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Homemaking & Homeschooling Tips for Busy Folks

Over 35+ Movie Night Snack Ideas

March 15, 2020 By Kelli Miller 3 Comments

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These 35+ Movie Night Snack Ideas are perfect for the family movie nights we try to have a couple of times a month. Each time, we choose a family-friendly film, have a fun snack, and enjoy the time together.

Its one of my most treasured “family times” we do together, even though it’s just movie, snacks and a couch.

Get your movie night started right with one of these awesome movies for kids that I pulled together to give us ideas when we’re trying to pick a movie for movie night!

bowl of popcorn on a wooden table with spilled kernels

Sometimes, though, I get so busy with the week that I don’t have time to think of a snack to make for the kids. And that’s why I love this list of over 30 movie night snack ideas! There are plenty of sweet and salty treats here that the whole family will enjoy on movie night!

Table of Contents

  • How to Make Family Movie Night Fun (even for older kiddos)
  • Over 35+ Movie Night Snack Ideas:
    • Easy S’mores Cookies Recipe Kids Love
    • Peanut Butter Lover’s Snack Mix
  • Snacks for Movie Night Resources:
  • More Movie Night Ideas You’ll Love:

How to Make Family Movie Night Fun (even for older kiddos)

Family movie night doesn’t have to be fun. I mean, seriously, for some of the older kiddos, it can be downright boooooooring. And I get that.

Who, at 14, really wanted to sit in a dark room with your mom and dad (ewww) and watch a movie (shudder)?! Movie watching with the ‘rents can be a real drag.

But, if mom (or dad) try reeeeeally hard, you can definitely make family night a whole lotta fun without the kiddo being any the wiser.

Over 30 Movie Night Snack Ideas

Over 35+ Movie Night Snack Ideas:

Here’s what I do:

  • Vote on the movie (and make sure everyone gets to “win” by picking their favorite movie pretty frequently. That’s part of why we do multiple movie nights a month, to make sure everyone can pick often.
  • Let the kids stay up later than usual. I know, I know, kids need a routine and they need to have their bedtime. But, seriously, y’all, there’s no reason that having a late night once a week (say on Friday or Saturday night when you’re not planning school tomorrow) can’t be part of the routine.
  • Do not try to talk about anything that might be “sensitive”–not even a joke. You know kids, if you make it uncomfortable for them, they will not want to be there. So, make family night the priority and not the ribbing-of-the-kids the priority (and tell dad so he lays off the dad-jokes).
  • Make their favorite movie night treats–and invite the kids to make them with you.
  • You can go with simple tortilla chips, you can pick up some buttered popcorn from the movie theater, or you can make sea salt and dark chocolate potato chip ice cream. Whatever your kid wants. Heck, if your kiddo has decided they’re vegan, you can toss some nutritional yeast on your popcorn and call it vegan “cheese” popcorn. Anything to make them happy and join you on the couch, right?!

Movie Night Snack Ideas

Make your next family movie night the best one yet with these yummy movie night snack ideas!

1

Peanut Butter Popcorn

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

This sweet Peanut Butter Popcorn is totally addictive! Be sure to share it so you don't eat it all!

2

Easy S’mores Snack Mix

Photo Credit: foodfolksandfun.net

Get the taste of S'mores without the work in this fun S'mores Snack Mix!

3

Rice Krispie Bites

Photo Credit: totallythebomb.com

Make these mini Rice Krispie Bites for a poppable sweet treat you can share during the film!

4

Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix Recipe

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

One of the BEST fall snacks and its perfect for a movie night, for sure!

5

DIY Movie Night Popcorn Bar

Photo Credit: www.familyfreshmeals.com

Let the kids dress up their own movie night snack with this DIY Movie Night Popcorn Bar!

6

Neon Slime Popcorn Snack Mix

Photo Credit: b-inspiredmama.com

Serve some unforgettable popcorn with this recipe for Neon Slime Popcorn Snack Mix!

7

Spicy “Cheesy” Kale Chips

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

Trying to eat healthy? Try these delicious Spicy Cheesy Kale Chips!

8

Simple Unicorn Horn Snacks

Photo Credit: nerdymamma.com

Unicorn. Horn. Snacks. You cannot go wrong.

9

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars Recipe

Photo Credit: www.somewhatsimple.com

I love cheesecake, but I don't love the work of making it. These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are a quick treat!

10

Unicorn Muddy Buddies Recipe

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

You had me at unicorn.

11

 Popcorn Ball Snacks

Photo Credit: www.thepinningmama.com

Popcorn balls are one of my favorite childhood treats. These Sprinkled Popcorn Balls look so fun!

12

White Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Photo Credit: typicallysimple.com

These sweet and salty White Chocolate Pretzel Bites are a perfect snack to munch on!

13

Easy Rainbow Tacos 

Photo Credit: nerdymamma.com

You're telling me that we could have a fun taco with fruit and a little whipped cream?! Yus!

14

Candy Corn Puppy Chow Recipe

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

What if you could combine your favorite candy and some muddy buddy action? Oh, wait. You can.

15

Sausage Velveeta RoTel Dip | Only 3 Ingredients

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

Make up a batch of this 3-Ingredient Rotel Dip and serve it with tortilla chips!

16

Baked Potato Parmesan Chips

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Or make up your own Baked Potato Parmesan Chips for the family!

17

Movie-Night Snack Mix

Photo Credit: canadianfamily.ca

This Movie Night Snack Mix goes fast, so make a double batch for everyone!

18

Easy Chocolate Pretzel Fudge

Photo Credit: www.myjoyfilledlife.com

This Easy Chocolate Pretzel Fudge is a simple dessert for the kids!

19

Movie Theater Popcorn

Photo Credit: ilovemydisorganizedlife.com

Have candy and popcorn in this recipe for Movie Theater Candy Popcorn!

20

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Crispy Treats

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

Peanut butter cup and some rice krispy treats?! Yes, please.

21

Dem Bones Zombie Snacks in a Jar

Photo Credit: nerdymamma.com

You get a little candy, a little jello and some whipped cream in this fun zombie snack!

22

Hot Chocolate Snack Mix

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Craving hot cocoa? Try this Hot Chocolate Snack Mix!

23

{Copycat} Panera Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Photo Credit: www.thepinningmama.com

Bake up these Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies and pass them out with a cup of milk!

24

Peanuts Movie Snack Mix

Photo Credit: www.happinessishomemade.net

Toss some peanuts, candy, and salty snacks together to make this Peanutty Movie Snack Mix!

25

Hot Cocoa Popcorn Balls

Photo Credit: www.messforless.net

These Hot Cocoa Popcorn Balls are a perfect movie night snack for winter!

26

Super Easy Sour Cream and Onion Dip

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

Serve up this DIY Super Easy Sour Cream and Onion Dip with your favorite chips!

27

Easy S'mores Cookies Recipe Kids Love

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com
28

Mexican Churro Popcorn Recipe

Photo Credit: asimplepantry.com

I love cinnamon, so of course I love churros. This Mexican Churro Popcorn is a must-make!

29

No Bake Chocolate Toffee Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

Photo Credit: recipesjust4u.com

Get the tang of pretzels and the creaminess of peanut butter in these Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars!

30

Caramel Nut Snack Mix

Photo Credit: butterwithasideofbread.com

Love caramel popcorn but want a little more "crunch"> This Caramel Nut Snack Mix is perfect

31

Parmesan popcorn with lemon & thyme

Photo Credit: www.carolinescooking.com

Serve this Parmesan Popcorn for a light (and mess-free!) movie snack!

32

Buffalo-Style Hot Popcorn Recipe

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

Spicy foods are a big snack for me, which makes this Buffalo-Style Hot Popcorn an automatic favorite of mine!

33

Peanut Butter Lover's Snack Mix

Photo Credit: www.myjoyfilledlife.com

This Peanut Butter Lovers' Snack Mix is crunchy, salty, and sweet - the best kind of snack to enjoy during a movie!

34

Candy Corn Pretzel Balls

Photo Credit: thegardeningcook.com

These Candy Corn Pretzel Balls are so cute for a fall movie night treat!

35

Pizzaria Snack Mix

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

Get the taste of pizza without the mess in this yummy Pizzaria Snack Mix!

36

Chewy Cookie Crunch Bars

Photo Credit: amandascookin.com

These Chewy Cookie Crunch Bars are crunchy, chewy, and sweet. Be sure to have plenty of napkins nearby!

37

Quick and Easy Minions Snack Mix

Photo Credit: www.thismamaloves.com

Watching the "Minions" movie soon? Serve up this fun Minions-Themed Snack Mix as you watch!

38

Underwater Octopus Rice Krispie Treats

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

For a sea-themed movie night, these treats are perfect!

Snacks for Movie Night Resources:

If you’ve just run out of ideas and nothing is floating your boat to make your treats for movie night, check out these affiliate resources from Amazon that are super for putting on an awesome family night with almost NO work!

  • Ultimate Family Night Gift Bundle: Popcorn, Candy, Cookies, and Loads of Goodies
  • Novelty Plastic Red & White Popcorn Containers
  • Sweet Treats Popcorn and Candy Gift Set
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More Movie Night Ideas You’ll Love:

Movie night is an epic event here in our house. We’re super regular about it and, I’ll be honest, there’s more to movie night than just snacks–there’s also the MOVIES! So, I pulled together some ideas to help you out with that.

  • Oscar Nominated Kids’ Movies
  • Dog Movies for Kids
  • 100+ Movies on Netflix for Boys

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About Kelli Miller

My husband (Ricky) of 20 years, our three wild and wonderfully different boys, five totally spoiled little dogs, a plethora of wild cats, and I live at Miller Manor! It is a 100 year old Colonial Style Farmhouse that is surrounded by hundreds of acres of farmland, in a small town on the coast of Southern Alabama.

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  1. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:10 am

    What a lovely round-up! Now, it’s time to choose! 😀 Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!

    Reply
  2. Elaine @ foodbod says

    April 28, 2017 at 10:27 am

    Wow! So much to choose from!
    Thank you for joining Fiesta Friday this week 🙂

    Reply
  3. Christine says

    April 26, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Loving this! The peanut butter one is making my mouth water.

    Reply

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