Family Outdoor Movie Night
There is NOTHING better than the smell of popping popcorn. Well, maybe the smell of babies, but you can’t eat them so…
Nothing draws people together like someone popping microwave popcorn. And Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn is the best. There’s a sense of community around a shared bowl of popped goodness. This fall, Orville Redenbacher’s Movies in the Park series will take place around the country and will draw families out under the stars to watch an outdoor movie and share popcorn. If you are in the Los Angeles or Orange County area, they are putting on a fun event at the Grove this week!US Weekly’s Family Movie Night is happening Thursday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m. My kids and I can’t wait to go! The event is open to the public, and if you haven’t been to the Grove yet, it is lovely! I can’t think of a better place to see an outdoor movie. It’s sure to be a super fun family night! And Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn will be on hand to make sure you have your popcorn fix!We are lucky that our community hosts outdoor movie nights during the summer. If you haven’t been to an outdoor movie before, I thought I would share a few tips for what you should bring along. These things have become essential to our successful outdoor-movie-going adventures.
You definitely want to bring a big blanket to put on the grass. Some places also allow small, low-backed chairs, but make sure you at least have a blanket that your family can get cozy on. It works as a picnic blanket while you are waiting for the movie to start, and then becomes a super low-budget version of one of those newfangled reclining movie seats. Make sure you all bring a sweatshirt or jacket to put on since it is likely to be a little bit chilly. If you have the space, bring a second blanket to put over the top of you so you can get extra cozy.
And don’t forget the snacks! Our favorite is Orville Redenbacher’s Movie Theater Butter microwave popcorn. So good! I can’t even believe how convenient these microwave popcorn bags are now. They pop right up in a matter of minutes and then the top tears off and it turns into a bowl! It’s genius! Along with my salty snack, I like something sweet. You have to have chocolate. Even just a few little squares will do. And I’m a big fan of gummy candies—in this case, gummy lobsters.Don’t forget napkins or wipes to clean up little hands after eating all that delicious, fluffy popcorn. And be sure to bring enough water for everyone in your family. There is nothing worse than being thirsty! I tend to overpack for things, but we’ve got these outdoor movies down to a science. Bring enough stuff to keep you happy but not so much that it becomes a burden and you don’t want to bother going anymore.Let’s talk for a second about how excited I am for US Weekly’s Family Movie Night! I can’t wait to watch a movie with my family under the stars! It’s open to everyone, so no RSVP is required! We’re totally going to get our popcorn on in Lala Land! And the Grove is SO pretty! Being in the heart of L.A. means you never know who you are going to see. I’ve walked past Weird Al there, y’all!Kids love popcorn.
Will I see you in LA?
US Weekly’s Family Movie Night
Thursday, August 20
6:30 p.m.
The Grove, Los Angeles
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Snacks, games, and family fun!
Movie screening begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Park
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