Family Fun at the Drive In
Last week we took the girls to see Cars 2 at the Boulevard Drive In. I hadn't been to a drive in since college and was looking forward to sharing the experience with the girls. We had a GREAT time and the evening was a success! Below are a few tips to make the most of your drive in experience:
- Arrive early. The show began at approx. 9:15. We were there by 8:00 (thanks to a friend's suggestion that we arrive early) and procured a perfect spot.
- Bring bug spray. The drive in has a fun playground for the kids before the show begins, but it is in grassy area and was heavily populated by bugs.
- Stock up on snacks and drinks. It's fine to bring in your own concessions to the Boulevard. Earlier in the day I took the girls to HyVee. Each choose a candy to bring. We popped popcorn and also packed up chips and Chex Mix. Don't forget the paper towels and wet wipes.
- Bring chairs and blankets. The majority of the people backed in and opened up the rear of their car for the kids while the adults sat in lawn chairs. Even though it was July we brought a blanket "just in case." We were glad we had it.
- Go with friends. We made plans to attend with another family and arrived at the same time so we were able to park next to each other. We happened to meet up with two other families. It was fun for us to have friends to talk to and fun for the girls to have friends to play with.
- Bring cards or a game. After playing on the playground for almost an hour, the kiddos were tired but we still had some time to wait before the movie began. Luckily the friends we were with brought Uno and the girls played until the movie began.
At the Boulevard, tickets are $8 for those over 11, so for our family of 4 it only cost $16 to see the movie, a great deal for a night of family fun. Watch their website to see what movies are offered each week. For other drive ins in KC, click here.
Posted by Margaret Sarver