How many drive-in movie theaters are open around Somerset County? Here's a list.
Pennsylvania shares a long history with the drive-in movie theater. For more than 75 years, generations of families and friends across the Keystone State have piled into cars and gathered under the stars to watch movies on a giant outdoor screen.
There are about 29 drive-in theaters still in operation in Pennsylvania, more than any other state in the U.S. except New York. Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre in eastern PA, which opened in 1934, is the nation's oldest drive-in still in operation.
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Three of the nation's top 10 drive-in movie theaters are in Pennsylvania, according to voting results announced May 21 by the USA Today 10BEST 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.
Shankweiler's Drive-In earned second place in the public voting, while Mahoning Drive-In in northeastern PA placed fifth and the Evergreen Drive-In in Mount Pleasant placed ninth.
In the Laurel Highlands region of western Pennsylvania, there are seven drive-in theaters in operation, located in Cambria, Fayette, Indiana and Westmoreland counties.
National Drive-In Movie Day is celebrated June 6, on the date that the first drive-in theater in the U.S. opened in 1933. So join in the celebration and visit one of these local drive-in movie theaters this summer – but take some cash along to pay admission, as credit cards aren't usually accepted at the gate, and be sure to visit the theater's concession stand for popcorn, snacks and beverages.
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Brownsville Drive-In, 6229 National Pike, Grindstone. 724-785-7190. It offers two movies each on three separate screens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m., first movie begins at dusk. Cash only, no credit or debit cards accepted. Concession stand available. Movie schedule and other information are posted at Facebook.com/brownsvilledrivein.
Erwin's Comet Drive-In, 151 Morrell Road, Dunbar (near Connellsville). 724-628-6160. Shows two movies on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Box office opens at 7:30 p.m., first movie starts at 8:50 p.m. Cash only for admission and concessions. No pets, alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed on theater property. Movie showings and other information are posted online at cometdrivein.com or Facebook.com/cometdrivein.
Evergreen Drive-In, 309 Drive-In Lane, Mount Pleasant. 724-547-4747. Two movies are shown on each of two separate screens, seven days a week. The ticket booth opens at 7:30 p.m. and the first show starts at dusk. Cash is required to purchase movie tickets; no checks or credit cards are accepted. Guests must stay at the screen they paid admission for; switching screens is not permitted at any time due to movie industry regulations and safety concerns. There are two concession areas to purchase food and beverages; no outside food, alcoholic beverages or glass containers are permitted. Pets are allowed in certain areas and they must be on a leash. Show schedule and other information can be found at Evergreendrivein.com or Facebook.com/Evergreen-Drive-In-Theatre-312292046509.
Bar-Ann Drive-In, 1815 Springhill Road, Portage. 814-736-9450. Two movies are shown on Friday and Saturday nights, rain or shine. The ticket booth is cash only. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the first movie starts about 8:50 p.m. The concession stand accepts credit and debit cards for food purchases only – no movie tickets can be purchased. Updated information available at Baranndrivein.com. or Facebook.com/baranndrivein.
Hi-Way 219 Drive-In, 425 Theatre Road, Carrolltown. 814-344-8684. Two movies are shown on Friday and Saturday nights, rain or shine. The ticket booth is cash only. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the first movie starts about 8:50 p.m. The concession stand accepts credit and debit cards for food purchases only – no movie tickets can be purchased. Look for updates on movie schedules and ticket information at hiway219drive-in.com or Facebook.com/hiwaydrivein.
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Silver Drive-In, 1664 Scalp Ave., Johnstown. 814-266-9177. Two movies are shown on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Gates open at 7 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. First movie starts at dusk or about 8:45 p.m. Concession stand with food and drinks for purchase. All sales are cash only; the drive-in does not accept checks, debit cards or credit cards. Follow their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/The.Silver.Drive.In/ or Instagram page, or call the drive-in for showtimes and weather updates.
Palace Gardens Drive-In, 225 Indian Springs Road, Indiana. 724-465-9032. This drive-in is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025. Two movies are shown on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Box office opens at 8 p.m., show starts at dusk. All sales are cash only. No outside food or glass bottles are permitted. Visit palacegardensdrivein.com for the show schedule and more information.
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