Drive-ins and Outdoor Movie Spots

Summer is all about enjoying being under the stars, socializing and basking in the warmth of memorable summer nights. So what better way to get that summer experience than with outdoor movies and independent film screenings? Look no further, we’ve found several options for you to incorporate frugal fun or low-to-no-cost activities. All events are open to the public and most are family friendly.

There’s still time to venture out to some of these local pop-up movie nights with your family, friends, significant other or for a solo date night. Here’s a list of outdoor pop-up screenings happening throughout Syracuse and neighboring areas in Central New York in August.

In or Around Syracuse

Midway Drive-In Theatre

Location: 2475 State Route 48, Minetto, NY, United States, New York

Date: Aug. 8 to Aug. 14. (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

Admission prices: Adult 12 and older ( $10); Children 7-11 ($5.00); 6 and under FREE

Sit back and relax under the stars while viewing box-office hits with everyone's favorite nostalgic drive-in twist. Movie-goers can watch from their car seats or outside of the vehicle, while tuning into their FM radio dial or drive-in sound system. Movie-goers can visit their on-site snack bar for a wide variety of delicious food and drink.

Next Showing: Open Friday – Sunday nights, and double features on Wednesdays and Thursdays. View their current showtimes here.

A film on the Field

Location: NBT Bank Stadium

Date: Aug. 14

Time: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Admission prices: Adults 13 and older ($25); children 6-12 ($10); children 5 and under FREE

Presented by Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes with presenting sponsors Hematology-Oncology Associate of CNY. This outdoor family fun day is taking place on the NBT Bank Stadium field. The eventful evening is expected to have live entertainment, fireworks and a film screening of baseball classic, “Rookie of the Year.” First 250 families to attend will receive souvenirs.

Dreamboat Screening: An evening with Wool Skateboard

Location: Everson Museum of Art, Community Plaza

Date: Aug. 17

Time: 8-9 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Spend the evening indulging in art with a special exhibition DEAD END and an exclusive outdoor indie film screening of Dreamboat. The event will include a Q&A.

Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub

Location: 100 S. Lowell Ave

Date: Wednesday evenings at 8:00 pm

Admission: Free to attend

Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub invites guests to The Terrace for its outdoor weekly summer movie nights. Guests can purchase a bite to eat paired with something cool to sip on while enjoying a movie. Keep an eye on their social media where they vote weekly for which movie to show.

Thanks to a guest contributor, Yolonda Stewart check out some summer movie spots happening in Onondaga County during the month of August.

Just a Short Drive From Syracuse

Contributed by Visit Syracuse Staff

Bay Drive-In

Located in Alexandria Bay, NY, this drive-in has been open since 1968! Only an hour and a half from Syracuse, take a day trip to sight see and finish the night off with a movie!