What's Happening to the Old Roxy Theatre in Downtown Airdrie? Little Cruisers Is Expanding
- Mar 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 31
By Brad Walker | March 30, 2026
The Old Roxy Theatre Space in Airdrie Is Becoming a Child Care Expansion — Not a New Theatre
If you've been watching the construction at the old Roxy Theatre building in downtown Airdrie and wondering what's coming, here's the answer: it's not a new theatre. The space is being built out as an extension of Little Cruisers, the child care centre located next door to the old Roxy.
What Is Happening at the Old Roxy Theatre?
The Roxy Theatre was a long-standing piece of Airdrie's downtown history. After closing, the space sat partially vacant. Little Cruisers, a child care facility that has been operating in an adjacent space, is now taking over the remainder of the old theatre building and expanding its operations into the full footprint.
More Child Care Spaces for Airdrie
The expansion means more child care spaces will be available in the city — something that's been in short supply as Airdrie's population has grown rapidly. For young families, additional childcare availability is a significant quality-of-life improvement, and the downtown location makes it convenient for parents working or living in the area.
What About a Theatre in Airdrie?
For those who've been hoping the Roxy space might one day become a movie theatre again — that's officially off the table for this building. Airdrie remains one of the few cities its size in Alberta without a dedicated movie theatre. Whether the city will eventually attract a chain like Landmark or Cineplex, or a smaller independent venue, remains an open question that residents continue to debate.
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