Here is the thing we love watching movies here. So much so that we have had our fair share of family movie night fun here indoors, as well as outdoors in our backyard in the nicer weather, too.
As a family, we love to watch many family movie classics, as well as newer family movies, as well.
This past summer alone we have enjoyed our fair share of family movie nights.
But with back to school looming, I know family movie nights won’t be as frequent or even last minute for us.
See school nights find us with homework, extracurriculars and so much more.
However weekend nights are perfect for family movie nights.
Still the first month or so back, it usually is pretty warm here.
Plus, there is still a movie or two that my girls would love to see outdoors in our very own backyard.
So what better way to enjoy a weekend back to school night than with an outdoor movie celebration.
Here are a few ways to enjoy a Back to School Weekend Movie Night Picnic…
1. Pick the right movie.
Both my girls had to read over the summer to complete their summer book reports for school. They both read their fair share of fun books. My younger daughter even read the Captain Underpants first book. Which since this is now one of her favorite book series. It even was made into a hit move.
But back when “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” movie opened in theaters, we were on our way to Disney. So, she never got to see this movie in the theater. She has been dying to see it though. We promised her that as soon as it came out on DVD we would get the movie for her to see. Well as luck would have it, The Captain Underpants DVD is will be available in Walmart stores 9/12!
Why?
Because this is a film with a lot of heart.
How?
Well, the film explores the great friendship between Harold and George and their connection through a love of writing and creativity.
And yet this movie is not only an A+ with reviewers, but also contains an outrageous amount of humor with comedic voice talents of Kevin Hart (George), as well as Ed Helms (Underpants and Krupp).
2. Make sure to have outdoor equipment setup and seating for one and all.
To watch a movie outdoors you will need to make sure you have a few of the following:
• Projector/DVD Player
• Outdoor screen
• Sound bar
Outdoor Movie Night Equipment Setup
We got our outdoor movie equipment on Amazon. So I would highly recommend looking there, too.
Also, make sure to not only have enough seats for all, but also comfortable places to sit. We use Adirondack chairs for adults. The kids will use them, too sometimes. But other times they are happy with a blanket to site on, too.
Thankfully though our kids are pretty easy with this and don’t mind sitting on a blanket or even snuggling in the larger chairs we have with us as the movie plays.
3. Movie picnics are a fun way to enjoy movie treats.
What movie isn’t complete without popcorn? I know both my girls when we plan to watch a movie make sure we have popcorn on hand.
One of our favorite popcorn is Pop Secret 10 ct Movie Theatre Butter Popcorn 32 oz. My girls love their movie style popcorn to have butter on it. Pop Secret doesn’t disappoint with this as it has great butter taste. Seriously, their popcorn is delicious and a high-quality snack that I can feel good about sharing with my family. Plus, Pop Secret just has an unbeatable taste with better ingredients and inventive flavors.
However, this is a picnic. Picnics should also have sandwiches, too. For our family movie night picnic feast, we prefer Lance Cracker sandwiches. Our favorite is Lance Grilled Cheese 11 oz. But why Lance? Because Lance Lance has been making little sandwiches for over 100 years with two awesome crackers on the outside with incredible spreads between. See Lance sandwiches mean more for your family as they are flavorful, wholesome, filling and portable, too. Plus Lances uses real peanut butter or real cheese between crispy baked crackers, up to 5 grams of protein, and no high fructose corn syrup.
Popcorn, sandwich crackers, but what more could we want to munch on?
Well, since we are watching Captain Underpants for our upcoming back to school movie night picnic event we also will be enjoying a marshmallow Captain Underpants themed homemade treat.
The homemade treat that I decided upon to match the Captain Underpants theme are Marshmallow Toilet Bowl Creature Treats.
These cute marshmallow treats are the perfect Captain Underpants Movie night themed treat for the whole family.
Want to make them?
Captain Underpants Toilet Bowl Marshmallow Creature Treats
Ingredients
• Medium Marshmallows
• Flat Marshmallows
• Marshmallow Fluff
• Black Icing Marker Pen
• Small Sandwich Cookie Cutter Hole
Directions
- First, start with one medium marshmallow.
- Then, poke a hole with your sandwich cookie cutter in medium marshmallow.
- Next up, ice a small amount of marshmallow fluff on middle of flat marshmallow and attach to the back of medium marshmallow.
- Then, with your black icing pen draw two back google eyes on the top of the flat marshmallow of toilet candy.
- Now, serve and enjoy during your very own Captain Underpants Family Movie Night Picnic.
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS TOILET BOWL MARSHMALLOW CREATURE TREATS
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Medium Marshmallows
- Flat Marshmallows
- Marshmallow Fluff
- Black Icing Marker Pen
- Small Sandwich Cookie Cutter Hole
Instructions
- First, start with one medium marshmallow.
- Then, poke a hole with your sandwich cookie cutter in medium marshmallow.
- Next up, ice a small amount of marshmallow fluff on middle of flat marshmallow and attach to the back of medium marshmallow.
- Then, with your black icing pen draw two back google eyes on the top of the flat marshmallow of toilet candy.
- Now, serve and enjoy during your very own Captain Underpants Family Movie Night Picnic.
By the way, all the above snacks, I was able to purchase and find at my local Walmart.
So, I would highly recommend them for all your upcoming movie night treat needs.
And don’t forget that The Captain Underpants DVD is will be available in Walmart stores 9/12! Be sure to reserve your copy now by pre-ordering today! While supplies last.
There you have it the perfect back to school weekend movie night picnic for the whole family to throughly enjoy!
Happy Back to School Movie Weekend Night!!!
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Meredith Spidel says
This is so fun! My kids LOVED this movie and we do movie night every week–thanks for the idea!
Janine says
Thanks Meredith and always happy to share with you, too!! 🙂
Jen says
How fun! I am going to need to try and make my own toilet bowls, the kids would die over those 🙂 Great ideas my friend 🙂 We have yet to see this movie either. That is on the list and maybe we will have those cool treats by then!
Janine says
Thank you so much, Jen and hope you can try these toilet bowl snacks and more when your family finally see the new Captain Underpants Movie, too 🙂
William Holland says
I sure hope your daughters realize how lucky they are to have fun parents like you two.
Have a stupendous Tuesday, Janine!
Janine says
Aw, thanks so much Bill and wishing you a fabulous Tuesday now, as well 🙂
ShootingStarsMag says
Those marshmallow treats are too cute – what a clever idea! I do love a fun movie night.
-Lauren
#happynowlinkup
Janine says
Thanks so much Lauren and hope you can try soon, too!! 🙂
AnnMarie John says
I need to come to your house for movie night. We don’t have anything that cool at our house, hopefully though by this time next year we will since we’re redoing our backyard. We still haven’t seen the movie but might have to pick it up for our very own movie night.
Janine says
I seriously wish you could and we’d do it up and than some if so! But still hope you can get a movie night in soon in your home backyard and try these yummy treats, too 🙂
Mary says
I wish I could say I love watching movies but I fell out of love with movies and jumping into binge watching shows on Netflix, no commercials and lots of character development. But I would love to throw a movie night picnic for my family and friends. Classic movies are the best, I’m a My Fair Lady type of Girl 🙂 These toilet bowl marshmallow treats are adorable.
Janine says
I love My Fair Lady, too and other classic movies, too Mary 🙂
Anesa Doyle says
We have been loving movie nights lately and have been talking about organizing a neighborhood movie night. I’m totally going to incorporate some of these ideas. LOVE the toilet snack, hehe! So cute!
Janine says
Thanks Anesa and do hope you can try a few of these ideas soon, too 🙂
Aunt Gloria says
Fun ideas! I like the pop corn and buy that brand. The marshmallow “Toilet” is different! Everything looks yummy and fun! See you soon. xxoo
Janine says
Thanks Aunt Gloria and see you soon, too now xoxo 🙂
Aunt Gloria says
Glad my comments went through and thanks for your reply. Have a good rest of the week! xxoo
Tamara says
Hello, blog twin!
I am definitely blown away by the creativity with those marshmallows. As you know, we are all about the movie picnic. I can’t believe back to school is in a week!
Janine says
Aw, hello right back at you and thanks so much my twin always! Like you though I am still in denial and yet just picked up school supplies at the girls’ school today. So like it or not, it is coming and looming on the horizon now!
Schnelle Acevedo says
We are very much looking forward to the release of this movie since we missed it in the theaters!! This is a perfect way to enjoy the movie too!
Janine says
Aw, I hope you cn enjoy the movie now, too and try our treat as well with your boys, Nellie 🙂
Leslie says
Those are so cute! My oldest loves Captain Underpants, thought we haven’t yet seen the movie. She was looking over my shoulder reading this and immediately fell in love with your marshmallow toilets. Looks like I know what we’re serving whenever we finally watch the movie! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Janine says
Aw, so happy your oldest saw this while you were looking at it and hope you can make for her soon with the new movie DVD release, too 😉
Echo says
What a great idea! I think I need to do this with my kids. Thanks for the inspiration, Janine!
Janine says
AW, happy to inspire you and hope you can try with your kids now soon, too 🙂
Bev says
I bet Eve would love an outdoor movie! Sadly she’s usually in bed by the time it’s dark enough to enjoy one. Maybe in a few years 🙂
Janine says
I hope in a few years, too now with Eve 🙂
Christine Carter says
This is SO COOL Janine!! My gosh, I want that screen in our backyard!! How much do they run? We don’t have the budget for any big ticket items, so probably can’t do it just yet…
I would love to have it for my teen ministry to watch movies once in a while. Man, you are the funnest parent EVER!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Chris and my husband got his during Black Friday time on Amazon. So I would totally suggest taking a better look than for deals and such if that helps 🙂
Cynthia says
What a fun post! I have never heard of “marshmallow fluff” but you know, you’re a cool mom like that. 😀 I wanna come to your house for all those yummy snacks and fun movies! I bet your girls LOVE movie night! Especially at the beginning of the school year. 🙂
Sending you big hugs this morning, sweet friend, and wishes for a wonderful week! xoxo
Janine says
Aw, Cyndi so many big hugs right back to you this Monday morning and wishing you a wonderful week ahead, as well now too xoxo <3