Set Up an Outdoor Movie Screen This Weekend With These Easy DIY Tips

You’ve hosted cookouts and played games with the family outside, but an outdoor activity you may not have tried yet is watching one of your favorite movies in your backyard. Those who live near a drive-in theater can always catch a showing there, but for anyone who doesn’t, crafting a DIY outdoor movie screen is the next best thing. On top of being a budget-friendly experience, creating your own outdoor setup is also an intimate and memorable activity for the whole family.

To get started with your DIY theater project, you’ll first want to determine how much time and energy you want to devote. For a one-time movie night, you may want to opt for a simple structure that uses materials you likely already have. If you plan to host multiple movie nights over the summer, it may be worth trying out something more elaborate that requires more planning and elbow grease to execute. Whichever route you choose, you’ll be building something that’s sure to be a highlight of the season. The last step is of course to decide what movie to watch, but luckily it's hard to go wrong with a summer blockbuster, Hollywood classic, or anything in between.