- Gets dark7:29 pmGates open 7:30 pm
- Google rating4.7012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$12per adult
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes*
- FM90.5 FM*
- Car spots300
- Opened1953
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre is a vintage double-feature drive-in in Honor, Michigan, in the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Admission runs a flat per-person rate, and sound comes through wired speakers or a 90.5 FM broadcast.
A snack bar and playground are on site, and lounge chairs are allowed if you want to watch from outside the car.
Location
Where is Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre?
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre is at 9812 Honor Hwy, Honor, MI 49640. The entrance is at Moss Road. The closest highway is US-31 (Honor Highway). Landmarks: North Marshall Road about 200 yards east; A cannabis dispensary directly across the street.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- La Fiesta Azteca
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken
- Sweet's Bar & Grill
Start time
What time does the movie start at Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre?
What Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre says: The theater posted a first movie between 8:30 and 8:45 pm in mid-September 2026. Full dark was about 8:31 pm, so the movie started around dark.
In October the sun sets around 7:00 pm and it gets dark around 7:29 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre 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 | 8:58 pm |
| May | 9:38 pm |
| June | 10:08 pm |
| July | 10:02 pm |
| August | 9:22 pm |
| September | 8:25 pm |
| October | 7:29 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 Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre costs
- Adult$12
- Child$5Ages 5-11
- Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- Playground
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- They give away a few prizes based on your ticket number.
- Also here: playground
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:30 pm
- Wired speakers are provided, or tune your car radio to 90.5 FM.
- Lounge chairs are allowed if you want to sit outside the car; parking areas vary by vehicle size.
- The snack bar stays open past when the second movie starts, with hot dogs, chili dogs, nachos, real cotton candy and pizza.
History
The history of Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
Cherry Bowl Drive-In opened July 4, 1953, in Michigan cherry country and still sits surrounded by orchards. Its single screen was enlarged for CinemaScope in the late 1950s and still carries the drive-in name over three cherries on a blue background.
The lot has kept a 1950s theme with a mini-golf course, volleyball courts, batting cages and a diner alongside the screening area.
FAQ
Questions about Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre, answered
How many screens does Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre have?
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre has one screen. Everybody on the lot watches the same film, so there is nothing to choose when you arrive. Park where you like, tune your radio and wait for the light to go.
What FM frequency does Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre use?
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre broadcasts its soundtrack on 90.5 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.
What time does the movie start at Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre?
What Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre says: The theater posted a first movie between 8:30 and 8:45 pm in mid-September 2026. Full dark was about 8:31 pm, so the movie started around dark. In October it gets dark around 7:29 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre cost?
Admission to Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre is $12 per adult, $5 per child 5-11. Two adults and two children come to $34. Children 4 and under get in free.
Are dogs allowed at Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre?
Dogs are welcome at Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre 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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