🎬Coming Soon to a Library Near You: Movie Theater Mayhem

A Free Escape Room Adventure for Curious Kids!

Hi Friend!

I’m popping in to share a brand-new escape room I created just for you.

One part I love about summer? Our local theater runs $2 movie mornings. It’s the perfect excuse to escape the heat, snack on popcorn, and catch up on films we missed. But don’t worry, this escape room adventure won’t leave your shoes sticking to the floor.

Introducing … Movie Theater Mayhem. It’s a printable, puzzle-filled escape room that’s totally free for subscribers!

In this puzzle-packed activity, kids meet Mr. Poppy, the slightly frazzled movie-theater owner whose popcorn machine has gone haywire. Kernels are flying and guests are due any minute. Can your kids stop the mayhem before the first movie starts?

To save the day, they’ll solve 9 clever, hands-on puzzles—think secret codes, rebus puzzles, mazes, ciphers, and more. It’s a fun, screen-free activity for curious kids ages 8–12 that takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Designed for kids ages 8–12

• Includes 8 engaging puzzles (like mazes, ciphers, codes, and spot-the-difference)

• Takes ~30 minutes to complete

• Perfect for library programs, class parties, home use, or rainy-day fun

• Builds critical thinking through story-based play

Extend the Fun with Bonus Activities!

Want to turn Movie Theater Mayhem into a full hour (or more!) of learning and laughter?

Pair your escape room with these two free printables:

• 🍿 Popcorn Popping Science – A one-page sheet that explains the real science behind how popcorn pops, plus a simple, safe experiment for curious kids.

• 🎟 Design Your Own Movie Poster – Let kids create and decorate their very own movie poster starring them as the hero of the show.

Together, these bonus activities add hands-on science, creativity, and storytelling to your escape room adventure—perfect for classrooms, libraries, or rainy days at home!

Ready to press play on your next adventure?

👉 Subscribe for free to grab Movie Theater Mayhem and start solving!

Let me know how it goes—I love hearing what your kids think!

With wonder,
-Allison
Creator of The Library Vault

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