Movies and popcorn under the stars: Starlight Drive-In Theatre opens this weekend

Chuck some pillows and blankets in the car, because outdoor movies in the North Okanagan are back on the menu as of this weekend.

Starlight Drive-In Theatre near Enderby has announced that it will open up for the 2023 season this weekend.

The new season will kick off with a doubleheader on Friday and Saturday.

First up will be Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, which will begin both nights at 8:30 pm. It will be followed by the drive-in’s number one movie from the summer of 2022, Top Gun Maverick. The concession opens at 7 pm.

Tickets are now available for both days through the Starlight website and they will set you back $10 per person with price breaks if you have five or more in the vehicle.

The drive-in says the season will open with limited attendance this weekend, so be sure to secure your tickets soon if you want to be in attendance.

The iconic drive-in theatre is located just south of Enderby, a central location for movie fans all throughout the Thompson-Okanagan.

It's a 20-30 minute drive for patrons from Vernon, Salmon Arm and Sicamous, a 55 minute drive for Kelowna residents, 85 minutes from Kamloops and a little longer than that from Penticton.

For those who have yet to experience the drive-in, the movie audio is broadcasted via FM radio.

“If you're concerned about your battery or if you are sitting outside or in the back of your truck, you may want to bring a portable battery powered boombox or FM radio,” the drive-in advises.

For more information on Starlight, to secure your tickets and to stay up to date with what’s playing at the drive-in throughout the summer, click this link.