Victoria Theater Summer Film Series

If you're looking for something fun and reasonably priced to do in the months of July or August you should definately check out the Dayton Victoria Theater Summer Film Series.  On Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons during those two months the historical Victoria Theater hosts a film series that is an enjoyable experience for all ages. 

The doors to the theater lobby open an hour in advance and the doors to the auditorium open thirty minutes before the show.  Before the film starts free bags of popcorn and soft drinks can be enjoyed in the lobby and thirty minutes before the show an older gentleman by the name of Marvin plays some "old classics" on an organ in the orchaestra pit.  Marvin plays a song the audience can whistle along to and several with words on the screen that guests can sing along to.  Once Marvin finishes a short older Looney Tunes cartoon is shown.  And that's all before the film even starts!

The film schedule is posted on the Victoria Theater website and typically plays one movie per weekend (for all three showings) except for the one weekend each summer they play a trilogy.  Some of the films include musicals, Alfred Hitchcock, westerns, Indiana Jones and comedy films.  Seating is first come first serve and all floor and balcony seats are open.  As you enter the auditorium guests are handed a flyer that has some interesting facts about the movie and the actors involved.

And can you believe this whole experience only costs $5 per show (unless you purchase a summer pass)!!  I've been at least once or twice each summer for the last three years with different ages and everyone has always enjoyed it.

Parking is a little bit of a challenge if there are any big events going on downtown so it's best to get there early so you can enjoy the full experience!

A Father's Day Suprise

For Father’s day, I was looking for a unique experience to share with my dad.  He’s always had an interest in trains and I had wanted to check out Entertrainment Junction for a few years now.  Well when I saw a Groupon deal for a pack of four tickets to the establishment, I knew it was the right time to explore! 

We had a wonderful experience! We went the Saturday afternoon before Father’s Day and spent around 2-3 hours there.  Our experience started with the train display.  The detailed history and landscape was amazing. One could spend hours taking it all in.  There was also a playground and train ride for kids in this area.

After the train display we walked through the gift shop and hobby shop before venturing to the Amaze-n funhouse.  This was probably my favorite part! There were about 5 different interactive rooms.  The rooms included a mirror, black hole, optical illusions, slanted floors, maze, and more. There were so many details to see that I went through a couple rooms more than once to take it all in.

All in all we all had a great time and enjoyed exploring Entertrainment Junction.  I hear they decorate the place for Christmas and there were a few Thomas the Tank Engine themed birthday parties going on as well.  Before we left my dad was already thinking of other people he could bring to check out the train display.