Always pretty clean and the front lady is very nice. We enjoy the double feature since we drive 40 minutes to go and the 2 movies makes it all the more worth it. I do wish the movies would be posted a week or 2 ahead so we can plan better to be there. I love the option for the radio station since it keeps me from wasting my car battery or trying to hear the old broken up sets available. Overall its a great experience for the whole family.

Great place to have some good old fashioned fun that doesnt break the bank! Bonus view of the sky on a clear night!

Take in a movie while enjoying the great outdoors. Bring your own bag of goodies; plus they have a snack bar. Enjoy ice cold beer as long as youre not driving. Movies look like some real crappers this week; however they usually change it up every couple weeks. I intend hopefully at least one visit this season. Great place to bring a date and test your shocks/struts.

My family has always enjoyed drive-in theater cinema. This being this first Ive had the chance to visit in Iowa (where not to many are) happen to be a good choice Great environment for my son to his first time viewing theater cinema. The staff and people were friendly; my family enjoyed the time we had. I just wish they had more/louder speakers so we didnt have to tune in on radio, leaving the car on during the flick.

Great place to catch NOT one But two movies... Definitely worth the drive and always a amazing time !! Truly a great family oriented atmosphere. And a great American Pastime preserved right in the middle of Newton IowaFriendly staff Ive been several times I make the 40-minute drive for my movie and Ive never had a bad experience even if the movie wasnt the best my experience has always been nothing shy of amazing!!

It was a great time out with the wife in years to go to a drive in theater to watch old and recent movies from your vehicle and enjoy the comforts of the outdoors and a show.only wish the web site mentioned need to take a portible radio with you so you can listen to the shows instead of your car radio,or they will loan you one if you would like one to use and return when done. But in all it was a wonderful time at the movies.

A good old fashioned drive-in theater. Its a bit dated but that just adds to the feel of the place. They have excellent concessions including pizza, hotdogs, & your typical popcorn & candy!

Great time...love the drive in and being able to share the experience with my kiddo!

A nostalgic throwback to being a kid again! Plus they are playing classic movies right now. Jurassic Park and Back to the Future played tonight. Two of my favorite movies of all time.

Welcomed getaway on a weekend (Fri.-Sun.) night, with a touch of nostalgia. Pricier than a traditional movieplex, but youre outside and distanced, which makes it a confident entertainment destination in the age of COVID. Two persons in one car cost us $21, comparable to a traditional theater.Movies are hardly first-run -- think Indiana Jones and Shrek. But they are favorites, always something for kids, and you get a double feature, which makes it a good value.During peak season, cars line up early for admission (they open at 6:15). We recommend getting there at least a half hour early to get a good spot.The screen is large, and viewable from 80% of vehicle spots. Picture is sharp and clear.Tailgating is the preferred mode of seating. Be sure to take along chairs to view the movies from outside your vehicle. Dress for the season; it can cool off at night in spring and late summer.The sound is beamed over 88.7 FM radio, so a portable battery-powered radio is a must, unless you want to run your car battery down. (They will give you a jump if you need it.) There are speakers on poles that ostensibly hook up to the vehicle exterior, but weve never seen anyone using them.Concession stand is adequate and not overly theater-pricey. Also, they make pizza thats preferable to the convenience-store variety.Oh, no need to leave Bella home; dogs (on leashes) are welcomed and admitted free.

Not bad, once again. Fun little drive-in. Be nice to have the old style speakers on the poles. Great value for a double feature.

The women bathroom is crazy small. So you pay for each passenger, but also a $5 reservation, which does not reserve a good parking spot. Why isnt your ticket your reservation, when purchased online in advance? What is the purpose of a reservation if it doesnt ensure a prime spot? I have been going to traditional theatres (for plays) & restaurants for 30 yrs and never have I encountered such an alternative interpretation. Plus they wanted to socially distance their cars, by going every other stall? Logic pls? Especially for those who werent tailgating?

Love the old school drive ins. Loved seeing the old speaker systems. It brought back so many childhood memories.

Great place to chill and just watch a movie 100% recommend

Absolutely love this place and the people are super nice! So happy it’s still up and running!!

Great drive in, friendly staff and now with the ability to purchase your tickets on line! We had a great time and look forward to returning.

We went early September, the place wasnt overly crowded. The concession stand had good movie type food, we brought in our own but did grab some popcorn. The screen was huge and had a good picture! Perfect place for kids. We listened through our radio but they had speakers as well. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and comfy clothes. The double feature makes for a long night! There is plenty of room to leave if you dont want to stay all night. Definitely going back!

Hard to find drive in theaters as there arent many around. Always show double features so quite the value. Offer pop, popcorn, snacks and pizza! Get there early to get a good spot.

Always wanted to experience a drive in movie theater. Staff was friendly and everyone we met was kind and hospitable. Looking forward to next time!

This and probably just a handful of other drive-ins are left in this country.Think its high time to demolish sit in theaters and resurrect the drive-in in their place.Covid may be just the beginning of horrible things to come and I for one will always enjoy living in rural America where one of the last drive-ins are so I dont have to stay at home and watch something thats been repeating on tv 1000s of times

To my 3 grandkids for there first time they loved it .

Really fun place to go, you can bring your own food and drinks.

Great old time experience. You basically tailgate and watch 2 first run movies. Get there early and have something for the kiddos to do before the movie.

Old and run down but lots of fun and the picture was great. Take all the drinks and snacks that you want.

It was entirely too hot today. Absolutely no shade trees for us older folks...

Was excellent, buying tickets ahead was easy, went about 7:45 found great parking spots, concessions were great.

Great setup love that you can hear the sound through car radio

Worth the drive (from DM)

This is the closest drive-in movie theater left I think in all of the state it is about a 35 mile drive there and 35 back but it is worth it to show the kids how you can just park and watch a movie as well as bringing in your own popcorn and other snacks so you dont really need to go to the concession stand although we did because I wanted them also to experience that because I have no idea how long this Drive-In will be in existence and I wanted my children to have the full experience I hope Im able to take my grandkids when they are a little bit older

This is one of the last great American drive-ins around and the closest one to DSM, just wished it was a little closer.We love this place and try to get out here at least a few times a year. It really just depends on what they are playing, we usually come out when they are playing 2 family friendly movies. We prefer coming out either early or late in the season, even if it a little chillier, because the movie starts earlier and we still have a 45 minute drive home. But coming out in the middle of summer on a great night is still pretty awesome.This place brings back so much nostalgia from my childhood. They have the field out front where kids play before the movie, concession stand, and the window speakers. Although, a lot of the speakers do not work, we usually bring a little transistor radio.You need to sign up for their emails or check out their Facebook page to find out what is playing.

Great place but need t fix sound system

Love it great experience definitely will go again

Go early, good parking spots go in a hurry.

Great overall experience. However the speakers that are there dont work. We had to use the car radio on full blast to be able to hear it. If you have one of those giant speakers that has a radio, that would be best.

Great time with the family watching movies.

Love bringing the kids!

We are so lucky to have this gem!

Very family friendly place. The service was really good. They were able to make room even though they were really full. The only thing I have to say about it is it gets full really fast on a good night so be ready to get there earlier than you think you need too. The food in the concessions is fairly good but a little bit expensive. If you go I would bring food but that is completely up to you in the end. Overall it is a great experience and the staff had a very family friendly atmosphere that I would go back to in a heart beat once the new movies come out. It is also really affordable 16 dollars for two people for two movies I dont know anywhere you can go to a movie for that cheap.

This place is wonderful for outdoor summer entertainment. We really enjoy the movies and the prices. Plus they have really good a concession stand. The only thing I think they could do better is designate rows for cars vs SUVs. That way everyone can see since the rows arent tiered very differently.

If you live close enough to visit the drive in, do it! Make sure to get there early and get in line. The front few rows have old school drive in speakers but the back rows dont. Definitely take an outdoor radio if you have one. Make sure to pack dinner or bring extra cash for concessions. They have fresh to order pizzas that are ready quickly. Make sure to bring things to do for your kids while you wait. Bug spray is a must!

Very fun place to go and watch a movie. Majority of their car speakers dont work but you can listen on a radio. Great popcorn! You have to get there early to get a good spot. Opens at 6:30 and theres already a line. Movie starts at dusk

A fun way to spend a family night out. Priced great and a clean well maintained area. There are more good parking spots then not if you get in early enough.

I took my girlfriend there for date night, shed never been to a drive in movie theater so it was a new experience for her and a nice change of pace. The movies were great, prices were fair and the screen was clear and easy to see.

So uhhhh drove an hour to find out you need a reservation??? Doesn’t mention that on website.

I love the drive-in! In my opinion, it is the best way to watch a movie these days as the prices in standard theaters have sky-rocketed. Drive-Ins definitely offer more bang for your buck. Also being able to watch from the privacy of your own vehicle is much more appealing than dealing with a crowded theater.

Great for large or small groups. Great way to spend a night with the family.

This was such a fun night. Took my daughter and grandsons. The road construction sucks. We missed most of the first movie because of it. Will definitely go back

Don’t bother asking questions, I’ve never been here and wanted to simply find the times the movies start, messaged them over a day ago and they read my message, but I must not be worth their time since they just ignored it completely. If you can’t answer a basic question I doubt you face to face service is anything beyond garbage.

We couldnt hear over another cars air conditioner and the manager came out and apologized and got us our own personal speaker. Great service! Love our trip here each summer!

Love this place. Be sure to get there at least 45 min early.

LOVE this drive in. Inexpensive, friendly staff, great movie options, and always a double feature. Just tune in on your radio to hear the sound perfectly.

Took my son for his first drive in experience on his 20th birthday! IT2 was great, darn storm cut the night short fort us, but wow took me back so many years and we actually found a speaker that worked!

Speakers do not work.

Great place to go for an evening movie under the stars.

Go for the nostalgia! Its well worth the $8 for an adult for two movies. The food is great. Costs less than a sit down theater.

Only drive-in in the area! They show a double feature of movies that are currently in theaters. Only issue is if you have a small vehicle you wont be able to see past big vehicles parked in front and it can be hard to hear past all the vehicles that are left running throughout the show.Admission: ages 5-11 = $5 and ages 12+ = $8.Can join their weekly email list or facebook page for updates - or check the website to see what theyll be playing!Hope they stick around for years to come!!

Really need to update the bathrooms, they are horrible! Also need to do something about the sound for the movies. Lots of speakers dont work not everyone wants to rundown their car battery for the radio station.

Loved the outdoor theatre !! It is really great.!!

Come early for a good spot, bring a battery operated radio, bring some yard games!

Clean bathrooms, wonderful set up. Great family activity. DO bring chairs, blankets, games. Arrive early!

Very nostalgic for me, but I took my friend to the Valle for the first time and she absolutely loved it too! Kid friendly. They also jumped my car.

I enjoy it here, but theres one downside: the landscape. If youre parked behind someone in a pickup, your view is ruined. The ground seems to be too evenly leveled. Concessions are so-so. Really does depend on what you get. Its a solid experience overall.

Drive-in was great! besides old bathrooms that need updated! with no door for the mens. and the food was overpriced! with no free refills on the xtr larges like there is at most movie theaters! other than that me an my family had a great time! i would still tell people to go and enjoy!

Ive always loved this place. It is a great night with family or friends. I will say its time for a remodel or at least a deep cleaning of the bathrooms. They smell strongly of urine but appear visibly clean.

Food is really good. Fair prices, usually the movies that play are really good

Awesome place to take ur kids for a family night out.

I enjoyed visiting. It reminded me of going when I was a kid.I enjoyed seeing families out and enjoying being out before the movie.I also enjoyed seeing families and friends just hang out before the film.I also want to thank them for allowing a family friendly environment and allowing me to bring my dog.

Love this place reminds me of when I was a kid very few places like this left. If you get a chance it is a must go. Thank you to the owners keeping this place a live. In business for over 70 years.

Always enjoy the drive in wish we had more.

Absolutely love this place. great fun for the whole family. staff is very friendly and quick. food and snacks are great especially hot dogs and popcorn. this is our favorite place to go in IOWA!

Awesome place, but the speakers could use some maintenance.

Love, love, love the drive in! It is a great place to spend time with the family. As you wait for the sun to set you can play some catch, soccer or card games. Good value as you can see two movies for price of one, but you dont have to stay for both shows. We usually pack a picnic for dinner and snacks for the kiddos. Be prepared for any type of weather. Youll always have a good time there and make great memories.

Nostalgic old school drive in theater. Like stepping back to the 60s. Show started promptly at dusk. Families present with children, date night? Something comforting abouttraditional drive inn fast food, no matter how greasy. They still had the old malt-cups, hot-dogs, pickles, popcorn...Ah; movies from the comfort of our own wagon.

I love this place! I go a couple times a year. Its one of the last drive ins left. They are pet friendly, but please dont let your dog off leash or let it bark constantly.. thats just rude. The bathrooms are not accessible for wheelchair users, and neither are the porta pottys.

Love this place!! The nostalgia of being little once again and watching our kids run around and play until the movies start! The movies can be heard through your car radio, how cool! Overall a great family night.

One of the last few drive-in theaters left around here. Good price for a double feature movie ($8/person), and the concession prices arent too bad, either.The only downside was that the first feature was a little difficult to see for the first 20 minutes due to it not being super dark out yet.

Horrible. They forgotto update their website. We drove 55 minutes to get here for you story 4..without 5 yr old.... to be told sorry its all adult movies. Then the snotty kid in the booth said most people check Facebook. I dont t know what to tell you. No sorry, no hey come next time on us. Just a shrug as he looked @ his phone. Sooo how bout we never go back! Stick to dsm free movies in the park.

Great experience for the whole family. They could fix the outdoor speakers for the price to get in.

Our family loves this place!

Movie night at the Valle Drive-in is one of our favorite date nights. We drive an hour each way when we go there, but it is worth the trip. Sometimes they can be REALLY packed (as in sold out packed) but the vibe has always been family-friendly and fun. The snack bar sells the usual fare (popcorn, soda, hot dogs and pizza) plus frisbees and blankets. Thank you Valle Drive-in for keeping a fun tradition alive!

Nostalgic experience,good food,awesome staff

Not a bad place to go with the family. The kids can run around while movies are playing. The bathrooms are a little small but not to bad. The first few rows only have speakers so you will need to bring a cordless radio or use your cars radio. Parking is simple and easy to get in and out. Everything was clean and the ground was smooth to walk along. Staff was friendly and plesent to deal with.

Great place, great family night. Well return again for sure. Kids loved playing before and between the movies.

Really neat place to go for a date or a nice time. Movies begin at dusk. Lots of places to park and listen to the soundtrack from many years ago. When the movie starts, the sound broadcasts either from a speaker, or from a radio station.Dog friendly place to go.Consession stand with good pizza and food. Just be prepared to pay a little extra. Its worth it, for even parties, or special events.

One of the only ones left of its kind still really nice to go to for the nostalgic feel

Bring a chair or put a mattress in the bed of your truck. Also make sure you have access to a radio (movie sound is broadcast).I enjoyed the movies, and it was a good price. Not a bad way to see a flick, but also definitely not a theater experience.Double feature ended almost 2 am.

Super great family time. Get here early or u r doomed for good spot

Best place to go watch movies in the summer. 2 shows for the price of 1 cant beat that.

I love this movie place me and they kids really enjoyed are selfs

Love going to this place we used to live in Des Moines and was a short drive but after moving to Omaha Nebraska we still make it a point to get over when we can.

Awesome Drive-In theater, and the only one left in the state. You can tune into the drive-in radio station to hear the movie from your car. The screen is big and easy to see. There is lots of parking place to accommodate even on some of the busiest nights. There is large areas of grass on the sides and in the front to play or watch the movie from, although watching from the side grass may be a little bit hard to see. The restroom facilities are not very nice. The mens only has two toilets and the sit down one doesnt have a door, and they are quite gross. The concessions have lots of food and the popcorn is very yummy, the large was $6.75 and at least 3 gallons of popcorn. Its awesome that they have double features so its not too expensive to go and take your kids. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience.

All good experience but who’s the app showed hours of operation.

We got there late for a good spot get there early.

Very retro would go again

I wish we had more drive-ins left. Ill keep going here for as long as I can and I tell every one I know to too. So that my kids will be able to take their children and so on for as long as we can......

Only Drive-in left in central Iowa. Reasonable prices. (yes some stuff is pricey but you are at the movies) A nice place out front for kids to play. People and staff are friendly. Take your kids here. Show them the little bit of the past that was really fun. No the sound or the picture isnt what you would get at a nice theatre. You also dont get to sit outside or in your car and watch a move. I love this place. We go a couple times a summer.

Fun time, good movies, reasonably priced for 2 shows.

A must do on the summertime checklist in Iowa.

Great drive in. Reasonable admission price.

Packed to capacity! Great shows♡Wonderful company ♡ Robert Snyder♡♡