- Gets dark7:14 pmGates open 7:00 PM
- Google rating4.70123456789,012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$7per adult
- Outside foodAllowed*
- DogsNo dogs
- Car spots400
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly
- Opened1937
Lynn Auto Theatre is at 9735 State Route 250 NW in Strasburg, Ohio, south of Canton.
For the 2026 season it opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $7 for anyone 12 and up and $3 for kids 5 to 11, and kids 4 and under get in free.
As of 2026, the box office is open 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and is cash only. You need an FM radio to hear the movie. Movies play rain or shine. There is also a flea market on the same lot on Sunday mornings, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. It has been showing movies since 1937, which makes it the oldest drive-in still running in Ohio.
Location
Where is Lynn Auto Theatre?
Lynn Auto Theatre is at 9735 US-250, Strasburg, OH 44680. The entrance is at State Routes 21 & 250 junction. The closest highway is I-77.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- 63 Corks
- Campesino's Grill
- Mariscos Guadalupana
Start time
What time does the movie start at Lynn Auto Theatre?
Lynn Auto 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 6:46 pm and it gets dark around 7:14 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Lynn Auto 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 | 8:32 pm |
| May | 9:06 pm |
| June | 9:31 pm |
| July | 9:28 pm |
| August | 8:54 pm |
| September | 8:03 pm |
| October | 7:14 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 Lynn Auto Theatre costs
- Adult$7
- Child$3Ages 5-11
- Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- You can bring your own food and drink
- Restrooms in a building
- No dogs
- The lot itself is grass, not pavement: the venue calls itself "one of the few 'Grass' Drive-In Theatres left in the world," with a remodeled concession stand and a classic video arcade on site.
- "The only thing that bothers me is when someone parks super close and you can't get out of your car," one 2026 reviewer said, describing tight, unmarked parking rows.
- Also here: flea-market, arcade
Showtimes
What's playing at Lynn Auto Theatre this week
Lynn Auto Theatre 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 Lynn Auto Theatre
From 1,554 visitor reviews, 4.7 stars.
Affordable tickets and concessions
- Three reviewers from 2017 through 2026 called it cheap: "way cheaper than going to the theater" (2017), "Great price for two movies, snacks are reasonable" (2026-08), "Cheap and the concession stand is amazingly priced" (2026-07).
Long-time regulars and nostalgia
- Four reviewers between 2026-07 and 2026-09 describe it as a multi-generation habit: one has "been going here for like 20 years," one called the visit "very nostalgic," one thanked the staff "for a lifetime of memories," and one called it "a fading experience worth visiting."
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:00 PM
- On a busy summer night, get there about 75 minutes early
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Bring cash. The gate does not take cards
- Box office is cash only; the concession stand does take cards, per the venue's own now-showing page and two 2026 reviewers who were caught off guard at the ticket window.
- A flea market runs on the lot every Sunday, 6am to 1pm, weather permitting, April through October; vendor space is $10, browsing is free, per the venue's own photo page.
- Depending on which screen and parking row you land in, you can watch the sunset before the movie starts, per a 2026 reviewer.
History
The history of Lynn Auto Theatre
Construction began in 1935 and the theater opened in spring 1937 as Boyer's Auto Theatre, built by Andy Thompson and Roland Boyer, making it Ohio's oldest drive-in and the second-oldest continuously operating drive-in in the world. In 1948 Ward Franklin and son-in-law Ray McCombs bought it and renamed it Lynn Auto Theatre after McCombs's daughter, Judy Lynn.
Richard R. Reding and his son Richard "Dick" and wife Eunice "Abby" bought it in 1957; a second screen was added in 1967, making it a twin. Both screens went digital in 2012-2013. It is now run each season by Dick's grandsons Rich and Jamie, a four-generation family business, and remains one of the few grass-field drive-ins still operating.
FAQ
Questions about Lynn Auto Theatre, answered
How many screens does Lynn Auto Theatre have?
Lynn Auto 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 time does the movie start at Lynn Auto Theatre?
Lynn Auto 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 7:14 pm and at midsummer closer to 9:31 pm. Plan to be parked by sunset and check with the theater on the day you go.
When is Lynn Auto Theatre open?
For the 2026 season, Lynn Auto Theatre is open from April to October, 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 Lynn Auto Theatre cost?
Admission to Lynn Auto Theatre is $7 per adult, $3 per child 5-11. Two adults and two children come to $20. Children 4 and under get in free. The booth takes cash only, so stop at a machine on the way.
Can I bring my own food to Lynn Auto Theatre?
You can bring your own food and drink to Lynn Auto Theatre 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 Lynn Auto Theatre?
Lynn Auto Theatre does not allow dogs, so yours has to stay at home. Service animals are the exception and are allowed anywhere. If a sitter is not an option, the nearby theaters listed on this page may have a different policy.
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