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Outdoor Movie Night!
Friday, October 16th, 2026
 

Join us for a magical night under the stars as the Wild & Free Film Festival kicks off its second season with a one-of-a-kind Outdoor Movie Night at Elings Park!

Pack your picnic blanket, bring your favorite people, and experience the giant classic "Jurassic Park" on the BIGGEST outdoor screen ever used in Santa Barbara County!

Live Music from;

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Doors Open 5:30 pm Band 6:00 pm Movie 7:45 pm
Elings Park, Santa Barbara

🎁 Family Pack Prize Draw!
Every Family Pack is entered to win WAFFF hats & T-shirts for the whole family, a $150 value. Already bought one? You're already in!*

Family Pack $75 
Adult General Admission $25  
Child (6-14) General Admission $15  
Children 5 and under are free!

Skip the line — buy online!
Tickets will also be available at the door. Cash and card accepted.

Family Pack - $75 

Admission for two adults & two children (6-14). Includes entry to win WAFFF hats & tees for the whole family ($150 value)!

Adult Ticket - $25

​Admission for one adult. General admission.

Child Ticket (6-14) - $15 

Admission for one child. Children 5 and under are free. 

The evening features:

🌭 Food trucks -

Dave's Dogs, Woodstock's Pizza, JN Tacos, Considered Coffee, McConnells Ice Cream

🎶 Live Band.

🍷Wine from La Lieff, La Puma & Beer from Topa Topa.

🌿 Interactive Nonprofit Adventure Village.

🎨 😊 Lily Sky Face Painting.

☀️🎯 Raffle, games, giveaways & more!

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This is a family-friendly, film-lover-approved community event you won’t want to miss. Come early, soak in the cool vibes, and celebrate the film festival dedicated to wild storytelling and the natural world.

 

​FEATURE:  Jurassic Park

ABOUT:  In Steven Spielberg's massive blockbuster, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park's mastermind, billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt.

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MOVIE LENGTH: 2 hours

RATING:  PG - 13

LOCATION: Elings Park - 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

DATE: Friday, October 16th

TIME:  Doors 5:30 pm | Band 6:00 pm | Movie 7:45 pm

BAND:  RedFish - Santa Barbara's Finest Dance Rock Party Band!

MC:  Gareth Kelly - Founder, Wild and Free Film Festival

FOOD TRUCKS:  Dave's Dogs, Woodstock Pizza, JN Tacos, Considered Coffee.

WINE: La Lieff & La Puma

BEER: Topa Topa

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ACTIVITIES:  Interactive Non-Profit Adventure Village, Games, Raffle, Scavenger Hunt, Special Guests, and more!

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Tickets:  Family Packs $75 | Adult General Admission $25 | Children's (6-12) General Admission $15 | Children 5 and under are free!

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CHAIRS: Guests are allowed to bring low chairs, which sit 6 inches off the ground. Guests who bring in ANY chairs with legs on the bottom will be asked to sit outside of the “Blanket Seating Area” (the middle of the field). Guests who need to sit in tall chairs will be asked to sit on the farthest ends of the seating area to ensure those around do not have their view blocked. If you need any assistance during the event, our Wild and Free Staff will be happy to assist you.

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FAQ's

Do I have to print out my ticket?

Nope! You may print it out or save it to your smartphone. We can scan it at the door, and you are good to go!

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Can I buy tickets at the door?

Absolutely! We recommend purchasing tickets online in advance for a quicker, smoother entry, but tickets will also be available at the door. We accept both cash and card.

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Do I have to buy a ticket if I want to come just for the band, food trucks, or movie?

Yes, each ticket is a general grounds fee that provides access to all event features. 

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Can I bring a picnic? Outside food and beverages?

Absolutely! We have tasty, picnic-ready food trucks with hot, delicious food ready to serve as well. Please refrain from bringing coolers over 9 quarts. 

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What is the seating like, and can I bring a chair?

Seating is on a beautiful grass field. You may bring your own blanket or chair. Chair seating is in designated areas along the sides of the field to allow the best viewing experience. Chairs must sit no higher than 6 inches off the ground (e.g., beach chair). No tall camping chairs, please.

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Is parking included with ticket purchase?

Parking is not included. Parking will need to be purchased upon entry to Elings Park - $10 per vehicle. We strongly recommend rideshare and carpooling. 

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Can I bring my dog?

While we love dogs, Elings Park is a 'Member-Only Dog Park', so unfortunately, dogs are not permitted at this event. 

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I've never been to an outdoor movie. What should I bring?

We recommend blankets, pillows, hoodies, games, sunscreen, sunglasses, and snacks! Although there are many food trucks and vendors with delicious food for purchase, outside food and beverages are also permitted, so you may opt to bring your own picnic.

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Is the event wheelchair accessible?

It sure is! When you arrive at the event, please notify an employee at the door, and they will accommodate you accordingly. You will be placed in the designated chair seating area, which is along the sides of the field. Our restrooms are also accessible.

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*Event details are subject to change

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