\n<\/strong>Choose a day and time that works for both kids and parents. If you want an evening event, start Movie Night as early in the evening as possible (5 or 6 o\u2019clock), as young children may get tired if the event goes too late. Encourage younger children to come in their pajamas if they want to, in case they do fall asleep.<\/p>\n
2) Advertise in Advance 3) Decorate, Decorate, Decorate 4) Sell Tickets\u00a0\u00a0 5) Offer Concessions 6) Choose Appropriate Movies Follow these 7 easy tips and you\u2019ll earn rave reviews at your elementary school Movie event.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Start advertising as early as possible, so families have adequate time to plan. Get the word out by hanging up banners<\/a> and posters around school, sending home flyers in students\u2019 folders, making an announcement at the PTA\/PTO meeting, and sending e-mails to parents.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Choose decorations that match your chosen movie or a Hollywood theme. At the entrance, set up a red carpet and line the walls with holographic stars for a real Hollywood feel. Inside, set up a screening area with movie theater-style seating and drape walls in dark fabric. Decorate tables with textured and reusable floral sheeting and popcorn machine centerpieces.<\/p>\n![\"Movie_Night_Scene\"](\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Movie_Night_Scene-300x300.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Create an authentic movie-theater experience by set up an authentic ticket booth at the entrance. Sell tickets that can be used as entrance passes or for concessions.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Set up a concession<\/a> booth where moviegoers can use tickets to \u201cpurchase\u201d refreshments and souvenirs. Offer healthy fare, like carrot sticks, fruit and milk, as well as standard movie-theater treats, too, like popcorn, juice, and gummy bears. Offer them in popcorn megaphones<\/a> and plastic cups that become fun souvenirs when you imprint them with your school or event name.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Carefully consider what movie(s) you want to screen for your Family Movie Night. Choose films that will appeal to all audiences \u2013 young children, older children, and adults \u2013 to ensure everyone has a good time.<\/p>\n![\"Movie_Night_Photo_Scene\"](\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Movie_Night_Photo_Scene-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a>7) Set up a Photo Booth
\n<\/strong>Make it interactive by setting up a photo booth or photo area with photo props<\/a> and costumes where kids and parents can get their pictures taken in all kinds of outfits, from glamorous to silly.<\/p>\n