Fright Nights at the Milky Way Drive In
Fright Nights Return to The Milky Way Drive-In 👻
Spooky season is returning to The Milky Way Drive-In at Ballpark Commons with six weeks of BIG SCREEN SCARES, Halloween classics and family-friendly fun.
Beginning Friday, September 25, Fright Nights takes over The Milky Way Drive-In with a packed schedule of movies running through Halloween night. Guests can load up the car and experience everything from nostalgic Halloween favorites to some of the biggest new horror releases, all on The Milky Way’s giant 40-foot outdoor LED screen.
The 2026 lineup features 2-for-1 double features on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, plus special Sunday family showtimes at 5:00 PM.
Double Features: Two Movies for the Price of One
Each Thursday through Saturday Fright Nights showtime includes two back-to-back movies for one vehicle admission, with a brief 15-minute intermission between films.
- Fri, Sept. 25 at 6:30 PM – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice + Goosebumps
- Sat, Sept. 26 at 7:30 PM – Scream 7 + A Quiet Place
- Sun, Sept. 27 at 5:00 PM – The Nightmare Before Christmas + Scooby-Doo
- Fri, Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM – Ghostbusters + Gremlins
- Sat, Oct. 3 at 7:30 PM – Backrooms + The Ring
- Fri, Oct. 9 at 6:30 PM – Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 + Good Boy
- Sat, Oct. 10 at 7:30 PM – Obsession + Sinners
- Fri, Oct. 16 at 6:30 PM – The Addams Family (1991) + Beetlejuice
- Sat, Oct. 17 at 7:30 PM – Evil Dead Burn + The Conjuring
- Thu, Oct. 22 at 6:30 PM – Practical Magic + Twilight
- Fri, Oct. 23 at 6:30 PM – Five Nights at Freddy’s + M3GAN
- Sat, Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple + IT
- Fri, Oct. 30 at 6:30 PM – Scary Movie (2026) + Scream (1996)
- Sat, Oct. 31 at 7:30 PM – Insidious + Hereditary
👻 SUNDAY FAMILY FRIGHT NIGHTS
Sunday afternoons are reserved for younger ghosts and goblins, with family-friendly movies beginning at 5:00 PM.
- Sun, Oct. 4 at 5:00 PM – Hotel Transylvania
- Sun, Oct. 11 at 5:00 PM – Casper
- Sun, Oct. 18 at 5:00 PM – Monster House
- Sun, Oct. 25 at 5:00 PM – Hocus Pocus
Families can also make a full afternoon of Halloween fun with the Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at The Hill Has Eyes, located right next door at Ballpark Commons. The special Sunday experience combines kid-friendly Halloween activities and trick-or-treating with that evening’s movie at The Milky Way Drive-In.
🚗 ONE TICKET. ONE CARLOAD. A WHOLE NIGHT OF MOVIES.
Unlike a traditional movie theater, admission to The Milky Way Drive-In is by the vehicle, not by the person. Guests can load up the family or friends and enjoy the show together from their vehicle.
The Milky Way’s state-of-the-art 40-foot LED screen provides a bright, vivid picture even before sunset, allowing family movies to begin earlier while still delivering an unforgettable outdoor movie experience after dark. Audio is transmitted via FM radio.
Guests are welcome to bring their own food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, and concessions are also available during showtimes.
📍 LOCATION & TICKETS
The Milky Way Drive-In is located at 7035 S. Ballpark Drive in Franklin, Wisconsin, inside the Ballpark Commons entertainment district.
Tickets are available online at MilkyWayDriveIn.com.
With horror hits, Halloween classics, family favorites and two movies for the price of one on most Fright Nights, The Milky Way Drive-In offers a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate Halloween season in southeastern Wisconsin.
ABOUT THE MILKY WAY DRIVE-IN
The Milky Way Drive-In is an outdoor movie theater located at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. Featuring a state-of-the-art 40-foot LED screen, The Milky Way combines the nostalgia of a classic drive-in with modern screen technology to create a unique outdoor entertainment experience for moviegoers of all ages.