Here in Ohio, things are starting to look like the good old days. Drive-in theaters all throughout the Buckeye State are gearing up for opening day weekends, as state officials have recently permitted these unique businesses to open under social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19. Although catching a film at these one-of-a-kind theaters will certainly incite nostalgia, there will be some differing policies from yesteryear’s, such as cars parked in every other space, online ticket sales and food permits for outside food and beverage. The following is a list of some of Ohio’s most beloved drive-in theaters, which are opening for the season soon or have opened already. Grab the family, pack your favorite snacks and hit the road!
- Skyview Drive-In (Lancaster)
Skyview Drive-In/Facebook Opening day is scheduled for May 22 at this beloved drive-in theater. Tickets must be purchased in advance online and outside food will be permitted for those who have purchased a $5 food permit along with their ticket. Guests can also order from a limited concession stand menu. For show times, tickets and other information, visit Skyview Drive-In’s website.
- Starlite Drive-In (Amelia)
Starlite Drive-In (Amelia, Oh)/Facebook Along St. Rt. 125 is another family favorite drive-in theater in Amelia, which has already opened for the season. To stay up to date on policies, online ticket purchases and other information, follow Starlte Drive-In on Facebook.
- Magic City Drive-In Theatre (Barberton)
Magic City Drive-In Theater/Facebook Opening weekend kicks off on Friday, May 15 at Magic City Drive-In Theatre. Visitors can purchase an outside food and beverage permit for $10. For tickets, show times and other information, visit Magic City’s website.
- Field of Dreams Drive-In Theaters (Tiffin, Liberty Center)
Field of Dreams Drive-In Theater - Liberty Center/Facebook With two locations, these Toledo area drive-ins are family favorites that will make you feel as if you’re reliving your childhood—even if it’s only for one night. Outside food and drink permits are $10. For rates, show times and other information, visit the Field of Dreams Drive-In Theaters website.
- Elm Road Drive-In Theatre (Warren)
Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre/Facebook With a special opening weekend 1950s admission price of $2 per car (at Screen 2 only), this family favorite drive-in is back in action on Friday, May 15. Fun fact: Elm Road Drive-In Theatre was established in 1950 and continues to be family owned and operated. To stay up to date on rates, show times and other information, visit elmroadtripledrivein.com.
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Skyview Drive-In/Facebook
Opening day is scheduled for May 22 at this beloved drive-in theater. Tickets must be purchased in advance online and outside food will be permitted for those who have purchased a $5 food permit along with their ticket. Guests can also order from a limited concession stand menu. For show times, tickets and other information, visit Skyview Drive-In’s website.
Starlite Drive-In (Amelia, Oh)/Facebook
Along St. Rt. 125 is another family favorite drive-in theater in Amelia, which has already opened for the season. To stay up to date on policies, online ticket purchases and other information, follow Starlte Drive-In on Facebook.
Magic City Drive-In Theater/Facebook
Opening weekend kicks off on Friday, May 15 at Magic City Drive-In Theatre. Visitors can purchase an outside food and beverage permit for $10. For tickets, show times and other information, visit Magic City’s website.
Field of Dreams Drive-In Theater - Liberty Center/Facebook
With two locations, these Toledo area drive-ins are family favorites that will make you feel as if you’re reliving your childhood—even if it’s only for one night. Outside food and drink permits are $10. For rates, show times and other information, visit the Field of Dreams Drive-In Theaters website.
Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre/Facebook
With a special opening weekend 1950s admission price of $2 per car (at Screen 2 only), this family favorite drive-in is back in action on Friday, May 15. Fun fact: Elm Road Drive-In Theatre was established in 1950 and continues to be family owned and operated. To stay up to date on rates, show times and other information, visit elmroadtripledrivein.com.
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Address: 2420 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130, USAAddress: Starlite Drive-In Theatre, 2255 OH-125, Amelia, OH 45102, USAAddress: 5602 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Barberton, OH 44203, USAAddress: V602 Township Rd 6, Liberty Center, OH 43532, USAAddress: 4041 North St #53, Tiffin, OH 44883, USAAddress: 1895 Elm Rd NE, Warren, OH 44483, USA
