Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are very popular in spring, summer, and fall. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.
The list will grow during the warmer months, so keep checking back.
At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors available. Make sure to check with the organizer to see if you can bring your own food and beverages. Also, follow the organizers on social media to see if there are any changes due to weather.
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Permanent Drive-In Movie Theaters
There is no permanent drive-in movie theater in Charlotte, but there are several that are within an easy drive.
Hound’s Drive-In in Kings Mountain and Badin Road Drive-In in Albemarle show movies on the weekends, on a seasonal basis. (Make sure to check their social media to see any schedule changes.)
These drive-in theaters vary in pricing — Hound’s charges per car and Badin Road charges per person. They tend to be reasonably affordable, and are a fun way to enjoy a movie.
We have all the details you need to know about these three drive-in theaters here.
List of outdoor and drive-in movies by date
The following day-by-day list of outdoor movies will include both drive-in movies and traditional outdoor movies. Keep checking back as the weather warms up!
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Lauren Dawkins says
What about showing old black and white movies sometimes like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies for a date night? Pretty Woman? How to Loose a Guy in 10 days? The Intern?