YIMBY FILM FESTIVAL NEWS RELEASE

The 2026 Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival—Los Alamos’s adventure film festival—returns on May 16, 5-7 p.m. at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, bringing a 90-minute lineup of award-winning, family-friendly short films as inspiring for adults as they are fun for kids.

This year’s program features standout selections from the Banff Mountain Film Festival and other acclaimed festivals, showcasing everything from adaptive mountain biking and backyard exploration to environmental storytelling from around the world.

While the films are curated with young viewers in mind, they’re truly great films—engaging, funny, and moving for anyone who appreciates a well-told story.

The evening also features music from local DJ The Stranded Visitor, plus a lineup of exciting giveaways, including grand prize awards to help families purchase new kids’ mountain bikes—ensuring each child gets a bike that fits them and their riding style. Additional prizes include full-house cleanings from Sandia Green Clean, Shimano swag, and original artwork from talented local photographers, potters, and painters.

All proceeds from the event support Tuff Tykes, the Los Alamos youth mountain biking program, helping more kids get out on local trails and build skills, confidence, and community through riding.

Tickets are expected to go quickly—last year’s festival sold out, and tickets will not be available at the door—so plan ahead and grab tickets early: Tickets on sale here.