{"id":75662,"date":"2020-05-26T20:56:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T01:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=75662"},"modified":"2020-07-06T09:55:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T14:55:41","slug":"this-chicagoland-drive-in-movie-theater-is-reopened-for-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/this-chicagoland-drive-in-movie-theater-is-reopened-for-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"This Chicagoland Drive-in Movie Theater Is Reopened for the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer is officially here! Normally folks would be hitting up North Avenue Beach to catch some rays or guzzling down Moscow Mules on a patio at their local watering hole. But this year, things will be different. Governor Pritzker has allowed for many Illinois businesses to start to reopen, however, Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants Chicago to move a little slower. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what\u2019s there to do if <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/these-chicago-bars-are-opening-up-their-wine-cellars-and-offering-steep-discounts\/\">bars<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/5-ways-to-get-fresh-air-now-that-some-chicago-beaches-and-parks-are-closed\/\">beaches<\/a> are still off-limits? Well, how about viewing a Hollywood blockbuster at a drive-in movie theater in Chicago under the stars?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It\u2019s a perfect outdoor activity for date night, family fun, or if you just want to escape your house (because let\u2019s be honest, we\u2019re all going a little stir crazy).<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75685\" style=\"width: 575px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69242305_2569354826449002_8182373166618771456_n.jpg\" alt=\"drive-in movie theater\" width=\"575\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69242305_2569354826449002_8182373166618771456_n.jpg 575w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69242305_2569354826449002_8182373166618771456_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69242305_2569354826449002_8182373166618771456_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69242305_2569354826449002_8182373166618771456_n-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69242305_2569354826449002_8182373166618771456_n-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69242305_2569354826449002_8182373166618771456_n-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69242305_2569354826449002_8182373166618771456_n-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: McHenry Outdoor Theater &#8211; Golden Age Cinemas Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beloved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McHenry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenagecinemas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drive-in movie theater<\/a> near you in Chicago recently reopened with social distancing rules in place. Tickets are $12 for Adults, $6 for Seniors, Military, or Children. Kids under 3 years old are free. Be sure to plan accordingly since McHenry does not sell tickets online \u2014 everything is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Here are a few things to know before you visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get there early!<\/h2>\n<p>Only 350 vehicles will be allowed at this drive-in movie theater near Chicago. The normal capacity of this movie theater is 750. The Box Office opens at 6:30 pm during business days. Movie start times will vary throughout the summer depending on when the sun goes down.<\/p>\n<h2>Leave the lawn chairs at home<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McHenry is enforcing a strict \u201cstay-in-your-car\u201d rule. You can still lay in the bed of your van or truck (wearing a face mask) but you can\u2019t sit outside of your vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75686\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75686\" style=\"width: 474px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97503564_3147918541925958_2338050732743196672_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97503564_3147918541925958_2338050732743196672_n.jpg 474w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97503564_3147918541925958_2338050732743196672_n-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97503564_3147918541925958_2338050732743196672_n-370x290.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97503564_3147918541925958_2338050732743196672_n-406x318.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: McHenry Outdoor Theater &#8211; Golden Age Cinemas Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Carpool<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Only one car will be able to park between two speakers which allows for 12 to 16 feet of space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Make sure your radio works<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For audio, you\u2019ll have to use your car\u2019s radio or bring a portable stereo and tune in to 89.9 FM. The McHenry drive-in movie theater <\/span>will not be renting radios to the public and the speakers on the roles will be kept off.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239.jpg\" alt=\"drive-in movie theater\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239-842x474.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239-406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1408707239-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Popcorn? Check. Toilets? Check.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The restrooms and concession stand will be open but you must wear a face mask when using any facility. Don\u2019t have a face mask? No worries, they\u2019re available for purchase at the box office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Leave your pooch at home<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sorry, Fido, pets are not allowed right now since you\u2019ll need to stay in your vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>No germs here!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees have been specially trained to keep the facility cleaned and sanitized so you can rest easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75688\" style=\"width: 538px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/523806_404312549598980_16803058_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/523806_404312549598980_16803058_n.jpg 538w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/523806_404312549598980_16803058_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/523806_404312549598980_16803058_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/523806_404312549598980_16803058_n-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/523806_404312549598980_16803058_n-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/523806_404312549598980_16803058_n-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/523806_404312549598980_16803058_n-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Playing?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now thru Thursday, May 28:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8:40 pm &#8211; E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial (PG)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11:10 pm &#8211; Jaws (PG)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Friday, May 29 \u2013 Thursday, June 4:<\/p>\n<p>8:50 pm &#8211; Uncle Buck (PG)<br \/>\n10:50 pm &#8211; The Great Outdoors (PG)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So grab the kids or your friends for a cheap and fun night at the McHenry drive-in movie theater near Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. And we think this matters.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell us what you think matters in your neighborhood and what we should write about next in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: McHenry Outdoor Theatre <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-warning\" title=\"\" href=\"\/chicago\/read-more\/\">READ MORE LIKE THIS<\/a><\/center><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-primary\" title=\"\" href=\"\/app\/\">DOWNLOAD THE URBANMATTER APP<\/a><\/center><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-success\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iparkit.com\/chicago?utm_source=urbanmatter&amp;utm_medium=adfill&amp;utm_campaign=backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FIND PARKING<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is officially here! 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