You’ll create an oasis in your yard: a place to relax and have fun in.

When it’s not in use, just roll it up to store it.

A sheet, tarp, or drop cloth is then hung on the frame to act as the screen.

Cute and cozy backyard movie night ideas

The Spruce / Jacob Fox

This movie screen can easily be moved and taken apart and put back together again.

You could purchase anoutdoor projector, or you could take on this unique project and make your own.

The movie will then be projected.

Children watching a movie on an outside screen

Lia Griffith

There are chairs, blankets, bean bags, and pillows so movie-goers can create their own comfy seats.

The marquees added to the back of the chair really make everyone feel welcome.

These could easily be folded up and stored in between movie nights.

A DIY movie screen in a yard

My Frugal Adventures

These seats start out with a cardboard box.

Let the kids decorate and design their own seats with paints and markers.

Add some pillows and blankets and you have some adorable movie night seats.

An outdoor wooden movie screen

The Horticult

The kids will feel like they’re in a real drive-in!

A ticket, of course!

Just create a sign and borrow or purchase a red carpet.

A wooden movie projector

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It will make all your guests feel special.

Make it extra special by having some movie treats on the other side of the entrance.

Who doesn’t want to be VIP?

A backyard movie with chairs and a screen

Sugar and Cloth

Here’s a great way to create a special entrance into your backyard movie night.

A chalkboard welcomes the guests to movie night and the movie props just add to the ambience.

Arrange everything nicely on a tray and then bring it out and sit on a pillow or blanket.

DIY movie seats on a lawn

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It also makes it incredibly easy to pass the tray around so no one misses out on the treats.

Take an inflatable raft and add ice.

Place your favorite beverages on the ice and wait until they’re ice-cold and ready to drink.

Kids outside watching a movie

Hello, Wonderful

You’ll love how easy the setup and cleanup are.

Inflatable Drink HolderfromBird’s Eye Meeple

A person holding a paper movie picker

Comic Con Family

Popcorn and movie tickets

The Girl Creative

A sign that says “VIP Entrance” by a front door

Suburban Simplicity

A movie night sign and decorations

Giggles Galore

An outdoor movie night

Life by Leanna

Popcorn seasonings on a table

Hostess with the Mostess

An inflatable raft with drinks in it

Bird’s Eye Meeple