Events at DEN Continues with a Free Showing of ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’

DENVER – Aug. 11, 2016 – E.T. is coming home to Denver International Airport (DEN) as the summer fun continues on Aug. 18 with a free showing of the loveable Steven Spielberg classic, “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” on the airport’s open-air plaza.

“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” is the second movie to be shown as part of the airport’s new “Film on the Fly” series, which is part of the ongoing Events at DEN that presents a variety of family-friendly entertainment.

This free event will feature music and live bike stunts performed on the plaza to get you in the mood for E.T.’s classic bike ride. The evening will begin with the bike stunt performers, a DJ, raffle prizes and more from 58:30 p.m., followed by the movie starting around sunset. Film on the Fly is presented by DEN in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. The first 100 people in attendance will receive a dessert voucher. Attendees must be present to receive a voucher, which will be handed out beginning at 7 p.m. Additional traditional movie snacks will be available for purchase, along with a cash bar.

Some seating will be available but participants are encouraged to bring their own chair or cushion to ensure a seat. The plaza is located pre-security, is open to the public and is accessible just steps from the new University of Colorado A Line station at DEN (tickets are $9 and good for multiple trips during the same business day), or a short walk from the airport parking garages ($3/hour).

About Events at DEN

Events at DEN is an ongoing series of public events that brings family-friendly entertainment, activities, music, movies and more to the plaza that connects the Jeppesen Terminal with the Westin Denver International Airport. Events at DEN feature both unique offerings only found at the airport – such as open-air movies on the plaza – as well as events that connect visitors with major happenings in and around the Denver community, including local art and music. DEN’s 82,000-square-foot open-air plaza offers stunning views of the terminal tents, major public art installations, the transit center facility, the Rocky Mountains and downtown Denver. The plaza connects the terminal to the hotel is covered by a canopy, providing both covered and uncovered areas for activities.

Upcoming Scheduled Events

(Additional details will be made available ahead of each event.)

• Aug. 20 – Wheels Up! Bike Celebration: A tribute to our bike-friendly culture with a display of Colorado-made cruisers, electric bikes and innovative bikes. This event will also feature a bike skills course complete with loaner bikes, along with raffle prizes, a DJ and more. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sept. 1 – FISE World Sports Welcome Party: Help DEN welcome a worldwide action sports series that hosts over 250 of the top international amateur and professional athletes in freestyle BMX, flatland BMX, skateboarding and scooters. Denver is the first U.S. city to host this international tour over the Labor Day weekend. Enjoy music, parkour and BMX stunts, autograph signings by elite athletes and food or beverages available for purchase. This event will take place from 3-7 p.m.

Denver International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36 billion for the region annually. For more information visit www.FlyDenver.com, check us out on YouTube and Instagram, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for DEN’s monthly newsletter Nonstop News.

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