Put “visit 25 Drive-In movie theater” on your bucket list this year. Drive-in movie theaters still exist and there’s one about an hour from Greenville, SC that is just perfect for making those fun, family memories together.
I went to a drive-in movie (sometimes known as an ‘auto theater’) with my family when I was maybe 12 or 13 years old. It was so fun! We brought blankets and pillows and popcorn, tuned our radio to the channel that broadcasted the audio from the film, and had a blast together. Nowadays, drive-in movie theaters have all but disappeared. But there’s one in Greenwood, South Carolina (a little over an hour from Greenville) that is still showing movies and it’s a great spot to make those lasting family memories.
Quick Summary: 25 Drive-In Movie Theater
🎬 Here’s what you need to know:
- Gates open at 7 pm; first movie starts around 8:15 pm
- Open Fridays & Saturdays with new movies posted mid-week
- Admission: $5 (ages 3–11), $10 (ages 12+), cash only
- Concessions available with burgers, nachos, and more
- Bringing your own food? There’s a $20 permit fee
- Bathrooms and radio rentals available near Screen 1
- Pets welcome! (just clean up after them 🐾)
💺 Tip: Bring chairs, blankets, and settle in early for dinner and a show!
📍3109 Highway 25 South, Greenwood, SC
📞 864.942.9871
🌐 More info: http://www.the25drivein.com/
25 Drive-In Movie Theater Times & Dates
The 25 Drive-In Movie Theater, which first opened in 1945, shows movies and Friday and Saturday nights on three screens. The first movie starts around 8:15 pm, the second at 9:50 or a little after 10 pm.
New movies will be posted by Tuesday or Wednesday before the weekend.
Movies range in rating from PG to R so be sure to check out what is showing beforehand to make sure it is an appropriate fit for your family.
Bathrooms are available.
25 Drive-In Movie Theater Admission + Food
The 25 Drive-In Movie Theater offers concessions as well so you can consider it ‘dinner and a movie’. On the menu you’ll find hand-patted burgers, hotdogs, popcorn, nachos, and a lot more! If you want to bring your own food, you’re welcome to do so but will be asked to pay $20 for a food/drink permit.
The cost to go to the movie is $5 for ages 3-11 and $10 for ages 12+, cash only! Gates open at 7 pm.
Tips to Know Before You Go
- There is always a double feature, so you can stay for both movies.
- You can hang out in your car, but they recommend bringing chairs and blankets to sit outside for more comfort.
- You can rent a radio if you want to sit outside of your car so you can hear the movie better.
- You’ll find the concessions stand, the bathrooms, and the radio rental area near Screen 1.
- There is a $20 fee per vehicle if you want to bring your own food.
- There is plenty of space for kids to play, so they are allowed to bring in a frisbee, balls, and other quiet toys.
- They recommend arriving an hour early to order food and get settled before the movie starts.
- The box office does accept chip cards and cash for payment.
- Pets are allowed, but please clean up after them.
- Make lots of memories and have fun at the drive-in!
Have you been to a drive-in movie?
25 Drive-In Movie Theater
3109 Highway 25 South, Greenwood, SC
864.942.9871
We live in Greenwood and have been many times with our kids. It’s so much fun. Our church also “meets” there on Sundays during Covid-19 and stay in or on our cars. It’s pretty amazing!
Hey, could y’all add information about the theater in Shelby and the other one in North carolina? I think it’s Kings mountain