Central Florida has some of Florida's most beloved drive-in theaters still operating — the Silver Moon Drive-In in Lakeland, the Ocala Drive-In, and the Fort Pierce Drive-In serve communities across the region with the classic outdoor movie experience.
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Central Florida is home to several of Florida's remaining drive-in movie theaters. The Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre in Lakeland (at 4100 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland FL) is one of Florida's most beloved and longest-operating drive-ins — a Polk County institution and a popular destination for families and nostalgic moviegoers from across the Central Florida region.
The Ocala Drive-In Movie Theater (Ocala Marion Drive-In Theatre) serves the Ocala/Marion County area and is one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in north-central Florida. The Fort Pierce Drive-In serves the Treasure Coast. Together these theaters represent Florida's remaining drive-in culture — there are approximately a handful of operating drive-in theaters left in Florida as of 2026.
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The Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre in Lakeland is one of Florida's most iconic operating drive-ins — a classic American drive-in experience that has served Polk County and surrounding areas for decades.
The Ocala Drive-In serves Marion County and the Ocala area. The Fort Pierce Drive-In serves the Treasure Coast region. Both offer the traditional drive-in experience with double features and classic concessions.
Florida has approximately 12–15 operating drive-in movie theaters as of 2026 — fewer than most states given land development pressure but still a beloved and active part of Florida's outdoor entertainment culture.
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The Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre at 4100 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland FL serves as a community gathering point for Polk County. The surrounding Lakeland area has an active real estate market with affordable homes relative to Orlando.
The Ocala Drive-In serves the Ocala metropolitan area in Marion County — home to a thriving equestrian community and an active real estate market that BKRS.com serves.
The Fort Pierce Drive-In serves the Treasure Coast region of Florida — St. Lucie County and the broader Treasure Coast real estate market, which BKRS.com covers.
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The Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre is located at 4100 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland, FL 33815. It is one of Florida's most beloved operating drive-in movie theaters, serving Polk County and surrounding Central Florida communities. Current showtimes and admission information can be found at the theater's website or by calling the box office.
There are no operating drive-in theaters within the Orlando city limits as of 2026. The closest drive-in to Orlando is the Silver Moon Drive-In in Lakeland (approximately 50 miles southwest via I-4) and drive-in options in the Ocala area to the north.
Florida has approximately 12–15 operating drive-in theaters remaining as of 2026. The state once had dozens of drive-ins but most closed due to land development pressure, the transition to digital film, and changing entertainment habits. Those that remain — including the Silver Moon in Lakeland and the Ocala Drive-In — continue to operate due to strong community support.
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