Who remembers going to the drive- in as a kid? I remember my first experience, my brothers and I went in my dad's truck, he loaded it up with folding cushions and packed dinner in the cooler. We walked up to the concession stand, inhaling the sweet smells of popcorn and cotton candy. I think we ate entirely too much food that night! I was amazed that you could just change the radio station to sync up with the big screen. The drive- in is such a fun family experience, it is sad that most have faded away. However, in these current times with social distancing requirements, the idea of Drive- ins has made a come back. People all over Merrimack Valley are excited about this outdoor event and tickets are selling out like wildfire! Maybe, a few will stick around for the long haul after this... In the meantime here is a list of towns that are offering drive-in movies. Some of the Drive -ins are FREE and some require a fee. However, all require a reservation. Each location has a max occupancy and a max number of people in one car. Continue to check each location early because they are selling out very fast!
Merrimack
Old Home Days will be hosting a drive-in movie.
Movie: The Karate Kid
When: Saturday August 8th at 8pm
Where: Waterhouse Field (located next to The New Old Oak)
Tickets: $15 per car (updated). Follow us Merrimac Old Home Days to be alerted once tickets go on sale in the next few days.
Methuen- FREE
Drive in is FREE but you MUST register to get a spot.
Summer Drive in Movies at The LOOP. Please follow the links below to get a ticket. We ask that you only reserve 1 ticket per vehicle. **
The City of Methuen and The Loop Are proud to present Summer Drive In Movies at The Loop!
Cost: Free!
Capacity: A maximum of 90 vehicles will be allowed entry per movie. We ask that you only reserve one ticket per vehicle.
Tickets: You must make advanced reservations on Eventbrite and either bring a printed copy of your ticket, or have your ticket ready to present on your smartphone via the Eventbrite app for check in.
- Vehicles will be allowed entry starting at 7:30 P.M.
- Vehicles will be spaced 6 Feet apart. You must stay in the space surrounding your vehicle
- Free popcorn and water courtesy of Ron Marsan
- Please consider donating to Methuen Cares
- In case of inclement weather we will show the movie on the next night (Friday)
***Please view links to the free eventbrite tickets HERE
Yankee Homecoming - Located at Rupert A Nock Middle register or if you have any questions please send an email to Jill Ramsdell at movie@yankeehomecoming.com
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 7 PM – 10:45 PM Salute to Service (Military / Veteran Night) “Pirates of the Caribbean”
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 7 PM – 10:45 PM Salute to our Heroes- we will be hosting an “Interactive Drive-In Movie Night”. What does that mean, you ask? This means, next Wednesday we will have some very special guests joining us who may or may not be featured in the movie that is being shown that evening. What we can tell you is these special guests will be walking amongst the vehicles in the parking lot, and some may even greet you at the gate that evening as you arrive.
WE MUST STRESS.... it is extremely important that EVERYONE is mindful of social distancing and follow all COVID19 guidelines.
Friday, July 31, 2020 at 7 PM – 10:45 PM Star Wars Family Night
$25 per car max 6 people
Friday and Saturday 6:30pm
Sunday- Thursday 7:00pm
Buy tickets HERE
July 26th TROLLS: WORLD TOUR
RATING: PG
SHOWTIME: 8:45 PM
July 27th BACK TO THE FUTURE
RATING: PG
SHOWTIME: 8:45 PM
July 28th FRIDAY THE 13TH
RATING: R
SHOWTIME: 8:45 PM
July 29th JAWS
RATING: PG
SHOWTIME: 8:45 PM
July 30th GREASE
RATING: PG
SHOWTIME: 8:45 PM
July 31st
See full calendar here
TRUSTEES- Fresh Air Flicks, Friday-night drive-in movies
Fresh Air Flicks will cost $30 per car for nonmembers, and $25 per car for Trustees Members. Nonmembers will have the opportunity to simultaneously purchase a Trustees Membership ($70). All shows start at 8:30PM.
Tickets must be purchased online ahead of time, due to COVID-19 safety concerns. At the entrance, all cars must show proof of purchase via a printed ticket or on a smartphone or similar device. No onsite transactions will occur, and cars without a ticket will not be allowed to enter.
Portable bathrooms will be open, and visitors will have an opportunity to pre-purchase concessions. No concessions will be sold on-site. All visitors older than two will be required to wear masks when outside their cars, and all must practice social distancing by keeping a minimum of six feet away from other parties.
July 24: Mrs. Doubtfire
July 31: BIG
August 7: Finding Nemo
Walmart Drive In -COMING SOON In August Some Walmart locations will be hosting Drive- Ins.
Check out this interesting segment on old Merrimack Valley Drive- ins from HC Media
The Haverhill Journal on the Go - Lost Drive-In Movie Theaters -
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