Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM to Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Mount Wilson Observatory, Mt Wilson
**New this Season! On select Saturday afternoons this season, enjoy classic sci-fi, vintage silent films, and even a few family-friendly surprises in our 256-seat auditorium. Moviegoers can enjoy lunch at the Cosmic Cafe or picnic on the grounds, explore the Observatory’s rich history, and then settle in for a unique cinematic experience above the city! Movie snacks & drinks will be available for purchase.** *Please arrive early to allow time to purchase a required Forest Adventure Pass at the Cosmic Cafe—ideally before 2:30 PM. [You can also purchase one in advance online or at an authorized vendor](http://fs.usda.gov/r05/passes/adventure-pass.). * General Admission: $20 Children under 12: $15 [](https://mtwilson.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F17309) Please note: All ticket sales are final. We’re unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or transfers. Thank you for understanding! #### Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) An Indiana electric lineman finds his quiet life turned upside down after a close encounter with a UFO. We also encounter the Bob Baker Marionettes, who bring us stringed astronomers and puppets made for the production of the film. [Directions to Mount Wilson Observatory](https://www.mtwilson.edu/1map/)