- Gets dark6:41 pmGates open 7:00 PM
- Google rating4.7012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$12per adult
- Sit outsideYes
- FM screen 1103.3 FM
- FM screen 2104.3 FM
- Car spots800
- Opened1958
Glen Drive-In Theatre is at 983 US-9, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Location
Where is Glen Drive-In Theatre?
Glen Drive-In Theatre is at 983 US-9, Queensbury, NY 12804. The entrance is at Kendrick Road. The closest highway is US-9 (Lake George Road).
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- 9 Dragons
- Spargel on Nine
Start time
What time does the movie start at Glen Drive-In Theatre?
Glen Drive-In Theatre does not post a set start time that we could find. Check its Facebook page on the day you go.
In October the sun sets around 6:12 pm and it gets dark around 6:41 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Glen 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 | 8:06 pm |
| May | 8:44 pm |
| June | 9:12 pm |
| July | 9:07 pm |
| August | 8:29 pm |
| September | 7:34 pm |
| October | 6:41 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 Glen Drive-In Theatre costs
- Adult$12
- Child$7Ages 4-11
- Under 4FreeKids 3 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- You can sit outside your car
- Card surcharge: $1 more per ticket paying by credit/debit ($13 adult / $8 child vs. $12/$7 cash)
- No same-night re-entry
- Speed limit: 5 MPH on the lot
- Light covers: snack bar provides tape and plastic/cardboard for cars whose lights won't turn off; an E-brake trick is suggested first
- Walk to the snack bar; driving there is for handicapped patrons only
- Chairs must be set up in front of the vehicle, not behind, and no sitting on the vehicle roof
- Laser pointers banned; violators asked to leave without a refund
- Radio rental: a Google review topic (3 mentions) suggests radios can be rented on-site; not confirmed on the venue's own site
Reviews
What visitors say about Glen Drive-In Theatre
From 832 visitor reviews, 4.7 stars.
Clean facilities
- Multiple 2026 Google reviewers call the bathrooms clean.
- Clean bathrooms is a recurring Google review topic (5+ mentions).
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:00 PM
- Raised hatchbacks must be tied down to roof level.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- No same-night re-admission.
History
The history of Glen Drive-In Theatre
The Glen Drive-In opened May 23, 1958 near Lake George, built by John Gardner. The Queensbury Zoning Board approved a second screen in March 1977, an estimated $46,000, 80x40-foot build that opened May 28, 1977, making it a twin. John Gardner Jr. took over from his father in 1990; grandson Brett Gardner has since taken over operations, per a 2012 Glens Falls Post-Star account.
FAQ
Questions about Glen Drive-In Theatre, answered
How many screens does Glen Drive-In Theatre have?
Glen Drive-In Theatre 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 Glen Drive-In Theatre use?
Glen Drive-In Theatre broadcasts its soundtrack on Screen 1: 103.3 FM, Screen 2: 104.3 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 Glen Drive-In Theatre?
Glen Drive-In Theatre does not post a set start time that we could find. Most drive-ins start the movie around dusk, which in October is about 6:41 pm and at midsummer closer to 9:12 pm. Plan to be parked by sunset and check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Glen Drive-In Theatre cost?
Admission to Glen Drive-In Theatre is $12 per adult, $7 per child 4-11. Two adults and two children come to $38. Children 3 and under get in free.
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