A Night Under the Stars

Posted on May 21

Beautiful summer nights call for drive-in movies...

Holiday Auto Theatre takes the best of both worlds — movies and the outdoors — to combine them into one amazing experience. Celebrating over 75 years, Holiday Auto opens May 22nd for the 2025 season!

It's Movie Night

Butler County's beloved Drive-in Theatre is open throughout the summer months showing double features. They offer different movie combos; a mix of new and retro films on weeknights and weekends. As one of the last remaining drive-in theaters in Ohio, Holiday Auto has been a staple for more than 75 years!

This 600 car oasis is always a good option for family and friends looking for a night out, offering double (and occasionally triple) features. The films typically change or rotate every few nights.

To see their current movie schedule, you can head over to their website ➞ Holiday Auto Theatre, Now Showing

Know Before You Go

Before Heading out for a night under the stars, here are some general guidelines and useful tips before planning your trip:

Tickets

Adult Tickets : $11

Children Tickets (Ages 4-11) : $7

Children 3 & Under : Free

Food

The purchase of a $7 Food Permit is required when bringing outside food into the theatre. There is also plenty of options available for purchase at their Snack Bar!

Check out their Holiday Family Combo that includes: 2 Steak Burgers with Cheese, 2 Nathan's All-Beef Hot Dogs, 1 Jumbo Popcorn, 4 Regular Sodas, and an M&M Candy.

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We listed a few of our top tips and things to know — but to answer any other questions, see the full list of guidelines and policies, or get info on parking, please check in on their website for additional information and updates!

A Bit of History

The Holiday Auto Theater is a staple of Butler County that has been treating audiences to double features from the comfort of their own car for 75 years! They first opened in 1948 under the name Hamilton Outdoor Theater.

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Since then, it's seasonal opening is always eagerly awaited by locals all over Butler County, as it is one of the last remaining drive-in theaters in the region.

Even their Entrance sign is over 70 years old!

The drive-in is always a fun alternative to watching a movie at home, and it's a new experience every time you visit! Are you ready to plan your movie night under the stars?