Backyard Movie Night

Why not create an awesome movie theater set-up in your backyard to enjoy an outdoor movie night this summer?

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One of the best ways to take advantage of your backyard this summer is to throw a Backyard Movie Night party. Here is everything you’ll need to set up your own backyard cinema!

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The first thing you’ll need to create the ultimate Backyard Movie Night is, of course, an outdoor movie screen. You can build a collapsable DIY outdoor movie screen for around $60 in less than an hour with this easy tutorial. With just a couple PVC pipes and a plain white sheet, you be ready to have your own outdoor movie night at home with this fun and easy project.

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After you build your projector screen, its time to create a comfy seating area. I love this luxe outdoor theater decor with blankets, floor pillows, outdoor lounge chairs, and string lights.

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Here’s another fun idea to create an outdoor lounge seating area using an inflatable kiddie pool. Blow up the kiddie pool, and fill it with cozy blankets and pillows. I love DIYs like this one that use items I already have.
Both adults and kids would love lounging in this seating area.

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After you’ve got the seating squared away, it’s time to think about snacks. This DIY Concession Stand looks like an easy-to-recreate project that would be tons of fun. You could also make a Popcorn station with lots of popcorn and a variety of sweet and salty toppings.

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And for a sweet treat to end the evening, what about these adorable s’mores baskets? Tuck graham crackers, chocolate squares, and marshmallows into a little basket for a fun dessert.

Sarah Stearns

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