Enjoy a classic movie with family and friends in the comfort of your own backyard by having an outdoor summer movie picnic party.
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.
Did You Know?
The Hershey Company makes more than 373 million milk chocolate bars a year, enough to make 746 million s’mores.