Saturday, January 10, 2026

J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Celebration

Kennedy School

All day

Free event; movie tickets additional cost

All ages welcome

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Tolkien Celebration

J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Celebration

Elves, wizards, orcs and all others are invited to join in this all-day celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the 20th century's most influential authors. Join us for property-wide specials, costume contest, trivia, Discovery Hunt and - for the first time ever! - a Hobbit movie marathon. Bilbo Baggins wouldn't have it any other way!

Discovery Hunt for the One Ring * 11am-7pm

Costume contest * 3pm * Gym

Tolkien Trivia * 11am & 1pm * Gym
Prizes for first and second place!

Hobbit trilogy * Theater

  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey * noon
  • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug * 3:30pm
  • The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies * 7pm

Tickets: $8 per film; $20 *LIMITED* day pass

Tickets go on sale December 14 at noon. 50% of ticket sales go to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. If you buy the day pass, you'll receive a wristband and may save your seat in order to leave between movies to pick up precious beer.