National Popcorn Day is an annual celebration observed on Sunday, January 19th. This is the perfect excuse to treat yourself by seeing a Movie in Wichita. We have some movie theater popcorn and Popconer deals happening in Wichita.
This day is dedicated to honoring one of the most beloved and timeless snacks – popcorn. People celebrate National Popcorn Day by enjoying popcorn in various forms, whether it’s air-popped, microwave, stovetop, or flavored popcorn. Many individuals and families use this occasion as an opportunity to experiment with different popcorn recipes or try unique toppings.
Popcorn has been a popular and versatile snack for centuries, and National Popcorn Day provides a fun excuse to indulge in this crunchy treat. Whether you prefer sweet, savory, or a mix of flavors, National Popcorn Day encourages people to savor the simple joy of popcorn and share the experience with friends and family.
Popcorn Fun Facts:
- Popcorn is over 500 years old.
- The first commercial popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors in 1885.
- Nebraska produces the most popcorn in America, around 250 million pounds per year.
- Microwaveable popcorn was invented by Pillsbury in 1982.
- In 1949, popcorn was temporarily banned from movie theaters for being too loud of a snack.
- During the World War II sugar shortage, Americans ate 3x more popcorn.
- America’s Favorite Gourmet Popcorn pops our popcorn at 400°F, which is the ideal temperature for popping popcorn.
- Popcorn kernels are 4% water, and the water causes popcorn to pop when heated up.
- In the 1800’s, popcorn was often eaten as a cereal with milk and sugar.
National Popcorn Deals in Wichita
AMC Theaters National Popcorn Day Deals
- AMC will have Free unlimited refills on any size popcorn on January 19.
- This giveaway is open to all customers.
- If you join AMC Stubs you can get a Free large refill every visit all year and score other deals.
Wichita AMC Location:
- 151 N Penstemon St, Wichita, KS 67226
Regal Cinemas National Popcorn Day Deals
- Regal Crown Club members will receive a FREE small popcorn with a ticket purchase on January 19 or upgrade to a larger size for an additional cost.
- If you are a Regal Crown Club Member, you can score deals all year long.
Wichita Regal Locaitons:
- 11611 E 13th St N
- Regal Warren East Website
West Location:
- 9150 W 21st St, Wichita, KS 67205
- Regal Warren West Website
Boulevard Theater (Town West Mall) Last Years Deal:
- Free small popcorn with a movie ticket purchase on January 19th.
- Boulevard Theater Wichita
Boulevard Theater Locaitons:
- 4600 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67209
- Old Town – Coming Soon
Derby Plaza Theater National Popcorn Day Deal:
- Bring a bucket, and they will fill it with popcorn! – Thanks, Kristy Bansemer, for informing us about this great deal!
- Location: 1300 N Nelson Dr, Derby, KS 67037
The Popcorner National Popcorn Day Deal:
The Popcorner is celebrating a day early, and these deals are good on January 18th, 2025.
- A FREE snack-size bag of their Classic White or Gourmet Buttered popcorn with any purchase.
- 15% off all popcorn bags on their shelves! (Excluding bushel size, XL size, and special orders)
- $15.99 – One gallon Touch of Gold tins with Classic White or Gourmet Buttered popcorn or upgrade to a flavored variety for an extra $3 – $5.
- This is for while supplies last.
- If you dont have a rewards account, you can get $5 off your first purchase and start earning rewards.
- East Popcorner is at 11330 E. Central Ave., Suite 800, Wichita, KS 67206.
- West Popcorner’s is at 2121 N. Tyler Rd., Suite 141, Wichita, KS 67212
Fun & Easy Popcorn Games:
- Each person will need a straw and some popcorn. Competitors will blow through the straw to move the popcorn across a surface. Whoever can blow the popcorn to the finish line the quickest wins.
- This rhyming game is both amusing and educational! Everyone will sit together in a circle and will take turns coming up with a word that rhymes with “Pop”. Then, you will do the same with the word “corn”.
- Place popcorn in a bowl. Place an empty bowl about 12” away. Each player has one minute to move the popcorn to the empty bowl, ONE piece at a time, using two toothpicks. The player with the most pieces wins.
- Stand on a chair (safely with a spotter) and drop pieces of popcorn into a
cup on the ground. Try to get as many pieces as possible into the target. The player with the most
pieces in the cup wins. - Throw a piece of popcorn as far as you can. The farthest throw wins.
