Screening of Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory set for tonight in Kew Gardens
Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is The Beach BIA’s outdoor summer movie for tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 14) at Kew Gardens park.
The outdoor screening of the 1971 movie starring Gene Wilder starts at sunset in Kew Gardens (2075 Queen St. E.).
The screening is dependent on the weather conditions so please check in with The Beach BIA Facebook page to confirm it will be taking place.
The outdoor summer movie nights in Kew Gardens are presented every Wednesday by The Beach BIA.
The family-themed movies will begin at sunset and end by 11 p.m.
At tonight’s screening The Beach BIA will welcome representatives from the Fox Theatre on Queen Street East who will be giving away gift cards and treats.
The movie schedule for the outdoor films at Kew Gardens for the remainder of this summer is as follows:
• Wednesday, Aug. 14 – Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.
• Wednesday, Aug. 21 – Bob Marley: One Love.
• Wednesday, Aug. 28 – Lego Movie.
- Saturday, Sept. 7 – The Goonies.
Those attending the movie nights at the park should bring their own lawnchairs or blankets for sitting on.
There will also be music, lawn games and snacks available at the outdoor movie nights in Kew Gardens.
Residents are also encouraged to visit one of the great restaurants along Queen Street East in the Beach for a meal before coming over the park to watch the movie.
Official sponsor for this year’s summer movies is The Richards Group.
For more information on the summer movie nights and other local activities that are being planned, please visit The Beach BIA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/makewaves.TO
