Plan a fun family movie night!

The school holidays are a perfect time to plan a family movie night at home.

Keep it simple and cuddle up on the lounge in your favourite PJs or go all out with these fun ideas.

1. Pick a time

Choose the date and time for your movie night.

2. Choose a movie

Find out what movies are available to watch and make your choice.  This can set the scene for getting dressed up, what snacks you serve and how you could decorate the room.

3. Design a movie ticket and snack bar menu

Get creative and design an admission ticket and snack bar menu.  Or you can download our movie night template.  For inspiration check out our movie night menu.

Here are some easy movie night snack ideas you can add to your snack bar selection:

• Popcorn
• Poppletana
• Guacamole and corn chips
• Vegie sticks and hummus
• Pizza
• Baked vege chips
• Banana split pots
• Carrot cake bliss balls
• Oaty biscuits and milk
• Fruity berry frappe

For more snack bar ideas, check out our recipes.

4. Make a movie tray

Grab a cardboard box and get your creative hat on and make a movie tray for you and your guests!

Check out our video to find out how to make your own movie tray:

 5. Make the snacks to fill your movie tray

Take orders from your ‘customers’ and make the snacks to fill the movie trays.

6. Enjoy the movie!

Time to sit back, relax and enjoy your family movie night in!

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