Danielle Lynch 
There’s nothing like enjoying a great movie in even better weather, all in the comfort of the car or a lawn chair. Drive-in theaters are no longer a thing of the past. These retro spots made a comeback as a creative way to social distance during the pandemic, and are still popular today. Many drive-ins also welcome other modes of transit, such as bikes and walking, and have fun food options on-site. To help you with your summer bucket list, we’ve rounded up all of the drive-in theaters in the tri-state area, including New Jersey + New York.
Delsea Drive-In Theater | 2203 South Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ
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Established in 1949, this theater sells tickets online only, via its website. The cost for movies for ages 4 and up is $13.50 plus tax and an online ticketing fee. Tickets are sold for screens and not individual movies, so guests can even enjoy a double or triple feature. You can find the schedule of movies for the summer here.
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Four Brothers Drive-In Theater | 4957 Route 22, Amenia, NY
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As interpreted by the Four Brothers, drive-in movie theaters are “a symbol of American lifestyle and persona,” and that is 100% right. This theater, although a bit of a distance from Hudson County, hosts guests at its New York location. Tickets must be pre-purchased online to guarantee a spot. Guests arriving without a pre-purchased ticket can be added to a standby list, in case someone does not show up. There are movies every night of the week, sometimes including double features. Tickets cost $15 for adults with discounts for seniors, children, and vets. A vehicle reservation plus a driver’s ticket costs $15. Orders for food can also be placed online on the website. Additionally, on-screen messages can be purchased for a small fee. A happy birthday, anniversary, or even a proposal message can be written on the screen.
Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre | 10699 State Route 9W, Coxsackie, NY
The Hi-Way Drive-In in Coxsackie, New York, was originally built in 1950 by brothers Morris and Rafael Klein, who owned several movie theatres in the area. It opened on May 4th, 1951, with one screen and 424 speaker poles, showing Vengeance Valley and Hit Parade of 1951. This theater is open seasonally, starting on April 24th, 2026, and it will be open until an undisclosed date during the winter of 2026. It is open Friday through Sunday. The space opens up at 7:15 PM, and movies start when it gets dark at 8:45 PM. An adult ticket costs $12, tickets for children ages 3 to 11 cost $6, and children under three are free. Prices are for double features, or occasionally one very long movie.
Warwick Drive-In Movies | 5 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, NY
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Warwick Drive-In is a longstanding drive-in theater located in Warwick, New York, that is open seven days a week from April 2026 until an undisclosed date during the winter of 2026. Tickets can be pre-purchased online or bought at the box office in person. Warwick Drive-In also has a concession stand with food available for purchase. This drive-in theater is pet-friendly.
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