McHenry Outdoor Theater - Golden Age Cinemas

07/17/2026

I assure you, we are open.

Here we go! Take a ride to the drive-in! Moana Live Action followed by The Odyssey running through 7/23.

Then, 7/24-7/30 it’s The Odyssey followed by Jackass: Best and Last.

7/31 - 8/15 Spider-Man Brand New Day Premieres! Then, it’s throwback season!

07/16/2026

CLOSED TONIGHT, JULY 16. Out of an abundance of caution and concern for our customers and my staff, I have decided not to open this evening due to the high heat factor combined with the poor air quality. Also, the smoke may drastically affect the way the movie is viewed on screen. We will reopen Friday night with MOANA followed by THE ODYSSEY. Check back for continued updates. Thank you all for understanding! - Scott M. Dehn, Owner

07/16/2026

🚨🚨UPDATE!!! CONNECTION MADE!!! THANK YOU, EVERYONE!!!🚨🚨

Meeting and making new friends are just a few of the wonderful memory-making opportunities that can happen to anyone here at The McHenry Outdoor Theater. It is even more special when it is our children connecting with others. If you were here on July 12th to see the movie "Moana", were parked somewhere in the second row, and have a daughter (age 8-9) that became friends with a young lady named Penelope, please message us. Penelope misses the new friend she made that night and had so much fun with her. If we can somehow reunite these two new summer friends, I would be more than happy to treat both parties and their families to another night out here at the drive-in for a little playdate on a night of their choosing. REALLY hoping we can make this happen! Help me out, gang!

~Scott M. Dehn, Owner

07/16/2026

Fresh produce grown local anyone? Harms Farm & Garden Center will be here M-T-Th-F 11a-7p, Sat. and Sun. 10A-6P Closed Wednesday

07/15/2026

Project Popcorn Wednesday Nights is a chance to see a movie and support local not-for-profits! Mention one of the following tonight (7/15) to get carload pricing and $5 goes back to Little Lanterns, Bulldogs Spirit Poms and Dance, Tiny N Tall Rescue Inc., Theatre 121 Woodstock, or My Density Matters. Remember, there's a 50-50 split ONLINE you can get in on to help even more thanks to United Way of Greater McHenry County. Just go to goldenagecinemas.com/projectpopcorn !

07/15/2026

WIN a Golden Ticket good for EVERY movie at the outdoor for the next 75 years! Plus, other ways we’re celebrating!

July 21st - First 75 Cars get in free thanks to Martin Chevrolet in Crystal Lake

July 23rd - First 75 Cars get in free thanks to Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc

July 24th and 25th - First 75 cars get 1 of 75 special envelopes each night wit gift cards, one time carload passes, season passes, t-shirts and more!

Throwback Pass 2026 - Only 75 will be sold giving you EVERY movie from August 21st-December 20th free for you and your carload for just $75.

More details at goldenagecinemas.com as we are open 7 nights a week to see all the summer's hit movies!

The McHenry Outdoor Theater is a unique experience for anyone who attends. If you attended at a younger age and want to show your kids and others what it's like to see a movie under the stars - you've found the right place! We're located between Chicago and Milwaukee and an easy drive from S. Wiscon

07/14/2026

Moana Live Action carload night tonight (7/14) and Thursday (7/16) where just $15 gets you in for two movies. Second feature is Minions and Monsters. Save Wednesday night and support local not for profits as part of Project Popcorn. Check our events or website for details! First picture from Taylor capturing sunset with Moana on in the background. Box office for admission opens at 6 PM in the movie will start about 9 PM.

07/14/2026

Another BIG ANNOUNCEMENT will be coming today (7/14!).

A chance to win BIG, free admission and more for our 75th anniversary! Join our email club to see it first at 10AM. And a post this evening here too.

07/14/2026

Chicago area drive-in movies! Throwback Season is full of your favorites! Wow! Disney’s Cars 20th anniversary, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, John Hughes Weekend, Back to The Future Trilogy, and so many more. See the updated schedule and make plans to see us at the drive in! Go to goldenagecinemas.com.