Upcoming Events

Simpkins Swim Center: Scary Movie Night

Simpkins Family Swim Center 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Get ready for a thrilling evening with a special screening of the classic thriller, “Jaws” right by the water! Experience the suspense like never before as you float in the pool or relax on the deck. Bring your favorite floatie or lawn chair and don’t forget to grab some snacks from the concession Stand! 

$7 – $10

Simpkins Swim Center: Family Movie Night

Simpkins Family Swim Center 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Enjoy Disney-Pixar's Luca while floating in the pool or lounging poolside, surrounded by the ambiance of a seaside town just like the film. Bring your favorite floatie or lawn chair and don’t forget to grab some snacks from the concession stand! 

$7 – $10

Atlantis Fantasyworld: Meet Lost Boys Movie Star

Atlantis Fantasyworld Cedar Street 1020, Santa Cruz, California, United States

The actor who played Alan Frog in The Lost Boys movie (Jamison Newlander) will be available to sign memorabilia at the comic bookstore from the very same movie! Bring your own item, or purchase an exclusive Vampires Everywhere comic replica, posters, or even a magnet at the comic bookstore for Jamison to sign!  

$20 – $60

SC Beach Boardwalk: Free Lost Boys Movie on the Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Friday night on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night!  Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating is first come, first served and […]

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: Movie on the Beach “Men in Black”

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Friday night (Except 4th of July this year) on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night!  Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating […]

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: Movie on the Beach “Ghostbusters”

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Friday night (Except 4th of July this year) on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night!  Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating […]

Free

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Movie on the Beach “Jumanji”

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Friday night (Except 4th of July this year) on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night!  Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating […]

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: Movie on the Beach “Clueless”

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Friday night (Except 4th of July this year) on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night!  Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating […]

Free

Highlands Santa Cruz County Park: Free Summer Movie

Highlands Park 8500 CA-9,, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Enjoy a family-friendly movie night under the stars this summer! The movie this Summer is The Wild Robot. The movie begins at Dusk. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets are recommended.  Go early and bring a picnic to enjoy!

Free

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: “Wizard of Oz” on the Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Friday night (Except 4th of July this year) on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night!  Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating […]

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: “Despicable Me 4” on the Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Friday night (Except 4th of July this year) on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night!  Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating […]

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: Movie on the Beach “The Goonies”

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Friday night (Except 4th of July this year) on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night!  Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating […]

Free

Capitola: Free Honey I Shrunk the Kids at the Beach

Esplanade Park Capitola Village, Capitola, CA, United States

Head to Esplanade Park bandstand stage and see a movie on the beach!  The movie will begin at dusk.  Bring your own low back chairs and blankets to get comfy.  Consider bringing a picnic dinner or dining locally at Capitola Village.  Just make sure you don’t bring any alcohol or dogs with you to the […]

Free

Capitola: Free Garfield Movie at the Beach

Esplanade Park Capitola Village, Capitola, CA, United States

Head to Esplanade Park bandstand stage and see a movie on the beach!  The movie will begin at dusk.  Bring your own low back chairs and blankets to get comfy.  Consider bringing a picnic dinner or dining locally at Capitola Village.  Just make sure you don’t bring any alcohol or dogs with you to the […]

Free

Downtown Santa Cruz: Secret Film Festival

Del Mar Theatre 1124 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Secret Film Festival is once again at the historic Del Mar Theatre. The festival runs all night with the titles revealed as each screening begins. All the films are Santa Cruz premieres. Previous festivals have included the premieres of Polite Society, Sisu, What We Do in the Shadows, Prospect, The Endless and It Follows. […]

$30