The start of October makes you want to zoom from one fall activity to the next. But, in between pulling into the farmer's market and parking your car next to the candy apple stand at the local orchard, you'll want to tap on the breaks and check out the drive-thru fall 2020 experiences near your city or town. Each will bring the best parts of autumn to you, and ensure you have gourd times this season without even opening up your car door.
Note that there's a difference between a drive-in and drive-thru. Drive-ins are where you and your partner may go on a date night this fall when you want to watch a Halloween-inspired movie and snuggle in your car while eating popcorn. Typically at a drive-in theater, you'll be coached to drive your car into a wide lot, where a giant screen is set up. From there, you'll be asked to turn off your headlights and roll up your windows so the entire crowd can enjoy the feature film.
Drive-thrus are a little different, because you're actually driving your car through a corn maze or along a traditional hayride route. At some of the experiences listed below, there are shows involved, and performers will approach your car to act out a spooky (yet spectacular) scene. After you read the details, decide which experience best fits your fall #mood.
Get your stereo and your inner spook ready. You'll need both as you drive through Fright Farms. Brought to you by a team from Coachella and Outside Lands, this drive-thru experience will likely top many others you have this fall and will feature an AR experience with a group of live performers. Meanwhile, you'll be comfortably in your car, taking in the sights as they happen.
The experience lasts for 35 minutes, and there's a kid-friendly version called Not So Spooky, if you're having a chill night with your adorable niece or nephew. Tickets are available online via the event's website, and you'll need to pick a date and time slot that works best for you. One car can purchase one ticket at ~$65 - $75, depending on the day of the week and time slot you choose, and then get dressed up for a spooky night at the SilverLakes Athletic Complex in Norco, California.
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