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This fall take your family to Aut-O-Rama Drive-In in North Ridgeville, Ohio and see two movies for the price of one! I love that they regularly show family friendly movies.
Recently, my husband and I took our two oldest boys out the movies and it was a FUN night out. Weeks before we went, my little ones were keeping a mental countdown to the release of new movie, Monster’s University. Once the time came and we told them we would be watching it outside, they could hardly wait to drop their little brother off at the sitter and head off to the movie!
Arriving a little over an hour before the movie started we were amazed how busy the drive-in already was. Since it was opening night of Monster’s University, there were a ton of families out enjoying the great weather and anxiously waiting for the movie to begin. As I looked around I quickly saw that taking the family to the drive-in wasn’t just a night out at the movies but instead a family event. People were chatting with their neighbors while others played frisbee or catch on the grassy lawn in front of the big screen. I also noticed families eating their dinner from snack shop while watching the sun go down. You just don’t see these types of things at an indoor movie theater.
Ticket Prices:
* Adults 12 & up – $10.00
* Children 4-11 – $5.00
* Children 3 and under – FREE.You get to see 2 movies on the same screen for less than the cost of ONE movie at the other theaters!
Once the sun set, we set up the back of our van with various blankets and pillows and settled right in for the first movie to begin. Since my husband and I have been to the drive-in before I really didn’t expect much of a difference from the new state of the art digital projectors that the Aut-O-Rama installed a few years ago but once the movie began I was blown away by the crisp sound and video quality! What a difference it makes. If you haven’t yet seen the new digital movies here at Aut-O-Rama you are in for a real treat.
Before the movie started we stopped into the concession area but it was a little too busy for us to stand in line; of course that is expected since both screens were completely sold out. We did head in later to grab some snacks and even as a frugal gal I was amazed at the great prices. We went a little overboard and bought much more than we usually do at the theater but we still spent less than $20 for a two pretzels, nachos, cheese sticks, popcorn, soda and a box of candy! That would of cost us MUCH more somewhere else.
On top of all the normal movie theater food such as nachos, pretzels, and candy, they offer much more. I saw giant dill pickles funnel cakes, and roasted red pepper hummus on the menu.
The Aut-O-Rama Drive-In is open from the beginning of April until the end of September. The Aut-O-Rama is open 7 days a week from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day and then open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the beginning and end of the season.
Keep in mind that pets and outside food or beverages are not permitted. Since Aut-O-Rama has keeps their food prices so much lower than you’d see anywhere else, grabbing snacks there is great; even for us frugally-minded folks!
Disclaimer: Aut-O-Rama provided my family tickets for a chance to review their drive-in. The food purchased at the concession stand was purchased by my family. All opinions are my own. I will always strive to bring you information on frugal, family friendly activities in Northeast Ohio.
I have never been to the N. Ridgeville drive in. I would love to take my 2 girls.
I would so love to win this!!
Love the Aut-O-Rama!
We love the AutoRama and need to go for the first time this season…really soon. 🙂
I would like to see man of steel or world war z, we live down the road from the Aut-o-Rama and my kids beg to go every night!
We went 2 times this year already! Would love to go again:)
My daughter enjoyed her first drive-in EVER because of a Groupon. Would love to win so we could take her again! Thanks for the opportunity!
My three little girls would love to watch a movie under the stars!
Would love to go here and see Grown Ups 2!!
I would love to take my daughter to the new smurfs 2 movie coming out!
I can’t wait to see The Lone Ranger!!!
I would love to see any movie at this point, it’s been way too long since I got to see one in any type of theatre!
I love going to that drive-in and get there at least once a year. If you sign up to get their Emails they send one weekly with info and some type of coupon at the bottom. Sometimes its even BOGO admission!
Woohoo! Great tip!
This would be a great experience for my boys
My family has been wanting to go there
I can’t wait to see ANY of the retro classics:)
We’ve only been to the drive-in one time, and the kids were too young to stay awake through the entire movie:-) I’d love to try it again!!
loveeeeeeeeeeeeee the drivein!
I love the drive in!!
My family would love to head to the drive-in but even with the low prices it is not in our budget right now…hopefully I can surprise them with free admission!
We love this place!!
iron man 3, my husband would love this!
my husband would love this! he want to see iron man 3
Want to see the Man of Steel movie this summer
My family loves going to the AutoRama.. it’s the only affordable way we can go see movies anymore.. and with a child with Autism.. if he gets a little loud.. we just keep him in the car with the windows up… no worries about upsetting anyone else in a crowded theater.. We are most looking forward to seeing Despicable Me 2 this summer!
I’m looking forward to seeing the “Lone Ranger.” My husband has never been to a drive-in. Gasp! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
My family loves the drive in!!!!!!!
I want to see The Heat.
I love the autorama! Brings back memories! I still love to take my kids! Would love to take them this year if I win!
I would love to see Lone Ranger!
I would love to win. Never been here!
We would love to see Despicable me 2.
Monsters Univ or Grown Ups. 🙂
I love the drive in!
We love the Auto-Rama. We’d love to win tickets to see Turbo!
My boys would love to try the drive in:)
Lone Ranger and I saw they are doing a double with Grown Ups 2. Perfect!
Would love to take my family to the drive in!!
We love the drive in!. I have been going there for at least 25 years, since I was little. It’s out favorite family outing
All time fave summer activity, kids love it!
We love Auto-rama
I can honestly say I have never been to a drive-in theater but have always wanted to so I would be ecstatic if I won these!
Me!Me! Me! Please!
I would so love to win this!! My granddaughters would love going here!
My kiddos & I love the drive in!
Nothing more fun than a drive in movie!
I have not been to the drive in since I was a teen!!!! WOW !! We really need to go!
We want to see Monsters U and Despicable Me 2
Love going to the drive in
want to see Monsters U
I love taking my family to the drive in , it’s a great family night out .
Woohoo! We love the drive-in=) And thank you Rachel for always going above and beyond to help us find so many family friendly activities!
Lovin’ the auto Rama this summer:)
I want to bring the kids to see planes in August!
Would love to win!
I would love to share this experience with my boys they have never been to a drive in. My parents used to take me to the one across from skate world in Lorain. I still want to see Monsters University!
Our whole family wants to see Monsters University!!!
I want to take the kids this summer!
I would love to see Grease at the Retro Tuesdays!
This is one of my favorite places to go!
I am hoping to find time to see Grown Ups 2 at the drive in, I love the relaxed setting!
I think there is nothing better than drive-in food when at the drive-in. Don’t know why but I love it! When I was younger we always got egg rolls! LOL
Oooooooo pick meeeeee!!
monsters university!
Favorite place to go during the summer. I load up the car and enjoy the next five hours or so snacking Ann’s watching some great summer movies.
Hope it stops raining soon or I’ll be watching a movie at the drive in from my boat!!
We love the drive-in
The kids are already asking to see Turbo!
I would love to win this, we have not been yet,so this would be awesome!!
Nothing better than going in comfy clothes, kicking off your shoes and watching two movies!
Despicable Me 2!!!
The kids are making sure I enter each day!
I would love to get the boys out to the drive-in!
I want to see the Lone Ranger.
I want to see Only God Forgives.
Maybe with free passes my husband will want to go too!
I want to see Turbo!
I would love the chance to see ANYTHING!