Lights camera action easy party: movie night

A lights camera action easy party can be as big or as little as you want it to be! Decorate, make some popcorn, and turn on a movie! I made a balloon garland for a community movie night for kids & teens a while back, that you can see below. This is a really cute party theme that can be used for an at-home birthday, too!

Food to serve at a lights, camera, action party:

• Popcorn is definitely the staple for a party like this. Here are a few supplies that can help:

I would be missing the mark if I said anything other than… if it were my kid’s party we would probably order pizza in bulk and call it a night. If you’re a bit better than me in the gourmet department, below are a few recipes to try.

Movie Night Recipes

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Crunchy tortilla chips loaded with chicken, drenched in a spicy buffalo ranch sauce and smothered in cheese – Buffalo Chicken Nachos are a crowd pleaser!

Check out this recipe

Bang Bang meatballs: A Unique appetizer recipe

Looking for a unique take on Bang Bang Shrimp? Then you need to try these delicious Bang Bang Meatballs! They are delicious and unique appetizer recipe!

Check out this recipe

Easy Loaded Pulled Pork Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos!)

These Loaded Pulled Pork Tater Tot Nachos (or tochos) combine BBQ, potatoes, and beans to create a cheesy casserole for dinner or game day!

Check out this recipe

Easy Homemade Caramel Corn

Our Easy Homemade Caramel Corn is a family favorite. It is super yummy and super easy. And you don’t need Corn Syrup for this recipe.

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Dark Chocolate Dipped Bananas Recipe

If you’re looking for an easy healthy dessert that will please a crowd, these dark chocolate dipped bananas are incredibly easy to make.

Check out this recipe

I also share a lot more movie night food ideas in my food specific post!

Easy-to-order decor ideas

A few tips & tricks:

• If you’re planning on building your own balloon garland, check out my guide!
• If you’re securing a backdrop, you’ll want to learn how to safely set a backdrop up.
• Hanging decor? There are a few different ways to hang, depending on the surfaces you’re using. Here’s my best practices for hanging party decor.

Want to step it up a notch?

Take your party to the next level with a projector. Bring the movies to your home. Bonus points if you rock this with an outdoor setup on a gorgeous evening at home!

Try this party theme!

If you’ve tried this party, I’d love to see your spin on this theme in the comments below!