Are you looking for a fun family activity? Why not plan a movie night? Not only is movie night a great way to bond with the family, it can also be made even more special with some DIY touches like popcorn boxes and tickets! With this article, we’ll explain what ingredients you need to make your family movie night extra special. So, read on to get some creative ideas you can implement!
1. Setting the Scene for an Impromptu Movie Night
An impromptu movie night is the perfect way to bring the family together for fun and relaxation. Take a trip to the movies without leaving the house with these simple ideas for making your own popcorn boxes and tickets.
Popcorn Boxes
- Collect materials: card, scissors, glue and colourful card or stickers for decoration.
- Cut out the card into a cube shape twice the size of a regular popcorn box.
- Use glue to stick over the top flap to turn the cube into a box.
- Decorate each side of the box, including with personalised family names.
- Fill the box with your favourite movie night snacks.
Tickets
- Cut out a ticket shape from card.
- Personalise with the family name and movie night details.
- Decorate with glitter, stickers, and any other creative additions.
- Use to punch each member of the family in or have each family member collect their own.
Now it’s time to put on your favourite movie, settle in and enjoy your family movie night!
2. Crafting Custom Popcorn Boxes
If you’re looking to give your family movie night a unique touch, there is no better place to start than with popcorn boxes. Popcorn boxes are an iconic part of movie nights, and they can be customized to add a personal flair to your event. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
- Colors: Select a few colors that will tie into the theme of your movie night. For example, if your family is watching an action-packed adventure, you could use red and yellow to add some excitement.
- Size: It’s important to select the right size popcorn box for the event size. If your family is planning on watching a movie with a large group, opt for a larger size popcorn box to ensure everyone has enough.
- Design: Get creative and add your own personal touches to the design of your popcorn box. You can draw inspiration from your favorite movie characters or add your own decorations for a unique take on the popcorn box.
- Tickets: Once you’ve settled on a design for your popcorn boxes, don’t forget about the tickets! Creating customized tickets can be a fun activity for the whole family and is a great way to personalize your movie night experience.
Whether you decide to go with a classic style popcorn box or create your own design, popcorn boxes are a great way to add a personal touch to your family movie night. With these tips, you’ll have the perfect popcorn boxes that everyone can enjoy.
3. DIY Movie Night Tickets
Making Tickets
For a movie ticket-inspired look, print out a ticket-shaped page with two tickets per page and fill in your family’s names in place of the “guest” and “admit one” lines. Or, use tags as the tickets, or a combination of the two!
Really Going the Extra Mile
If you want to go full-ticket booth, provide a vintage-looking ticket book and wood pencils for each guest. Assemble the ticket booth by using some newspaper {or other recycled paper/programming/catalogs} and black paper to make a miniature entryway. Complete the look with a cash register, a flashlight to check for counterfeited tickets, a slate with the movie title, and a few snacks and beverages within reach.
Hit the Movies!
Have everyone present their ticket before being accompanied to their seat and provided with a bathroom pass, of course! After the movie, the ticket booth can be folded back up and the cash register filled with its next batch of tickets for a different kind of movie night.
Bonus Idea:
- Create a special popcorn box for each theater-goer
- Buy or rent a projector and screen
- Invite a few friends to join the night!
4. Movie Themes to Make Your Night Pop
If you’re planning a family movie night and want to make it special, here are some ideas that you can use to make it truly one-of-a-kind:
- Create Popcorn Boxes - Get the whole family involved with some arts and crafts – grab a box of your favorite popcorn and make it a family affair to design the popcorn boxes! It’s easy, fun and fun to personalize and decorate depending on the theme of the movie you’re watching.
- Make Tickets – Turn the night into a mini event and add some fun by printing out your own movie tickets! Use the same theme as the popcorn boxes and personalize so each family member has a unique ticket. Pro Tip: Let the kids have some fun by decorating their own tickets and turn it into individual art projects!
These two easy ideas make family movie night a truly memorable experience that you can enjoy as a family – plus, all the popcorn and tickets look great as decorations! Get creative and have fun with it – there are tons of options to make movie night the perfect escape.
5. Creating an At-Home Snack Bar
To create some extra movie night fun for the whole family, set up an at-home snack bar. Offer popcorn boxes and movie tickets as a “concessions stand.” Store-bought popcorn boxes with bows will contribute to the big-screen feel, but you can also make your own with crafty treats.
- Crafty Popcorn Boxes: Use paint or markers to decorate small cardboard boxes, or buy them in advance. Fill the boxes with popcorn, candy and other snacks.
- Movie Tickets: Cut construction paper into tickets. Attach them to lollipops or wrappers of candy with paperclips or tape.
Floating a large white sheet in front of a projector can help emulate the movie theatre feel. Provide blankets, pillows, and other comfy snacks.
Supply a bowl of all the snacks you’d find at a theatre, such as popcorn, candy, chips, nuts and other treats. Kids can make their own snack mix to bring in front of the “screen!”
6. Organizing Your Movie Night Essentials
Organizing the essentials for a movie night at home will make your family’s favorite flicks even more special! Here are some creative and easy ideas to spruce up your family movie night.
Popcorn Boxes – Making your own popcorn boxes at the beginning of the night is a fun way to get the kids excited about what’s to come! All you need is some colorful construction paper, tape, scissors and markers. Kids can create their own designs or use templates you find online, the options are endless. Be sure to have a few boxes on hand for anyone wanting to munch during the movie.
Tickets – To elevate the movie night experience, surprise your guests with tickets they can keep as a souvenir. With a ticket they can enter the living room and pick their favorite seat. Plus, tickets can easily be printed online or handmade with craft supplies. For a base, use any kind of card stock. Then, you can add designs like movie quotes or popcorn to the tickets to amp up the fun!
DIY Family Movie Night is a great way to relax and have fun with the family. From popcorn boxes and tickets to snacks and drinks, there are many creative ways to make it special for everyone to enjoy. So cuddle up, get comfy, and enjoy your own DIY Family Movie Night!