July 20th, 1951 the McHenry Outdoor Theater opened officially! We are celebrating 75 years in a big way for the entire week! Follow our social for stories from the past 75 years as we look forward to the future with some great giveaways too.

GOLDEN TICKET GOOD FOR 75 YEARS

We’ll be giving away a GOLDEN PASS that will be good for the next 75 years to one lucky winner at the end of our season. Sign up to win it here!

FIRST 75 CARS GET IN FREE

On both July 21st and July 23rd the first 75 cars in line will get in free at our $15 carload night to see Moana Live Action from Disney. Thanks to our friends at Martin Chevrolet Crystal Lake and Black Diamond Plumbing and Mechanical for helping to make this happen.

75TH ANNIVERSARY SURPRISE ENVELOPES

Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th, the first 75 cars through the box office will get an envelope with a prize inside. From a gift card to concessions, to a McHenry Outdoor T-shirt, throwback season passes, and 2027 season passes too. This will be thanks to The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success and Gen Ex, General Exteriors, and Howie the Solar Guy!

We are open through December 20th this year with Throwback Movies starting with John Hughes Weekend on August 21st! Find the updated schedule when you go to showtimes.
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