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Best Eats, Drinks, and Treats for Our Outdoor Movie Weekend

Enjoy some quick eats, take-out, sweet treats, and drinks to enjoy while watching your favourite 80’s movies in Tomkins Park.

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➡️ Takeout & Delivery ⬅️

Grab some pizza, sushi, burgers and more to enjoy in the park while watching the movies.

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➡️ Drinks ⬅️

If you’re 18 years or older, you can enjoy a alcoholic beverage in Tompkins Park.

Colorful Candy

➡️ Sweet Treats ⬅️

Movies + treats. Name a more iconic duo! From candy, macarons, baked goods to ice-cream.

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➡️ Restaurants ⬅️

Looking for a spot to enjoy a meal before or after the movie? Whether it’s a patio, or one of Calgary’s best restaurants, you’ll be sure to find exactly what you are looking for.

Summer on 17th | Movie Schedule

Saturday | July 27
Ghostbusters | 3 PM
Sixteen Candles | 6 PM

Sunday | July 28
Footloose | 3 PM
Pretty In Pink | 6 PM

Golden Bell Restaurant (July 26 | 6:30-8:30, July 27 & 28 | 1-5)  and Made by Marcus (July 28 | 2-5) will be serving up great eats & treats (available for purchase) in Tomkins Park.

 

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