Drive-in movie theaters have slowly been disappearing the last couple decades, and there are now less than 300 drive-ins left in the United States. We’re fortunate to still have five in Washington.
All the theaters in our state play double features of top blockbuster movies at less than half the price of regular movie theaters, and most offer full-service concession menus.
Bring your favorite blankets and pillows, pack some games or activities for pre-show entertainment, and put on your best pajamas for a movie under the stars. If you’ve never been to a drive-in movie, this is a great tradition to start with your family this summer.
For schedules, concession menus, and more information, visit the theater website.
Auto Vue Drive-In Theater
Auto Vue Drive-In in Colville is the only drive-in in Eastern Washington. It opened in 1953, but nearly closed a few years ago when they needed to upgrade to digital projection and update their screen. The community rallied together to save the Auto Vue and several years later, it’s still playing movies. Auto Vue Drive-In is only open on weekends, and they have a special on Sunday nights – “Car Load Night” for $15.
444 Auto View Rd | Colville, Wa 99114
509.684.2863
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Days open: Friday – Sunday
Time: Dusk | Box office opens at 8pm
Cost: $7 adults | $3 kids | FREE 2 & under
Concessions available
Blue Fox Drive-In Theater
Located on Whidbey Island, Blue Fox Drive-In has been around since 1959. The box office opens early, but you can enjoy their arcade and Go Karts while you wait for the movie to start, and grab snacks or dinner from their full-service snack bar.
1403 Monroe Landing Rd | Oak Harbor, Wa 98277
360.675.5667
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Days open: Every day
Time: Dusk | Box office opens at 4pm
Cost: $7 adults | $1 kids | FREE 5 & under
Concessions available · NO outside food & drink · Pet friendly
Rodeo Drive-In Theater
Rodeo Drive-In Theater in Bremerton opened in 1949 and is one of the oldest drive-ins in Washington State. They’re also the largest in the state with the capacity for 1,000 cars, split among their 3 screens. While you wait, kids can play on one of their two playgrounds and stock up on snacks at their full-service concessions stand.
7369 State Highway 3 SW | Bremerton, Wa 98312
360.698.6030
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Days open: Every day (mid-June – Labor Day) | Friday – Sunday (March – May, September)
Time: Dusk | Box office opens 8pm Sunday – Thursday, 7pm Friday – Saturday
Cost: $10 adults | $7 kids & seniors 55+ | FREE 4 & under
Concessions available · NO alcohol · Pet friendly
Skyline Drive-In Theater
Skyline Drive-In is a family-owned theater in Shelton that opened in 1964. In addition to daily movies from March to September, they host special events such as a special “Kids Day” in July. Check out their Facebook page for more events throughout the season.
182 SE Brewer Rd | Shelton, Wa 98584
360.426.4707
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Days open: Every day
Time: Dusk | Box office opens at 8pm
Cost: $8 adults | $3 kids | FREE 5 & under
Concessions available · NO outside food & drink · Pet friendly
Wheel-In-Motor Movie Drive-In
Wheel-In Motor Movie Drive-In has been open since 1953. Their season runs longer than the others through the end of October, ending with their traditional “Halloween Weekend Classic Triple Creature Feature”. Come hungry and enjoy fresh made food from their full-service concessions stand.
210 Theater Rd | Port Townsend, Wa 98368
360.385.0859
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Days open: Wednesday – Sunday
Time: Dusk | Box office opens at 8pm
Cost: $9 adults | $7 kids & seniors 65+ | FREE 5 & under
Concessions available
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