mchenryoutdoor@gmail.com
1510 Chapel Hill Road McHenry, IL 60050
WE ARE NOW OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY!
Check our TIMES section for updated movies showing and special events through the fall and holiday seasons! Hope to see you here at the outdoor!
We are also giving away a trip to Universal Orlando with our partners at Worldwide Traveler and The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success! You can easily sign up to win when you fill out this form. Look for qualifiers to be announced monthly through the end of the season. All qualifiers need be present at finale here at the outdoor (TBD). Trip is to Cabana Bay Beach Resort, four day park to park passes for Universal and Islands of Adventure including round trip airfare. Must be 18 or older to qualify. Click here to fill out the form for a chance to win!
Family Fun Awaits at the McHenry Outdoor
General Information
Box office opens no later than 6:30 PM, however, once the lines at the entrance reach the road, we must open earlier in an effort to eliminate traffic congestion. We recommend arriving early to get a ticket as capacity is limited.
Adult $14.00
Military/Senior (60+ yrs) $8.00
Child (3 -11 yrs – Under 3 are FREE!) $8.00
Premier Parking ( front 2 rows) $5.00/per vehicleÂ
Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Buy A Carload Season Pass!
Now our most loyal movie lovers have the chance to purchase our exclusive Carload Season Pass for the 2024 season. March-December 2024! A great deal! Your pass will be at […]
2 events,
Buy An Adult Season Pass!
Now our most loyal movie lovers have the chance to purchase our exclusive Adult Season Pass for the 2024 Season! NOTE: Once you order your pass will be left at […]
3 events,
Kindergarten Cop followed by Billy Madison
Kindergarten Cop followed by Billy Madison
All are welcome for these two phenomenal throwback movies to celebrate back to school! However, tag a teacher, administrator, or anyone that works at a school, and they get in […]
3 events,
Kindergarten Cop followed by Billy Madison
Kindergarten Cop followed by Billy Madison
All are welcome for these two phenomenal throwback movies to celebrate back to school! However, tag a teacher, administrator, or anyone that works at a school, and they get in […]
3 events,
Beetlejuice 2 followed by Goonies
Beetlejuice 2 followed by Goonies
The much anticipated sequel to the original and a classic movie showing here at the Outdoor! Box office opens at 6 PM! Movie starts when it’s dark enough after sunset.
3 events,
Beetlejuice 2 followed by Goonies
Beetlejuice 2 followed by Goonies
The much anticipated sequel to the original and a classic movie showing here at the Outdoor! Box office opens at 6 PM! Movie starts when it’s dark enough after sunset.
3 events,
Double Does of Laughs and Screams to cap the Halloween Weekend
Double Does of Laughs and Screams to cap the Halloween Weekend
Fall evening, Halloween weekend, and two movies that haven't yet been seen on our screen here at the outdoor. Gothic Slayers followed by Extra Ordinary! Dress to impress in your […]
3 events,
Beetlejuice with The Big 89 WLS
Beetlejuice with The Big 89 WLS
It’s Ray Time! The Big 89 Movie Night is HERE! Join Ray Stevens and his morning show crew at the McHenry County Drive In on FRI, SEPT 13th for a […]
3 events,
Beetlejuice 2 followed by TBD
Beetlejuice 2 followed by TBD
The much anticipated sequel here at the Outdoor! Box office opens at 6 PM! Movie starts when it’s dark enough after sunset. It will be followed by Jim Carrey in […]
3 events,
Transformers One followed by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Transformers One followed by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Brothers-in-arms Orion Pax and D-16 become sworn enemies Optimus Prime and Megatron. The box office opens at 6pm, however the movie doesn’t start until about 9pm here at the McHenry […]
3 events,
Transformers One followed by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Transformers One followed by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Brothers-in-arms Orion Pax and D-16 become sworn enemies Optimus Prime and Megatron. The box office opens at 6pm, however the movie doesn’t start until about 9pm here at the McHenry […]
3 events,
Transformers One followed by TBD
Transformers One followed by TBD
The box office opens at 6pm, however the movie doesn’t start until about 9pm here at the McHenry Outdoor.
3 events,
Transformers One followed by TBD
Transformers One followed by TBD
The box office opens at 6pm, however the movie doesn’t start until about 9pm here at the McHenry Outdoor.
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Season Passes on Sale Now
2024 Season Passes
You can buy a pass for your ENTIRE car load for the 2024 season going from March to December for just $300. Do the math – it’s worth it! Click here to buy a season pass now!
The Bremer Team Taphouse and Snackbar
Now offering Beer and Wine!
Here at Golden Age Cinemas McHenry Outdoor Theater, we pride ourselves on our concession stand. Our concession stand is what funds everything from the screen tower, to the nostalgic drive-in speakers, to the projector.
We offer many great food items from snacks to full meals: We thank The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success, real estate brokers, for their support! Monday’s you can get free popcorn on the house thanks to them!
Welcome Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and Leader Automotive
We couldn’t be more excited to announce a partnership with our friends at CLCJDR! You’ll find fun throughout the season and their commitment to community. You’ll see them on the big screen and at the theater throughout the season. This will include their families joining us for some of the great movies shown too.
They have been kind enough to extend an offer to our patrons with a special on an oil change. Click here to view the special and thanks for your support!
Heady Cup Roasters of McHenry Joins the Outdoor
You’ll find delicious coffee to sip on and their very own canned cold brewed coffee available here at the outdoor. We love to work with local businesses – and they are fantastic! If you need a pick me up at one of your outings here you’ll have a choice of rotating flavors to choose from. Very exciting!
Welcome Heady Cup Roasters to the outdoor family!
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard at the Outdoor
The delicious treats from Rita’s just down the road from us will be featured at select times during the season! If you’ve not tried this place for their Italian ice in numerous flavors and frozen custard, you’re in for a treat!
Look for them to be setup at the concession stand and look for more details on our Facebook and Instagram.
You can find Rita’s in McHenry when you click here.
FAQs
Most frequent questions
and answers.
In order to provide the best movie watching experience possible, we provide multiple ways to listen to the movie. We offer radio checkouts with a valid photo ID for $5.
We have a limited amount, so while supplies last! If you don’t want to rent a radio or use your car, bring a portable stereo or radio to use and tune into 89.9FM!
Yes! You may come to the first movie or the second if you wish. You will have to pay the same price regardless. If the box office is closed you can enter through the exit (carefully) and a parking attendant will direct you to the concession stand to pay.
At Golden Age Cinemas, McHenry Outdoor Theater, we do our best to ensure that everyone’s night is as fun and enjoyable as possible. In order to ensure that all cars have an adequate view of the screen we do have a few parking rules.
GOLD POLES: Premier parking for any size vehicle in the front 2 rows for ONLY $5 per vehicle.
RED POLES: Vehicles larger than 67″ will be required to park next to a red colored pole. Red poles are located near the outside, front, and back.
SILVER POLES: Vehicles shorter than 67″ will be required to park next to a silver colored pole. Silver poles are located in the center of the lot.
HATCHES: Any vehicle hatch that is blocking the view of those behind them may be asked to be lowered or shut.
We strive to always offer one new release movie that will run for a minimum of two weeks. The second feature will usually be changed every weekend. Because we only have one screen, we usually will not know what movies will play until the preceding Monday.
Yes, we accept all forms of these payments.
We now have an app you can use to download and order your favorites from the concession stand. See one of our staff members for more info!
Barbie Movie Premier at The Outdoor
Halloween Trunk or Treat with The Bremer Team
Santa Visits The Outdoor
McHenry Outdoor Theater
About us
The nostalgic McHenry Outdoor Theater continues to make memories for thousands of families in the McHenry County Area.
With numerous years of experience, we at Golden Age Cinemas strive to recreate the entertaining, innocent days of the 1950’s. Put the kids in their pajamas, get in the car, and come out to see two movies for less than the price of one. Nothing is more American than spending a summer night under the stars watching a big Hollywood movie.
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