Explore the gardens and collection at Hillwood before heading to the Lunar Lawn to view Legally Blonde (2001), a film telling the story of Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl, who chases love into Harvard Law, finding her own strength in a charming, witty journey.

Help set a festive atmosphere in our best picnic spread competition. Our judges are charmed by:

• Themed spreads with connections to the film
• '00s fashion and character look-alikes
• Props including tablecloths, flameless candelabras, and centerpieces

The winner will receive an annual membership to Hillwood and the admiration of fellow film-goers.

This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain, the screening will be moved to indoor locations. Please note that rain may modify the location and timing of the program.

EVENT TIMELINE

5-5:30 p.m. | Purchase the perfect memento in the museum shop

6-8:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

• Enjoy the mansion, gardens, and greenhouse
• Visit Hillwood's newest exhibition Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles
• Picnic in style on the Lunar Lawn

8-8:30 p.m. | Judging for best picnic spread. Winners will be announced before the film.

About 8:45 p.m. | Legally Blonde begins on the Lunar Lawn

Until about 9:30 p.m. | Purchase sandwiches, snacks and beverages (including beer and wine) from Merriweather To Go

About 10:15 p.m. | Hillwood closes after film ends

PICNICKING INFORMATION 

• Please bring your own picnic blankets or lawn chairs for seating on the lawn.
• Picnicking is welcome at this event. Please note our liquor license does not allow patrons to bring in outside alcohol.  
• Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be available from Merriweather To Go. 

ABOUT THE FILM

Ditzy blonde Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) decides to attend Harvard Law School when her snobby boyfriend dumps her for a more "appropriate" woman. Despite her penchant for malls, makeup, and tanning, she shows the elite Ivy League set a thing or two about class and self-confidence.