
Celebrating 72 years in 2026!
☾ Now Open Friday & Saturday
Visit us at 1175 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City IL 60936
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Visit us at 1175 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City IL 60936
Now open Weekends! Gates open 6pm Friday & 5pm Saturday for Trunk or Treat Weekend. Showtime is roughly 7:15 pm
1175 South Sangamon Avenue, Gibson City, Illinois 60936, United States
217-784-8770 theater line with more info info@harvestmoondrivein.com email to reach us
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Now open Weekends for our 2026 season.
We are celebrating the 15th year of our annual pre-Halloween spooky season events with Frightfest 2026 September 10th-October 10th. Plus we have all the fun extras including: Costume Contests, Collectible Merch, Food & Drink Specials, Photo Ops, Haunted Graveyard, Themed music, decorations, intermissions and more!
Screen 1 Burton Blast:
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Screen 2 Witchy Weekend:
Practical Magic (1998)
Practical Magic 2 (2026)
We had so much fun at last year's first official Trunk or Treat event that we decided to go bigger with 2 nights this year and some very special movie celebrations on the big screen!
We will be registering folks in advance to set up 50+ decorated trunks and hand out candy to the kids before the shows start. To participate, you just have to register and agree to arrive and set up, bring candy to hand out for up to 200 kids on Friday or 400+ on Saturday. You can set up on Friday, Saturday or do both nights if you want, just please show up to participate on the night/s you signed up for. Registration includes free admission for everyone in your car for the movie combo of your choice that night and a drive-in gift pack.
Register a Trunk Here: https://form.jotform.com/252605393752157
Admission for the Trunk or Treaters and Movie Attendees is our regular rates for Friday Night(these movies are higher cost this year).
Friday the gates will open at 5 pm for Trunk Set-up and will open at 6pm for regular admission/Trunk or Treating. Trunk or Treat will take place before the show. Costume Contest will be held at Intermission and announcement for Trunk Decoration Winners(top 10 each night get big drive-in prizes!).
Saturday we are doing things a little different with 2 options for the Trunk or Treat event:
Trunk or Treat only is FREE for kids and family from 4:30-6pm.( no admission charge, must park in designated area and leave by 6pm out the exit gate)
Trunk or Treat and staying to see a movie or regular admission for the movies is 5:30pm-6:30pm with admission paid at the box office for those watching a movie(yes you can arrive earlier if you want to)
We kick things off early with gates open at 3:30pm for trunk set up and Trick or Treating begins at 4:30 pm.
Trick or Treating will run 4:30 pm to 6:30pm. Costume Contest held at intermission time(valid for paid admissions only)
7:20 pm Showtime. Intermission- Costume Contest in front of the Snack Bar & Winners announced for Trunk Decoration Contest.
Movies for this fun event:
Screen 1- Nightmare Before Christmas & Beetlejuice
Screen 2- Practical Magic & Practical Magic 2
Plus- we continue all our Halloween fun with our haunted graveyard and inflatable haunted house, spooky decorations and monsters, plus all the fun Halloween themed collectibles & food/drink specials.
Arrive early to participate in the trunk or treat, or just come to see the movies with the fall fun. Registration for Trunks is at the link above or the QR code on the photo. Tickets are on sale now for the movies.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 10.2 & 10.3
Screen 1 Features:
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
PG 1hr 16mn
&
Beetlejuice (1988)
PG 1hr 32mn
Screen 2 Features:
Practical Magic (1998)
PG-13 1hr 44mn
Practical Magic 2 (2026)
PG-13 2hrs 5mn
Gates open 6:00pm Friday & 5pm Saturday and 7:15 pm showtime!
All movies and events take place regardless of weather conditions and YES we show the movies in the rain and storms(even the severe ones)
Admission:
$10 for ages 12 & older
$8 for ages 4-11
Kids under 4 are free
You may purchase tickets in advance using this online system, which includes convenience and booking fees, or you may purchase your tickets at the gate each night. We always have room for in person purchases until we reach capacity on parking. In person purchases do not have any additional fees.
No outside food or drinks allowed without the purchase of a Food Permit($10 per vehicle)
No Food Permit Required if you are not bringing in anything from outside the theater(drinks, snacks, food, meals etc.)
Food Permit allows you to bring in anything you'd like(no alcohol). If food/drinks are shared by multiple vehicles, each one must purchase & display the food permit. For more info on this and other policies, please see our FAQ page at the link below.
Parking:
General Parking No Fees or Charges all spaces are first come, first served
Reserved Front Row- $10 extra per space, must be reserved online in advance, only 10 of the 20+ front row spaces per screen are reserved, the rest are available as general parking for in person arrivals
Truck Bed Experience- Stationary Truck Bed close to the concessions available to book in advance for those that want to sit in a truck to see the movie but don't own one. Premium Radio, Air Mattress and Clean Sheets provided as part of the experience plus a reserved parking spot next to the truck bed for easy access to unloading and set up. Only 1 Truck Bed available per night and must be booked in advance online.
Food & Drinks:
Snack Bar-
Open every night we are open with a full menu of movie theater treats including pizza, nachos, candy, popcorn, soda, bottle beverages, slushies, hot drinks, pretzels, hot dogs, corndogs & much more with themed specials and dirty sodas/mocktails.
Burger Barn-
Open on Friday & Saturday nights and limited special occasions with a full menu dinner items and specialty foods including flame grilled 1/3 pound angus burgers, crispy fries, deep fried cheese curds, elephant ears, funnel cakes, mini donuts, corn dogs, chicken nuggets, hot dogs and much more.
Policies:
See our FAQ page for all relevant information here https://harvestmoondrivein.com/faqs-1
You may purchase tickets in advance using this online system, which includes convenience and booking fees, or you may purchase your tickets at the gate each night. We always have room for in person purchases until we reach capacity on parking. In person purchases do not have any additional fees.
We are celebrating the 15th year of our annual pre-Halloween spooky season events with Frightfest 2026 September 10th-October 10th. Plus we have all the fun extras including: Costume Contests, Collectible Merch, Food & Drink Specials, Photo Ops, Haunted Graveyard, Themed music, decorations, intermissions and more!
Howl at the Moon Horror Nights end of the season
Screen 1 Ha Ha Horror:
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Screen 2 Classic Horror:
Carrie 50th Anniversary (1976)
Poltergeist (1982)
We host our last weekend of the regular season with a drive-in horror party you won’t want to miss!
Join us Friday October 9th or Saturday the 10th.
We’ll have all the spooky fun of our Halloween events: All Ages Trunk or Treating before the shows, themed specials and mocktails, collectible merchandise, best dressed costume contest and an assortment of themed items, merch and fun to enjoy before the movie and during the intermission time.
Up on screen 1 is the Halloween Millennial Horror Hits Shaun of the Dead from 2004 at 7pm followed by the cult classic Drag Me to Hell from 2009 at 8:45pm.
Back on screen 2, the blood flows early with the 50th Anniversary of the Steven King classic CARRIE at 7pm followed by the most cursed 80's horror feature Poltergeist night at 8:45 pm.
Dig up your perfect costumes, enjoy a themed dinner with us and end our 2026 regular season with a bloody good time!
After a brief intermission for our fall break...
Hot Chocolate & Holiday Movies will be back in 2026 for 3 big weekends of holiday magic under the stars.
Weekend 1 will be November 13th & 14th
Weekend 2 will be November 20th & 21st
Weekend 3 will be November 28th & 29th
What makes this end of the year event so special?
We host some of your favorite holiday movies and hits on the big screens plus a lot of interactive fun including: our Hot Chocolate Bar, Gourmet Coffee, meet & greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Meet the Grinch, Thousands of Christmas Lights and fun photo displays, holiday and Christmas music and fun before the movies and much more over 3 final weekends of the season this winter.
Movie line-ups and more info coming soon. Add the event and get ready for a wonderful end to your 2026 this holiday season.
In 2025 we invested in a top of the line Watchfire LED Digital Marquee for an upgrade to our historic neon sign. We did this to show off not just what is happening at the drive-in and our movies, but to collaborate with local businesses, organizations and folks looking for a fun and unique way to put out a message or advertise their events and services.
With thousands of cars travelling Rt 47 daily and the unique history of the Harvest Moon, we created a canvas to show off how special our community and partners are year round.
Whether you want to put up a 'shout out', celebration, birthday or full set of business ads, we have affordable rates that you can use to spread awareness, promote events and support one of the last operating drive-in theaters in the US in the process.
Click below to send us an email with your ideas and inquiries and we'll send you our ad rates.
Rates are available for 1 day, a week, or monthly with additional discounts for length of run, local groups/businesses and Ad packages with all our offerings at the Harvest Moon.
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.

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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!
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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!
The Harvest Moon is a unique drive-in movie theatre located in the heart of central Illinois.
Conveniently located 35 miles from Bloomington Normal and 30 miles from Champaign Urbana, the Harvest Moon is the area's # 1 summer movie & event destination. We are open April - November with an escape from the normal filled with your favorite retro movies, favorites, new blockbusters, unique events and private rentals in our nostalgic 50's drive-in atmosphere.
We are home to the $2 bill giveaway, retro movie nights, and some of the best drive-in food in the Midwest. Guest appearances, photo ops, attractions, interactive experiences, special food & drink offerings and more. Once you've been here, don't forget to tell your friends you've been the 'World Famous' Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in and see why we are more than a movie theater, but an experience you won't forget.
Ranked as one of the top drive-ins in the nation year after year, we invite you to make movie memories under the stars at the Harvest Moon this year.

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 37 years. Stop out to see why we make the top lists and trending articles when you visit the drive-in this season.
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!
Get your deals now by visiting the online store now!

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