One Of Kansas City’s Last Drive-In’s Is Closing Forever

One of the Kansas City area's last remaining drive-ins will take a final curtain call screening some Generation X Classics and beloved holiday films.

B&B Theatres announced the permanent closure of the Twin Drive-In in Independence on its Facebook page. The drive-in's last screenings are scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2024.

According to the Facebook post, the theater operator explains, "After decades of bringing joy, laughter, and memories to our community, we are unable to reach a feasible agreement with the property’s landlord, whose rent demands have become unsustainable for continued operation."

In a story on the KCTV website, the television station said a current employee said the staff was notified last week, and "it's been hard."

In their post, B&B Theatres says it's deeply disappointing. They thank their loyal guests for the many unforgettable nights under the stars and invite the public for one more night under the stars, as the drive-in is open this weekend and next.

This weekend, November 8 - 10, the drive-in is running "Goonies" and "Jurassic Park" on one screen and "Grease" and "Dirty Dancing" on the other screen. Screenings the weekend of November 15-17 are "Goonies" and "Jurassic Park" on one screen and "Elf" and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on the other.

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You can check out the B&B Theatres website here for more information on the screenings and tickets. The B&B Theatres Twin-Drive-In is at 1320 N. 291 & Kentucky Road in Independence.

KCTV reports that the Boulevard Drive-In Theatre in Kansas City, Kansas, will reopen in April 2025 for its 75th season.