Free Movies! Beloved Capital Region Drive-In Celebrating 75 Years

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Malta Drive-In Theatre is offering free admission to everyone for a special customer appreciation night. This is a great chance to enjoy a night out at the movies without spending a dime!

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The free event happens this Thursday, June 27th. After Thursday’s event, the theatre is hosting a pajama party on Friday and Saturday. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas, and those who do will receive free popcorn from the snack bar.

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On Thursday, you can watch “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” on screen one or “Wonka” on screen two, with both showtimes at 8:55 p.m. The weekend lineup from Friday through Tuesday includes “Inside Out 2,” “IF,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and “The Strangers: Chapter 1.”

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The Malta Drive-In Theatre has been a cherished local spot since it was opened by Sarto and Leona Smaldone on July 1, 1949.

Today, there are only twenty-three drive-in theaters still operating in New York State.

These Are The 23 Drive-In Theaters Left In NY State

New York State has the highest drive-in movie theater screens in the country. That means there's probably one not too far from wherever you are. There are a handful here in the Capital Region.

Back in the swinging '60s, drive-in theaters were all the rage, with over 4,000 scattered across the country and a whopping one hundred fifty right here in New York State alone. But times have changed, and now only twenty-three of these nostalgic gems are left in New York State. Check them out.

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