National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in the GIANT Screen Theater at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA.
When
December 26, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Event Type

Yule Crack Up!

Now That You’ve Survived the Holidays You Deserve A Vacation!

Clark Wilhelm Griswold wants to have a special “Griswold Family Christmas”, and after months of careful planning he invites both of his parents, both of his wife, Ellen’s parents even his uncle Louis and his senile aunt Bethany. Clark even prepares his house for Christmas with over 20,000 lights and a tree. As Christmas eve comes, Clark will soon realize that a series of unfortunate events will start to unravel for him. Can Clark keep it together and understand the true meaning of Christmas?

This is being featured in the GIANT Screen Theater as part of our Thursday Night Movies.

Thursday, December 26
GIANT Screen Theater  |  7 pm
Adults $10  |  Youth/Seniors $9

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