Watch Classic Halloween Movies This Month At Arizona’s West Wind Drive-In Theatre
Halloween and scary movies go hand-in-hand. While we love to plop down on the couch and take advantage of streaming services, sometimes it’s fun to venture out and have a new experience. At Glendale’s West Wind Drive-In, you can do just that. The theatre is showing horror double features for two weeks straight this month, promising to fill your October with thrills and chills.
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This month, West Wind Drive-In is putting an old-school spin on the timeless October activity of watching horror films.
Pile the whole family into the car for a spooktacular cinematic celebration of things that go bump in the night. You'll find the theatre on 55th Avenue in Glendale.
13 Nights of Fright kicks off on October 19 and runs through Halloween. Each evening includes a premiere, as well as double-features of both family-friendly and truly horrifying films.
From Hocus Pocus to Halloween and a variety of other movies, both modern and classic, there's something for everyone.
With pillows and blankets in tow, pop the trunk and set up a cozy fort. From the safety and comfort of your vehicle, you'll feel protected from whatever may be lurking in the darkness beyond.
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Light up the night with glow sticks and other fun gadgets available for purchase.
Not only do they add an extra element of enjoyment to the festivities, but also serve as mementos to remember your experience by. Only cash is accepted at the wagon, which will be moving around throughout the show. The snack bar will offer glow items, as well, and you can pay with a card there.
No movie night would be complete without snacks -- and let's face it, having something to munch on can definitely help calm your nerves.
Online ticket purchase is coming soon to minimize person-to-person contact. For now, you'll pay at the box office before being shown where to park... if you're still brave enough to sit through the film, that is.
There's a full moon on Halloween night, sure to cast an eerie glow over the drive-in. We can't imagine a better atmosphere for watching scary movies.
General admission is $8, and children ages 5-11 get in for $2. Four and under are always free. On Tuesday, it's Family Fun Night, and adult tickets are discounted to $5.50.
Showtime is usually around 6:30 or so, but it varies from day-to-day and depending on which film you’d like to see. Gates open one hour beforehand. Visit the theatre’s website or Facebook page for more information, including the latest on COVID-19 precautions.
Have you ever been to West Wind Drive-In around Halloween? If so, let us know all the spooktacular details of the evening! Check out our previous article for another spine-tingling attraction that belongs on your Halloween bucket list.
Address: 5650 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, USA
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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