It is a witchy seaside movie night that costs nothing, staged on the boardwalk with the Wonder Wheel turning behind the screen. The Owens-sisters trappings - margaritas, tarot readers, photo setups - usually come with a ticket price and a queue, and here they come with an amusement park attached. It also runs straight into the last fireworks of the Coney Island season.
What to expect
Four hours of programming at Deno's rather than a fixed screening slot: free margaritas, tarot readers, giveaways and photo opportunities running alongside the park's operating rides. Expect a costume-friendly crowd and lines at the tarot tables early. The evening is timed so that you can walk out to the sand for the fireworks as it wraps.
Good to know
- Admission to Deno's Wonder Wheel Park is free; individual rides are ticketed separately as always.
- The evening is built to run into the season's final fireworks on the beach, so leave time to walk out to the sand.
- Free margaritas are for adults with identification - bring it if you want one.
- Tarot readings and giveaways are first-come and the tables draw a queue early in the evening.
- Take the D, F, N or Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue; the park is a short walk toward the boardwalk.
- It is an outdoor boardwalk event and the ocean breeze is cold after dark, so bring a layer.
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Common questions
Is the screening free?
Yes. Admission to Deno's Wonder Wheel Park and the Practical Magic programming is free. Rides inside the park are ticketed separately, as they are on any day.
What is included besides the movie?
The park's listing promises free midnight margaritas, tarot card readings, giveaways, photo opportunities and additional surprises tied to the Practical Magic sequel.
Can I stay for the fireworks?
That is the plan. The season's final fireworks go up over the beach as the evening wraps, a short walk from the park onto the sand.
