OUTDOOR FILM
Join us during the summer's second Saturdays outside on the Gridiron for free movie nights!
Saturday, June 10th | Matilda
Saturday, July 8th | Super Mario Bros.
About
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The Outdoor Film Series is presented free to the community by DTSB and The South Bend Chocolate Cafe, with additional sponsorship provided by Eventsys, Alpha Dog Agency, and Point Guard University. This series is a successful partnership bringing a tradition usually found in large city centers to this thriving urban environment in the heart of South Bend. Screenings are free to the public and held at the Gridiron at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m. – weather permitting). Free parking is available on-street and in the Leighton Garage.
Viewers are invited to bring their picnic blankets, chairs and snacks. Themed pre-movie activities begin at 7:00 p.m.
MATILDA
Saturday, June 10 | 7:00 p.m. | The Gridiron
The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 9:30 p.m.) The South Bend Chocolate Cafe will have a concession stand for this event, with popcorn, soda, water, and candy. The below pre-movie activities will take place starting at 7:00 p.m.
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Take pictures in the Matilda photo op
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Get a free Matilda hair ribbon at the DTSB tent
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Throw erasers at Miss Trunchbull
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Try javelin and shot put like Miss Trunchbull
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Play Bingo like Zinnia Wormwood
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Play hopscotch like Matilda and Miss Honey
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Get a balloon creation from Ken's Balloons & Magic (small fee)
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Get your face painted by Fancy Schmancy Face Painting (small fee)
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Enter to win free South Bend Cubs tickets at the DTSB Tent
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Enjoy some cool treats from Kona Ice (small fee)
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Get some food from the AngLes food truck (small fee)
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Get some frozen yogurt from Let's Spoon (small fee)
SUPER MARIO BROS.
Saturday, July 8 | 7:00 p.m. | The Gridiron
The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 9:30 p.m.) The South Bend Chocolate Cafe will have a concession stand for this event, with popcorn, cotton candy, soda, water, and candy. The below pre-movie activities will take place starting at 7:00 p.m.
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Decorate your own Mario Kart that you can then sit in during the movie ($5 suggested donation; all materials provided; while supplies last)
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Take pictures in the Super Mario Bros. photo op
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Visit with costumed characters including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser
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Play "Pin the Mustache on Mario" to win prizes
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Make it through Mario's training course to win prizes
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Play Mario trivia to win prizes
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Play hoops with event sponsor Point Guard University
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Visit The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery to paint Mario clay cookies and Mario canvas paintings, to get Mario stickers and temporary tattoos, and to visit with the Glitter Fairy (small fee)
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Get a balloon creation from Fun by the Yard (small fee)
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Enter to win free South Bend Cubs tickets at the DTSB Tent
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Play VR games inside the DellStar VR mobile gaming station (small fee)
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Play video games inside the Foster Fun Station mobile gaming vehicle (small fee)
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Enjoy some cool treats from Kona Ice (small fee)
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Color Super Mario Bros. coloring pages
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Get a FREE freezer pop at the DTSB Tent
PRESENTED BY
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
