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Cherry Bowl Drive- In Opening Day

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time TBA

Admission

• Adults (12 & up): $12 • Kids (5–11): $5 • Kids (4 & under): FREE — paid for by the Cherry Bowl

🎬🍒 OPENING DAY at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In! 🍒🎬
Season 73 Begins!

Clear your schedule, gas up the car, and emotionally prepare yourself… WE ARE BACK ✨
Join us as we kick off our 73rd consecutive season at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In with a night full of nostalgia, popcorn, and pure drive-in magic.
🚗 Cars rolling in
🌙 Screen glowing under the stars
🍿 Popcorn popping like it’s opening night (because it is)
❤️ Summer officially activated
Important Opening Day Details:
🕢 Gates open at 7:30 PM
🎥 Movie begins at dusk


🎬 Movies: To be announced (trust us, they’ll be worth the wait)
🍒 Snack Bar: Fully stocked and ready
🎉 Vibes: Peak nostalgia, zero regrets
 
Opening Day isn’t just a movie night — it’s a reunion, a tradition, and the official start of summer in Northern Michigan. Whether it’s your first visit or your 73rd season with us, we can’t wait to welcome you back.
✨ Season 73 starts here.
✨ Memories start here.
✨ Summer starts here.
We’ll see you at the screen. 🍒🎥

Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026
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