Day 1: Outdoor Movie with Apple Cider and popcorn
There is no better weather for an outdoor movie than a crisp fall afternoon. As well as no better setting for a spooky Halloween movie than outside in a dark backyard. To make things even better, throw in a hot apple cider, some stove popped popcorn, and a cozy outdoor chair and you’ve created the perfect Fall tradition.
Outdoor movie must haves –
If you are not sure that you want to invest in a projector of your own, renting a projector from your local party rental store is a great alternative. Our party rental store offers both projectors and movie screens for the ultimate convenience. If you do not want to rent a screen you could use a white sheet secured to a flat surface wall or simply project the movie on a white blank wall.
Amazon best sellers and overall picks – for Outdoor movies
Projector – This smart TV projector was an Amazon Choice with nearly 12,000 good reviews. This is a great option with all the streaming apps already included.
Outdoor TV screen – This TV screen is an Amazon Bestseller. The screen has 34,000 good reviews and comes with multiple different hanging options, and Anti crease technology.
Large saucer chair – We purchased these chairs as extra seating in our RV. Our whole family gravitated towards these chairs all the time. They are so comfortable and soft! Although these are not feasible to buy for every guest, they are definitely a nice option to have on hand for these occasions.
Bluetooth Speaker Set – These speakers are an Amazon Overall Pick with nearly 10,000 good reviews. These come with four speakers for a bit of a surround sound feel. These speakers have the option to be permanently mounted if you’d like to use them regularly!
Apple Cider and Popcorn
These Snack Trays and cups are a fun way to avoid spills and keep your drinks and snacks corralled. They help add a special touch and are a hit with the kids.
Popcorn and apple cider
We are so fortunate to live close to an apple orchard. We are spoiled with fresh apple pies, cider, jams you name it. That makes hot apple cider a cake walk. There are a few different options to keep the apple cider warm.
Depending on the size of your crowd these are all excellent options to keep your beverages warm and make them easily dispensed. I’m always looking for convenience and these dispensers are nice to avoid spilling, and provide an easy pour.
This is Amazon’s best seller for popcorn machines with nearly 14,000 good reviews. A popcorn machine is easily rented at your local party store but if you are a frequent entertainer and love popcorn this is a reasonable option to have at home.
This is one of my favorite Halloween traditions! It can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be. I always remind myself that less is more. There are some splurges worth the convenience and others are just a bit fun but not necessary. Have fun with it and enjoy!
halloween movies for kids
Hotel Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4
Hocus Pocus 1, 2
Ernest Scared Stupid
Curious George Boofest
Double Double Toil and Trouble
Halloweentown 1,2
Ghostbusters (new, and old)
Casper
Coraline
The Addams Family
Monster House
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown