Nothing says summer like a drive-in movie theater. We’re lucky to have four drive-in theaters within an hour’s drive of Rockford, Illinois!
The McHenry Outdoor
Address: 1510 Chapel Hill Rd., McHenry, IL
Open: Tuesdays and weekends
Upcoming shows: Listed on their Facebook page
Showtimes: Gates open at 6:30 pm. The first movie starts at 8:50 pm and the second movie starts around 11 pm.
Cost: $12 per adult
$6 per military/senior
$6 for kids
FREE for kids 3 and under
Specials: $12 per carload on Tuesdays
Concessions: The concession stand is open and serving snacks and full meals like hamburgers, pizza, brats, popcorn, nachos, ice cream and more.
Midway Drive-In Theater
Address: 91 Palmyra Rd., Sterling, IL
Open: Fridays and Saturdays
Upcoming shows: Listed on their website
Showtimes: Box office opens at 7:15 pm. The first movie starts around 8:30 pm and the second movie starts around 10:30 pm.
Cost: $9.50 per adult (12 and older)
$4 per kid (3 to 11 years old)
FREE for kids 2 and under
A $10 food permit per vehicle can be purchased if you’d like to bring in your own food and drinks.
Order tickets in advance here.
Concessions: The concession stand is open and you can purchase snacks as well as burgers, hot dogs, drinks and more.
Route 34 Drive In
Address: 4468 East 12th Rd., (Old Route 34), Earlville, IL
Open: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Upcoming shows: Listed on their website
Showtimes: Gates open at 6:30 pm
Show starts at dusk
Cost: $10 per adult
$8 per senior
$7 per child
Cash only
Concessions: Concessions are available until the second movie starts. They serve hamburgers, cheeseburgers, funnel sticks, pizza, drinks, and more.
Sky Vu Drive In
Address: N1936 WI. State Hwy 69, Monroe, WI
Open: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Upcoming shows: Listed on their website
Showtimes: Gate opens Friday and Saturday at 7:15 pm, Sunday at 7:45 pm
Show starts at dusk
Cost: $11 per adult
$6 per kid
Cash or check only
Concessions: Concession stand will be open for purchase. You cannot bring in outside food. They offer hotdogs, hamburgers, popcorn, drinks and more.
Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre
Address: Corner of Highway 18 and 89, Jefferson, WI
Open: Wednesday through Sunday
Upcoming shows: Listed on their website
Showtimes: Gates open at 6:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 8 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The first movie starts around 8:50 pm and the second movie starts around 11 pm.
Cost: $10 per adult (12 and up)
$6 per kid ages 5-11
FREE for kids 4 and under
Concessions: The concession stand is open and serving snacks and full meals like hamburgers, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, ice cream and more.
Do you plan on seeing a drive-in movie this summer?
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Are these theaters open now in aug ? And what movies are playing ??
Hi Kathy! All of the listed drive-ins are open in August and if you click the links in their name, you can go to what’s currently showing.