KidsBestFest, a week-long movie festival for children and their adults, will run from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20, 2026, during winter school vacation. Screenings will be held daily at the Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main Street, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Doors open at 10:30 AM each day, with showtime at 11:00 AM. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted at the door to help support the program.
The film schedule is:
• Monday, February 16, 2026: Lilo & Stitch (2025), rated PG, 108 minutes
• Tuesday, February 17, 2026: Little Amélie or The Character of Rain, rated PG, 78 minutes
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Flow, rated PG, 85 minutes
• Thursday, February 19, 2026: Grow, rated PG, 115 minutes
• Friday, February 20, 2026: The Time Masters (Les Maîtres du Temps), not rated (recommended for ages 10+), 79 minutes
KidsBestFest is presented by the Northampton Arts Council in partnership with the Academy of Music Theatre, with support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the City of Northampton, Greenfield Savings Bank, and the Academy of Music Theatre.
For questions or more information, call 413-587-1069 or email admin[at]northamptonartscouncil.org.
