History & Visitor Information
HISTORY:
The Sky View Drive-In Theater in Litchfield, IL is in finishing its 71st consecutive year of bringing you big-screen entertainment. This outdoor movie theater opened in the spring of 1950. Located on Historic Route 66, it is one of four drive-ins nationwide, and the only one in Illinois, that is located on the historic Mother Road. The Litchfield Skyview is in the Route 66 Hall of Fame and hosts a Wayside Exhibit at the front of the property. This exhibit, placed by the Scenic Byway, tells stories of patrons and the history of the property. The original owners, Frisina Enterprises, sold to Mid America Theaters, and then to Norman and Del Paul. On March 1st of 2016, the Litchfield Skyview was purchased by Pastro Properties Inc, comprised of Mike, Debbie, Nick, and Mindy Pastrovich. The family has taken a more hands-on approach with the outdoor theater and can be found on the property whenever it is open. From coloring contests to scavenger hunts, graduations to school plays, they love maintaining the historic venue and being a positive supporter of community events. Currently, you can find the Litchfield Skyview open every weekend from April to Mid October.
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Thank you for joining us! Here are a few things YOU need to know!
- Know how to turn your headlights and parking lights OFF. This is not optional!
- Our FRONT ROW is reserved for CARS and HANDICAPPED individuals.
- We play rain or shine, if we are open so is our Snack Bar!
- Your FUR BABIES are welcome! Clean up any presents, leash them, and do not bring them into buildings.
- Tickets are available at the gate and the night of an event only.
- Our sound comes to you via your FM Radio station, at 103.1.
We suggest a battery-operated radio for sound if your car battery doesn't work well!
Phone radio apps do not work with our sound system.
7. We do have a seating area in front of our building as an option as well.
You will find benches, tables, and speakers to listen by!
8. We do keep two jump packs on hand just in case your vehicle needs a jump! JUST ASK!!
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Call (217)324-4451 to reach our pre-recorded movie schedule.
Looking to book the Litchfield Skyview for a private or community event of your own?
Email Mindy at mindy@minndoras.com or call (217)556-1929!
We know you have other options for entertainment.
We truly have the best fans in the theater business!!
Thank you for choosing us for your NEW & Throwback movies!
2021 Contest Winners and Coloring Pages
Violet Tempus, Alhambra, IL
Violet Tempus, Alhambra, IL
Violet Tempus, Alhambra, IL
Sophia Nail, Litchfield, IL
Violet Tempus, Alhambra, IL
Violet Tempus, Alhambra, IL
Loraine Epps, Raymond, IL
Violet Tempus, Alhambra, IL
Maebry Pence, Litchfield, IL
Maebry Pence, Litchfield, IL
Maebry Pence, Litchfield, IL
Maebry Pence, Litchfield, IL
Isabella Hicks, Mt Olive, IL
Maebry Pence, Litchfield, IL
Isabella Hicks, Mt Olive, IL
Serinity Hicks, Mt Olive, IL
Maebry Pence, Litchfield, IL
Isabella Hicks, Mt Olive, IL
What a fantastic group of winners!
Please enjoy printing the pages to color again and again!
~Our 2021 Menu~
