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BONUS 10:00 PM SCREENING: The celebration continues with a special 10:00 PM bonus screening of Hey Arnold!: The Movie, featuring an introduction by series creator Craig Bartlett. This bonus screening is separate from the 7:00 PM event. For information and tickets, please visit American Cinematheque.
Saturday Morning Cartoons United is bringing fans back to the neighborhood for Hey Arnold!: A Spooktacular 30th Anniversary Benefit, a special evening celebrating three decades of the beloved Nickelodeon classic—all for a good cause. The event takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at American Cinematheque’s Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Angeles.
The celebration will begin at 7:00 PM with a special live performance by series composer Jim Lang, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience his work in an intimate live setting. The program will also feature a special screening of Hey Arnold!, along with a selection of animated shorts, including Jennifer Nie’s Parrots, as well as rare shorts by Craig Bartlett.
The evening will conclude with a special 30th anniversary conversation and Q&A featuring Hey Arnold! creator Craig Bartlett, composer Jim Lang, and original cast members Anndi McAfee (“Phoebe Heyerdahl”), Justin Shenkarow (“Harold”), and Olivia Hack (“Rhonda”), with a special appearance by Lane Toran (“Arnold”). The conversation will be moderated by comedian and creator Andre Meadows, best known for his YouTube channel Black Nerd Comedy.
More than a celebration of a beloved animated series, Hey Arnold!: A Spooktacular 30th Anniversary Benefit will bring together the creators, voices, creative work, and artistry behind the show for an evening designed for longtime fans and a new generation discovering the world of Arnold, Helga, Gerald, Phoebe, and the residents of Hillwood.
The festive event supports Silverlake Shorts, a monthly short-film screening series championing independent filmmakers and animators in Los Angeles. Proceeds from the event will also support the work of Saturday Morning Cartoons United™, a Los Angeles 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to celebrating legacy cartoons and strengthening local communities through shared cultural experiences.
The celebration will take place at American Cinematheque’s Los Feliz 3 Theatre, located at 1822 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, and will run from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Tickets are available through American Cinematheque at www.americancinematheque.com. VIP packages are available through www.cartoonsunited.com.