade NYC is offering several Valentine's Day cooking projects to take part in live, via Zoom on Feb. 12 & 13. Make sweet or savory palmiers, heart-shaped bagels with berry cream cheese, or make an enjoy fondue together. Classes are $25.

Click here for class details, dates & times

Dig In!

Milk Bar Red Velvet Cake & More

Milk Bar

If the ones you love are red velvet fans, get thee to a Milk Bar, stat! The American-style bakery from chef Christina Tosi with bakery locations all over NYC is serving up some very serious RV treats for Valentine's Day. Choose from red velvet cake, red velvet truffles and even red velvet soft serve! 

Get a cake for $59, a dozen truffles for $29, or a combo pack for $84. 

Online: milkbarstore.com

Dylan's Candy Bar Valentine Variety Tackle Box

Dylan's Candy Bar

This 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Tackle Box ($28) is a chic collection that includes sour gummy triple hearts, cherry taffy, Valentine marshmallows, milk chocolate hearts and more. Pick it up at Dylan's Candy Bar in Hudson Yards, or order it online.

20 Hudson Yards. 4th fl.
34th St. between 10th and 11th Avenues 
Hudson Yards
Online: dylanscandybar.com

Get Creative

Make a Gift at The Painted Pot

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Make a special something for mom or dad at The Painted Pot, where you can paint-your-own pottery or acrylic piece. (Pottery needs to be fired and picked up later, acrylic can be taken with you the day you craft.) 

Cost for pieces and studio time is usually about $20-$30. Space is limited due to Covid-19 protocols, and you must book time in advance. 

Still another option is The Painted Pot's art projects to go. 

229 Smith St. 
Cobble Hill
718-222-0334
Online: paintedpot.com

200 7th Ave. 
Park Slope 
718-768-8379

Family Art Project at Wave Hill: Love for Woodland Friends

Joshua Bright

Head to Wave Hill in the Bronx for crafting or birding. Family Art Project: Love for Woodland Friends 

The art project celebrates the ways we care for each other by creating woodland-creature sock puppets. Kids can give a puppet as a heartwarming gift, or keep it to remind them of our local woodland friends. 

For families with older kids, go on a guided birding excursion. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodland with naturalist Gabriel Willow to observe birds in their winter habitat. Birders of all levels are welcome. Please (Bring your own binoculars. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.)

Art Project: Sat. Feb. 12 & Sun., Feb. 13, 10 a.m. - Noon
Free with admission to the grounds 
Wave Hill House
675 West 252nd St.
Bronx
Online:wavehill.org

Birding: Sun. Feb. 13, 9:30–11 a.m.
$15, including admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center

Get Moving

Zoom With Laurie Berkner

Laurie Berkner

Laurie Berkner is performing two special "Valentine's Day" LIVE Virtual Family Concerts on Sunday, February 13 at Noon and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The shows will feature songs about love such as "A Hug From My Mama," "I Love You Daddy" and "My Family," along with some of her greatest hits, including "We Are The Dinosaurs," "Victor Vito," "Pig On Her Head" and "Rocketship Run."  A family ticket grants admission to one or both livestreams.

Tickets: $20
Online: live.laurieberkner.com

Get Comfy!

Love-ly Throw Pillows

Alexandra Ferguson

Sometimes you need to make a statement and have it live on your living room furniture every single day. Just ask Alexandra Ferguson, who is all about the love (we’re partial to her ‘Love Lives Here’ pillow for sure), and has been designing recycled felt pillows featuring fun and sassy phrases using die-cut letters sewn in her Brooklyn warehouse for the last 12 year. To order, visit her website or her Etsy shop. Prices start at $64.

Online: etsy.com/shop/alexandraferguson

Arranging Box DIY Flowers

Arranging Box

Anyone can grab roses from a corner bodega and arrive home with a smile and a stunning dozen, but Arranging Box curates fresh blooms and help you expertly style them. Make an arrangement for your beloved, or gift them the kit if that's up their alley. All kits come with fresh flowers, a flower recipe box and step-by-step designing tutorials created by the company’s founder, a savvy floral designer who pivoted to create this company during the pandemic. $59 and up.

Online: arrangingbox.com

Get Fancy 

Glitter Heart Slides From Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store

Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store

Maybe these are for your little valentine, maybe they are for you. Either way, they're fab. Pick some up ($14) at Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store in Brooklyn or online. 

Fifth Ave. 
Park Slope
232-522-9848
Online: blueribbongeneralstore.com

Get Zapped!

Forever Bracelets at Catbird

Catbird

Nothing says forever like...forever. Catbird will zap (i.e., weld) a dainty bracelet on a wrist to be a constant reminder of love. (Of course, you can take them off if you really need to.) Get one for someone special, get a matching pair, etc. Prices start at $98. Minimum age is 10. Weldings are by appointment only a the Soho location. 

253 Centre St. 
Soho
718-599-34576
Online: catbirdnyc.com

 

 

Get Weird!

Name a Bronx Zoo Cockroach

A little pinch of perfect

Can you love a cockroach? The Bronx Zoo says "yes!" and this Valentine’s Day you can name one of the Zoo’s Madagascar hissing cockroaches. The full package comes with roach beanie, a pair of roach socks, a printed certificate with your roach’s name and a very crawly Virtual Encounter with one—and a surprise animal guest too. From $15.

Online: bronxzoo.com

—Lambeth Hochwald & Mimi O’Connor

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The cyber-schooling year is almost over. With summer on the horizon, you’re looking for fun-filled ways to treat your kiddos to some much-needed entertainment. Regal recently announced the cinema’s 2021 Summer Movie Express!

If your fam is ready to view film faves on the big screen again, the 2021 Regal Summer Movie Express is the best bet for a budget-friendly experience. Each of the family movies is only $1 per person Tuesdays and Wednesdays at participating Regal Cinemas theaters all summer long.

The summer schedule starts May 25 with Teen Titans Go! To the Movies and Wonder Park. Other movies to look forward to include:

  • Smurfs: The Lost Village
  • A Dog’s Way Home
  • Smallfoot
  • Playing with Fire
  • LEGO Movie, The LEGO Batman Movie, The LEGO Movie 2, The LEGO Ninjago Movie
  • Storks
  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
  • The Emoji Movie
  • Pokemon Detective Pikachu
  • The Croods: A New Age
  • Muppet Movie
  • Trolls World Tour
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Sing
  • Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
  • Angry Birds Movie 2
  • Minions
  • Kung Fu Panda,
  • Despicable Me
  • How to Train a Dragon: The Hidden World
  • Madagascar
  • Goosebumps
  • Dora and the Lost City of Gold
  • The Secret Life of Pets
  • Dolittle.

The Summer Movie Express continues through Sep. 8, 2021. Check Regal’s website here for movies, showtimes, and a list of participating theaters.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo Drbreen via Pixabay

 

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You may be looking for some new family shows to enjoy with your children. Peacock just announced that they will be expanding their kids programming with DreamWorks TrollsTopia and The Mighty Ones. These new series will premiere in November.

Peacock will also be adding all-new episodes of Curious George and DreamWorks Cleopatra in Space, Madagascar: A Little Wild and Where’s Waldo. The new episodes will premiere in November and December.

TrollsTopia

TrollsTopia

TrollsTopia is the next chapter in the hair-raising adventures of the Trolls. Now that Poppy knows there are other musical Trolls scattered throughout the forest, she bottles up her endless positivity and invites delegates from every Troll tribe in the forest to live together in harmony in a grand experiment she calls TrollsTopia.

TrollsTopia premieres Thurs., Nov. 19 on Peacock.

 

The Mighty Ones

The Mighty Ones

The Mighty Ones follows the hilarious adventures of the smallest of them: a twig, a pebble, a leaf and a strawberry who call themselves “the Mighty Ones.”  These best friends live in an unkempt backyard belonging to a trio of equally unkempt humans who they mistake for gods. Despite their diminutive stature, The Mighty Ones are determined to live large and have fun in their wild world. 

The Mighty Ones premieres Thursday, Nov. 9 on Peacock.

 

Cleopatra in Space (Peacock Original)

Cleopatra in Space

In the new season of DreamWorks Cleopatra in Space, after facing off against the evil Octavian, Cleo and her friends embark on a mission searching the galaxy for an ancient artifact that could help defeat Octavian once and for all.

Season two of Cleopatra in Space premieres Nov. 19 on Peacock.

Curious George (Peacock Original)

A curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.

New episodes from season 13 of Curious George premiere Dec. 11 on Peacock.

Madagascar: A Little Wild

Madagascar: A Little Wild

In season two of DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria continue their big adventures in New York City. The foursome become babysitters for a new litter of tiny hedgehogs, Melman gets stuck in a firetruck, and Alex is accidentally mistaken for a large house cat. While their shenanigans may lead to sticky situations, the little pals always work together and make the best of whatever life throws their way.

Season two of Madagascar: A Little Wild premieres Dec. 11 on Peacock.

Where’s Waldo? (Peacock Original)

In the new season of DreamWorks Where’s Waldo?, Waldo, Wenda and Wizard Whitebeard are off on all new globetrotting adventures celebrating cultures around the world from Canada to Buenos Aires to New Zealand and everywhere in between! It’s an international race to the finish for these intrepid explorers as they earn their wizarding stripes by collecting magic keys before the meddling Odlulu foils their fun.

New episodes from season two of Where’s Waldo? premiere Dec. 11 on Peacock.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Peacock

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Every year, we tune in to Freeform during the month of October for the 31 Nights of Halloween and again in December for the 25 Days of Christmas. What about November? This year, Freeform is starting the celebration a little earlier with the Kickoff to Christmas movie event.

The Kickoff to Christmas schedule begins Nov. 1 and goes through until Nov. 30. You will be entertained all month long with titles including Home Alone, Miracle on 34th StreetDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Santa Clause.

Sunday, Nov. 1

  • 6:55 p.m. — Disney’s Frozen
  • 9:25 p.m. — Disney and Pixar’s Coco
  • 11:55 p.m. — Christmas with the Kranks

Monday, Nov. 2

  • 7:25 p.m. — The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Tuesday, Nov. 3

  • 8 p.m. — The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2

Wednesday, Nov. 4

  • 6:30 p.m. — Disney’s Frozen

Thursday, Nov. 5

  • 9 p.m. — Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out

Friday, Nov. 6

  • 4:30 p.m. — The Santa Clause
  • 6:30 p.m. — The Santa Clause 2
  • 9 p.m. — The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Saturday, Nov. 7

  • 5:15 p.m. — Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Freeform Premiere)
  • 7:20 p.m. — Minions (Freeform Premiere)
  • 9:25 p.m. — Despicable Me 3

Sunday, Nov. 8

  • 3:10 p.m. — The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • 9 p.m. — Disney’s Zootopia

Monday, Nov. 9

  • 7 p.m. — Disney’s Tarzan

Tuesday, Nov. 10

  • 8:20 p.m. — Wonder

Wednesday, Nov. 11

  • 5:30 p.m. — The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

Thursday, Nov. 12

  • 8:30 p.m. — Christopher Robin (2018) (Freeform Premiere)

Friday, Nov. 13

  • 9 p.m. — The Secret Life of Pets (Freeform Premiere)

Saturday, Nov. 14

  • 6:45 p.m. — Home Alone
  • 9:15 p.m. — Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Sunday, Nov. 15

  • 8:05 p.m. — The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1

Monday, Nov. 16

  • 8:30 p.m. — Pitch Perfect

Tuesday, Nov. 17

  • 8 p.m. — Love Actually

Wednesday, Nov. 18

  • 9 p.m. — Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009)

Thursday, Nov. 19

  • 8:30 p.m. — Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

Friday, Nov. 20

  • 8:55 p.m. — Despicable Me 3

Saturday, Nov. 21

  • 8:45 p.m. — Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas(2000)

Sunday, Nov. 22

  • 6:45 p.m. — Home Alone
  • 9:15 p.m. — Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Monday, Nov. 23

  • 8:55 p.m. — The Secret Life of Pets

Tuesday, Nov. 24

  • 9 p.m. — Shrek

Wednesday, Nov. 25

  • 5 p.m. — Penguins of Madagascar (Freeform Premiere)

Thursday, Nov. 26

  • 6 p.m. — Home Alone
  • 8:30 p.m. — Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Friday, Nov. 27

  • 6 p.m. — Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille

Saturday, Nov. 28

  • 9:50 p.m. — Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Sunday, Nov. 29

  • 6 p.m. — Disney and Pixar’s The Incredibles
  • 8:40 p.m. — Disney and Pixar’s Incredibles 2 (Freeform Premiere)

Monday, Nov. 30

  • 5:10 p.m. — The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • 6:50 p.m. — Disney and Pixar’s Up

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: freestocks on Unsplash

 

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Social distancing has been keeping many families apart. Kids are missing out on hugs from their grandparents. Keebler wants to connect families and sweeten moments of togetherness, from afar, by giving people the opportunity to send a touch of magic with the gift of a free Keebler Magical Cookie Bouquet to those they miss most.

 Keebler Cookie Bouquet

Grandparents and grandkids are feeling the heartache more than ever during these challenging times, so Ernie and the rest of the Keebler Elves found a way to reimagine family moments for those that are apart.  Starting on Sept. 8, in the days leading up to Grandparent’s Day (September 13), Keebler will team up with experiential marketing partner, Fooji, to create some magic and give families the opportunity to gift a loved one a a complimentary Keebler Magical Cookie Bouquet.

During this limited time offer, fans can either send a Tweet using hashtag #SendKeeblerMagic and #promo or go to https://Keebler-magic.fooji.com/#start starting Tues., Sept. 8 and a cookie bouquet will be delivered right to the doorstep of someone you love and miss most.  

 Keebler Cookie Bouquet

The Keebler Magical Cookie Bouquets come in an arrangement of “long stem Keebler Fudge Stripe cookie flowers” – complete with a spice drop center. Loved ones who receive the Keebler Magical Cookie Bouquet will also get to try a few of their favorite Keebler cookies, featuring more of Keebler’s Elfin’ Magic from the Hollow Tree and baked with a variety of real ingredients.  In addition to the Fudge Stripes, made with Real Keebler Fudge, recipients will also receive Pecan Sandies and Chips Deluxe Original, which are made with Real Madagascar vanilla and more Real Chocolate, respectively.

Everyone can get in on the fun on social, too. Check out Instagram Lenses to play a game of catch with Fudge Stripes, Sandies, or Chips Deluxe cookies. Win and you’ll be transformed into Ernie the Elf and get to visit the Hollow Tree. Users can also take on the challenge of helping Ernie add Real ingredients to the Keebler cookies through engaging arcade-style games on the GIPHY Arcade platform.

“With the Keebler Magical Cookie Bouquets, we wanted to help families feel like they’re together in spirit,” said Senior Associate Brand Manager Ryan Nolan. “And as a part of that, we extended the magic of Ernie and the Keebler elves to families through different means like the games on social where they may be connecting with loved ones most often during this time.”

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Keebler

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Grab your popcorn and head over to Walmart. The Walmart-Drive-In is rolling out to 160 Walmart stores across the country beginning this month. This drive-in movie theater experience was created in partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival. 

Walmart Drive-In

Available for free to Walmart customers, the Walmart Drive-in will transform Walmart parking lots into outdoor cinemas from Aug. 14 through Oct. 21 with 320 showings of hit movies. Starting today at 5 p.m. ET, families can visit www.TheWalmartDriveIn.com to discover dates, store locations and the movies for each stop of the movie tour.

Walmart Drive-In

“We recognize the challenges our customers and their families have faced over the last few months and we wanted to create an experience where they could come together safely to create new memories,” said Janey Whiteside, Walmart’s Chief Customer Officer. “The Walmart Drive-in is one small way we’re supporting the communities we serve.”

The Walmart Drive-in promises families a fun, contact-free experience where they can watch popular films thoughtfully curated by the Tribeca Film Festival. Audiences will be welcomed back to the big screen to enjoy a wide range of films safely from their own vehicle, including:

  • Inspiring sports stories like Friday Night Lights, The Karate Kid and Space Jam
  • Blockbuster franchises including Black Panther, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, The Lego Batman Movie, Spider-ManTM: Into The Spider-Verse, Spy Kids, Teen Titans GO! To The Movies and Wonder Woman
  • Out-of-this-world stories like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Ghostbusters and Men in BlackTM: International
  • Nostalgic favorites including Back to The Future, Beetlejuice, The Goonies and The Wizard of Oz
  • Inspiring true stories from Dolphin Tale to Selena
  • Animated features every member of the family can enjoy like Cars, The Iron Giant, The Lego Movie and Madagascar

Ahead of each feature presentation, audiences will screen one of a number of short films, including Bilby, Bird Karma, Brooklyn Breeze, CROW:The Legend, Fire In Cardboard City, INVASION!, Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet and Marooned

During the tour, filmmakers and special guests will help Walmart celebrate bringing back the big screen to communities across the country. Drew Barrymore will serve as virtual host for all events, welcoming guests to a fun family night experience. She will also make a surprise in-person appearance at one location. Families will also be treated to surprise virtual or in-person appearances from Peter Berg, Jennifer Garner, LeBron James and Chrissy Metz at select showings.

For the complete movie-going experience, families can stock up on their favorite theater concessions to bring along with them through Walmart’s convenient pickup or delivery services.

To reserve a space for the Walmart Drive-in, customers can visit www.TheWalmartDriveIn.com starting today at 5 p.m. ET to pick their desired date and location. Once confirmed, customers will receive an email with a QR code, which will grant their vehicle entry on the day of the event.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Walmart

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New Jersey’s American Dream is opening its’ next attraction, a water park! The unrivaled hot spot already has tons of shopping, restaurants and attractions and the newest highlight will bring the first and only DreamWorks Animation Water Park to Rutherford, New Jersey.

Guests can start visiting the water park starting Mar. 19, with tickets already on sale in limited quantities. The “over-the-top water park” brings some of DreamWorks most beloved characters to life in unique and thrilling ways––water style.

 

Don Ghermezian, Co-CEO of American Dream states “We can’t wait for guests to visit DreamWorks Animation Water Park and experience the completely unique, jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring destination that we have created.”

The DreamWorks Animation Water Park promises fun with your fave characters, like Shrek’s Sinkhole Slammer, Kung Fu Panda’s Temple of Awesomeness, and the world’s largest indoor wave pool, the 1.5 acres of Far Far a Bay, inspired by Shrek’s magical kingdom. Other attractions include Surf’s Up Surf Riders, the Bubbly Lazy River and the Penguins of Madagascar Play Zone.

Later this year, guests can enjoy luxury cabanas designed by Jonathan Adler, private party rooms, and much more. You can plan your trip and purchase tickets now at www.americandream.com.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Courtesy of American Dream

 

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