weirs Beach drive in

hancoveguy · 07-08-2011, 08:40 AM

I know I have posted before, but I can't say it enough. The Weirs beach drive in theatre is one of the best family fun activities (and bargains) in the lakes region. Took the family the other night. How can you beat it, a family of 5 (and the dog) for 2 first run movies (Transformers III & Super 8) in sleeping bags, no obstructed views and plenty of snacks in the van...all for $17.00.
I hope all of you will patronize the drive in so it continues its low prices and, for that matter, its existence. I have no idea how they make any money, but I know they will get $17/week from me for most of the summer.

HCG

BTW- did I mention that they let people in at around 7pm so you can get a spot and then walk out to the Weirs until the movie's start.

NHBUOY · 07-08-2011, 09:49 AM

Thanx..that is a great deal for an entertaining evening...appreciate the heads-up.

RailroadJoe · 07-08-2011, 11:24 AM

One of three left in NH. When they are gone, they really go.

Barney Bear · 07-08-2011, 03:22 PM

This thread brings back memories of many pleasant evenings spent here in the mid-sixties!!!

Chubbs · 07-08-2011, 10:26 PM

So So many great memories.

kauriel · 07-08-2011, 10:31 PM

We went to the drive-in this week and enjoyed the movies and price but wish they would update the facilities (restrooms and snack area). The womens room had only one sink, numerous stalls that didn't lock, several toilets wouldn't flush, and the few that did work and lock were out of tp before second movie started! In addition the snack area was very rundown and there was no ice available (not sure if this is the norm or just a random occurance).

I love a good deal so we'll probably return but not without bringing some additional supplies!!

Rattlesnake Guy · 07-10-2011, 04:30 AM

I know #2 in Milford NH. Where is the 3rd?

RailroadJoe · 07-10-2011, 05:07 AM

I just checked Google and it appears it has been torn down since I last was up there and photographed it. It was on Rt 135 just south of Woodsville in the town of North Haverhill. Guess we are down to only 2 now. The Weirs and Milford.

TOAD · 07-10-2011, 06:47 AM

The Northfield Drive-In, in Winchester, NH is still operational. My son was there last week.

RailroadJoe · 07-10-2011, 07:38 AM

Glad to hear the Northfield is still open. I heard they were auctioned off a few years ago.. Thanks for the update. Guess we are back to three.

SAMIAM · 07-10-2011, 07:45 AM

Yuh,right...Barney Bear and Chubbs.....I don't think you had too many memories of the MOVIES because your windows were all steamed up !

Happy Gourmand · 07-10-2011, 08:42 AM

They said GREAT MEMORIES......they said nothing about the movies!

CrownRay · 07-11-2011, 07:47 AM

When we had our place at the Weirs, me and my Brother used to take the boat out in the chanel, and stop in front of Thurstons. Back then there was a clear view of one of the big screens...then we would find the audio on the radio... HAHA!

kauriel · 09-16-2013, 07:22 PM

The movie industry is requiring the drive-ins to switch to expensive digital equipment. Vote in Project drive-in to win the Weirs Beach drive-in a new digital projector at http://projectdrivein.com/vote_41. Vote daily now through Sept 21. You can vote daily - once online and once via text message.

I have no affiliation with the drive-in. I'm just sharing this in case anyone who is a fan has not yet heard of the contest to help drive-ins. Five projectors have already been awarded (including one in Saco, ME) and they have now extended the deadline for an additional 4 projectors.

glennsteely · 10-23-2013, 02:01 AM

Does the drive in have a website? Are they still open? We drove by during the day on Saturday and it looked like it was closed, maybe for the season? Couldnt find them online.....

riverat · 10-23-2013, 05:48 AM

It looks like the drive-in did not receive enough votes to be chosen for a new digital projector, and their website has been hacked. But here is a link to their FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weirs...er/56471274785

07-08-2011, 08:40 AM	#1
hancoveguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 276 Thanks: 95 Thanked 65 Times in 30 Posts	weirs Beach drive in I know I have posted before, but I can't say it enough. The Weirs beach drive in theatre is one of the best family fun activities (and bargains) in the lakes region. Took the family the other night. How can you beat it, a family of 5 (and the dog) for 2 first run movies (Transformers III & Super 8) in sleeping bags, no obstructed views and plenty of snacks in the van...all for *$17.00.* I hope all of you will patronize the drive in so it continues its low prices and, for that matter, its existence. I have no idea how they make any money, but I know they will get $17/week from me for most of the summer. HCG BTW- did I mention that they let people in at around 7pm so you can get a spot and then walk out to the Weirs until the movie's start.

07-08-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Weirs Beach Drive-in This thread brings back memories of many pleasant evenings spent here in the mid-sixties!!!

07-10-2011, 06:47 AM	#9
TOAD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soon to be Moultonboro Posts: 258 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 34 Posts	The Northfield Drive-In, in Winchester, NH is still operational. My son was there last week. __________________ "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.....Unknown....but attributed to George Washington

07-11-2011, 07:47 AM	#13
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	When we had our place at the Weirs, me and my Brother used to take the boat out in the chanel, and stop in front of Thurstons. Back then there was a clear view of one of the big screens...then we would find the audio on the radio... HAHA! __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

10-23-2013, 02:01 AM	#15
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Still open? Does the drive in have a website? Are they still open? We drove by during the day on Saturday and it looked like it was closed, maybe for the season? Couldnt find them online..... __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

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07-08-2011, 09:49 AM	#2
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	Thanx..that is a great deal for an entertaining evening...appreciate the heads-up.

07-08-2011, 11:24 AM	#3
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	One of three left in NH. When they are gone, they really go.

07-08-2011, 10:26 PM	#5
Chubbs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	So So many great memories.

07-08-2011, 10:31 PM	#6
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	We went to the drive-in this week and enjoyed the movies and price but wish they would update the facilities (restrooms and snack area). The womens room had only one sink, numerous stalls that didn't lock, several toilets wouldn't flush, and the few that did work and lock were out of tp before second movie started! In addition the snack area was very rundown and there was no ice available (not sure if this is the norm or just a random occurance). I love a good deal so we'll probably return but not without bringing some additional supplies!!

07-10-2011, 04:30 AM	#7
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I know #2 in Milford NH. Where is the 3rd?

07-10-2011, 05:07 AM	#8
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	I just checked Google and it appears it has been torn down since I last was up there and photographed it. It was on Rt 135 just south of Woodsville in the town of North Haverhill. Guess we are down to only 2 now. The Weirs and Milford.

07-10-2011, 07:38 AM	#10
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Glad to hear the Northfield is still open. I heard they were auctioned off a few years ago.. Thanks for the update. Guess we are back to three.

07-10-2011, 07:45 AM	#11
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,893 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,675 Times in 585 Posts	Yuh,right...Barney Bear and Chubbs.....I don't think you had too many memories of the MOVIES because your windows were all steamed up !

07-10-2011, 08:42 AM	#12
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	They said GREAT MEMORIES......they said nothing about the movies!

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09-16-2013, 07:22 PM	#14
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	The movie industry is requiring the drive-ins to switch to expensive digital equipment. Vote in Project drive-in to win the Weirs Beach drive-in a new digital projector at http://projectdrivein.com/vote_41. Vote daily now through Sept 21. You can vote daily - once online and once via text message. I have no affiliation with the drive-in. I'm just sharing this in case anyone who is a fan has not yet heard of the contest to help drive-ins. Five projectors have already been awarded (including one in Saco, ME) and they have now extended the deadline for an additional 4 projectors.

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10-23-2013, 05:48 AM	#16
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	It looks like the drive-in did not receive enough votes to be chosen for a new digital projector, and their website has been hacked. But here is a link to their FB page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weirs...er/56471274785 __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

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