- Gets dark6:53 pm
- Google rating4.4012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$10per adult
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- FM101.9 FM
- Car spots290
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly
- Opened1947
Finger Lakes Drive-In is at 1064 Clark Street Rd #9505, Auburn, NY 13021.
Location
Where is Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater?
Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater is at 1064 Clark Street Rd #9505, Auburn, NY 13021. The entrance is at NY Routes 5 & 20. The closest highway is NY-5 & NY-20. Landmarks: 4 miles west of Auburn, NY on Routes 5 & 20.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Reese's Dairy Bar
- Dunkin'
- Fingerlakes Pizza
Start time
What time does the movie start at Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater?
What Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater says: The theater says its movies start at dusk.
In October the sun sets around 6:24 pm and it gets dark around 6:53 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Finger Lakes 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 | 8:17 pm |
| May | 8:54 pm |
| June | 9:22 pm |
| July | 9:17 pm |
| August | 8:40 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 Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$10
- Child$5Ages 5-11
- Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- $10 admission (ages 12+) includes a $2 credit toward a small popcorn
- Restrooms in a building
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- One-time $3.00 fee on admission for credit card payments; cash also accepted.
- Snack bar stays open 15 minutes into the second film.
- Outside food is discouraged, not an enforced ban: "Please support the movie experience and do not bring in outside food." No permit fee is stated.
- A 2026 court ruling upheld the drive-in's lease on neighboring land through at least 2034, rejecting a Cayuga Nation effort to remove the theater (FingerLakes1.com).
- Classic in-car window speakers remain in service alongside the FM broadcast on 101.9.
Showtimes
What's playing at Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater this week
Finger Lakes Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater
From 467 visitor reviews, 4.4 stars.
Concessions can bottleneck during peak rush
- The owner replied publicly to the complaint, defending staff and describing the exchange from his side
Before you go
Know before you go
- Vans and SUVs must park in the rear of the lot. An open hatch must be tied down so it is no higher than the roofline, and parked at the far end of a row, not the middle.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Bring a portable FM radio if you want to sit outside your car.
- The $10 adult ticket (ages 12+) includes a $2 credit toward a small popcorn
- Vans, SUVs and any open hatchback must park in the rear rows, with hatches tied down at roofline height
- Card payments carry a one-time $3.00 fee on admission; bring cash to skip it
History
The history of Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater
Finger Lakes Drive-In opened July 15, 1947 on Clark Street Road outside Auburn, making it New York's oldest continuously operating drive-in theatre. The single-screen lot still runs traditional in-car speakers alongside an FM broadcast on 101.9.
FAQ
Questions about Finger Lakes Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Finger Lakes Drive-In have?
Finger Lakes Drive-In 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 Finger Lakes Drive-In use?
Finger Lakes Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on 101.9 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 Finger Lakes Drive-In?
What Finger Lakes Drive-In says: The theater says its movies start at dusk. In October it gets dark around 6:53 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Finger Lakes Drive-In cost?
Admission to Finger Lakes Drive-In is $10 per adult, $5 per child 5-11. Two adults and two children come to $30. Children 4 and under get in free.
Are dogs allowed at Finger Lakes Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Finger Lakes 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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