
Elf
Gorton Center · Lake Forest, IL
Date & Time
- Date
- Tuesday, December 22, 2026
- Time
- 7:00 PM CST
About this event
One Christmas Eve, a curious baby crawls into Santa’s bag of toys and accidentally travels all the way to the North Pole. Raised by elves, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows up believing he belongs among Santa’s helpers. But as he gets older, one thing becomes clear. Buddy isn’t an elf. Determined to discover where he truly belongs, Buddy leaves the North Pole and heads to New York City in search of his biological father (James Caan). There, he meets a family he never knew he had, including a new mother (Mary Steenburgen) and a younger brother who has lost his belief in Santa Claus. Armed with endless Christmas spirit, Buddy sets out to connect with his family and spread holiday cheer across the city. Along the way, he discovers that fitting in isn’t always as important as being yourself. Filled with hilarious moments, heartfelt family fun, and plenty of Christmas magic, Elf has become a modern holiday favorite. Gather your family and friends and experience Buddy’s unforgettable adventure on the big screen at Gorton! Directed by: Jon Favreau Rated: PG Run Time: 97 minutes
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