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    Midway Drive-In Theater

    4.4 (27 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Matthew P.

    Midway Drive-In is a fun little place to go with the family. As of the date of this review, it cost you 20 bucks for a whole car to get in, and an extra 8 bucks if you want to bring your own food. The food ain't cheap, but it wasn't absolutely outrageous. I think a single burger was 4 bucks. Probably the worst deal your gonna get is the deluxe nachos. Some corn chips, salsa, jalapeños and nacho cheese for 6 bucks. I can't imagine it cost them more that a buck to throw it together. But hey, it's not cheap to put those movies on the big screen either. The food was nothing spectacular, but I enjoyed it once I was able to forget how much it cost. Aside from the food, the facilities are really pretty nice over all. Everything appeared fairly clean and well maintained. They have a decent amount of grassy area that you can use to play catch or some other games if you get there early too. If you don't want to get there too early, you can reserve a spot online for $10. We usually do it either way since they put you in front of the building, and we have a bigger car that always seems to block the people behind us. Overall, midway is a really nice drive-in theatre. The staff is friendly, the screens are good quality, and they have a good selection of food. Definitely give it a try if you're looking for a fun time!

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    Jeremy W.

    Once you get over the extra charge for a good spot, and outside food. The value is still here. To be able to watch two films and get some fantastic people watching in. You really don't get this kind of experience anywhere else.

    Matthew M.

    Ah, the old drive-in theater. Vintage Americana personified. How I adore thee! Situated along State Route 59, just a 1/2 mile East of Kent, the Midway Drive-In features 2 screens and is open seasonally. Replacing the clunky speaker boxes, sound is transmitted over FM radio. A stocked concession stand offers traditional favorites. In between the double features, you can count on plenty of cheesy intermission videos, including the one with the hotdog doing back flips. Classic! Over the years, more and more drive-ins have given way to fancy indoor theaters, DVD's, cable TV, pay-per-view, etc. The drive-in knows of no such technology and needs your support to survive. This type of medium is the last of a dying breed, so get out and experience a piece of vintage Americana before it's too late!

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    Holly L.

    Last outdoor screen left from my childhood - they've kept all the nostalgic trappings of the golden age of Drive-ins but have upgraded the projectors. I'm sad that the built in, scratchy and usually broken speakers you hang on a window are long gone. Sigh. Bring a battery powered radio or rent one at concessions for $8 - don't run your car battery down for four hours. 50's ads on screen and a super concession stand make it a fun night. My son was thrilled with everything!!

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    Amazing dive in! Prices is definitely reasonable for the two movies and the snacks are so good! Love the ambiance of a drive in

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    Good times but radio is overpriced and the workers aren't the nicest. Could bring a better vibe if they cared more.

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    Love the people there. Movies are always worth the cheap price of it and on top of it all it's got some good food

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    This theater is adorable and shows a wide variety of unique films. Went here to see a movie called…read moreWicked Little Letters and my fiancé and I absolutely loved it. We will for sure be here numerous more times. Such a nice local place and they even are in the process of adding a second screen to accommodate more guests. 100% should check out a movie here if you want something a little different from your normal movie going experience.

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    The front. Skip the minuscule street parking & opt for the garage just across the main road. Short walk.

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    The front. Skip the minuscule street parking & opt for the garage just across the main road. Short walk.

    Midway Drive-In Theater - driveintheater - Updated July 2026

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