66 Drive-In Theatre

Special announcement - we will be closed tonight, Sunday, September 20, due to a power issue related to these storms. Apologize for any inconvenience will resume normal operations with Heart of the Beast, starting Friday, September 25.

For our 2026 season, there has been a few films we’ve been really excited about, this weekend is one of them! As dog lovers ourselves, this is a survival story as much as it is a love story, something for everyone. Don’t miss it

Friday Sept 25th through Sunday Sept 27th

1. Heart Of The Beast
2. Fall 2, Deadpoint

These two films are made to watch on our massive screen.

Gates open at 6:00 Friday and Saturday, gates open at 6:30 on Sunday. showtime is around 7:35pm.

Age 13 and up - $10
Age 6-12 - $5
Age 5 and under - FREE

Cash only accepted at the ticket gate, cash and credit/debit cards accepted in the concession stand.

Please take advantage and visit our snack bar for some delicious food options, this keeps us in business.

17231 Old 66 BLVD, Carthage, MO

Last weekend to catch Practical Magic 2 followed by the action packed Runner.
Gates open at 7pm, showtime is at 8pm.

Round 2 for Magic with pure action as a second! Don’t miss this great combo.

Friday Sept 18 through Sunday Sept 20

1. Practical Magic 2
2. Runner

Gates open at 7:00pm, showtime is around 8:00pm.

Age 13 and up - $10
Age 6-12 - $5
Age 5 and under - FREE

Cash only accepted at the ticket gate, cash and credit/debit cards accepted in the concession stand.

Please take advantage and visit our snack bar for some delicious food options, this keeps us in business.

17231 Old 66 BLVD, Carthage, MO

Coming soon:
Heart of the Beast
Halloween Special

The perfect evening for a drive in movie does exist and it’s tonight. The rain moved out, cooling the lot and the temperature. Catch Practical Magic 2 followed by End of Oak St.

Gates open at 7pm. Showtime is at 8:10pm

Practical Magic 2 has arrived, opens tonight followed by End of Oak St. What a great weekend to catch these two films together. 

Gates open at 7 PM, showtime is around 8:15 PM.

We’ve been excited for this film since we seen it was coming out, great line up!

Friday Sept 11 through Sunday Sept 13

1. Practical Magic 2
2. The End Of Oak St.

Gates open at 7:00pm, showtime is around 8:15pm.

Age 13 and up - $10
Age 6-12 - $5
Age 5 and under - FREE

Cash only accepted at the ticket gate, cash and credit/debit cards accepted in the concession stand.

Please take advantage and visit our snack bar for some delicious food options, this keeps us in business.

17231 Old 66 BLVD, Carthage, MO

Coming soon:
Heart of the Beast
Halloween Special

We are getting close to our big Rt 66 and Cars anniversary special. Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6.

Gates open at 5:30 PM Showtime is at 8:30 PM

Lightning McQueen will be on site for viewing from 530 until Showtime with a paid ADDMISSION ticket.

1. Cars, 20th Anniversary
2. Toy Story 5

This event would not have been possible without our wonderful community sponsors who pitched in to help and support this event and our strong Rt. 66 ties. They are:

-Southwest Missouri Bank
-The Bridge Christian Church, Carthage
-Rt 66 Mother Road Revival
-Chris and Chanda Williams

In an effort to spread the word about our wonderful sponsors - we are conducting a raffle, share this post for a chance to win a 2027 family season pass to the Theatre.

See everyone this weekend!

We apologize in advance for the lengthy post, we have a lot of stuff to cover.

Details have been finalized for our Rt 66 100 year anniversary, 20th year anniversary of the film Cars, and Labor Day - that’s a lot packed into one weekend 

Friday Sept 4th through Sunday Sept 6th.

1. Cars (20th Anniversary)
2. Toy Story 5

Gates open at 5:30pm, showtime is around 8:30pm.

Age 13 and up - $10
Age 6-12 - $5
Age 5 and under - FREE

Cash only accepted at the ticket gate, cash and credit/debit cards accepted in the concession stand.

There will be an exact replica CARS car on site all three nights. It’s free to see and get pictures with the car. Our generous sponsors and this Theatre helped support the car and their foundation, Cars Curing Kids. Special thanks to the Scotlea Foundation for making this beautiful car available for display.

We will also have local racer C. Eichman #13 on site with his car for display and interaction.

Once the show starts, the cars will be put up and will not be on display again for the duration of the night.

Giveaways, drawings, vendors, and face painting also on the agenda. It’s going to be an amazing night!

Please take advantage and visit our snack bar for some delicious food options, this keeps us in business.

Share this post for your chance to win a Lightening McQueen bundle which includes a limited addition die cast replica car, tin popcorn bucket with unlimited refills, and a large McQueen drink cup.

All tickets are first come/first serve at the gate.

17231 Old 66 BLVD, Carthage, MO

Coming soon:
Heart of the Beast
Practical Magic 2