Encore Drive-In Movies Announced In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — After an initial drive-in movie series in Alexandria sold out, an encore series will start up on Oct. 31.

The Alexandria Drive-In Theatre, presented by Alexandria businesses ALX Community and The Garden will host the series from Oct. 31 to Dec. 5 at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue. A variety of movie classics and family favorites will be featured.

"The first round of movies sold out in 4 days! How could we NOT do more?!” said Allen Brooks, chief operating officer of The Garden. "It’s so incredible to see the city come out and celebrate movies, togetherness, and charity during a time when going to the movies and being together is nearly impossible."

The first round of movies benefited Alexandria based charities Act for Alexandria and Athena Rapid Response. Proceeds from the encore series will also benefit Alexandria-based charities.

"Alexandria Drive-In started as a dream to help raise funds for locally loved nonprofits and to offer friends and neighbors safe family entertainment," said Kelly Grant, chief operating officer for ALX Community. "Our entire (all-volunteer) crew was so amazed at the community response and continuing desire for the drive-in, it was a unanimous decision to find a way to continue with a second series."

Tickets cost $35 per vehicle. The lot can accommodate up to 215 cars per screening. Masks will be required at check-in and when outside vehicles. Every vehicle will be provided with a garbage bag to bin their own trash and carry out.

The event also supports food truck vendors that have faced challenges during the pandemic. Goodfynd will provide mobile ordering from a rotating selection of sweet and savory local food truck cuisine including DC Slices, Chix N Stix, Lattimore’s Funnel Cakes, and Popped Republic. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own food.

• Saturday, Oct. 31: Casper & The Mummy (Double Feature)
• Saturday, Nov. 7: Nanny McPhee & The Race (Double Feature)
• Sunday, Nov. 8: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
• Saturday, Nov. 14: The Secret Life of Pets & Pitch Perfect (Double Feature)
• Friday, Nov. 20: Sea Biscuit
• Saturday, Nov. 21: How to Train Your Dragon & 42 (Double Feature)
• Friday, Dec. 4: The Bourne Identity
• Saturday, Dec. 5: The Grinch & Love Actually (Double Feature)

For COVID-19 guidelines, tickets and more information, visit www.AlexandriaDriveIn.com.