Seasonal Verified Oct 19, 2026

Finger Lakes Drive-In

Drive-in movie theater in Auburn, New York

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Screens: 1
Admission: $10 adults · $5 (ages 5–11) kids
Radio: 101.9 FM
Gates open: 6:00 PM
Outside food: Not allowed
Season: Seasonal

About Finger Lakes Drive-In

Finger Lakes Drive-In holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating drive-in movie theater in New York State, having opened on July 15, 1947 in the Aurelius township just outside Auburn in Cayuga County. For nearly 80 years, this Finger Lakes landmark has run first-run films under the stars, seamlessly blending old-fashioned charm with modern projection and sound technology. The original drive-in speaker poles — the iconic hooks that once delivered tinny sound through a box mounted on your car window — are preserved on-site as a living museum artifact, even as digital FM audio on 101.9 FM delivers crisp stereo sound to modern car radios. Admission is $8 per person plus a mandatory $2 food voucher (redeemable at the concession stand), making the total $10 all-in. Open Friday through Sunday from April through October, the Finger Lakes Drive-In has served generations of Cayuga County families and has become a pilgrimage destination for drive-in enthusiasts from across the Northeast.

Good to know

Food: Outside food isn't allowed. Concession stand on site.Outside food not allowed, please support the concession stand.
Payment: Cash, Credit card or debit card
Season: Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April through October.
Opened: 1947

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Questions about Finger Lakes Drive-In

How much does Finger Lakes Drive-In cost?

Admission is $10 adults · $5 (ages 5–11) kids. Adult price (12+) includes $2 credit toward a small popcorn, 4 and under free, one-time $3 card fee on admission.

What radio station is Finger Lakes Drive-In on?

Movie audio broadcasts on 101.9 FM. Tune your car radio before the show starts, and bring a portable FM radio if you'd rather not run your car battery.

Can you bring outside food to Finger Lakes Drive-In?

No, outside food isn't allowed. Plan to buy from the concession stand. Outside food not allowed, please support the concession stand.

What time do the gates open at Finger Lakes Drive-In?

Gates open at 6:00 PM. Movies start at dusk.

Is Finger Lakes Drive-In open year-round?

No, it's a seasonal drive-in. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April through October.

What payment does Finger Lakes Drive-In accept?

Cash, Credit card or debit card.