Here are some tips to make the most of your outdoor movie viewing experience.
Tips for outdoor movie viewing
Get a Comfy Seat Show up about an hour early to get a good seat and setup your little camp. Bring a cooler with Food and Drinks and have a pre-movie picnic
Dress for the Night. As the night progresses temperatures will most likely drop having a jacket on hand and a blanket are great for keeping warm or snuggling your little one.
Avoid the Mosquitoes
There are many safe and effective insect repellents that you can use to protect your child, including those that use deet, citronella, or soybean oil. Remember to only use products that are approved for children, follow the manufacturer's instructions and wash off the insect repellents when you return indoors.
Insect repellents with deet are probably the best and most commonly used. Although it is absorbed through your child's skin, it is generally safe as long as the product has less than 10% deet.
Using Insect Repellents Safely
Here are some more tips on the safe use of insect repellents on your kids:
Apply repellents only to exposed skin and/or clothing (as directed on the product label). Do not use under clothing.
Never use repellents over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin.
Do not apply to eyes and mouth, and apply sparingly around ears. When using sprays do not spray directly onto face; spray on hands first and then apply to face.
Do not allow children to handle the products, and do not apply to children's hands. When using on children, apply to your own hands and then put it on the child.
Do not spray in enclosed areas. Avoid breathing a repellent spray, and do not use it near food.
Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and/or clothing.
Heavy application and saturation is generally unnecessary for effectiveness; if biting insects do not respond to a thin film of repellent, then apply a bit more.
After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water or bathe. This is particularly important when repellents are used repeatedly in a day or on consecutive days. Also, wash treated clothing before wearing it again. If you suspect that you or your child are reacting to an insect repellent, discontinue use, wash treated skin, and then call your local poison control center. If/when you go to a doctor, take the repellent with you.
To keep your children safe from insect bites, you can also:
Make sure to keep as much of her skin covered with clothing as possible, including long sleeve shirt, long pants, socks, and a hat.
Wear light colored clothing, so as not to attract bugs.
Avoid using any scented soaps or other products on your baby, since the fragrances can also attract insects.
Apply insect repellents to clothing instead of to skin so that it won't be absorbed.
Follow the instructions, including age restrictions on any insect repellent you are considering using.
Some Places in NJ to view Movies under the Stars
Hoboken's "Movies Under the Stars" is back this summer. These FREE outdoor movie screenings take place at Pier A Park, overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Movies begin at 9:00 p.m. in June and July and around at 8:15 p.m. in August, unless otherwise noted below. For the best seating, come early and bring a blanket or comfortable low-back chair.
Here's the schedule:
August 12 -- Horton Hears a Who
August 19 -- Madagascar 2
August 26 -- Coraline in 3D -- free 3D Glasses to the first 1000 people
Schedules are subject to change. In case of heavy rain, the film presentation will be canceled and rescheduled on Aug. 20 and Aug. 27 at 9:30 p.m. following the regularly scheduled film at 8:15 p.m. For further information call (201) 420-2207 and keep checking Hoboken Now all summer long for film schedules and reminders!
Constitution Park
Linwood Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024
(201) 592-3663
Fort Lee Film Commission Presents the 2009 Movies Under the Stars at Constitution Park (Linwood Avenue).
This summer long outdoor film festival highlights the films of the 1930s this year.
Film goers are encouraged to bring canned good donations for the Fort Lee food bank.
All programs start at 7Pm and films screen at sunset. Bring lawn chairs / blankets.
Schedule
August 12th StageCoach
August 19th The Bride of Frankenstein
September 2nd film - The Grapes of Wrath
Drive Ins
The peak years for Drive-ins were the mid to late 50's. New York's peak season was '63, with over 150 Driveins lit-up that year. Since then, the state has experienced a rate of attrition and decline of 82%, but yet, NY remains one of the top 5 Drive-in states, with nearly 30 Drive-ins that remain lit currently & seasonally.
Two Drive-Ins for NJ residents are in Warwick NY, and Port Jervis both are about 1hr 15 from GWB
The Warwick Drive in
Route 94
Warwick, NY 10990
Phone: (845) 986-4440 (showtimes)
Email: casey@warwick.net
Official Website: http://www.warwickdrivein.com
The Fair Oaks Drive In
365 Bloomingburg Road
Middletown, NY 10940
Website:http://thefairoaksdrivein.com/
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