Cinema in the Park

Join us for the Christmas edition of Cinema in the Park!

Get ready for the festive season by joining us for a free Christmas movie at Fontenoy Park, Macquarie Park on Saturday 6 December 2025.

Bring your picnic rug or low-lying chair to watch “The Santa Clause” with your loved ones to get into the Christmas spirit.

You are welcome to come down from 6pm with the movie starting at sundown (approx. 8:00pm). Treat yourself to some yummy dinner from one of the food trucks onsite and grab a delicious ice-cream for dessert.

We will have some local performers singing Christmas classics, inflatables, neon light displays, and roving entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!

There will also be a free Christmas themed photobooth, where images are instantly printed onto magnets so you can have your family holiday picture on your fridge!

Limited free popcorn will be available.

Movie | The Santa Clause

The Santa Clause (1994)
Running Time: 1hr 38mins
Rating: G
Genre: Family, Christmas, Comedy
Scott Calvin is an ordinary man, who accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof on Christmas Eve and is knocked unconscious. When he and his young son finish Santa's trip and deliveries, they go to the North Pole, where Scott learns he must become the new Santa and convince those he loves that he is indeed, Father Christmas.

Christmas Cinema Survey Competition

City of Ryde Events will be conducting a short survey to understand your thoughts and opinions on this event. Please see the and Terms and Conditions(PDF, 277KB) for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is entry free?

Yes, entry is free.

What should I bring?

Reusable water bottle
Picnic rug or picnic chairs

What free activities will there be?

Including the free Christmas cinema, we have a range of live and roving performers to entertain the whole family. There will also be a free magnet Christmas photobooth and a range of fun inflatables for the kids to play on for free as pre-movie activities from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Will seating be available?

There will be a limited number of free bean bags available to those that get in first, so we recommend bringing a picnic rug or a low-lying chair.

Will there be ATMs?

There are no ATM’s on site. All food trucks and the ice cream truck take EFTPOS.

Will there be opportunity to take a family Christmas photo at the event?

Yes! We have 2x free magnet photobooths from 6pm-8pm that will be doing family Christmas photos. There will be a Christmas themed background and items for you to use in your pictures to bring the Christmas joy.

Will the movie have subtitles?

Yes, the movie will have English subtitles on.

Can we bring dogs?

Yes, Small/Medium size dogs can come into the event site. Owners must ensure that the dogs are on leads at all times and are the responsibility of the owner. If dogs become disruptive, staff may have to ask you to leave the event site.

Can you smoke onsite?

No smoking or vaping onsite.

Is there food available?

There will only be an ice-cream truck onsite and limited free popcorn will be handed out to event attendees until stock runs out.

There will be hot food available to purchase from 3x food trucks.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes, you may bring your own food. Please make sure you discard all your rubbish at the end of the night.

Is there parking available?

On-street parking will be available with limited spots in the carpark.

Wet Weather?

City of Ryde events team will monitor the weather leading up to the event and will notify the public of any updates via the City of Ryde website and Facebook page.

Is this site accessible for people with restricted mobility?

The City of Ryde is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the City of Ryde Events team to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

events@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Cinema in the Park | The Santa Clause

Get ready for the festive season by joining us for a free Christmas movie at Fontenoy Park, Macquarie Park. Bring your picnic rug or low-lying chair to watch “The Santa Clause” with your loved ones to get into the Christmas spirit.