It’s been 35 years since The Goonies audiences first went in search of treasure with a lovable band of kids from Astoria into the caves beneath the northern Oregon coastline and Ecola State Park. To celebrate the film’s 35th anniversary, Oregon Film and Travel Oregon will offer public screenings in five Oregon cities —from Salem Cinema to BendFilm, Eugene’s Broadway Metro to Baker City, La Grande, and The Egyptian Theatre in Coos Bay. This supports the Oregon Film Museum and the official Goonies Day in Astoria celebration event on June 4-7, 2020.

During the four-day event, Goonies fans can hear tales about filming from those who were there, bowl at “Chunk’s Bowling Alley” and embark on their adventure with an interactive scavenger hunt. Official memorabilia, including t-shirts, hats, glassware, and more, will be available at the event’s headquarters, which will once again be at the Astoria Armory. Visit www.thegoondocks.org for updates.

Possibly the most renowned #OregonMade films, “The Goonies” remains a seminal experience for generations of filmgoers and self-described Goonies worldwide who never say die. Each year, thousands of people come to Astoria to celebrate the film and the iconic setting of the movie including the Oregon Film Museum (whose building is the actual set for the opening jail-break scene of the film) with support from dozens of community members.

“This celebration is dedicated to the amazing Goonies fans and the special places where it was filmed,” said Todd Davidson, Travel Oregon CEO. “We hope this June’s events will find Goonies lovers on location reliving one of the most beloved coming-of-age stories of the 1980s.”

“We’re so lucky as a state to have these creative partners to bring together a community to celebrate a film like this,” says Tim Williams, Executive Director of Oregon Film. “It’s always such a pleasure to remind people of the deep and exciting history this state has with film, and then gather together in places like Astoria to showcase famous Oregon locations.”

Screening Events Dates

• Saturday, March 21 – Egyptian Theatre (Coos Bay) – Two Screenings, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., tickets available at the Box Office.
• Sunday, April 5 – Salem Cinema (Salem) – 2:15 p.m.
• Friday, April 10 – hq (La Grande) – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 11 – Churchill School (Baker City) – 7 p.m.
• Monday, April 20 – Old St. Francis Theatre (Bend) – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, April 23 – Broadway Metro (Eugene) – 7 p.m.

Tickets can be pre-purchased online on the links above, or at the box office on the day of each screening.