Family Movie Day During Autumn Break
Fall break offers families a perfect opportunity to spend quality time together watching a movie. The entertainment quarter of Jumbo Shopping Center with its Finnkino cinema is an ideal place to organize a family movie day that combines a high-quality movie experience with diverse additional activities. When planning a movie day, it’s worth considering showtimes, dining options, and other entertainment quarter activities to create a successful experience for all family members.
What movies should you watch with your family during fall break?
During fall break, it’s advisable to choose movies suitable for the entire family’s age range and that interest all family members. Finnkino offers a diverse rotating selection of family films, animations, and adventure movies that provide entertaining moments for people of all ages. When selecting a movie, it’s good to consider age restrictions for the youngest children and the interests of older children.
Check Finnkino’s current program online in advance and choose a movie with a duration that fits your family’s schedule and attention span. Shorter movies of about 1.5 hours are better suited for younger children, while older children can concentrate on longer movie experiences.
Tips for choosing an appropriate movie
- Check the movie’s age rating and suitability assessments
- Read a brief plot description and watch the trailer together with your family
- Consider the movie’s duration and showtime in relation to your family’s schedule
- Choose a theme that interests all family members
- Check for any special screenings
How to plan the perfect movie day at Jumbo?
A perfect movie day at Jumbo starts with good planning. Book tickets in advance on Finnkino’s website or mobile app to secure seats for your preferred showing. Arrive about 30 minutes before the screening to buy snacks and find the best seats without rushing. Plan your day’s schedule so that there’s comfortable time for other activities and meals around the movie.
The timing of your movie day should be suitable for your family’s rhythm. Morning screenings often work well for younger children who are most alert during the day. With older children, you can also choose afternoon or early evening screenings. Note that on weekends and during holiday periods, the most popular screenings fill up quickly, so booking tickets in advance is especially important.
A perfect movie day includes activities beyond just the film. Plan a suitable meal and possibly another activity from Jumbo entertainment quarter’s diverse offerings to complement the movie. This way, the movie day becomes a complete experience offering diverse activities for the whole family. Remember to consider potential transitions between activities and allow sufficient time for them.
| Time | Activity | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-11:30 | Arrival and breakfast/brunch | Several restaurant options on the 1st floor |
| 12:00-14:00 | Movie screening | Arrive 30 min before the showing |
| 14:00-15:00 | Lunch after the movie | Choose a restaurant in advance to avoid crowds |
| 15:00-17:00 | Additional activity | E.g., BowlCircus, Glow Golf, or Funpark |
Where to find the best dining options for your movie day?
Jumbo’s diverse restaurant selection is perfect for complementing your movie day. Before the movie, it’s advisable to choose lighter options so you can fully enjoy the cinema experience. After the movie is a good time to enjoy a more relaxed meal and share thoughts inspired by the film. Jumbo’s restaurant selection offers options for all taste preferences and different schedules.
Quick snack-type meals are available at many fast-food restaurants, which can be found especially on the first floor of the shopping center. These family-friendly restaurants often have ready-made children’s meals that make dining easier with younger kids. If you prefer a more relaxed and substantial meal, Jumbo has several restaurants where you can enjoy an unhurried dining experience.
Finnkino also has a concession stand where you can purchase snacks for during the movie. The selection includes traditional popcorn and candy as well as warmer options. Please note that you may not bring your own food into the theater, but products from Finnkino’s concession stand can be taken into the screening room. Therefore, it’s advisable to plan meals either before or after the movie and enjoy the theater’s own treats during the film.
How to easily get to Jumbo for your movie day?
Jumbo is easily accessible by both car and public transportation. For those arriving by car, Jumbo’s parking garage has over 5,500 parking spaces, and parking is free for 5 hours when using a parking disc. The parking garage is open daily from 6 AM to midnight, which well covers the needs of a movie day. Entry is via Vantaanportinkatu.
Arriving by public transportation is convenient with HSL buses. You can reach the shopping center with an AB zone ticket, and several Vantaa internal buses regularly travel to the vicinity of Jumbo. Bus stops are located within a short walking distance along Tasetie, Lentoasemantie, and Ring III. More detailed route instructions and schedules can be checked from HSL’s Journey Planner.
For those arriving by bicycle, there are bicycle shelters on two levels, in front of Jumbo’s entrances on parking levels P1 and P3. Additionally, under the main entrance of the entertainment quarter, you’ll find a Bike Lounge where you can keep your bike protected and perform minor maintenance. For electric bike riders, there’s a free Pyöräpistoke cabinet for charging batteries. From April to October, there are also city bike stations near Jumbo, which can be utilized with the Vantaa City Bikes application.
Jumbo’s diverse offerings make it a perfect destination for a family movie day during fall break. Finnkino’s quality movie screenings, the entertainment quarter’s diverse activities, and good dining options guarantee a successful day for the whole family under one roof. Good accessibility by different modes of transportation makes visiting effortless regardless of where in the metropolitan area you’re coming from.