{"id":11044,"date":"2022-10-26T10:45:43","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T14:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=11044"},"modified":"2022-10-26T10:46:02","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T14:46:02","slug":"how-to-plan-an-outdoor-movie-night-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-an-outdoor-movie-night-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan an Outdoor Movie Night: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that 70% of people<\/a> want to watch movies at home rather than in a theater? With so many people eager to experience movies in a more intimate setting, there’s never been a better time to host a movie night. You can choose your movie and provide comfier seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start getting the popcorn popping. Read on to learn how to plan an outdoor movie night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Choose the Right Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the first items on an outdoor movie night checklist should be the movie location. In other words, will you be hosting a movie night in a backyard or at a reserved space in a park?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about when and where the sun will set relative to your movie location. After all, you don’t want guests to be staring into the sun as it goes down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look into the parking situation and make sure there are restrooms available. Finally, look for a place with level ground and enough space to accommodate your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select an Enjoyable Movie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you consider genres for movies, consider your guest list, too. A kid-focused guest list means you should look at family-friendly movies that won’t contain offensive content. Aim for animated features or flicks that are G-rated to play it safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a movie with universal appeal. Even if guests have watched it before, they’ll enjoy doing so with some company!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a Good Projector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional projectors can work well for a movie night, but you’ll need access to an electrical outlet. If that’s too much of a chore, look into getting a rechargeable portable projector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look into outdoor movie screen rental<\/a>, too, so you have a clean backdrop for your film. By renting a screen, you can offer a more professional viewing experience. And you’ll save time by not having the hassle of a DIY project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invite Movie Night Guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you have a movie night game plan, send out invitations. Give your guests plenty of notice so adults can find sitters if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explain where the movie is, what will be shown, and what guests will need to bring. And offer an alternative date if you experience summer storms<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider doing a thematic movie night. Or, if hosting a movie night during a holiday like Halloween, encourage costumes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decorate and Prepare Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No outdoor movie night is complete without movie night snacks. If you can access a popcorn machine, rent it so you can keep the salty snacks popping. Use coffee filters as a cheap way to distribute the popcorn to guests or go with snazzy red and white paper bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also can keep bags of chocolate candy and soda on hand. And if you really want to create a memorable night, serve some bubbly or other adult beverages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn How to Plan an Outdoor Movie Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plan an outdoor movie night as a fun way to enjoy time together with friends and family. Gather a projector, screen, and snacks to get started. And make sure you’ve secured a location where guests will have a good view and feel comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you need more tips to entertain your guests, check back soon for new articles!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that 70% of people want to watch movies at home rather than in a theater? With so many people eager to experience movies in a more intimate setting, there’s never been a better time to host a movie night. You can choose your movie and provide comfier seating. Start getting the popcorn […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11044"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11044"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11046,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11044\/revisions\/11046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}