Free movie and gaming coming to some Cineplex theatres in Ontario this month

Movie lovers and gamers can enjoy a free morning at some Ontario Cineplex and Rec Room locations this month.

Free movies, free gaming and discounted food and beverage are on offer for one morning only.

The Cineplex Community Day returns on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 15 at participating Cineplex, The Rec Room and Playdium locations, Cineplex said in a press release. Cineplex Community Day will once again support Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada, the country’s largest organization dedicated to children and youth.

“Cineplex Community Day is consistently one of my favourite days of the year, as we welcome guests from communities across the country to join us for a morning of free movies or to engage in some friendly competition at The Rec Room or Playdium,” said Ellis Jacob, president and CEO, Cineplex. “Over the past 13 years, our Community Day event has supported multiple charities, making differences in the communities in which we live and work.”

Movie tickets for Community Day will only be available in-venue on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. local time, on a first-come, first-served basis.

This year’s partnering studio, Universal Pictures, is showcasing family favourites, including Minions: Rise of Gru, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Sing 2 and The Wild Robot.

Until 11 a.m., for only $3 each, plus tax, guests can enjoy a regular popcorn, a regular drink or select candy. XSCAPE locations will offer thirty-minute non-redemption playcards or tokens, for guests to enjoy some free and friendly gaming before their movie.

At The Rec Room and Playdium, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., customers can get a free, non-redemption one-hour game band for gaming and access to attractions.

Until noon, The Rec Room is offering fries and mini donuts for $3 each, plus tax, while Playdium is offering fries, a regular popcorn, a regular drink and select candy for $3 each, plus tax.

For the entire day, $1 from every food and beverage purchase, XSCAPE playcard purchase and reload, and game band purchase and reload at The Rec Room and Playdium will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada.

Serving over 600 communities, the Clubs create safe, supportive spaces where young people can overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop lifelong skills.

For movie times and more information on the Community Day, see cineplex.com or therecroom.com.

Lead photo: Tima Miroshnichenko