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Mariners' Wharf Film Festival 2025
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Join us every Tuesday evening from June 3-July 22 at 8:30 pm for a classic movie shown outdoors on a large screen. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to relax on at Mariners' Wharf Park (110 S. Water Street) on our beautiful downtown waterfront!
​Have dinner in one of our downtown restaurants or pubs prior to the movie or bring a picnic to the park to enjoy!
Click HERE for a list of restaurants, retail, and experience businesses.
This is a FREE event open to all who behave. Authentic movie theater popcorn, concessions, and drinks available for purchase during the movie.
​Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or low beach chairs on which to sit. However, with chairs, please be considerate of other patrons by limiting obstruction of their view as much as possible. Other things to consider bringing to the festival include food and drink, insect repellent, and hand sanitizer. ​Grab some takeout from one of these eateries and have a picnic dinner before the movie. Make a night of it downtown. (Please check restaurant hours.) ​RCE Theaters will be providing concessions this year -- authentic movie theater popcorn and other concessions. ​Please dispose of trash in the receptacles on site. ​No alcohol or pets are allowed. Umbrellas and grilling are also prohibited in the festival area. ​If you must smoke, please do so in an area away from patrons.
(Movies are weather dependent -- Wind and rain sometimes has an impact on our ability to set up the screen.)
BE SURE TO CHECK OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR WEATHER-RELATED UPDATES.
June 3, 2025
Adaline Bowman, after a mysterious accident in 1935, ceases to age, remaining 29 for nearly eight decades. Living a solitary life to keep her secret, her world changes when she meets a charismatic philanthropist who reawakens her passion for life and love.
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Cast: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn
June 17, 2025
Louisa Clark becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor, a wealthy young banker left paralyzed after an accident. Their bond deepens, leading to transformative experiences for both.
Cast: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, Charles Dance
June 10, 2025
Jordan Sanders, a tech mogul, wakes up as her 13-year-old self just before a crucial presentation. With the help of her assistant, she must navigate the challenges of her transformed life and rediscover the essence of her younger self.
Cast: Regina Hall, Issa Rae, Marsai Martin
June 24, 2025 *COA Night*
Evan Danielson, a workaholic financial executive, finds his career and life transformed when he discovers that his daughter's imaginary world holds the key to his success.
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Yara Shahidi, Thomas Haden Church
July 1, 2025
A.J. Fikry, a bookstore owner grieving the loss of his wife, finds his life transformed by a mysterious package, leading to unexpected relationships and a renewed zest for life.
Cast: Kunal Nayyar, Lucy Hale, Christina Hendricks, David Arquette
July 15, 2025
Lanie Kerrigan, a successful TV reporter, reevaluates her life choices after a homeless man predicts she has only a week to live, leading her on a journey of self-discovery
Cast: Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns, Tony Shalhoub
FREE movie at Mariners' Wharf Park one Friday each month in June, July, and August at 8:15 pm
Friday, June 20 -- Mufasa: The Lion King
Friday, July 18 -- The Wild Robot
Friday, August 22 -- Paddington in Peru
Kid-friendly movies
Click HERE to register
​Please bring blankets and Chairs. Complimentary popcorn and water. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please contact Knobbs Creek Recreation Center at 252-335-1424 for additional information!!
July 8, 2025
Based on a true story, Matt Logelin (Kevin Hart) navigates the challenges of raising his daughter alone after the sudden death of his wife. The film explores themes of grief, single parenthood, and the strength found in unexpected places.
Cast: Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, DeWanda Wise
July 22, 2025
George Malley, a small-town mechanic, gains extraordinary intelligence and telekinetic powers after witnessing a mysterious light, leading to profound changes in his life and relationships.
Cast: John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall
Thanks to our Mariners' Wharf Film Festival 2025
Sponsors
ECDI Premier Sponsors
SENTARA
SKY4 WSKY TV
PASQUOTANK COUNTY
CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY
VISIT ELIZABETH CITY
ELECTRICITIES
BRIGHTSPEED
BETSY TOWN FLATS, LLC
ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
MMT PRINTERS
NC POTATO ASSOCIATION
HALL ELIZABETH CITY (Hall Toyota, Hall Ford, Hall Honda, Hall Hyundai)
HERITAGE CARE OF ELIZABETH CITY
HOPPIN' JOHNZ NEW SOUTH CUISINE
OBX BEVERAGE
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS
TCOM, LP
UNDERCUTTER TREE SERVICE
Film Festival Hosts:
Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc.
RCE Theaters
Film Festival Sponsors:
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Call TODAY!! 252-338-4104
$500 for entire series or
$150 per movie
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