Celebrate Earth Day with Friends of Sutter’s Fort and our partners at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park!

In celebration of Earth Day, we will be showing the 1993 hit Free Willy. This hit movie tells the story of a young boy’s touching friendship with an Orca whale who is the star attraction at a local aquatic park. He hatches a plan to help his new whale friend escape and return to the sea.

This movie will kick off our new Films with Friends series which will feature free, outdoor movies.

April 22, Free Willy

May 13, Grease Sing-a-Long

June 10, Newsies starring Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Robert Duvall, Ann-Margret

Films with Friends Program

7PM: Find your perfect spot in the public park grounds at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. The movie will be projected onto the Fort wall at 26th and L. Spaces are first come first serve, please bring your own chairs/ blankets.

7:30PM: Our partners at California State Parks will share a short “Campfire Program” – a fun and educational presentation to learn more about the plants, animals and ecosystem at Sutter’s Fort SHP.

8:00 PM: Free Willy will begin

Delicious VolksWaffle desserts, refreshing beverages and ocean-themed candy will be on-site and available for purchase.

While the outdoor movies are free, you can also choose to support Friends of Sutter’s Fort by purchasing a Films with Friends Fun Pack for $50 with all proceeds benefiting efforts to bring more community events and activations to Sutter’s Fort. Friends Fun Packs are available to order in advance on our website and on-site at the event (if and while supplies last).

Each Friends Fun Pack will include:

• Fun picnic blanket perfect for watching the movie on the lawn
• Assortment of candy including ocean themed lollipops
• 4 sodas or waters
• 4 small popcorns

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A very special thanks to our Films with Friends sponsors Midtown Association, Golden Pacific Bank, A Division of SoFi Bank and to our partners California State Parks for supporting these free community events.