WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre returns to its roots as a movie house and community gathering place with a Free Family Film screening of The Polar Express on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. To add to the fun, The Waldo invites audience members to come watch the film in their comfiest pajamas and robes (standard footwear, no slippers please), and enjoy free hot chocolate with whipped cream, or marshmallows, or both.

“The Waldo’s monthly free family films are a way for us to give thanks to our community for being so supportive of this theatre,” said Susan Hodder, The Waldo’s executive director, in a news release. “The amazing thing about The Polar Express is that a whole generation has only seen the film at home on television. Watching it on The Waldo’s big screen with neighbors and friends will be a beautiful (and at times mind-blowing) experience. And hearing that gorgeous musical score through The Waldo’s sound system is worth the trip all by itself. This is a wonderful holiday activity for families - or anyone - to enjoy at no cost.”

Everyone is invited, and donations are welcome.

More information at thewaldotheatre.org.

About The Waldo Theatre

The Waldo brings live music, theater, movies, dance, and educational programs to our Midcoast Maine community year-round. Offerings range from local, community theater to nationally and internationally known artist performances. An historic and well-designed performance venue with near perfect acoustics, The Waldo provides an intimate setting beloved by the performers who come here. Modern technology brings the world to Waldoboro through live stream educational and entertainment content. As a community-based organization, The Waldo’s focus is to unify and strengthen the region through the performing arts and educational programs and collaboration with other nonprofits. The backbone of our theater is the community of volunteers who, on a daily basis, make our operation possible, donating their time, talents, and skill. Their passion, and the generosity of our financial supporters, helps keep The Waldo vibrant and relevant as we approach our 90th birthday!