-6253f9d.jpg/:/rs=w:1209,h:1209)
Celebrating 71 years in 2025!
☾ Open Weekends Thursday-Sunday
Visit us at 1175 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City IL 60936
Now Showing August 7th-9th 2025
Now Showing 8.7-8.9 2025
Open Weekends only beginning August 8th
Gates Open 6:30 pm Friday & Saturday, 8:00 pm Thursday & 6pm Sunday
Showtime is close to 8:35 pm(actual movie, not pre-show) and some nights starts earlier or later depending on the crowd and preshow content.
Thursday August 7th - Saturday August 9th
Screen 1:
8:35 pm- Freakier Friday PG
Screen 2:
8:35 pm- The Bad Guys 2 PG
Admission: $10 for ages 12 and older, $8 for ages 4-11, kids under 4 are free
$5 food permit charge per car to bring in your own food/drinks/snacks.
Our food stands are open nightly with affordable treats and dinner items.
Family fun & comedy for a great cause? Join us Thursday, Friday and Saturday August 7th- 9th as we host weekend 2 of our Back to School bash with new movies Freakier Friday on screen 1 and The Bad Guys 2 on screen 2.
Not only do we have the movies, but we have special menu items, collectibles, and we are hosting this event as a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation with special foundation guests in attendance. A portion of all food/drink/merch sales and food permits will go to the organization at the conclusion of the event.
And we wanted to make it fun, so we are bringing back our annual kid's Box Car Build Off and Pajama Party with prizes for best and most creative box cars as well as PJs at intermission each night.
Tickets are on sale now or you can purchase them at the gate the night of the show.
Special Events this weekend at the drive-in!
Sunday August 10th One night only!
🎬 BUTCH PATRICK BRINGS THE "MUNSTER GO HOME SUMMER SCREAM SERIES"
TO THE HARVEST MOON DRIVE-IN ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2025!
Family-Friendly Drive-In Tour Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of a Classic with Star Butch Patrick (“Eddie Munster”) Live and In Person!
Gibson City, IL — Horror, comedy, and nostalgia fans—get ready!
Butch Patrick, best known as "Eddie Munster" from the classic TV series The Munsters, is rolling into The Harvest Moon Drive-In on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, as part of the nationwide Munster Go Home Summer Scream Series—a spooky, nostalgic celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the cult-classic film Munster, Go Home!
This special event features a screening of Munster, Go Home! at dusk, and a LIVE in-person appearance by Butch Patrick, complete with iconic vehicles and behind-the-scenes stories from one of TV’s most legendary monster families.
🎃 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
• The world-famous Dragula coffin car (built by George Barris)
• Eddie’s Chopper, a one-of-a-kind Munster-themed motorcycle
• Meet & greets, autographs, and Munster memorabilia
• A chance to be filmed for an upcoming Summer Scream Series movie scene!
• Classic car & motorcycle displays
• Pop culture vendors
• Local sponsor showcases and family-friendly fun
🎁 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
🏁 Hart’s Speed and Custom Shop
Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services
🏛️ Gibson Area Chamber of Commerce
Tina Tjarks- H&R Block of Gibson City
✂️ Clyde’s Tattoo & Barber
“I’m excited to hit the road and bring this event to drive-ins across the country,” says Patrick.
“It’s a great way to celebrate The Munsters legacy and connect with generations of fans—young and old—who love monsters, movies, motorcycles, hot rods, and good old-fashioned drive-in fun. Please join us as we Dive In at the Drive-In!”
📍 EVENT SCHEDULE:
Venue: The Harvest Moon Drive-In
📍 1175 S Sangamon Ave, Gibson City, IL 60936
📅 Sunday, August 10th, 2025
🕕 Event Begins: 6:00 PM | 🎬 Movie Screening: At Dusk
📞 Phone: (217) 784-8770
📧 Email: info@harvestmoondrivein.com
🌐 Website: harvestmoondrivein.com
📱 Facebook: facebook.com/harvestmoondi 📸 Instagram: @harvestmoondrivein
🎵 TikTok: @harvestmoondrivein 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @harvestmoonDI
🔥 EVENT FEATURES:
• Meet-and-greets with Butch Patrick (“Eddie Munster”)
• Photo ops with Dragula and Eddie’s Chopper
• Autographs and collectible Munster merchandise
• Classic car & motorcycle displays
• Pop culture vendors and sponsor booths
• Family fun and spooky nostalgia for all ages
• A chance to be featured in the Summer Scream Series movie production!
Whether you're a lifelong fan of The Munsters or introducing a new generation to the ghoulishly fun family, this is the ultimate summer night out—packed with laughs, classic cars, and monster memories.
Don’t miss it!
👉 Visit: harvestmoondrivein.com for updates and ticket info
🎟️ Arrive early for the best parking, fan experiences, and photo ops!
Summer Events calendar
Summer fun under the stars at the drive-in!
August Special Events coming up:
Back to School Bash & Pajama Party Weekend- August 7-9
Make-A-Wish Fundraising Weekend- August 7-10
Butch Patrick(Eddie Munster) with DRAGULA, Eddie Chopper and car/bike night Sunday August 10th
50th Anniversary Rocky Horror Picture Show Weekend- August 15th-17th
(Flustered Mustard Live Shadow Cast Special Show Saturday August 16th for 1 night only!)
Twisters Weather Weekend 2.0- August 22nd-24th(special celebrity guests, The Extreme Twister Truck, Movie Props, Storm Chaser Car Show & More!)
Shark Weekend- 50th Anniversary of JAWS showing with Deep Blue Sea on screen 1, TBD on screen 2, plush tons of fun Shark photo ops, merch, collectibles, and themed specials)
The September brings us several HUGE events: Frightfest 2025, Harry Potter Wizarding Weekends 2025, Witches & Wizards Weekend, 30th Anniversary of Toy Story and more!
Coming Soon! Movies subject to change without notice
August 15th-17th
Celebrating 50 years in 2025: Let's Do the Time Warp Again with our annual Rocky Horror Picture Show weekend with full audience participation, props, best dressed contest and more!
August 16th
Special LIVE Shadow Cast Saturday August 16th with Flustered Mustard on their national tour plus all our fun Rocky Horror Event Extras!
August 22nd-24th
August 22nd-24th
Twisters Double Feature, Food/Drink Specials, The Extreme Twister Truck, Movie Props, Storm Chaser Car Show, Meet and Greet Storm Chasers, Special Celebrity Guest Appearances & More!
August 24th
August 22nd-24th
Join us for the Drive-in Premier of LIFERS a Local H movie as a double feature with Phantasm and special meet and greet/introduction by the band in person! 1 Night Only!
August 29th
Shark Weekend is coming August 29th-31sr at the drive-in! 50th Anniversary of Jaws in 4k with Deep Blue Sea on screen 1. Plus tons of fun photo ops, specials, and themed fun.
September 12th
Arrives Friday and Saturday Nights September 12-20 during Frightfest 2025.
September
September
September
Arrives Friday and Saturday Nights this September during Wizarding Weekends at Frightfest 2025.
Keep in touch with us
Join our Movie Club Email list
Join our Movie Club Email list
Join our Movie Club Email list
Click here to join our Movie Club email list. We'll send you the upcoming events and movies, exclusive coupons, and fun extras once a week during the season. It's a great way to see what's happening at the drive-in right from your inbox.
Follow us on Social Media
Join our Movie Club Email list
Join our Movie Club Email list
Your support on social media makes more of an impact than you can imagine.
Traditional advertising for movie theaters is almost nonexistent. People have diverse options from news to entertainment and it’s impossible to get our business in front of the people that matter without the help of our fans.
Social media interaction, likes, shares and views are absolutely what helps to promote and keep small businesses like us open!
We appreciate you all and will continue providing a mix of fun, entertaining and informative posts throughout the year to update you on events, movies and contests at the drive-in!
You can find us on X(twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linked In and Tik Tok!
Visit often, save money!
See a movie, get snacks and get free stuff!
Introducing Drive-in Dollars!
What is it?
Simple, you get reward points for every admission you purchase to see a movie here at the Harvest Moon and every purchase of $10 or more that you spend on food and merch at our sales stands. Every point you earn adds up to great rewards such as Free Drinks, Free Popcorn, Free Admission.
Ask for your card at the Ticket Booth or Snack Bar
Free Program, Nothing to Sign-up For!
Where have you seen us?
News & Shows
From Live TV, hit shows like American Pickers, documentary movies, travel, culture & Lifestyle magazines as well as the major news organizations, the Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in has been introduced to audiences around the world over the past 35 years. Stop out to see why we make the top lists and trending articles when you visit the drive-in this season.
Drive-in Merchandise & Gift Items
Shop online to pick up your favorite drive-in merch and our exclusive gift packages
The online shop is open 24/7 to take your orders for exclusive drive-in goodies and gift items to get family and friends for the big occasions. We run special sales with deep discounts periodically so make sure to check back each week to score a great deal and help a small family owned business keep the drive-in dream alive!
Join our Email Fan Club!
We send 1 email a week with info on movies, events, specials and free stuff! Click below to sign up and keep in touch!