Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park
2019 Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park
Begin Saturday, May 25
E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road
You're invited to enjoy a movie under the stars!
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is pleased to offer the following Family Movie Nights and special pre-show activities at Joyner Park:
May 25 - Incredibles 2
June 22 - Wreck It Ralph - Ralph Breaks the Internet
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the threat of rain, the June 22 event is relocating inside the Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St. Beginning at 6 pm, kids 12 and under are invited to "get their game on" in a mobile video game truck offering the latest game titles and video consoles. We’ll also have Giant "Jenga", Bean Bag Toss, and Giant Connect 4. The featured film, Wreck It Ralph - Ralph Breaks the Internet, will begin at 8:30 pm. Reminder - no food or drinks are allowed inside the Flaherty Park Community Center.
July 27 - Mulan
Aug. 10 - Bumblebee
Pre-show activities begin at 7:15 pm - except on June 22. Movie Showtime is 8:30 pm. Anyone planning to attend is urged to arrive early as viewing space may be limited.
Pre-Show Activities
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park will also include movie-related pre-show activities beginning at 7:15 p.m. - except on June 22 which will begin at 6 pm.
May 25 - Become an Incredible!
Bring a t-shirt from home and we’ll add on an iron on Incredibles decal and make masks to become part of the Incredibles team.
June 22 - Game On!
Beginning at 6 pm, kids 12 and under are invited to "get their game on" in a mobile video game truck offering the latest game titles and video consoles. We’ll also have Giant "Jenga", Bean Bag Toss, and Giant Connect 4
July 27 - Culture and Crafts
Have your name written in Chinese characters, make Chinese lanterns and enjoy some games.
Aug. 10 - More than Meets the Eye
Bumblebee and Optimus Prime will drop by and kids and families will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with the transformers.
Know Before You Go
These events are free and open to the public.
Be sure to bring a blanket and/or chairs. You may also want to bring bug spray, a flash light and umbrella - just in case.
Alcohol, smoking, and unleashed pets are prohibited
Food
Assorted food vendors will be on hand selling snacks and beverages.
Weather Updates
In case of inclement weather, the movie screenings may be relocated to Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St. Updated information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page and available by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569.
Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this series possible! Our 2019 sponsors include: Allstate Insurance - Thomas Walters, Mosquito Joe of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, Bumgarner & Martin, Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest, Edward Jones Investments - Marty Coward, The College at Southeastern, Code Ninjas, Wells Family Dental Group, British Swim School, Tuscan Ridge Animal Hospital and Christi Spencer State Farm.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Marketing & Business Relations Specialist, Anna Bolton.
Thank you to our 2019 sponsors!
