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Drive-in movie theater · Averill Park, New York

Hollywood Drive-In Theatre

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  • Gets dark6:41 pmGates open 6:30 pm
  • Google rating
    4.6
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  • Screens1
  • 2026 seasonApril to September
  • Price$12*per adult
  • Outside food$5*permit per car
  • DogsOn a leash
  • FM88.1 FM
  • Car spots400
  • Opened1953

Hollywood Drive-In Theatre is at 9270 NY-66, Averill Park, NY 12018.

Location

Where is Hollywood Drive-In Theatre?

Hollywood Drive-In Theatre is at 9270 NY-66, Averill Park, NY 12018. The entrance is at Snyders Corners Road.

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Where to eat nearby

If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:

  • Route 43 Slices Pizzeria2.7 miles
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Start time

What time does the movie start at Hollywood Drive-In Theatre?

Hollywood 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 Hollywood 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 September, on the 15th.

MonthGets dark
April8:04 pm
May8:41 pm
June9:08 pm
July9:04 pm
August8:27 pm
September7:33 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 Hollywood Drive-In Theatre costs

  • Adult$12*
  • Child$6Ages 3-10
  • Under 4Free*Kids 3 and under

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Amenities

Food, restrooms and rules

  • Snack bar
  • Outside food is allowed with a $5 permit, bought at the gate
  • Restrooms in a building
  • You can bring your dog, on a leash

Reviews

What visitors say about Hollywood Drive-In Theatre

From 463 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.

  • Large, sharp screen picture

    • 13 reviewers single out the big screen and video quality, e.g. "Video quality was excellent" (Jun 2025).

  • Renovated snack bar, well liked

    • 15 reviewers mention the snack bar/concessions, mostly positive: "snack bar seems newly renovated," "Concession stand was good, plenty of choices," "Pizza is delicious" (2025).

  • Clean grounds

    • 8 reviewers call the lot clean, e.g. "Clean. Good prices." (Sep 2025).

Before you go

Know before you go

  • The box office opens 6:30 pm
  • Google's listing says free-pass tickets are sometimes hidden in popcorn boxes.
  • A reviewer describes cooler/outside-food fees and specific rules on where to set up lawn chairs; no venue source publishes the exact policy or amount.

History

The history of Hollywood Drive-In Theatre

Opened May 22, 1953 with Rock Hudson in "The Lawless Breed" and Ann Sheridan in "Steel Town" (a Bugs Bunny cartoon revue ran first). Originally operated by Joseph Fisher with a 250-car capacity; grew to its current 400-car capacity on a single 36'x88' screen. Converted to digital projection by 2014.

FAQ

Questions about Hollywood Drive-In Theatre, answered

How many screens does Hollywood Drive-In Theatre have?

Hollywood 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 Hollywood Drive-In Theatre use?

Hollywood Drive-In Theatre broadcasts its soundtrack on 88.1 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 Hollywood Drive-In Theatre?

Hollywood 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 9:08 pm. Plan to be parked by sunset and check with the theater on the day you go.

When is Hollywood Drive-In Theatre open?

For the 2026 season, Hollywood Drive-In Theatre is open from April to September, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. It closes for the winter and reopens in the spring, so a trip outside those months is not possible.

How much does Hollywood Drive-In Theatre cost?

Admission to Hollywood Drive-In Theatre is $12 per adult, $6 per child 3-10. Two adults and two children come to $36. Children 3 and under get in free.

Can I bring my own food to Hollywood Drive-In Theatre?

You can bring your own food to Hollywood Drive-In Theatre once you have bought a permit for $5 a car. The permit is worth it if you were going to spend more than that at the counter anyway. Without one, outside food is not allowed in.

Are dogs allowed at Hollywood Drive-In Theatre?

Dogs are welcome at Hollywood 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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The start times

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