Holiday Social Distancing Outdoor Movie Ideas

November 26, 2020
During this COVID-19 outbreak, you must be looking for fun, less-stress ways for the entertainment of your family. Arranging a movie night can be great enjoyment in this winter of social distancing. If you have space, you can arrange an outdoor movie night to add charm to your idea. But it’s also important to keep in mind that coronavirus is real and active. 
  • Experts advise avoiding large indoor gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. There is a large indoor gathering in movie theaters so they can be one of the riskiest places to go now. But watching a movie while sitting on your couch can get a little stale after months in lockdown. Outdoor movie nights along with providing fresh air are also safe and provide a theater experience. When you’ve to engage socially, outside activities are best as all people are not breathing exactly the same air. 
  • The movie night set up generally consists of a projector, media player, sound system, and a big screen. In this coronavirus season, making the mini hand sanitizers, face masks, and gloves available should be your primary focus. You can also set up a fun way of watching an outdoor movie by hanging a white sheet or projector screen. Sometimes, you must also want to watch movies with subtitles on. You may not get the outdoor movie sounds because of kid’s noise or other such issues. In such situations, subtitles ensure that no one is missing much of the story.
  • The most important thing to consider for social distancing is the seating of guests. After setting up the equipment, it's time to set up the seating. For seating, select those things that are durable and comfortable for outdoor use. You can choose lawn chairs, patio furniture, or just blankets on the ground for seating purposes. For a true luxury movie theater experience, you can prefer zero-gravity lounge chairs. As the night falls, sleeping bags may keep everyone cozy. But for a two-hour movie, it can become uncomfortable to sit on hard ground. To avoid such comfort issues, you can add washable pillows and cushions. If you're planning to use the ground for an outdoor movie, make sure to clean it during daylight. Clearing the space of rocks, sticks and other debris will add to your comfort.
  • Generally, outdoor movies can be a gathering of your friends, family, relatives, and neighbors. But in this COVID-19 season, social distancing is more important. You can plan a movie night just for your family. Or if you want to invite guests, you should take care of social distancing. If you've invited other families too, make sure to maintain a six feet distance between each family. Before starting the event, designate the seating sections for every family. Doing this, you can enjoy an outdoor movie night by following social distancing. However, if you're inviting your neighbors, you may ask them to bring their own blankets or chairs. It will reduce the possibility of transmission of the disease.
  • When it comes to food, make sure to not touch the same things repeatedly while serving. While inviting other families, you may ask them to bring their utensils to avoid disease spreading risks. Even if your kitchen is just a few steps away, you must not want to interrupt the movie. Make the things available in your backyard to avoid constantly venturing inside the kitchen for refreshments. You can use coolers or thermostats to keep things warm and cool. Set up the snacks on a folding table or a bar cart. For snacks, you have multiple options such as movie-snack classics, fruits, or veggies. It’s a great idea to turn your movie night into BBQ night. By setting plates and napkins ahead of time, you can focus both on eating and watching. If you’ve arranged an alcohol-centric party, avoid serving larger bottles of wine or beer. By bringing single-serving bottles, the chances of multiple people touching the same thing will be reduced.  
  • Make sure to use gloves and face masks while interacting with each other. While gathering outdoors with food, you may encounter some uninvited visitors. The bugs, mosquitoes, or pests can irritate you. While planning an outdoor movie event, must consider preventive measures against the bugs that thrive in your area. You may use natural repellents such as Cedarcide or set up citronella candles to avoid these bugs. Make sure that all food items are covered properly and don’t expose them for a longer period. By using bug sprays you can be sure that your family and friends are safe from diseases they could cause. 
  • The most challenging task during your overall event is picking up the movie. Make sure to choose your movie earlier, otherwise, the last-minute debates over the selection of movies can annoy everyone. You must establish some guidelines to ensure that no one feels left out. A simple way to sort it out is by allowing every person to suggest movies on different nights. Or you can select a movie by voting, toss, or by picking cards. Enlist some of the family movies to serve as options. It will save you from hassles at the time of the event. After picking a movie, keep the proximity of your neighbors and the location of the screen in mind.
  • Most people love adding video games to their projection screen. While playing video games, make sure to sanitize the controllers between players. Try to follow social distancing and don’t crowd together while playing video games. If any of your friends or family members is not feeling 100%, it’s better for him to stay home. 
You can make your outdoor movie night as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be. With the proper equipment, you can enhance your experience. Look for companies that offer the best equipment at affordable prices such as premier outdoor movies. All the equipment and set up is designed to add magic to your event. Contact us now to book one of our exclusive movie packages. 

Add some Halloween games to pump some life into an undead party. There are many spooky ways to add fun into even with perfect party Halloween game ideas. No matter if your party attendees are kids or adults, you can choose games and activities for them. An easy and inexpensive way to add charm to your backyard Halloween party is using a piñata filled with candy. You can also choose options for holiday party rentals such as a dance floor, concessions, and games. One of the best ideas is to arrange a costume contest or a Halloween scavenger hunt. All attendees will vote for contestants and present treats and prizes to the winner.


Premier Outdoor Movies can add charm to your Holiday Social Distancing Outdoor Movies. Our big screen and HD results will add spice to your event, ensuring a real-time movie experience. With our latest high-end equipment, we've become the first choice for customers looking for the best movie experience. Call us today to reserve your Halloween party rental.


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