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2025 Art Hill Film Series—E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Join us this October when the Museum’s front yard is transformed into the city’s biggest cinema during the Art Hill Film Series, a St. Louis tradition of films, food, and music. This year’s featured films are Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo on October 3 and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on October 10.
DJ Rico Steez will perform from 5–7 pm, and the featured film will be shown at 7 pm. No tickets are required for the event.
About E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
About E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the creature into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore). The children decide to keep its existence a secret, but soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is directed by Steven Spielberg and has a run time of 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Rated PG
About the Art Hill Film Series
What to bring
- Lawn chairs or blankets A blankets-only section will be available at the front of the viewing area. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Picnic items Food and alcoholic beverages are permitted and available for purchase on the East Parking Lot. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and popcorn will be available for purchase at the SLAM Events bar. Food trucks will be provided by Sauce magazine: Angie Burger, Cajun Seduction, Go Gyro Go! Grace Chicken + Fish, Hog Call BBQ, Honey Bee Tee, Jive Turkey, Scoops & More, Takozz, and Wok-O-Taco.
- Well-behaved pets on a leash are welcome. (Leashes must be no longer than 6 feet in length.) Please be respectful of other guests by cleaning up after your pets.
- Cash or credit/debit card There is no ATM on-site, and not all vendors have tap-to-pay or other cashless options.
Parking & Transportation
- Free parking is available on Fine Arts Drive, the West Lot, and elsewhere in Forest Park. Paid parking is available in the Museum’s parking garage. Parking is paid on entry and is $15 ($5 for SLAM Members).
- The Skinker MetroLink station is a 15-minute walk from Art Hill; the Forest Park-DeBaliviere station is a 25-minute walk from Art Hill.
- Bike racks are available.
Things to note
- Smoking, including vaping, is prohibited.
- Security, first aid, and lost-and-found are located at the top of Art Hill.
- Trash and recycling containers are located throughout the event.
Accessibility
- All films at the Art Hill Film Series have open captioning.
- A section of Art Hill will be designated for visitors in wheelchairs. Visit the information booth on Art Hill Plaza for more information.
- Accessible parking spots are located in the free parking lots on Fine Arts Drive and in the Museum’s parking garage. Accessible Museum entrances are located at the East Building and in the parking garage. Accessible parking is also available on the East Lot.
- Individuals who may need sign language interpreters, written materials in alternative formats, or other accommodations should make a request to access@slam.org or 314.655.5368 at least seven days before the event.
Food trucks provided by Sauce Magazine.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
