How to Have an Outdoor Summer Movie Picnic Party
Enjoy a classic movie with family and friends in the comfort of your own backyard by having an outdoor summer movie picnic party.
Instructions
- Step 1: Rent or buy a projector Set up your projector. If you do not own one, you can borrow, rent, or buy one.
- Step 2: Put up screen Put up your screen. You can buy, rent, or make your own screen if needed.
- TIP: Make your own movie screen with white bed sheets, PVC poles, and grommets.
- Step 3: Hook up cables and speakers Hook up your speakers to the DVD projector and choose a classic movie for the night. Play a bit of the movie beforehand to make sure it's in focus and on the screen.
- Step 4: Invite people Invite family and friends for a fun-filled night under the stars. Make sure you have insect repellant in case of uninvited guests.
- Step 5: Set up food Ask everyone who is coming to bring a dish for your outdoor picnic. Vegetables and dip, grilled chicken, assorted cheeses, and fruit salad are great picnic food choices.
- Step 6: Make popcorn Make popcorn, have an assortment of chewy and crunchy candy, and a selection of refreshments. Start a crackling fire and make s'mores.
- Step 7: Enjoy the movie Find a spot on a blanket or find an empty chair and enjoy your outdoor summer movie picnic party.
- FACT: The Hershey Company makes more than 373 million milk chocolate bars a year, enough to make 746 million s’mores.
You Will Need
- An DVD projector
- A movie screen
- Speakers
- A movie
- Family and friends
- Insect repellant
- Food
- Popcorn
- Candy
- Refreshments
- A bonfire
- Blankets and chairs
- White bed sheets (optional)
- PVC poles (optional)
- Grommets (optional)