Hop into your Hoffman vehicle and take it to one of Connecticut's remaining treasured drive-in movie theaters.
By the mid 1960′s the outdoor cinema revolution was in full swing around Connecticut. Everyone loved going to the drive-in, and there were over 40 theaters across the state. Even though the heyday of Connecticut’s Drive-Ins has long gone by, and 95% of theaters have closed the doors and moved on, the show does still go on at two local drive-in theaters in Connecticut!
If you’re looking for a drive down memory lane, these great CT destinations will get you there. There’s definitely something special about packing your car full of kids and heading out to see a movie under the stars. And besides being a really fun, special treat that’s not “just the movies,” taking in a film at either of these drive-in’s on Carload Night will save you a boatload! Make sure you put these Connecticut drive-ins on your list of places you absolutely must visit this summer!
Pleasant Valley Drive-In
This charmer is located on County Route 181 in Pleasant Valley, CT. Originally called The Rodgers Corner Drive-In, the Pleasant Valley Drive-In has survived the test of time. There’s even something charming about the location’s name – Pleasant Valley is about the quaintest CT town to take in a flick from the comfort of your automobile! The theatre has space for 250 cars in its grassy field, which is bordered by tall pine trees. Movie audio is provided through a localized radio station (87.9 FM). There’s one screen, with double features playing throughout the season, April thru October. The drive-in is open weekends only in the spring and fall, and Thursday through Sunday during the summer.
Admission: Adults 12 and up- $8.00 Children 6-12- $5.00 Children 5 or younger- Free Carload Nights: Friday nights during the spring and fall, Thursday nights during the summer. For just $16.00 per car, this is a great deal for a family outing!
Mansfield Drive-In
Admission: Adults- $9.00 Children (4-11)- $5.00 Children 3 or younger- Free Wednesday night during peak season is carload night – $18.00 a full car load.
Admission: Adults 12 and up- $8.00 Children 6-12- $5.00 Children 5 or younger- Free Carload Nights: Friday nights during the spring and fall, Thursday nights during the summer. For just $16.00 per car, this is a great deal for a family outing!
Mansfield Drive-In
This large drive-in is located at 228 Stafford Road in Mansfield, CT. The theater features a 110’ wide screen and has space to park nearly a thousand cars. You can choose to sit in your car or also spread a blanket on the lawn and watch the flick under the stars. The Mansfield Drive In is open from April thru October, only on weekends in the spring and fall. There are three screens for films all summer long.
Admission: Adults- $9.00 Children (4-11)- $5.00 Children 3 or younger- Free Wednesday night during peak season is carload night – $18.00 a full car load.
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