Shankweiler’s
Drive-In Theatre
AMERICA’S OLDEST Drive-In
Shankweiler's Drive-In, established in 1934, is the oldest operating drive-in theater in the world and the second ever built. For over 90 years, it has delighted audiences with double features on its large outdoor screen. Located in the Lehigh Valley, Orefield, Pennsylvania, just off Route 309.
NOW SHOWING
Tuesday - April 8
On April 8, Retro Tuesdays continue at Shankweiler's Drive-In with a special Michelle Trachtenberg tribute screening of her debut feature film, the iconic 90s Nickelodeon classic, HARRIET THE SPY!
Showing Tuesday, April 8:
6:30pm – Gates open
8:00pm – Harriet the Spy - PG
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
Thursday - April 10
We've gotten some requests to do this, so on Thursday, April 10, we're hosting a one-night-only switcheroo: THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE headlines with A MINECRAFT MOVIE bringing up the cofeature slot. We will have a limited quantity of Looney Tunes mini posters to give away at the gate and snack bar!
Our Schedule on Thursday, April 10:
6:30pm - Gates open
8:00pm - The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - PG
9:45pm - A Minecraft Movie - PG
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
Friday (4/11), Saturday (4/12), & Sunday (4/13)
On April 15, 1934, Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre lit up the night sky as the second drive-in theater ever constructed. Over the years, we’ve come a long way - from projecting films onto a humble bedsheet to showcasing them on the massive CinemaScope tower you see today. But our mission has always remained the same: bringing the magic of movies under the stars to our community.
As we celebrate 91 consecutive years of operation, we’re putting a playful twist on the occasion. From April 11 to 13, we’re hosting 90s Nights in honor of our 91st anniversary! Indulge in period-appropriate snack bar offerings, including beloved 90s candies and snacks, alongside special treats and decorations that will immerse you in the retro vibes our theater is known for.
Our first feature is the highly anticipated new release, A MINECRAFT MOVIE. To keep things nostalgic, our second feature will be the quintessential 90s classic featuring everyone’s favorite international man of mystery: AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY!
This event is made possible by the help of our community friends at DE Cressman Insurance Agency Inc and the Alzheimer's Association.
Our Schedule April 11-13:
6:30pm - Gates Open
8:10pm - A Minecraft Movie - PG
10:00pm - Austin Powers – PG13
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
