March 1st | 10 Essentials for Your Oscar Viewing Kit

The Oscars Viewing Kit

1. A Star-Worthy Snack Spread

Forget boring chips and dip. Oscars night calls for snacks with style. Think fancy popcorn flavors like truffle or caramel sea salt, Caprese Skewers, Godlen Hummus Platter, or any of our other Simple and Elegant Oscar Snacks. Bonus points if you pair your snacks with a themed drink – “a “Margarita Maximus”, anyone?

2. A Ballot for Oscar Predictions

What’s an Oscars viewing party without some friendly competition? Print out ballots with all the nominations, pass them around, and let everyone vote on who they think will win. The person with the most correct predictions wins bragging rights (or the last slice of chocolate cake). Download our “And the Winner Is…” Oscar Prediction sheet and fill in who you think should win. Then compare how you did with your friends. Who’s the greatest Oscar Oracle this year? Download your prediction sheets now.

3. Oscar Viewing Awards 

You can pick up some mini trophies and create your own “Best of” awards, or you can use our Oscar Coloring Pages as Viewing Award Certificates. Whether you go 2-D or amp it up to 3-D. Have some fun with the awards you give your friends during the night. You can either be the Master of Ceremonies and make them yourself, or you can let your friends in on the fun and let everyone make an award that they give out during the evening. Categories could include “Best Trivia Know-it-all,” “Most Dramatic Reaction,” “Best Couch Critic,” or “Best Oscar Chef.” You decide. Get creative. I bet you have some ideas already! Go get the Oscar Coloring Pages now.

4. Comfy Red Carpet Attire

Whether you’re doing a Glam Oscar Night Party or a PJ Oscar Night make sure that you’re comfortable. This awards program is definitely known for going long. You could also set a new trend and have everyone come in an Academy Award-inspired t-shirt (think Ugly Christmas Sweater and you’re on the right track). If you’re rocking your coziest loungewear, toss in a few red carpet touches, like a sparkly headband or a velvet robe. Heck, bring back the 1950s smoking jacket! Whether you’re dressing to the nines or going cozy kitten, find a friend and cuddle up on the couch. It’s more fun with friends.

5. Oscar Bingo Cards

Bingo, but Oscars-themed. With our Academy Awards Oscar Bingo, you call out OSCAR to win. We have a set of 30 unique cards that will handle most living room get-togethers. With squares like “sequined dress”, “winner who cries on stage, and “Who are you wearing” you’ll have fun from the Red Carpet (now gold by the way) to the end of the ceremony. The first to complete a row wins! Be prepared for a few rounds. Warning: this game gets highly competitive when you’ve got a full room. Download the ReelAmazing Oscar Bingo Set now

6. A Movie-Themed Playlist

Set the mood before the ceremony starts with a playlist featuring classic movie soundtracks. Think Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and that one song from Frozen you can never get out of your head. Nothing says “I’m ready for the Oscars” like blasting The Imperial March as you arrange your snack table.

7. Decor Fit for Hollywood Royalty

Transform your space into an Oscars-worthy venue with a few simple touches. Roll out a red (or gold) carpet (or a red bath mat), string up some twinkling fairy lights, and print out posters of past Best Picture winners. Your guests will feel like they’ve stepped onto the set of The Great Gatsby (minus all the tragic stuff).

8. An Awards Speech Microphone

Let’s face it: everyone’s got a speech inside them just waiting to be delivered. Keep a fake microphone handy for those inevitable moments when someone wants to thank their cat, their first-grade teacher, or the pizza delivery guy who saved their party. Bonus points if you play wrap-it-up music after 30 or 60 seconds. Don’t forget to check out our dos and don’ts of Crafting the Perfect Oscar-Worthy Speech.

9. A Trivia Challenge

Test everyone’s movie knowledge with some Oscars trivia. From the history of the Oscar statue to the Ultimate Best Picture Challenge, We have a challenge, a downloadable quiz, and a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of the Academy Awards. There are almost 100 years of trivia knowledge that you need to know, so the Baby Boomers have an edge on this one. it’s a great way to keep the energy up during commercial breaks. Just be prepared for that one know-it-all friend to dominate the game. Quick! Give them the Best Know-it-all Award!

10. A “Best Dressed” Contest

Who says the fashion fun is limited to the stars? Have your very own Best-Dressed Contest and let everyone vote. Whether it’s over-the-top glam or the funniest Oscar-inspired t-shirt, give the winner a prize (or just eternal glory – certificates are great for this). And yes, pajamas count as long as they’re fabulous!

Essentials for Movie Night