- Gets dark7:04 pmGates open 8:00 PM, box office closes at 10:00 PM*
- Google rating4.6012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$10per adult
- FM91.5 FM
- Car spots500
- Opened1950
Palace Gardens Drive-In has been showing double features on Indian Springs Road outside Indiana, Pennsylvania since 1950, and it is still family owned.
For the 2026 season it opens on Memorial Day weekend and runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 a person and children 11 and under get in free. It is cash only, with no ATM on site. As of 2026, the box office opens at 8:00 PM and closes at 10:00 PM, the first feature starts at dusk, and sound comes through your car radio on 91.5 FM.
Location
Where is Palace Gardens Drive-In Theater?
Palace Gardens Drive-In Theater is at 225 Indian Springs Rd, Indiana, PA 15701. The entrance is at Wayne Avenue. The closest highway is US-422 Business (Wayne Avenue). Landmarks: Levity Brewing Company, west of the theater on Wayne Avenue.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Levity Brewing Company
Start time
What time does the movie start at Palace Gardens Drive-In Theater?
What Palace Gardens Drive-In Theater says: The theater says the first feature starts at dusk.
In October the sun sets around 6:37 pm and it gets dark around 7:04 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Palace Gardens 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 |
|---|---|
| May | 8:57 pm |
| June | 9:22 pm |
| July | 9:18 pm |
| August | 8:44 pm |
| September | 7:54 pm |
| October | 7:04 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 Palace Gardens Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$10
- Under 12Free*Kids 11 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- Playground
- No cash machine here
- The screen is 92 by 40 feet, with a playground in front of it.
- The concession stand sells popcorn, soft drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, nachos, pizza and candy.
- No glass bottles.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 8:00 PM, box office closes at 10:00 PM*
- Bring cash. The gate does not take cards
History
The history of Palace Gardens Drive-In Theater
Palace Gardens opened on June 22, 1950 with Fred Astaire in Second Chorus. Helen Kerzan and her husband John ran it. John was a structural steel fitter who designed and built the theater. It is still family run, under Kerzan's granddaughter, and now shows on digital projection.
FAQ
Questions about Palace Gardens Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Palace Gardens Drive-In have?
Palace Gardens 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 Palace Gardens Drive-In use?
Palace Gardens Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on 91.5 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 Palace Gardens Drive-In?
What Palace Gardens Drive-In says: The theater says the first feature starts at dusk. In October it gets dark around 7:04 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Palace Gardens Drive-In cost?
Admission to Palace Gardens Drive-In is $10 per adult. Two of you come to $20. Children 11 and under get in free. The booth takes cash only, so stop at a machine on the way.
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