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35 Milford St, Mendon MA 01756

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35 Milford St, Mendon MA 01756

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Questions & Rules

Parking Rules

You must follow all employee instructions including directions to move or re-park vehicle. Employee decision is final. Refusal to immediately cooperate will result in ejection without refund.

About the Poles

  • Park between two poles; these are the only parking spaces.
  • Park twelve inches or less from one pole.
  • 2 vehicles park between most sets of poles.

Vehicle Height

  • If your vehicle seats are low to the ground, we recommend parking in the first four rows of white poles section close to the movie screen.
  • Vehicles close to 6 feet high must park in pink pole section.
  • Vehicles close to 6 ½ feet high must park in yellow pole section.
  • Height includes your raised hatch or anything that causes the top of your vehicle to be close to 6 feet or 6 ½ feet off the ground.
  • Hatches must be tied down, at least one inch below roof, immediately upon arrival. Our parking lot attendants provide string and help; please let us know if you need assistance.

Your Space

  • You cannot, for any reason or any length of time, save a space for anyone else. Spaces are strictly first come, first serve, to be fair to everyone.
  • Vehicle must point (front of rear) at the screen you purchased your ticket for.
  • You can not sit on your vehicle roof.

Be Respectful

  • You cannot run your vehicle engine, turn on your lights, smoke, vape, or drink alcohol in or near your vehicle.
  • You can not bother your neighbors in any unreasonable way. If management determines that you’re bothering neighbors, you’ll be asked to leave.
  • We don’t allow vehicles to run the engine during movies, even if it gets cold. Please bring extra sweatshirts and blankets. We sell hot drinks if it gets cold.
  • Even if you arrive very early, we reserve the right to make you switch spaces with another vehicle if a customer view of the screen is blocked. You will be ejected for moving a cone, fence, pole, or barricade. We can’t promise you the perfect parking space.

General Info

What are your new rules?

Due to the changing situation and regulations in Massachusetts, the below rules and FAQ may be adjusted for safety. For up to date information please visit our Facebook page.

We ask that you follow all the rules that our staff asks of you.

What is the Mendon Twin Drive-In?

It’s America’s most beloved drive-in movie theater, with a proud sixty-four year history. We feature two first run movies on two giant screens in digital video and audio (four films nightly). We have many modern improvements plus Judi’s Snack Bar, Pop’s Beer Garden, and Ernie’s Ice Cream. We’re located at 35 Milford Street in Mendon, Massachusetts.

How do I find out the movie schedule?

MendonDriveIn.com lists current movies on the homepage. You can also click special event or see full calendar for beyond this week. We announce the weekend schedule every Monday or sometimes Tuesday prior to the weekend.

Do you sell tickets in advance online?

Yes. Click here to purchase online tickets. At the box office, show the purchased ticket on your phone or print the e-ticket (you must download the attachment so it prints the barcode) and show that.  Our contracts with Hollywood require a full price ticket and prevent screen switching. We recommend arriving at the box office at least one hour early to leave plenty of time to park and get snacks. You must arrive at the box office at least thirty minutes before the previews begin, or we can’t guarantee a parking space. We don’t reserve a particular space, just a space somewhere on the lot for Screen One or Screen Two, must park twelve inches or less from one parking pole. A ticket can be scanned only one time; it will not work for another vehicle after it’s been scanned once. No refunds for any reason.

How much is it?

$35 per vehicle. $5 extra charge per passenger over six people. Special events may be different prices.

 

When are you open?

Open five nights a week Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open weekends only before and after those periods. The show starts when it gets dark. For instance, July 4, about 8:45PM. The Box Office opens at 5pm, 6pm, or 7pm, please check MendonDriveIn.com for any particular night. We open even if it rains, check our Facebook for rare cancellations.

What can I bring?

We do not allow alcohol, weapons, grills, coolers, kids’ electric vehicles, or anything our employees think could cause a problem in terms of safety or bothering other customers.

When should I get there?

Please leave enough time to buy your tickets at the Box Office, park your vehicle properly, and get food and drinks.  We rarely sell out on weekdays. We sometimes sell out on weekends. You must get there at least 30 minutes before the show to guarantee a space. If you arrive within the first hour that we open the gates on the weekend, or anytime on weekdays, you should not have a problem. Some customers arrive as soon as we open so they can get their favorite parking spaces, set up their chairs and blankets, play games, and visit Pop’s Beer Garden, Judi’s Snack Bar, and Ernie’s Ice Cream before we get busy.

What do I do when I get there?

Drive to any of the four ticket windows that are open. Buy a ticket. Drive to Screen One (the first screen you see) or Screen Two (drive along woods to the next lot) depending on which movies you’re seeing. Speed limit is 5mph. Choose a parking space; you can park facing forward or backward, but must park directly at the screen. Screen One sound is 89.1 FM on your car radio, Screen Two is 90.7 FM on your car radio. You can also bring a radio, if it’s tuned only to the movie sound signal.

Can I get there late or leave early?
Yes, you can leave before the first or second movie ends. The price is the same regardless of your arrival or departure time, including if you come just for the second movie.
Can I meet my friends at the drive-in or can someone walk into the drive-in after we get there and park?
No, you must arrive in the same car, and you can’t meet at the entrance or switch cars anywhere near the drive-in. You can not drop someone off at the entrance so they can walk in to meet you, even family members. If you leave a car at the End Zone next door to the drive-in entrance, you’ll be towed at your expense.
Do you have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are available from the time we open through end of the second movie. Drive-In restrooms are outside Judi’s Snack Bar facing the Box Office, presented by Milford Hardwood Floors / drive-in entrance.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, we accept credit cards for movie tickets, food, and beverage. We have an ATM machine inside Judi’s Snack Bar.
Can I use a pass for online tickets?

Sorry, no, passes can only be used at the box office, we’re working on this, please be patient. 

 

Can I switch screens?
No, that’s prohibited by our movie studio contracts.
Can I leave and come back?
No, you can’t leave and come back for any reason or any amount of time.
Do you allow dogs?
Yes, but they must remain on a leash and be well cared for and controlled at all times by the owner. Dogs are not allowed in Judi’s Snack Bar or Pop’s Beer Garden. Please bring food and a bowl of water for your dog; we’re unable to do this for you.
Can I smoke or vape?
Smoking or vaping is ONLY allowed in the Smoking Section behind Judi’s Snack Bar and near Pop’s Beer Garden. Smoking is not allowed in any other place including your own car. We do not allow drugs of any kind including marijuana.
My vehicle has daytime running lights; what do I do?

Please consult your owner’s manual before coming to the drive-in and make sure you know how to turn them off so you won’t bother your neighbors. If you can’t shut off lights, our employees may block lights.

Will my car battery die?

Put your car in the ACC (accessory) position to avoid draining your battery, see your manual before you go to the drive-in.

We’re sorry, but we’re unable to provide jump-start equipment or service.  The customer needs to pay the towing company for jump-start or towing service.  AAA provides jump-starts after the movies end ONLY.  These companies have jump-start kits and provide service during the movies:

LB Towing & Auto Transport

774-602-7767

Vanderzicht Towing

508-326-4427

Art’s Towing

508-473-5232

 

What if I need AAA or road service for jump start, lost keys, etc?

We do not allow AAA or any other company on the property until after both movies end.  Please contact our staff with any problems.

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How do I hear the movies?

Movie sound will be on your car radio or any radio.  Screen One sound is 89.1FM.  Screen Two sound is 90.7FM.  Movie sound is not on the internet.  We have a limited amount of radios to rent for $5, go to Judi’s Snack Bar, Register #1, you’ll need to leave your license until you return the radio.

What if I lost something?

Email us through the Contact page. Include when, where, and exactly what you lost. We only hold items for one week. They can be picked up between 2-5PM only.

Do you sell gift certificates?

Yes, go to Register #1 in Judi’s Snack Bar or click the gift card link above.

What if I need medical attention?
We recommend that you keep a first aid kit in your vehicle. For band-aids, please go to Register #1 in Judi’s Snack Bar. For emergencies, see any member of our staff so we can help or call for help.
Do you allow hoverboards?
No. Unless your name is Marty McFly.
Do I have to wear shirt and shoes?
Yes.
How much is a motorcycle?

$30 is the charge if you enter on a motorcycle.

How much is a mobile home or RV?

$30 if it takes up one space, $60 if it takes up two spaces, $90 if it takes up three spaces, etc. Extra $5 per person over 6 people.

Can I bring fireworks, drone or a laser pointer?
No. Anyone who brings fireworks, drone or a laser pointer or anything dangerous or disruptive will be ejected without refund.
Are there hotels in the area?

Yes. We recommend the Sonesta Select Boston Milford hotel, right down the road in Milford, MA. Address: 10 Fortune Blvd, Milford, MA. Phone number is (508) 634-9500.

Is the Mendon Drive-In responsible for damage to my car, lost or stolen items?
No.
Do you provide child care?
No. You are responsible to watch your children at all times.
Do the rules above ever change and do I need to follow them?
Rules may change or be added. Even if the website hasn’t yet been updated, the rules communicated by our employees must be followed. Refusal to follow rules or directions will result in you being asked to leave. If necessary, we’ll ask the authorities to remove you from the drive-in, without refund.
What about anything I saw online, such as rules, specials, etc?
We’re only responsible for what WE put on this website and our own social media. We’re not responsible for anything that anyone else puts on the internet regarding Mendon Twin Drive-In. We try hard to constantly update our site with the correct information, however, it’s not always possible to be 100% totally accurate.
Can I get a refund?

We don’t issue refunds at the drive-in for any reason. We don’t guarantee that you will have the perfect space/view or that you will like the movies.

Food & Drink

What is the Mendon Twin Drive-In?
It’s America’s most beloved drive-in movie theater, with a proud sixty-two year history. We feature two first run movies on two giant screens in digital video and audio (four films nightly). We have many modern improvements plus Judi’s Snack Bar, Pop’s Beer Garden, and Ernie’s Ice Cream. We’re located at 35 Milford Street in Mendon, Massachusetts.
How do I find out the movie schedule?

MendonDriveIn.com lists current movies. We announce the weekend schedule every Monday or sometimes Tuesday.

What food and beverage do you offer?
Judi’s Snack Bar serves: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Popcorn Chicken, French Fries, Nachos, Cheeseburgers, Corn Dogs, Hot Dogs, Mac N’ Cheese Bites, Pretzels, Fried Dough, Mozzarella Sticks, Fresh Popped Popcorn, Candy, several soft drinks including Pepsi and bottled water. Ernie’s Ice Cream serves Cups, Cones, Sundaes, Floats, and Richie’s Italian Ice. Pop’s Beer Garden serves six draft beers, red wine, white wine, and sangria. (This menu is not complete and is subject to change.)
Wait, you have a beer garden?
Yes. Pop’s Beer Garden is the white picket fence area between Screen One and Screen Two. Alcohol must remain in the beer garden. The beer garden has seating and shade and a stage. You can see and hear Screen One, and kids are welcome. We have fire pits, hula hoops, and make your own S’mores kits.
Can I bring food or beverage?
Help us create local jobs and make America’s most beloved drive-in even better! Enjoy Judi’s Snack Bar, Ernie’s Ice Cream, and Pop’s Beer Garden. Like movie theaters and stadiums, we ask that you please don’t bring your own food or drinks, unless you have a medical/dietary need. We provide free cups of tap water upon request in the snack bar.
When do you serve food and drinks?
We serve food and drinks from the time we open until the first movie, during the first movie, and through the end of intermission, right up until the second movie starts. We may end service earlier on slow nights.
Can I bring alcohol?

No, you can’t bring beer, wine, or any alcohol, or you’ll be ejected without refund.

What are the rules for alcohol service?
Our TIPS certified bartenders in Pop’s Beer Garden require all customers, regardless of age, to present proper identification: Valid driver’s license, valid state liquor I.D., valid U.S. passport, or valid active duty military I.D. Beer and wine must remain inside Pop’s Beer Garden.
Can I bring a grill?
No. We do not allow open flames of any kind. Candles with one inch wick and no fuel source are allowed.

About Mendon Twin

What is the Mendon Twin Drive-In?
It’s America’s most beloved drive-in movie theater, with a proud sixty-two year history. We feature two first run movies on two giant screens in digital video and audio (four films nightly). We have many modern improvements plus Judi’s Snack Bar, Pop’s Beer Garden, and Ernie’s Ice Cream. We’re located at 35 Milford Street in Mendon, Massachusetts.
How do I find out the movie schedule?

MendonDriveIn.com lists current movies. We announce the weekend schedule every Monday or sometimes Tuesday.

What about charity requests?

Charity requests must be mailed, on your organization stationary, with your 501.3c, to our office: Phat Brothers P.O. Box 277 Allston, MA 02134. While we understand there are many important and worthy causes, our exclusive philanthropic focus in children’s health and wellness, for kids and activities within New England only. 

Do you host other events?

Yes, go to the special events section of this website. For private events please email info@mendondrivein.com

There is a minimum of 100 vehicles for private events and 30 days notice.