How To Make Your Family Movie Night A Success
Movie nights with the family are a fun tradition and will make lasting memories. Whether it is just the two of you starting or a family of 6 that has been developing for many years, movie nights are a great way to spend time and bond with your loved ones.
Family movie night, whether weekly, monthly, or yearly, is a time to relax, have fun, and make memories. Customise your time and experience to get the most out of your quality time together.
8 Steps For A Successful Family Movie Night
Step #1: Make a plan and put it on the schedule
Adding it to your schedule ensures that everyone knows it is official and that you all do your best to make it happen. Anticipation for movie night builds as the night comes closer, and everyone looks forward to spending time together, having fun, eating yummy treats and watching the movie.
Step #2: Everyone gets a turn when it comes to picking the movie
Having a system where each person can pick the movie is one of the easiest ways to help everyone feel involved. You can also delegate tasks for setting up, getting snacks and drinks ready, assembling blankets and pillows, and more to create a feeling of camaraderie. If you are viewing movies with small children, it is best to preview them first and make sure it is appropriate for everyone.
Step #3: Add a theme to your night
Having a theme that goes with the movie chosen is a way to add extra fun! What a great reason to get dressed up and play. Everyone can dress up in costumes if your movie night is a superhero theme. Noir thriller? Time to get out the fedoras and suspenders.
Transform the room and decorate, which is fun to do if you have a spooky theme night. Get out the Halloween decorations and make it sizzle. You get to decide how much detail you want to add.
Step #4: Location, location, location
Depending on the time of year, you may choose indoors or outdoors. The living room is the most popular choice due to its ease; maybe it is a special night in the main bedroom, all snuggled up on the bed.
An outdoor movie is fun during warm months, and a large sheet is all you need and a way to project the film onto the sheet. You can spread blankets on the lawn or float in the pool, whatever feels safe and comfortable.
Step #5: Print out tickets for all the guests
Tickets are fun and let everyone know the theme and movie to expect. If needed, you can also include location and snack info, and the tickets make it feel very authentic.
Step #6: Comfortable seating arrangement
There are several ways to make seating comfortable:
- using an air mattress
- a bunch of blankets
- pillows on the floor
- a big pile on the couch
- making a fort
- filling the pool with inflatables
Whatever you choose, make sure it will feel fun and safe for everyone, with opportunities to move around if needed.
Step #7: Snacks, sweets, and treats are essential
You have your go-to snacks such as popcorn, chips, and sweets that are easy to eat by the handful. Consider adding a candy buffet and customising it to your family’s favourites from a pick-n-mix sweet shop like Sweet Factory to deliver it to your home. Give yourself time to prepare and get everyone’s snack requests.
Step #8: Get comfy
Relaxing while watching a movie is the best. Comfy clothes or jammies can make it easier to crawl into bed after the movie. Maybe the kids sleep on the couch or the living room floor, and it’s perfect for family movie night.
Step#9: Talk about the movie
This last step is a favourite past-time and can also be done over breakfast the next day if everyone is tired. Kids love to talk about their favourite parts and ask questions about elements they may not have understood, were scary or did not like.
Talking about the storyline, plot, and the roles of the characters and how they are portrayed is an essential piece in today’s world.
A successful family movie night is about quality time with your family and creating memories.
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