AKRON, Ohio – A pair of classic Christmas films, “Elf” and “The Polar Express,” will be screened at Akron Civic Theatre next month.

Admission is free for the screenings, which are Sunday, Dec. 14.

Wayside Furniture sponsors the annual holiday-movie event, which includes free popcorn.

“Elf”

2 p.m. – The 2003 movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, who is accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised among Santa’s elves. He grows up and travels to New York to try to find his real father. Rated PG.

“The Polar Express”

6 p.m. – The 2004 adventure is based on the children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg and stars Tom Hanks in multiple roles. A doubting boy takes a train ride to the North Pole. It turns into a magical journey of self-discovery. Hot cocoa will be distributed be

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