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Movies, campouts, and plenty of amenities await at Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia. Photo courtesy of the theater
Movies, campouts, and plenty of amenities await at Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia. Photo courtesy of the theater
5/3/24 - By Laurie Rein

While many drive-in movie theaters of yore shuttered a long time ago, there are still numerous Westchester and Hudson Valley options that provide family-friendly entertainment all season. Most offer double features, with titles changing frequently, and some drive-ins have multiple screens running simultaneously. One theater on our list even offers overnight camping if you really want to make a night of it.

Below we've rounded up drive-in theaters in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, plus some nearby locations in Connecticut and New York City. Keep a close watch on listings, as show times and titles are generally updated weekly. 

Be sure to check out other family-friendly events on our Event Calendar. For more ideas for outdoor fun with Westchester kids, look over our guide to camping in the area, and subscribe to our newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox.

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The Fair Oaks Drive-In shows both new releases and classics. Photo courtesy of the theater
The Fair Oaks Drive-In shows both new releases and classics. Photo courtesy of the theater

Drive-In Movie Theaters in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Warwick Drive-In Movie Theater

Warwick
Dating from 1950, the Warwick Drive-In boasts three big screens and shows double features seven nights a week in season. A mix of adult-oriented and family films rotate. Admission is per person. A snack bar and restrooms are available. READ MORE

Overlook Drive-In Movie Theater

Poughkeepsie
Double features are offered on the big, outdoor screen, with new titles posted weekly. The diverse selections tailor to all ages, including family-oriented films, horror films, retro classics, and more. Concessions are available, as are ticket books. READ MORE

Fair Oaks Drive-In Movie Theater

Middletown
Catch family-friendly flicks—both new releases and classics—on this theater's pair of screens. Live concerts, comedy shows, and meet-and-greet events are also on tap for the summer season. Visit the venue's website for details on its week-to-week schedule. READ MORE

Four Brothers Drive-In Movie Theater

Amenia
This picturesque drive-in theater in Amenia has it all. Catch a movie and enjoy more perks like an on-site restaurant, arcade games, putt-putt golf, a playground, amenity packages—even overnight camping. Live bands are often scheduled, too. READ MORE
The Mansfield drive-in shows flicks on its trio of screens. Photo by Levin Aerial Works courtesy of Discover Mansfield
The Mansfield drive-in shows flicks on its trio of screens. Photo by Levin Aerial Works courtesy of Discover Mansfield

Drive-In Movie Theaters in Connecticut

Mansfield Drive-In Movie Theater

Mansfield Center
Catch movies on one of Mansfield's three screens. Three generations have owned and operated this local mainstay since 1954. Its concession stand offers throwback eats reminiscent of a '50s-style diner.  READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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