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. For over 90 years, it has delighted audiences with double features on its large outdoor screen. Shankweiler’s was recently awarded BEST DRIVE-IN THEATER in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Our drive-in theater is located in the Lehigh Valley, Orefield, Pennsylvania, just off Route 309.
NOW SHOWING
Thursday, October 29
Ahead of Halloween weekend, the circus is in town... Okay, no, just ONE clown. THE clown. On Thursday, October 29, it's an IT double feature of chapter one and two, back-to-back on the giant drive-in screen. Bill Skarsgard takes on the pervasive Pennywise in a landmark cultural phenomenon that stoked fear and provoked creepy clowns all over the world to rise out of the sewers. We'll all float at Shankweiler's!
Our Schedule on October 29:
6:00pm – Gates ope n
7:00pm – IT – R
9:20pm – IT: Chapter Two – R
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
Friday, October 30
Why do kids get to have all the fun? Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre presents a unique edition of "Trunk or Treat" on Friday, October 30. It's TRUNK OR TREAT FOR GROWN-UPS! It's the very same setup as our traditional treating event. Customers are invited to participate by decorate their cars, dress up in costume, and treat among their neighbors for candy and goodies, but at this event, the trunks can be wilder, the costumes can be scarier, and the main attraction is an R-rated modern classic
We're showcasing a very special presentation of the 2007's Trick 'r Treat! Ahead of the feature, we are premiering a rarely seen and newly restored 30th anniversary remaster of director Michael Doughtery's animated short film, Season's Greetings, which introduced Sam, the character who would later become a Halloween seasonal icon!
Our Schedule on October 30:
5:00pm- Gates open
6:00pm - Trunk or Treat begins
7:30pm – Season's Greetings & Trick r' Treat – R
You're encouraged to bring candy to hand out to fellow guests, but participation is not required.
Only commercially produced and packaged candy/snacks are permitted for distribution.
No alcohol is permitted to be distributed.
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
Saturday, October 31
Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre invites you a very special one-night-only screening of John Carpenter's 1978 slash-classic, HALLOWEEN. And if that wasn't chilling enough, we're screening this frightening feature ON Halloween night.
This premiere showcases the legendary restored and remastered digital cinematic print, created under the supervision of the world-renowned cinematographer, Dean Cundey. You do not want to miss this pristine return to the shocking film that put the slasher genre into the mainstream!
Our Schedule on October 31:
5:30pm - Gates open
7:00pm - Halloween - R
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
Sunday, November 1
Sunday, November 1, from 9:00am-2:00pm, join us for Cozyfest! This daytime outdoor market is dedicated to all things comfy & cozy & "hygge" ~ think blankets, knitted sweaters, cinnamon, tea, campfires, and who can forget hot chocolate! It's about elevating and sharing the best things about autumn while preparing for the winter. This event is free to attend and come and go as you please. Our snack bar will also be open!
