BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Winnipeg for Free X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpgforfree.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winnipeg for Free REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240819T223000 DTSTAMP:20260607T201050 CREATED:20240813T000246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T031850Z UID:131842-1724090400-1724106600@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Downtown Family Movie Nights DESCRIPTION:Downtown Family Movie NightsShare This Story\nDowntown Family Movie Nights presented by the WCB invites the public to experience a magical cinematic evening under the stars. Two FREE evenings of fun\, entertainment\, and community bonding await attendees\, featuring family-friendly films\, activities\, and delicious local snacks. \nAUGUST 19: ENCANTO AUGUST 30: WONKA \nTIME: Programming starts at 6 p.m.\, movie begins at 8:30 p.m.LOCATION: Bonnycastle Park – 260 Assiniboine Avenue ADMISSION: FREE \nSCHEDULE \n● 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Giant games\, inflatables\, face painting\, photo booth\, arts & crafts workshops\, cotton candy\, food vendors\, and more! \n● 7:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Family dance party\, featuring music by live DJs. \n● 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.: Featured movie \nThe article continues below \nDowntown Family Movie Nights presented by the WCB invites the public to experience a magical cinematic evening under the stars. Two FREE evenings of fun\, entertainment\, and community bonding await attendees\, featuring family-friendly films\, activities\, and delicious local snacks. \nAUGUST 15: ENCANTO AUGUST 30: WONKA \nTIME: Programming starts at 6 p.m.\, movie begins at 8:30 p.m.LOCATION: Bonnycastle Park – 260 Assiniboine Avenue ADMISSION: FREE \nSCHEDULE \n● 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Giant games\, inflatables\, face painting\, photo booth\, arts & crafts workshops\, cotton candy\, food vendors\, and more! \n● 7:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Family dance party\, featuring music by live DJs. \n● 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.: Featured movie \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nEncanto\, Disney’s magical film about the extraordinary Madrigal Family\, transports audiences to a beautiful Colombian village and celebrates the power of family and heartwarming music. Bring a picnic blanket and sing along to this 2021 blockbuster’s hits like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “The Family Madrigal”. \nWonka\, the 2023 prequel to the classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”\, takes viewers back to the origins of the famous chocolatier. Discover young Willy Wonka’s early days and his dream of opening his own chocolate shop. \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nA VIP Seating Contest is underway on Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s Instagram page. Participants can enter for a chance to win prime viewing spots for their family\, ensuring a perfect view of the big screen. To add an extra layer of fun and creativity\, attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters. \n\nPlease note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with Downtown Winnipeg Biz and Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba in any manner. 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Enjoy a vibrant evening of soccer\, food\, and community in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n True North Square\,\n\n223 Carleton St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0V1\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2026Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights\, double features\, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\nLyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\n \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/downtown-family-movie-nights/ LOCATION:Bonnycastle Park\, 260 Assiniboine Ave.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Kid Friendly,Movies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Downtown-Family-Movie-Nights-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR