Grab your family and friends, pack your blankets and chairs, and join us for a blockbuster night under the stars! The fun kicks off at 6 PM with family-friendly activities, delicious treats from local food trucks, and free movie theater popcorn to complete the experience. Then, sit back and watch your favorite characters come to life on the big screen at DeGarmo Park. It’s a night of fun, food, and fantastic entertainment you won’t want to miss!

🗓️ Friday, August 22nd
🕙 6–10 PM
📍 DeGarmo Park, 3428 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973
💲 FREE!

Golden Ticket Fun

Before the movie begins, families are invited to step into a world of pure imagination! Enjoy face painting, bounce houses, Wonka-themed crafts and games, and a sweet scavenger hunt that would make even Willy Wonka proud. DJ Tilda will be there bringing the tunes, and our community partners — Race Communications, Members 1st Credit Union, Mix 95.1, All The Bitter, and Murdock's Moving — will help bring the magic to life with interactive booths and activities. It’s a golden opportunity for family fun!

Movie Night Munchies

We’re popping up the good stuff! Enjoy free movie-theater-style popcorn to snack on while you watch Wonka under the stars. Hungry for more? Our food trucks will be serving up a mix of sweet treats and savory bites for purchase — so we’ve got something to satisfy every sweet tooth and snack attack.

About the Movie: Wonka (2023)

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

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