Just like pool hours include “Adult Swim Movie Nights” on your schedule so parents can have a fun and inexpensive night to themselves!

Offset expenses by renting out floaties and selling themed concessions, like a fish food bar featuring Goldfish crackers, Swedish Fish, and gummy sharks!

Set up water-themed activities before the movie screening begins. Include inflatable water slides, water guns, or a small water park area for attendees to enjoy.

Create a captivating ambiance by incorporating glow-in-the-dark elements into the event. Use glow sticks, LED lights, and neon decorations to illuminate the surroundings. You can also distribute glow sticks or bracelets to attendees, adding a magical touch to the movie night.

“We had such a great turnout for our dive-in movie; lots of families and everyone had a great time swimming. We screened ‘Hook’ and sold Italian Sodas in our concession stand for the first time. It was a big hit.”

– Bolivar Parks and Recreation, MO

“On the last Flick ‘n’ Float of the summer, we hosted a Hollywood Night. For two hours participants got to walk the red carpet, take photos at the selfie station with a Hollywood backdrop, play carnival games to win mini Oscars and be a movie star! Our Park Districts dance program performed a special opening number for the crowd before we started our feature film, which was very well-liked amongst the community. The Hollywood theme was a great success, super easy to put together and a very memorable night for our families. That night everyone was a movie star!”

– Geneva Park District, IL

“Our Pirates Plunge is an annual community affair that brings families together for pirate-themed pool games and activities, like floating obstacle courses and key logs. Attendees can also participate in a variety of on-land fun, including a pirate ship slide, tropical bounce house, treasure hunts, and photo opportunities. The evening always concludes with a special movie presentation on the big outdoor movie screen so attendees can lounge in the heated pool.”

– City of Carlsbad, CA