Southington Drive-In — Attraction in Southington

I love that this old school drive-in still exists! During the summers, they show one movie every Saturday night. I have no idea how they pick the movie but most are kid friendly (not Halloween weekend). Each week a different non-profit helps do the ticket taking, parking, and concessions. Profit goes to the groups. Most weeks there are food trucks and kid games before the shows. Gates open at 6pm. They try to park you by car type so smaller cars aren't blocked. You're not supposed to leave the trunk open, so your best bet is a pickup truck with pillows or camp chairs and a blanket. Tune your car to 89.9 FM. It's $20 per car or $5 for up to 4 walk in people, cash only. Flush bathrooms are crowded, especially for the ladies. Portables are unreliable for cleanliness. Movies usually start about 10-20 minutes after sundown. They play a mix of old time ads and sponsor ads. It's something fun to do at least once a summer. They do sell snacks, usually until the movie starts. They ask that you don't have open flames (grills, etc), alcohol, or pot, for safety regulations. It's run mostly...

We love the Southington Drive-In! It’s become a family tradition ever since it reopened. For $20 a carload or $5 to walk in with a chair — plus just $2 for popcorn — it’s the most affordable night out you’ll find. We always get there early because there are usually activities for the kids before the show, along with ice cream and food trucks.

If you want to switch things up, there are great restaurant options nearby like Sushi House, Spartan II, and Close Harbour Seafood. Sometimes we’ll order takeout, walk over to pick it up, and bring it back to the truck for dinner.

Everyone is always friendly, and the people who run it are fantastic. If you’re looking for a fun experience and great movies, you’ve got to check out the...

Awesome family night out!!! Food was excellent and I was surprised at the great prices! We parked outside and walked in due to worries about how long it would take to drive out later. It was a short walk in/out and also seemed like a quick exit after the film for the drivers. There was a delay in starting the film ("The Goonies") and a brief technical issue later on but the staff communicated updates to the guests and that went a long way towards making the interruptions ultimately forgettable. All in all, a super-affordable and pleasurable family night out! Highly recommend the...