Create the ultimate movie party in the great outdoors with these Backyard Movie Ideas. Tasty recipes, comfortable seating hacks, movie decor tips and more.
Backyard Movie Ideas
It’s impossible for me to think about the movies without singing the song “Let’s All Go to the Lobby…” While the lobby isn’t found in this list of Backyard Movie Ideas, concession stands are!
Delicious things to eat; The popcorn can’t be beat. Tasty recipes to keep your audience fed. Popcorn bars, candy boxes, watermelon on a stick, and more. Snuggle closely with these comfortable seating hacks and relax in a comfortable ambiance of theater movie decor and lighting, only outdoors!
To get ourselves a treat. Treat yourself and your audience with this list of ultimate outdoor movie party ideas. Decorate with string lights, marquees and even glow stick balloons. Create a memory they won’t forget!
Grab your chips, bagged popcorn and cotton candy. How adorable is this upcycled DIY palette concession stand? | Hijacq Your Party
Have a popcorn bar with all the fixings and seasonings… nuts (be aware of allergies), Reese’s Pieces, Swedish Fish, gummy bears and M&Ms. See our Popcorn Recipes. | Unoriginal Mom
Speaking of popcorn, these Popcorn Cupcakes make a really nice treat!
Pull out the air mattress and the pillows – it’s a bed in the back yard which makes very comfortable seating. | A Girl and a Glue Gun
Good with a tool? Make your own DIY backyard movie seats! | Not Just a Housewife
Set the ambiance with lights. This is a very easy tutorial on how to string lights from natural elements like tree limbs using galvanized buckets and concrete. | Ida klipper och klistrar (in English)
There more ideas for seating. Use an inflatable pool as a place to lounge! No ants, no itchy grass! | My Frugal Adventures
Using a felt letter board, have a marquee annoucing the showing! | In Honor of Design
Follow this DIY Backyard Movie Screen or pick up an outdoor movie screen for your evening. | Simply Sprout
If this is a frequent activity, or if you have a rather impression garden, turn an arbor into a movie screen! So impressive and beautiful, the directions are very detailed. | The Horticult
Make trays for your food using grocery store carboard flats and ribbon. | Party Like a Cherry
Put watermelon on a stick for hot summer nights! Take a look at our watermelon recipe for hot nights. | Chiarapassion
You could also use a Dollar Tree shower caddy to keep snacks neat, organized and spill free. | One Crazy House.
Print your general admittance with these free backyard movie ticket printables. | Dabbles and Babbles
Up for the challenge? Make your own Popcorn Pinata with free popcorn sign printable for the occasion! | Press Print Party
This is such a creative hack for a Backyard Movie Night. Use an upside down cabinet shelf to organize candy at a concession stand with candy. | Martie Duncan
Make your own Movie Marquee with this tutorial. You will need 3D cardboard letters to get started. | The Sits Girls
Turn your backyard into a drive in movie theater with this cardboard box car tutorial. | Just Add Confetti
Did you know you can turn your smart phone into a movie projector? Make your own form Thrift Diving or this projector attaches to your smart phone.
Make it a place of comfort by including Off Inspect Repellent. Also, Off shares a tutorial on how to make this Movie Night Sign.| OFF!
If hosting, remind everyone to “take a seat,” “stay warm,” “take a sheet, grab a seat” or “snuggle up” with a blanket basket. A mini chalkboard can share you message. Take a look at our Chalkboard Art tutorials. | You Plus Me for Always
Add a little light and festivity, put out mason jars filled with glow sticks. | Dukes and Duchesses
Prepackage your treats with individual snack boxes. | 100 Layer Cakelet
Need lighting? Incorporate glow stick balloons with this tutorial for your outdoor movie decor. | Say Yes
Movie Tickets paper chains add to your movie themed party decor. | Pam Garrison
Don’t forget our Family Game Night Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.
Another summer theme is our Raging Good Time Kids Glow in the Dark Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.
Also check out these Patio Ideas for the perfect Midsummer Night. Pin to Pinterest.
Also check out this Visual Summer Bucket List. Pin to Pinterest.
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