- Gets dark6:50 pmGates open 6:30 pm
- Google rating4.80123456789,012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$15*per adult
- Outside foodAllowed*
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- FM screen 190.7 FM
- FM screen 2100.5 FM
- Car spots700
- Opened1946
Becky's Drive-In is at 4548 Lehigh Drive in Walnutport, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh Township about 11 miles north of Allentown.
It is family run and has two screens. Sound broadcasts over FM radio, with portable radios for rent.
There is a full snack bar, pony rides and a playground on site. It has run continuously since 1946, first as the Route 45 Drive-In, renamed Becky's in 1971.
Location
Where is Becky's Drive-In Theater?
Becky's Drive-In Theater is at 4548 Lehigh Dr, Walnutport, PA 18088. The entrance is at West Mountain View Drive. The closest highway is PA-248.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Berlinsville Hotel
Start time
What time does the movie start at Becky's Drive-In Theater?
What Becky's Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 7:30 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 6:59 pm, so the movie started about 31 minutes after dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:22 pm and it gets dark around 6:50 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Becky's Drive-In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from April to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 8:09 pm |
| May | 8:43 pm |
| June | 9:08 pm |
| July | 9:04 pm |
| August | 8:30 pm |
| September | 7:39 pm |
| October | 6:50 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much Becky's Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$15*
- Child$10*Ages 4-12
- Under 4FreeKids 3 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Radios to rent: $5.00 to rent a portable radio at the Screen 1 projection booth; a valid driver's license or other ID is held while the radio is out.
- Snack bar
- You can bring your own food and drink
- Restrooms in a building
- Playground
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- Weekend pony rides on the grounds (Venture Farms), per the venue's own history page.
- 13 recent Google reviews mention a fire truck ride, not documented on the site itself.
- Hosts the annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show for Dream Come True of the Lehigh Valley; 35th annual raised over $431,000 cumulative as of the venue's own history page.
- Every showing is a double feature for one admission price.
Reviews
What visitors say about Becky's Drive-In Theater
From 2,455 visitor reviews, 4.8 stars.
Friendly, well-managed staff
- 158 mentions of friendly staff in recent reviews, the strongest theme on the page.
- One visitor who filed a complaint about headlight glare from late arrivals said a staff rep came by within 15 minutes and comped a free show.
Restrooms
- 37 recent reviews specifically praise clean bathrooms.
Portable radio recommended
- 17 recent reviews mention the $5 portable radio rental.
- Multiple visitors (2026-08-21, 2026-08-05) say to rent one so your car battery doesn't drain or the auto-shutoff doesn't cut sound.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 6:30 pm
- All 4x4 vehicles (trucks and vans) park in the last 6 rows for Screen 1 and the last 4 rows for Screen 2. Raised hatchbacks must be tied down to roof level; twine is available at the refreshment stand or box office.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- No re-admission once you're in the drive-in; you must pay again to re-enter. Save your ticket stub as proof of payment. Special circumstances may be cleared at the box office before leaving.
- Tune to 90.7 FM for Screen 1 and 100.5 FM for Screen 2, or rent a portable radio at the Screen 1 projection booth for $5 (valid ID held as deposit).
- No re-admission once you're in: save your ticket stub, you must pay again to re-enter.
- Chairs and blankets go in front of your vehicle, not behind it.
- Raised hatchbacks must be tied down to roof level; twine is available at the refreshment stand or box office.
- Jumper cables are available at the projection room if your car needs a jump.
- Tickets are box-office only, cash or card; there is no online or advance sale.
History
The history of Becky's Drive-In Theater
William D. Beck ("Becky"), a projectionist who started out showing films on a bedsheet in his parents' living room in the 1930s, opened the Route 45 Drive-In at its present Walnutport location in 1946 with his wife Alice.
The state renumbered the road from Route 45 to Route 248 around 1971, and the theater was renamed Becky's Drive-In. Beck died in 1987 and Alice in 2007; their children and grandchildren have run it since, adding a second screen in the 2000s and a new refreshment stand in 2012.
FAQ
Questions about Becky's Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Becky's Drive-In have?
Becky's Drive-In has two screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.
What FM frequency does Becky's Drive-In use?
Becky's Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on Screen 1: 90.7 FM, Screen 2: 100.5 FM. The audio comes through your own car stereo rather than a speaker on a post. If your car cannot run its radio with the engine off, bring a portable one.
Can I rent a radio at Becky's Drive-In?
Becky's Drive-In rents radios at the counter: $5.00 to rent a portable radio at the Screen 1 projection booth; a valid driver's license or other ID is held while the radio is out. It is worth one if you plan to sit outside the car, or if running your stereo for four hours would flatten your battery. They go quickly on a busy night, so ask when you arrive rather than at the interval.
What time does the movie start at Becky's Drive-In?
What Becky's Drive-In says: The theater posted 7:30 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 6:59 pm, so the movie started about 31 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 6:50 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Becky's Drive-In cost?
Admission to Becky's Drive-In is $15 per adult, $10 per child 4-12. Two adults and two children come to $50. Children 3 and under get in free.
Can I bring my own food to Becky's Drive-In?
You can bring your own food and drink to Becky's Drive-In at no extra charge. Pack a cooler and the tickets are the only thing you pay for. The counter is still there if you would rather buy dinner when you arrive.
Are dogs allowed at Becky's Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Becky's Drive-In as long as the leash stays on. Keep it short near other cars, bring water, and clean up afterwards. A nervous dog is worth leaving at home, because sound carries across a lot.
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