The movie theater is so expensive nowadays. Wouldn’t it be better to have a movie right in your backyard! Let me show you how to do it.
First, you need to get your hands on the stuff you need. We used a Portable pocket projector, Tailgater speaker, and the cords we needed to make it work.
Next, we decided on the movie we want to watch.
After that, we came up with a new snack ideas to go with the movie. As you can see, I had a little fun with this. The bunny tails are just marshmallows, forest trail mix is just trail mix my kids like, and then baby carrots. The kids inhaled the snacks while we were working on a few Bambi crafts.
We also did a little face painting. Thanks to my bestie JoAnna who has some great face painting skills!
Oh and the easy craft we did? We make antlers. You just take construction paper and trace your hands. Take another sheet of construction paper and make a headband, then we connected the antler hands to the headband! It’s that easy!
Then it was movie time!
Bill set up the projector and we waited till dark.
I originally bought a sheet to put out. However, we lucked out that our white privacy fence worked amazingly.
The kids had an absolute blast and we have several movie night now scheduled for all summer. Having a outdoor movie theater right in your backyard is the best!!!
I love, love, love this idea. I think I might plan a few movie nights under the stars at my house this summer.
It was so easy to do!
What a fun way to watch a movie. I’ve always wanted to set up a movie theater under the stars and now I know how. Thanks so much!
I remember the movie Bambi when we were kids and it’s just a classic that it remains relevant until now. It would really be a fun moment for them to have a backyard movie with the props too.
Yes! Everything about this, yes! We love Walt Disney World and how the resorts offer Movies Under the Stars nightly. It would be so much fun to recreate at home!
I’ve always thought this would be so much fun! We don’t have a large enough area to have an outside projector, but I know I’d love it.
What a great idea. A friend of mine did this in one of the parties she hosted for her daughter, it was great.
Fantastic idea and a good way to get the children involved. I remember Bambi. 🙂 That brings back memories.
I love how you did those antlers! So creative. What a great way to make memories with the kids!
What an awesome idea! Your kids are in for a great summer! Love that idea of an outdoor movie. It is good to know you did not have to spend a lot to have a great time.
Cool idea. I am sure this would be such a wonderful activity that the kids would look forward to. Its like a drive in movie! I will ask my husband if we can set up something like this in our backyard. I can invite my nephews and nieces too. Nice.
This is such a great idea! I think it’s a unique way to enjoy watching your favorite movie.
Great idea! I wish we had a backyard so we can do this too! I’m pretty sure the kids had a lot of fun back there!
Awesome idea, without a doubt! Making your own outdoor movie night is just so much fun and the kids will definitely enjoy it as well. I think this is a great way to spend time with the whole family.
The backyard movie night would be an awesome family event at night. We are going to have to looking into getting a Portable pocket projector and the tailgate speakers. Thanks for sharing your amazing backyard movie night adventure. I love the dress up part too by the way.
This is such a fun idea. I love this for a summer evening experience. I am totally going to look for this product.
This is such a very cute idea! I need to invest in this device because we love to watch movies!