New Drive-In Movie Theater Coming To Ballpark Commons

FRANKLIN, WI — A new drive-in movie venue is coming in summer 2020 to Milwaukee's South Shore communities.

The Milwaukee Milkmen are partnering with the Franklin Department Of Tourism and Studio Gear to bring back a vintage movie-going experience with the Milky Way Drive-In at Ballpark Commons located in Franklin.

The Milky Way Drive-In will accommodate 150 vehicles and show movies on an outdoor LED screen. The schedule kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend and runs through Labor Day. There will be two shows daily when the Milwaukee Milkmen are playing out of town, with family-oriented films slated for the early shows and more mature fare in the evening.

There is also a weekly late-night feature planned for teens and young adults.

Organizers say that Studio Gear will install a 40-foot LED board for the image and transmit sound via radio frequency.

An array of stadium food and drink concessions will be available including a “car hop” option where food is delivered to movie attendees. Stadium restrooms will be open for use with enforced social distancing safety guidelines.

Additional information including movie programming, show times, pricing, and COVID-19 health safety policies will be announced within the week, organizers say.