Have a Holly Folly Christmas, it’s the best time of the year.
Wait. What? Pardon the lyrics alteration but you read that correctly.
Passage Theatre Company and the Trenton Film Society announce a brand-new Holly Folly Film Festival, a four-day celebration for adults and children running Thursday, December 4, through Sunday, December 7, at the historic Mill Hill Playhouse, located at 205 E.Front St.
This festive collaboration brings the best of both organizations together for a joyful community event welcoming families, film lovers, and holiday enthusiasts. Audiences will enjoy a curated lineup of classic and contemporary holiday films for all ages, alongside a variety of fun activities such as trivia contests and slide shows. Refreshments available.
“We’re thrilled to bring this new festival to Trenton at such a special time of year,” said representatives from both organizations. “Our goal is to create a welcoming, joyful space where the community can celebrate together through the power of film.”
Here’s the lineup for what promises to be a fun, festive time during the Holidays 2025 celebrations.
Thursday, December 4: The Preacher’s Wife, PG, 7:30 pmFriday, December 5: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, PG-13, 5:00 and 7:30 pmSaturday, December 6: It’s a Wonderful Life, PG, 5:30 pm, right after the Mill Hill Holiday House TourSunday, December 7: The Polar Express, G, 1:30 and 4:00 pm.
Ticket prices: $10, 2 for $16, 4 for $30. Tickets are available through the Passage Theatre website.
For more information, please visit: PassageTheatre.org and TrentonFilmSociety.org.
Passage Theatre is a professional theatre company dedicated to creating and producing socially relevant, community-centered work in the heart of Trenton.
The Trenton Film Society unites filmmakers, film professionals, and movie lovers through screenings, festivals, and educational programming that enrich the cultural life of the region.
L.A. Parker is a Trentonian columnist. Find him on Twitter @LAParker6 or email him at [email protected].

