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.
Located in the Lehigh Valley, Orefield, Pennsylvania, just off Route 309.
NOW SHOWING
Thursday, May 7 -
Sunday, May 10
Get ready to take flight with a special engagement 40th anniversary theatrical release of the iconic 1986 action classic, TOP GUN! After intermission, we follow it up with the best wingman a movie could have, TOP GUN: MAVERICK! Both features will be blasted back‑to‑back on our enormous drive‑in screen under the stars
Our Movie Schedule, May 14-17:
7:00pm – Gates open
8:40pm – Top Gun – PG13
10:40pm – Top Gun: Maverick – PG13
Sunday's movies will feature Open Captions!
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
Tuesday, May 19
On Tuesday, May 19, join us for the drive-in premiere of IT NEEDS EYES, an indie horror hit!
About It Needs Eyes: A troubled teen moves to her aunt's coastal house, where she escapes into dark corners of the internet. Her fixation on a mysterious missing woman's videos leads to disturbing discoveries about the digital underworld and her own secrets.
About The Directors: Zack Ogle (he/him) & Aaron Pagniano (they/them) are an award winning writer/director duo best known for their short film We Got a Monkey's Paw. Meeting at Florida State University Film School, Zack & Aaron bonded over monster flicks and D&D, blossoming into a fruitful creative relationship. Accomplished as both a duo and as individual filmmakers; Zack is also known for his work on Netflix's Dead Boy Detectives as well as his film Death Has a Son; Aaron is known for their feature film Sunset on the River Styx and short film Transfer.
Our Schedule on Tuesday, May 19:
7:30pm – Gates open
8:45pm – It Needs Eyes – NR
Wednesday, May 20
Experience movie magic at America’s oldest drive-in Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre on Wednesday, May 20th!
We’re showing How to Train Your Dragon (live action version) to registered North Whitehall Township Residents under the stars at:
4540 Shankweiler Rd, Orefield, PA 18069
FREE admission for North Whitehall Township residents! Just register online through RecDesk! Non-residents who are interested in this showing are able to purchase admission tickets here: https://www.shankweilers.com/
Link to register: https://northwhitehall.recdesk.com/Community/Home
Please register each individual by Monday, May 18th! North Whitehall Township Residency is required.
All registered attendees will receive a "ticket" for admission to show at the gate!
**New RecDesk accounts may take up to 2 business days to be approved**
Questions? Contact Recreation & Communication Coordinator, Chloe Pauls: cpauls@northwhitehall.org - 610-799-3411
Visit www.NorthWhitehall.org for additional information
Gates open at 7:00pm
Showtime is around 8:40pm
Thursday, May 21 -
Thursday, May 28
You're invited to the drive‑in premiere of one of this summer's most anticipated blockbuster movie events, STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! This feature‑length installment from the hit Disney series The Mandalorian follows Din Djarin (a helmeted Pedro Pascal known as “Mando”) and Grogu (beloved by fans as “Baby Yoda”) as they embark on an exciting new adventure within the expansive and immersive Star Wars universe. We have lots of goodies and extras in store, so stay tuned!
This premiere will be presented as a drive-in double feature! Our co-feature will be released closer to the show!
Our Movie Schedule, May 21-28:
7:00pm – Gates open (6:30pm on Friday & Saturday)
8:50pm – Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – PG13
11:10pm – TBA – NR
MONDAY'S movies will feature Open Captions
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
