Flea market and drive-in movies at the South Drive In Theatre

Catch a movie at the South Drive-in Theatre in Columbus! Drive-in movies are a perfect option, no matter the weather! Make it a date or bring the family – they offer movies for everyone to enjoy.

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The only remaining drive-in theatres in Columbus, the South has been going strong since 1950. This is a twin drive-in theatre, so there are 2 screens each showing 2 movies per night – with 3 movies on occasion. The concession stand is highly rated and very reasonably priced, so make sure you arrive hungry!

Drive-in movies start March 31, 2023!

Movie tickets for South Drive-in Theatre

• Adults ages (12+) are admitted for $10 on Friday-Sunday, $8.50 on Monday-Thursdays
• $5 per child ages 5-11. Free for 4 and under.

Upcoming movie schedule at South Drive-In

See Facebook page or website for updated weekly schedule.

Gate opens at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday nights, and 7:30 pm on other night. They suggest arrive at least 1.5 hours -2 hours ahead of show time on Friday and Saturday nights, and 1 hour ahead of time on other nights.

See Facebook page for updates and upcoming movie listing.

South Drive-In Flea Market

The South Drive-In is also home to a huge flea market! You’ll find 200 yard sales in one location at the South Drive-in Flea Market. It’s the largest outdoor yard sale and garage sale in Columbus since the 1970s.

You’ll find clothing, footwear, housewares and tools, electronics and computers, art and photography. Yard sale pricing on everything for adults and children. Columbus’ giant outdoor yard sale and garage sale dealers also frequently have fresh vegetables and produce.

Sellers are $11 per space per day on Sat & Sun, and $6 per space per day on Wed & Mon.

Buyers are just $2 on Sat/Sun, $1 on Wed/Mon per car load if you park in the back lot, or $2 on Sat/Sun, $1 on Wed/Mon per person if you walk in at the gate.

There is no assigned parking or reserved spaces. You set your merchandise up next to your vehicle.

The Flea Market is open for 2023, and runs every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday from 5 am to 1 pm. There are special flea markets on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Arrive early for the best finds.

Check out their new flea market in Lancaster at Skyview Drive-in!

Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets

South Drive-In Theatre

3050 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: (614) 491-6771

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Annual Trunk-or-Treat at South Drive-in Theater (Fright Night)

TBA for 2023

The Trunk or Treat event on Saturday features:

-Pumpkin painting contest for kids ages 11 & under.
-Trunk decorating contest for both screens. (Participants should bring pre packed candy to hand out to the trick or treaters)

• Screen 1 themed kids ages 11 & under.
• Screen 2 themed adults ages 12 & older.

-Trick-or-Treating around the theater on both screens.
-Costume contest on both screens.

• Screen 1 themed kids ages 11 & under.
• Screen 2 themed adults ages 12 & over.

-Face painting for all ages.

There will be roving monsters at each screen that are kid-friendly on Screen 1, and Scary on Screen 2. The monsters will stop once the movie starts on screen 1, but will continue during screen 2. They will not touch spectators, so please don’t touch them. 

Gates open at 6 pm. General admission required. All Judging starts at 6:00 pm and will last the duration of the contests (6:00 pm-7:30 pm). Trick-or-treating starts at 6:00 pm and will last until 7:30 pm. Movies start at 8:00 pm. No registration needed.