- Gets dark7:28 pmGates open 7:15pm
- Google rating4.2012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Price$20*a carload
- Outside foodAllowed*
- DogsNo dogs
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly
Valley's Drive-In Theater is on Ash Avenue in McAllen, Texas, on Business 83 between Ware Road and 29th Street.
Admission is $20 a vehicle and there are no walk-ins. As of 2026, the gate opens at 7:15 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM, seven nights a week. There is a snack bar, you may bring your own snacks, and pets are not allowed.
Location
Where is Valley's Drive-In Theater?
Valley's Drive-In Theater is at 3116 Ash Ave W, McAllen, TX 78501. The entrance is at Business 83 between Ware Road and 29th Street. The closest highway is Business 83.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Cocinita Café
- Taqueria El Sancho
- Benedettis Pizza McAllen
Start time
What time does the movie start at Valley's Drive-In Theater?
What Valley's Drive-In Theater says: The theater says the show starts at 8:00 pm.
In October the sun sets around 7:05 pm and it gets dark around 7:28 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Valley's 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 | 8:19 pm |
| May | 8:37 pm |
| June | 8:52 pm |
| July | 8:53 pm |
| August | 8:33 pm |
| September | 8:01 pm |
| October | 7:28 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 Valley's Drive-In Theater costs
- Per car$20*One price for the whole car
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- You can bring your own food and drink
- No dogs
- Tuesday is discount night at $10 a vehicle
- Outside alcohol is not allowed on the grounds
- No food or drink deliveries are allowed
- Payment accepted: cash, credit or debit card, Apple Pay and Cash App
Showtimes
What's playing at Valley's Drive-In Theater this week
Valley's Drive-In Theater posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:15pm
FAQ
Questions about Valley's Drive-In Theater, answered
What time does the movie start at Valley's Drive-In Theater?
What Valley's Drive-In Theater says: The theater says the show starts at 8:00 pm. In October it gets dark around 7:28 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Valley's Drive-In Theater cost?
Admission to Valley's Drive-In Theater is $20 a carload. That is one price for the whole vehicle, so five of you pay what two would.
Can I bring my own food to Valley's Drive-In Theater?
You can bring your own food and drink to Valley's Drive-In Theater 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 Valley's Drive-In Theater?
Valley's Drive-In Theater 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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