What could be more nostalgic and exciting than sitting in your car to watch a movie on a huge outdoor drive-in theater screen? There’s something about seeing a movie at the drive-in that brings back the kid in us all. The anxiousness to enter and pick out the perfect spot, the smiles while running to the snack bar for a treat, and the warmth of cozying up in a blanket as the sun goes down and the screen turns on. We’re looking forward to being a kid again, so join us on an adventure to the drive-in and don’t leave us stranded like Danny in Grease!
Drive-In Movies Near Pittsburgh
Dependable Drive In
Moon Township
The last drive-in left in Allegheny County is just a quick drive away. Dependable Drive In within Moon Township features four different screens and back to back movies every Thursday through Tuesday. You’re even able to skip dinner and eat at the movies with their extensive snack bar. Dive into staples like cheese burgers, hot dogs, pretzels, pizza, popcorn, nachos, ice cream, and plenty of candy options.
Starlight Drive-In
Butler
Three screens means there are options for the young ones, picky teens, and adults alike. At the Starlight Drive-In, you can head in on a Thursday to pay for admission by carload or by person Friday through Sunday. Besides the main features, the drive-in also features a Sunday flea market early Sunday morning so you can shop then come back later for the show. You can even rent the entire drive-in for birthday parties and special events.
Riverside Drive In Theatre
Vandergrift
Friday through Sunday you can head out to Riverside Drive In Theatre to catch two movies on their big screen. The lineup changes weekly but you can always expect a relaxing atmosphere and delicious concession stand. Variety is key on their concession menu with eight types of pizza available and five kinds of chicken sandwiches. They also carry burgers, hot dogs, french fries, chicken strips, cheese sticks, candy, ice cream, popcorn, and funnel cake.
Brownsville Drive-In
Grindstone
One of the best parts of Brownsville Drive-In is that if you follow them on Facebook, you have the opportunity to win a free carload admission for use during the weekend. When you arrive, you’ll have the choice between three screens, each displaying new movies that you’ll find in the big theaters. At times they even premiere movies like with Jurassic World Rebirth in July 2025. It’s even said their homemade pizza is some of the best in Fayette County.
Evergreen Dive-In Theatre
Mount Pleasant
A little ways south in Pennsylvania, Evergreen Drive-In Theatre shows movies on three screens Friday through Tuesday, rain or shine. Children three and under get in for free but other than that you’ll pay per person here. There are also two different places within the drive-in that you can find a snack. The first is the full-size snack bar featuring hot and cold drinks, hot dogs, sandwiches, popcorn, pizza, fries, pickles, nachos, pretzels, candy, and so much more. But, if you happen to be over by screen two you can stop by the Snack Shack with bottled drinks, nachos, popcorn, ice cream treats, candy, pretzels, pickles, and merchandise.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Jona
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