SALA NEWS RELEASE
October brings a full lineup of movies, special screenings, community events, and Halloween-themed programming to SALA Los Alamos Event Center. From new releases and classic films to Ghostbusters, Other Mommy, and a special Frankenstein screening, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season at SALA.
New Reels
Sponsored by Casa Los Alamos, October’s New Reels lineup includes:
- Heart of the Beast — October 2–4
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/heart-of-the-beast/ - Forgotten Island — October 2–4
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/forgotten-island/ - Digger — October 2–11
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/digger/ - Other Mommy — October 9–18
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/other-mommy/ - The Social Reckoning — October 9–18
- Street Fighter — October 16–25
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/street-fighter/ - Wildwood — October 23–November 1
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/wildwood/ - Clayface — October 23–November 1
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/clayface/
October Classics
Saturdays at 6:30 PM, sponsored by Wiemann Wealth:
- Seabiscuit — October 3
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/seabiscuit/ - National Velvet — October 10
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/national-velvet/ - The Rider — October 17
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/the-rider/ - Black Beauty — October 24
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/black-beauty/
Halloween and Special Screenings
October kicks off with Date Night: Ghostbusters on Thursday, October 1 at 6:00 PM. The free screening is sponsored by Larissa Baker, Jessica Booton, Jessica Hoffer, Becca Jones, Jordan Lichthardt, Janet Lovato, and Veronika Vaneckova.
Families can start Halloween month with PJs & Movies: The Addams Family on Saturday, October 3 at 9:00 AM, sponsored by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Teen Movie Night: Other Mommy returns Saturday, October 17. The lobby opens at 7:30 PM and the movie begins at 8:30 PM. The first 25 teens will receive a free small popcorn and drink. Admission is free, sponsored by Los Alamos JJAB.
https://sala.losalamos.com/
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein will be presented October 22 and 25 at 6:30 PM, sponsored by the Los Alamos Arts Council. Get tickets now: https://sala.losalamos.com/
SALA members can celebrate Halloween at SALA Membership Comes Alive on Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 PM, featuring Frankenstein, a costume contest, and CrowdParty Trivia.
Other October Programming
Studio Ghibli Fest 2026: Spirited Away: Live on Stage
October 1 & 8 at 5:00 PM
https://sala.losalamos.com/
Faith & Community: The Story of Everything
October 10 at 4:00 PM. Free admission, sponsored by Lisa Shin, O.D.
https://sala.losalamos.com/
Parallel Cinema: Hollow
October 15 at 6:00 PM. Free admission, sponsored by CM ArborCare.
https://sala.losalamos.com/
Community Events
- Pajarito Literary Festival — October 3 at 10:00 AM
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/pajarito-literary-festival/ - AAUW Luncheon — October 3 at 11:30 AM
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/aauw-event/ - UNM LA: My Favorite Lecture— October 5 at 5:00 to 6:30 PM
- For inquiries & RSVP, please contact Karen Williams at karen.williams@unmfund.org
- Free Palestine Movie Series: Seeds of Liberation — October 13 at 6:30 PM
Free admission: https://sala.losalamos.com/events/free-palestine-movie-series-seeds-of-liberation/ - Wild Fire Prepared Forum — October 27 at 6:00 PM | Free and open to the public. https://sala.losalamos.com/events/wild-fire-prepared-forum/
- LANet Launch: Atomic Fiber Project Update — October 22 at 5:30 PM
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/lanet-atomic-fiber-a-community-and-customer-update/ - Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour — October 23 at 5:45 PM
https://sala.losalamos.com/events/ritual-mountain-bike-film-tour/ - Thursday Night Football — Every Thursday in October; doors open at 5:30 PM, kickoff at 6:15 PM.
With new releases, classic films, family programming, Halloween events, and community gatherings throughout the month, SALA invites Los Alamos residents to make the theater part of their October plans.
Movies, showtimes, and events are subject to change. Please visit the SALA website for the latest information and ticket availability.