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Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In to hold three-night Mother’s Day weekend event

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GIBSON CITY, IL (Chambana Today) — The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In theater in Gibson City, voted the best drive-in in the country in 2025, is open this weekend with hit movies and fun events fro Mother’s Day weekend.

On Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, the weekend will kick off with The Devil Wears Prada 2 on screen one, and Mamma Mia on screen two. On Saturday, May 10, The Devil Wears Prada and Fried Green Tomatoes will be on the screen with themed specials, giveaways, raffles, and a free treat for Moms in attendance.

On Saturday, the Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Show will also be present, with the Mother’s Day Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with over 100 vendors featuring a variety of arts, crafts, fashion, decor, baked goods, independent businesses, food trucks, family activities, and more.

On Sunday, all moms and pet moms get free tickets to a future show for Mother’s Day.

Head to harvestmoondrivein.com for more information.

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