Join us during the summers second Saturdays outside on the Gridiron for free movie nights!
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2019 OUTDOOR FILM SERIES SCHEDULE:
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Saturday, June 8th: Jumanji (original version)
Saturday, July 13th: The Greatest Showman
Saturday, August 10th: Moana
Saturday, September 21st: Cars (special bonus film - fundraiser for Roofsit)
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The Outdoor Film Series is presented free to the community by DTSB and The South Bend Chocolate Cafe. 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. (except for Cars - the earlier sunset means an earlier start time of approximately 8:00 p.m. and the pre-movie activities will start at 6:00 p.m.)
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Bruno's will be having a carry-out special for all of the Outdoor Films so you can enjoy some pizza at the event. Get a 14 inch 1-topping for just $12!
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Jumanji
Saturday, June 8th | 7:00 p.m. | The Gridiron
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This will be part of Best. Week. Ever so we will be making this the Best. Outdoor Film. Ever. by including live animals from the Potawatomi Zoo! The pre-movie activities start at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Free parking is available on street, in the parking lot behind chocolate cafe, and the Leighton Garage.
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The South Bend Chocolate Cafe will have a concession stand for this event, with popcorn, soda, water, candy and Ben’s Pretzels. The below pre-movie activities will take place starting at 7:00 PM.
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*Visit with live animals from the Potawatomi Zoo
*Play a life-sized board game for free in the Gridiron parking lot for a chance to win prizes.
*Visit The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery to paint animal-themed clay cookies for $5 each.
*Visit the Fun By The Yard balloon twisting booth for animal shaped balloons (small fee)
*Participate in a free craft activity to make your own binoculars
*Color some animal-themed coloring pages (free)
*Enter to win free Cubs tickets at the DTSB Tent
*Get a FREE freezer pop at the DTSB Tent
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In addition, the St. Joseph County Public Library has created a special reading list with titles related to Jumanji. Check it out at this link: https://sjcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/394601717_kidssjcpl/1419894447_jumanji_(june_8)
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Invite your friends for this evening of film and fun in downtown South Bend! Visit the Facebook event page by clicking here.
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The Greatest Showman
Saturday, July 13th | 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, candy and Ben’s Pretzels. The below pre-movie activities will take place starting at 7:00 p.m.
*Play free carnival games for the chance to win prizes
*Visit The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery to paint clay cookies for $5 each.
*Visit the Fun By The Yard balloon twisting booth for animal shaped balloons (small fee)
*Visit Behind the Mask Face Painting by Mia Inc. for face painting (small fee)
*Enter to win free Cubs tickets at the DTSB Tent
*Get a FREE freezer pop at the DTSB Tent
In addition, the St. Joseph County Public Library has created a special reading list with titles related to The Greatest Showman. Check it out at this link: https://sjcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/394601717_kidssjcpl/1421442622_the_greatest_showman_(july_13)
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Invite your friends for this evening of film and fun in downtown South Bend! Visit the Facebook event page by clicking here.
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Moana
Saturday, August 10th | 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, candy and Ben’s Pretzels. The below pre-movie activities will take place starting at 7:00 p.m.
*Visit The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery to paint clay cookies for $5 each.
*Visit the Fun By The Yard balloon twisting booth for animal shaped balloons (small fee)
*Visit Behind the Mask Face Painting by Mia Inc. for face painting (small fee)
*Picture opportunity with Moana
*Participate in a free craft activity and make your own Heart of Te Fiti
*Find gems from Lalotai in Tamatoa’s Cave
*Color Moana themed coloring pages
*Enter to win free Cubs tickets at the DTSB Tent
*Get a FREE freezer pop at the DTSB Tent
In addition, the St. Joseph County Public Library has created a special reading list with titles related to Moana. Check it out at this link: https://sjcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/394601717_kidssjcpl/1421446767_moana_(august_10)
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Invite your friends for this evening of film and fun in downtown South Bend! Visit the Facebook event page by clicking here.
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Cars
Saturday, September 21st | 6:00 p.m. | The Gridiron
The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 8:00 p.m.) The South Bend Chocolate Cafe will have a concession stand for this event, with popcorn, soda, water, candy and Ben’s Pretzels. The below pre-movie activities will take place starting at 6:00 p.m.
DTSB will be partnering with Jamil Packaging Corporation to make this event a drive-in movie. For a donation to Roofsit, kids will be able to get their own cardboard car to decorate and sit in during the movie.
*Cardboard car decorating
*Visit The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery to paint clay cookies for $5 each.
*Visit the Fun By The Yard balloon twisting booth for animal shaped balloons (small fee)
*Visit Behind the Mask Face Painting by Mia Inc. for face painting (small fee)
In addition, the St. Joseph County Public Library has created a special reading list with titles related to Cars. Check it out at this link: https://sjcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/394601717_kidssjcpl/1421448997_cars_(september_21)
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Invite your friends for this evening of film and fun in downtown South Bend! Visit the Facebook event page by clicking here.
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