10 Tips for Taking Kids to a Drive-In
Although the word is full of unknowns, we can’t stop having fun and making memories. We simply need to figure out how to do it safely. One good thing about social isolation, is it brought back some nostalgic activities…like baking bread, family game night, and movie nights. Every summer we do something that screams nostalgia…DRIVE-IN MOVIES! Do you know there are less than 350 drive-ins left in the US? I wasn’t going to let anything stop us from doing it this summer. Here is an article I wrote last summer, but I’ve added some tips for safely doing it during COVID-19. Enjoy!
One fun thing to do during summer is take your family to the drive-in. Not only is it cheap (It was only $28 for a car of 4 people), but it’s a fun nostalgic thing you can do together. Many drive-ins run throughout late summer/early fall in New England but in many parts of the country they are lucky to have them run year-round.
Here are 10 Tips for Taking Kids to a Drive-In:
BEACH CHAIRS/CAMP CHAIRS
Most people don’t sit in their cars like I had expected. Cars get hot and the windows can get foggy so it’s best to find a spot in front of your car. Bring a chair you can comfortably sit in for 2 hours. One family even brought bean bags for their kids! (Many drive-ins are operating at 50% capacity and making you leave space in between cars. Practice social distancing by always keeping 6-feet away from others and wear a mask if you’re near others.)
THINK COZY
There’s no one to impress, so dress code is all about being cozy. This is the time to bring out the yoga pants or sweats. Even better…best things for kids to wear to the drive-in are their PJ’s!
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