What’s ‘Growing Wild’ in the Sunnylands gardens? Movies in May

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2026
CONTACT: Ken Chavez 760-202-2266, kchavez@sunnylands.org
 
 
What’s ‘Growing Wild’ in the Sunnylands gardens? Movies in May
 
Sunnylands’ free outdoor movie series, Films in the Gardens, resumes in May with a trio of films knit together under the theme, “Growing Wild,” which drew inspiration from the ongoing exhibition, Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands.
Films in the Gardens runs for three consecutive Friday evenings in May. Each movie begins at 8 p.m. They are:

  • May 1 at 8 pm – The BFG (2016) – A little orphan girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world. (IMDb). Rated: PG. Run time: 1 hour 57 minutes.
  • May 8 at 8 pm – Where the Wild Things Are (2006) – Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king. (IMDb). Rated: R. Run time: 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • May 15 at 8 pm – The NeverEnding Story (1984) – Bastian finds a magical book in an old bookstore that takes him on an adventure into the land of Fantasia. (IMDb). Rated: PG. Run time: 1 hour 42 minutes.
Gates open at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Reservations are not required. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. No food or seating is provided. Filmgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and small picnics. Large coolers, alcohol, smoking, and pets are not permitted.
Films may be canceled at any time due to weather conditions, including rain, lightning, or strong winds.
 
Films in the Gardens is presented in partnership with the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Sunnylands Center & Gardens is located at 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. 
 
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(Editors: For Films in the Gardens photos, click here. Please credit The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands.)
 
 
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands is a nonprofit operating entity that hosts high-level retreats on serious issues facing the nation and the world. Programs offered through Sunnylands Center & Gardens educate the public about the history of Sunnylands, its architecture, art collections, cultural significance, and sustainable practices.
 

What’s ‘Growing Wild’ in the Sunnylands gardens? Movies in May