Hooray to those of us living in New York State. Governor Cuomo announced that our drive-in theaters can finally open.
Below are the drive-ins that we found in our search. Be sure to check the website of each drive-in for their details about opening. Each group has determined its own method of implementing social distancing. And its own way of accepting reservations.
If we missed one of your favorite drive-ins, please send an email to editor@excitingread.com.
Hudson Valley Parent magazine congratulates Beth Wilson, owner of The Warwick Drive-In Theater, for being such a strong community advocate.
Warwick Drive-In Theater
5 Warwick Tpk. (Rte 21) just off Rte. 94. Warwick, NY
(845)986-4440
They feature a park-like, grassy setting on 11 acres of farmland. With first-run movies, home-cooked food and multiple screens for a bigger choice of features. They use the latest in FM radio sound.
Tips for making your movie adventure a fun time
- Be respectful of those around you as we practice social distancing. And observe the regulations established by the local theater.
- Bring bug spray
- Bring blankets for little ones
- Clean your car window (who needs to watch a movie through bugs on the glass!)
- Bring jumper cables (patrons sometimes drain their battery unknowingly, or you can help a neighbor who drained theirs.)
- Try and buy your snacks at the snack counter (that's where the drive-ins make their profit helping to ensure they'll be around next summer.) Be sure to observe the rules established about ordering and picking up food.
Hudson Valley
Hyde Park Drive-in Theatre
4114 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park
(845) 229-4738
Overlook Drive-In Theatre
126 Degarmo Rd. (between routes 44 & 55), Poughkeepsie
845-452-3445
Four Brothers Drive-in Theater
4957 Route 22, Amenia
Warwick Drive-In Theater
5 Warwick Tpke. (Rte 21) just off Rte. 94, Warwick
They feature a park-like, grassy setting on 11 acres of farmland, first-run movies, home-cooked food and multiple screens for a bigger choice of features. They use the latest in FM radio sound.
Fair Oaks Drive-In Theater
365 Bloomingburg Rd., Middletown
845-361-5773
Restored and reopened in the 1990s, the Fair Oaks Drive In is a twin screen venue that can accommodate up to 800 cars. Open from late April through September order some food right from your car and enjoy a feature film or 2!
Capital Region
Hollywood Drive-in
518-283-4425518-283-4425
9254 Route 66
Averill Park (Rensselaer County)
Malta Drive-in
518-587-6077518-587-6077
2785 Route 9
Malta (Saratoga County)
GLENMONT (Albany County)
Jericho Drive-in
518-767-3398518-767-3398
21 Jericho Rd
Glenmont (Albany County)
Glen Drive-in
518-792-0023518-792-0023
963 Route 9
Glens Falls (Saratoga County)
Hathaway's Drive-In Theatre
518-686-7768518-686-7768
Rt. 67
North Hoosick (Rensselaer County)
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