Open Michigan Drive-In Theaters
Here you will find detailed information about the eight surviving drive-in theatres in Michigan, including websites, phone numbers, map, weather and motel links. This page is provided as a service to Michigan drive-in patrons, and to help promote these theatres, hopefully prolonging their existence. You should always call the theatre before traveling to verify it is indeed open and what is showing that night. While we do strive to be accurate, MichiganDriveIns.com is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on this page. MichiganDriveIns.com also does not offer any movie listings, please refer to the individual theatre contact information below. 2008 season opening dates will be updated when they become available. Estimated opening and closing dates based on previous years are indicated in italics and with a "?" question mark. Take your family to a Michigan Drive-In tonight and enjoy the great drive-in revival! You should know the drive-in's keep a very small percentage of the ticket price, so be sure to spend some money in the snack bar, this income is the key to their existence. Your continuing patronage of these theatres in 2009 and beyond is crucial to their survival, please don't let these eight go the way of the sad examples pictured here. We once enjoyed over one hundred and fifty drive-in's here in Michigan, and now there are just ten. Support and enjoy your Michigan Drive-In Theatre's, while you still can! See ya at the drive-in....
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Name: Address/Directions: 119 W. Chicago Rd. (US-12) Coldwater, MI 49036 County: Branch Phone: (517)278-5628 Website/Showtimes: Capridrive-in.com Season: March-October ~ Screens: 2 ~ Capacity: 850 Sound: AM/FM Only (No Speakers) ~ Intermission Reel: No Opened: 1964 ~ Owners: Tom & Sue Magocs Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 3/13/09 ~ Closes: 10/18/09?? |
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The Capri earns top billing here for a reason; it is the best! One of the inspirations for this site. This clean family-run operation offers atmosphere, great food, a quality picture presentation on a really big screen, and a friendly staff. Events include a Car Show, a Halloween Party and a Anniversary Party. Well worth the drive to Coldwater, make this ten-star drive-in a regular habit. |
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Name: Address/Directions: 2778 E. Sanilac Rd. Carsonville, MI 48471 County: Sanilac Phone: (810)657-6684 Website/Showtimes: thehiwaydrivein.com Season: May-September ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 400 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1947 ~ Owner: Marcy Goyette Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 5/22/09 ~ Closes: 9/13/09?? |
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Tucked away up in the thumb is this little jewel of a drive-in. Simple, cozy, country, quiet and very dark! Zero light pollution, and a star filled sky help make an awesome drive-in experience. Don't be deceived by the small screen, it works well in this size theatre, and the picture quality is very good. The clean & well maintained vintage Hi-Way Drive-In is highly recommended. The Hi-Way is open weekends only after Labor Day. |
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Name: Address/Directions: 9812 Honor Hwy. Honor, MI 49640 County: Benzie Phone: (231)325-3413 Website/Showtimes: Cherrybowldrivein.com Season: May-August ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 400 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1953 ~ Owner: Harry Clark Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 5/1/09 ~ Closes: 9/27/09?? |
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Be sure to visit the nostalgic Cherry Bowl on you next trip up-north. A great trip back to the 1950's awaits your family at this great little drive-in. Great food, and 50's atmosphere. Vintage intermission reels and cartoons are a bonus, Mini-golf is also availible on site. Plays PG-13 and lower movies only. The Cherry Bowl is open weekends only from April thru mid-June & after Labor Day. |
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Name: Address/Directions: 5200 Fenton Rd. (Old US-23) Flint,MI 48507 County: Genesee Phone: (810)238-0751 Website/Showtimes: us23driveintheater.com Season: April-September ~ Screens: 2 Capacity: 1200 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: No Opened: 1952 ~ Owner: The Theater Group Inc. Weather: WEATHER.COM ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 5/8/08 ~ Closes: 9/7/09?? |
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Beating the odds, Lou Warrington's classic US-23 Twin Drive-In survived the 80's and 90's and then a
devastating 1997 arson fire that destroyed the original wood screen tower. The rebuilt "23" now thrives
with two screens, holding its own against cross-town rival, the Miracle Twin. The 23 offers affordable
family-friendly atmosphere and a definite nostalgic charm.
Update: 2009 is very
likely the final year of operation for the US-23. Owner Lou Warrington passed away in February 2009,
and the US-23 will be open one more season as a tribute to him. Please come out often and enjoy this
historic ozoner while you still can! (3/30/09)
Update: The US-23 has been leased out for a 5-year period. The new management is planning
extensive renovations and updates. Also planned is the addition of two more screens, making
the 23 a quad drive-in. The expected opening date for 2009 is May 8th. (4/27/09)
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Name: Address/Directions: 920 Summit Ave. Muskegon, MI 49441 County: Muskegon Phone: (231)798-2608 Website/Showtimes: Celebrationcinema.com Season: April-September ~ Screens: 4 ~ Capacity: 1200 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: No Opened: 1949 ~ Owner: Jack Loeks Theatres Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 4/17/09 ~ Closes: 9/7/09?? |
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West Michigan's classic Getty 4 is part of the Loeks Theatres Circuit. It was nearly lost a few years ago, but somehow managed to survive a development threat, and continues to thrive. The original main screen was damaged in 2006, but is now refurbished and ready for use. The Getty is a great place to take your family, with great concessions and very friendly staff. The Getty offers variety, nostaglia and atmosphere. |
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Name: Address/Directions: 10400 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI 48126 County: Wayne Phone: (313)846-6910 Website/Showtimes: Fordwyomingdrivein.com Season: January-December ~ Screens: 5 ~ Capacity: 1500 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1951 ~ Owner: Charles Shafer Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Open: Year-Round |
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With it's magnificent vintage art-deco screen tower, Charles Shafer's huge Ford-Wyoming 1-5 complex is an outgrowth of the original single screen drive-in which opened in 1951. The Ford-Wyoming offers year-round movies, with two and three nightly showings of Hollywoods latest, and those very cool dancing hot dog intermission reels. Electric in-car heaters are availible for winter use. |
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Name: Address/Directions: 6251 Wyoming Rd. Dearborn, MI 48126 County: Wayne Phone: (313)846-6910 Website/Showtimes: Fordwyomingdrivein.com Season: April-September ~ Screens: 4 - Capacity: 1500 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1991 ~ Owner: Charles Shafer Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 6/26/09 ~ Closes: 8/30/09?? |
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Mr. Shafer added this four-screen addition to his massive drive-in complex in 1991. Features a large modern two-story concession-projection building. |
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Name: Address/Directions: 69017 Red Arrow Hwy. Hartford, MI 49057 County: Van Buren Phone: (269)621-4194 Website/Showtimes: Myspace.com Season: May-September ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 300 Sound: FM Radio Only (No Speakers) ~ Intermission Reel: n/a Opened: 1948 ~ Owners: Neal & Glenda Edwards Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 5/8/09 ~ Closes: 8/30/09?? |
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The Sunset Drive-In opened in 1948 and is the second oldest operating drive-in in the state. This small-town drive-in offers good projection and concession, and a playground for the kids. |
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Name: Address/Directions: 28190 M-152 Dowagiac, MI 49047 County: Cass Phone: (269)782-7879 Website/Showtimes: Myspace.com Season: May-September (Weekends Only) ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 500 Sound: AM/FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: n/a Opened: 1961 ~ Owners: Neal & Glenda Edwards Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 5/21/09 ~ CLOSES: 8/30/09?? |
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Located well off the beaten path, the classic 5-Mile Drive-In is a hidden treasure. The vintage single screen drive-in offers a nostalgic drive-in experience. The well-maintained 5-Mile was purchased and reopened in 2006 by the owners of the Sunset Drive-In in Hartford. |
Temporary Drive-In Theaters
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Name: Address/Directions: 14900 Beck Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 County: Wayne Phone: (734)927-3284 Website/Showtimes: Compuwarehockey.com/drivein.html Season: April-September ~ Screens: 3 ~ Capacity: 700 Sound: FM Radio ~ Intermission Reel: n/a Opened: 2004 ~ Owners: Movies At The Drive-In LLC Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 5/16/09 ~ Closes: 9/6/09 |
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The CSA Drive-In employs three retractable screens in the parking lot of the Compuware Arena. The lot opens at 7pm and movies begin at dusk. The adjacent Ginopolis on the Ice Restaurant (734-453-4455) is open during the show for carry out. Ticket prices are: 12 years old to adult are $8.00, 7-12 years old are $6.00, 2-6 and younger are $2.00. This is all the information we have on the CSA Drive-In. The Silverdome Drive-In is CLOSED. |
the accuracy of this site. Call the drive-in before traveling for the most accurate info.
Updated: 6/26/09
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