Special Events
Cinema Cafe hosts and participates in various events throughout the year, including but not limited to: Red Carpet Premiere Weekends, Little Date Nights, Sensory Friendly movies, and more. You can find out what Cinema Cafe has going on through this page and Events Calendar on Google.
See our FULL Events Calendar below.
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If you're interested in hosting your own event at Cinema Cafe, click the button below.
🎁 Holiday Helpers Toy Drive with WTKR 🎁
November 28 – December 13
Cinema Cafe is proud to partner with WTKR for this year’s Holiday Helpers Toy Drive, supporting families throughout our local community during the holiday season.
Guests are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at any Cinema Cafe location between Nov. 28 and Dec. 13. Every donation helps bring joy to a child in need and makes a meaningful difference during this special time of year.
Thank you for helping us spread kindness, generosity, and holiday cheer.
Together, we can make the season brighter for those who need it most.
✨ Not sure where to start? Check out the thoughtful suggestions below!
TWO WAYS to Participate:
Grab a Stocking from the Stocking Tree
at ANY Cinema Cafe location
👇 LEARN MORE 👇
OR
Simply drop off a donation at any Cinema Cafe location.
👇 See requested items list below.👇
🔦 Freddy is coming… and WE'RE leveling up!
Cinema Cafe is partnering with Code Ninjas Virginia Beach & Chesapeake for an exclusive Tidewater-only giveaway you don’t want to sleep on 👀🐻
🎮 Code Ninjas Raffle Prizes Include:
- 10 Winners will get Code Ninjas goody bag full of merch!
- Plus, TWO GRAND PRIZE winners will get a Winter Break Day Camp Voucher
See full contest rules below.
Enter the contest via QR Code at your preferred Tidewater location, only Dec 5th-9th!
See Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on the big screen at Cinema Cafe starting Dec 5th… and you just might leave with more than a scare. 😱
Special Events Calendar
Special Events Series
Little Date Night Events
It can be hard to carve out quality family time, so we're giving you the perfect excuse to do just that!
Enjoy an extra special movie outing with your little at these unique events that include "more than a movie":
★ FREE pre-show activities and photo ops
★ Post-show Ice Cream (additional fee)
★ Charitable contribution to Variety, the Children's Charity
★ Giveaways and more...
NEXT EVENT: The Polar Express on Dec 15 & 16
Sensory Friendly Movies
Sensory Friendly shows will be be the first show of the day on select Weekends at our Greenbrier Mall (Chesapeake) location. Films and dates will be announced as the information becomes available. Tickets will go on sale Tue the week of each event; a link will be posted above to those ticketing pages.
What does "Sensory Friendly" mean?
The volume will be lowered and the lights will be kept on a dim-not-dark setting throughout the movie. This becomes safe space where our guests are free to express themselves by singing, crying, dancing, walking around, talking or shouting – whatever they need to do to feel comfortable and enjoy the movie-going experience.
NEXT EVENT: Zootopia 2 Dectmber 6th
and More...
Check back here for Special Event announcements, or Subscribe to our Google Calendar above and never miss an event.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 & Code Ninjas Prize Raffle
OFFICIAL RULES
No Purchase Necessary
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 & Code Ninjas Prize Raffle submission ends Tue, Dec 9, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY: Open only to legal residents of the United States (void in Puerto Rico). This contest is void where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Must be age 18 or older to enter.
HOW TO ENTER, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: You can enter this contest via the Submission Form at any Virginia Beach or Chesapeake Cinema Cafe location, during the entry period. BY ENTERING, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, including your release to the rights of your form, and use of your name for winner annoucement on Cinema Cafe website & social media channels. Cinema Cafe may use your submission for future marketing initiatives. One entry per person. Entries that exceed that number will be determined to be void.
SELECTION OF WINNERS: Ten (10) winners will be selected by Cinema Cafe after Dec 9th, 2025, to include 8 runner-up winners and 2 grand prize winners. If potential winners are found to be ineligible, or if they cannot be contacted, an alternate winner may be selected. Cinema Cafe will communicate with each winner to determine the best time to present prizes.
PRIZES: Each runner-up winner will receive Code Ninjas swag prize pack, provided by Code Ninjas. Each grand prize winner will receive Code Ninjas swag prize pack, including a 2025 Winter Break Day Camp Registration. All incidental expenses and taxes not specified herein will be the sole responsibility of the winner, including without limitation, federal and state taxes. No cash or prize substitution is allowed except at the discretion of Cinema Cafe. Prize is not transferable.
CONDITIONS: Cinema Cafe reserves the right to cancel or modify the raffle if unforeseen circumstances arise. By entering, participants agree to be bound by these complete Official Rules. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. All applicable federal, state and local taxes are the responsibility of the prize winner(s). Cinema Cafe is not responsible for, (i) late, lost, delayed, damaged, misdirected, incomplete, stolen or illegible entries; (ii) any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by the prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, or usage of the prize; or (iii) printing, distribution or production errors. Return of prize or prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and an alternate winner may be selected. Entry and/or acceptance of prize(s) constitutes permission for Cinema Cafe and their agencies to use the nominator's and/or winners’ name, address (city and state) and/or likeness for advertising and trade purposes without further compensation or authorization, worldwide and in perpetuity, in any and all forms of media, now known and hereafter devised, including without limitation Internet, unless prohibited by law.
COPY OF OFFICIAL RULES/WINNERS LIST: For a copy of the Official Rules or the name of winners (please specify), message Cinema Cafe via any social media channel or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Cinema Cafe Marketing - FNAF2 Code Ninjas Contest, 1220 Fordham Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464