Skip to content
Out Of The Box LA
outdoor 2026-09-25 Ivy Station

Bike-In Movie Night: E.T. at Ivy Station

This event has already happened. It's kept here for reference only.
Ivy Station mixed-use development in Culver City, California, with open plazas and modern architecture

Event Details

Date
2026-09-25
Ends
2026-09-25
Venue
Ivy Station
Price
Free
Source

Event info via We Like LA

Ivy Station turns into an open-air cinema this Friday when it hosts a Bike-In Movie Night screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. It's one of those outdoor events Los Angeles does particularly well: a free film, a cool September evening, and a mixed-use development that feels like it was built for exactly this kind of communal hang.

Admission is free. Ivy Station provides complimentary popcorn, so you're set for snacks from the moment you arrive. If you want more, the on-site eateries are open and selling food and movie candy throughout the screening. The whole setup encourages you to linger, eat well, and enjoy the film with neighbors and strangers alike.

The bike-in format is the draw here. Ride over, lock up near the screen, and watch Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic from your saddle or spread a blanket on the ground beside your wheels. There's no formal seating, which gives it the relaxed feel of a neighborhood block party rather than a ticketed event. Families with kids will feel right at home.

Ivy Station sits at the Culver City Metro E Line (Expo) station at Washington and National, making it genuinely easy to reach from much of the westside. Two-hour free parking validation is available for drivers who'd rather not ride. If you're looking for things to do near me this weekend and you're anywhere west of the 110, this is a short trip.

The E.T. screening is a strong programming choice: a film about wonder, connection, and home that plays as well outdoors as any movie in the catalog. The Bike-In format has been popular at venues across the region, and Ivy Station's open plazas give it real room to breathe.

Bring a jacket. September evenings in Culver City cool off faster than you expect once the sun drops. If you're riding, scope the area beforehand so you know where to lock up. Get there early if you want a good viewing spot.

For more Things Happening In Los Angeles this fall, check the outdoor events calendar and the Los Angeles neighborhoods guide.

Event details

  • Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
  • Venue: Ivy Station, Culver City
  • Admission: Free (free popcorn included)
  • Parking: Free 2-hour validation
  • Transit: Metro E Line, Culver City Station