{"id":1949210,"date":"2025-08-08T11:37:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1949210"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:37:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:37:47","slug":"weekend-buzz-events-include-movies-music-anime-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/weekend-buzz-events-include-movies-music-anime-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Buzz: Events include movies, music, anime and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This weekend promises a packed schedule of entertainment, from classic films under the stars to a brand-new anime festival debuting at Orillia Square Mall<\/p>\n

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Orillia\u00a0has\u00a0you covered with movies under the stars, live music, family fun, and a splash of festival energy.<\/p>\n

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Movies in the Park \u2013 Wayne\u2019s World<\/h3>\n


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Saturday, Aug.\u00a09,\u00a0Dusk (around 9 p.m.), Rotary Aqua Theatre\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Party time, excellent! Grab your lawn chair and head to the beautifully restored Rotary Aqua Theatre for a screening of Wayne\u2019s World. Admission is free,\u00a0but food or monetary donations for The Sharing Place Food Centre are encouraged.<\/p>\n


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For more info, click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Hewitts Farm Market \u2013 15th Anniversary Celebration<\/h3>\n


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Saturday, Aug.\u00a09, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,\u00a0Hewitts Farm-Market<\/p>\n


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Celebrate 15 years with special giveaways, vendor market shopping, and discounts throughout the store. The first 50 customers (limit 2 per family) get free entry into the fun farm, with discounted admission all day and mini golf for just $5.<\/p>\n


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For more info, click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Orillia Anime Fest<\/h3>\n


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Saturday, Aug.\u00a09, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Orillia Square Mall<\/p>\n


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Anime fans unite! This first-ever Orillia Anime Fest features cosplay and video game contests, vendors, attractions, and special guests. Fun for the whole family,\u00a0and kids under 11 get in free (one child per paying adult).<\/p>\n


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For more info, click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Orillia Waterfront Festival<\/h3>\n


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Friday, Aug. 8\u00a0to Sunday, Aug. 11,\u00a012 p.m.\u00a0to 5 p.m., Orillia waterfront<\/p>\n


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From vendor markets and entertainment to the crowd-favourite cardboard boat race and dock-diving dogs, the Waterfront Festival brings three days of lakeside fun. Browse unique finds, enjoy local food, and soak up the summer vibes.<\/p>\n


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For more info, click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Quayle\u2019s Brewery \u2013 Live Events<\/h3>\n


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Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug.11, Quayle\u2019s Brewery,\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Sip a pint in the sunshine and enjoy live performances from Jakob Pearce, Gian\u2019t Tomb, Darcy Windover, and more. Yoga in the Yard adds a relaxing twist to your weekend lineup.<\/p>\n


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For more info, click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Whether it\u2019s catching a classic flick under the stars, exploring local markets, geeking out over anime, or just soaking in the waterfront vibes, make the most of summer while it lasts.\u00a0For even more things to do, visit the\u00a0OrilliaMatters events page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.orilliamatters.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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