Truck Bed Cinema Under the Stars
A cozy summer date that starts with riverside romance and ends with a movie beneath the stars at Canada’s largest drive-in.
- Cost: Under $75
- Duration: ~6 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Setting: Outdoors, evening/summer
✅ Date Prep Checklist Here
☐ Air mattress or foam pad
☐ Blankets and pillows
☐ String lights
☐ Snacks or picnic food
☐ Card game or conversation cards
☐ Bug spray
☐ Portable speaker
🛍 Buy It Here
🛏️ [Foam Pad – Amazon](#)
✨ [String Lights – Amazon](#)
🍿 [Picnic Basket – Walmart](#)
🃏 [Couples Cards – Amazon](#)
🎧 [Travel Speaker – Best Buy](#)
📍 Timeline + Location Info
🕔 Depart Kelowna by 4:30 PM
📍 Arrive at Starlight Drive-In (3381 McEachern St, Enderby) by 5:30 PM
🍰 Grab takeout dessert from Sutherland’s Bakery
🚗 Park before 8:00 PM
🎥 Movie starts: 8:30 PM
🛣️ Drive home: ~10:30 PM
🎬 Step-by-Step Date Plan
📋 **Pre-Date Prep (Before You Leave)**
Gather all supplies from the checklist. Load your truck bed with your mattress, lights, pillows, and cooler.
Don’t forget tickets and bug spray.
🚗 **Leave by 4:30 PM**
Start the drive from Kelowna with music and open windows. Make it part of the experience.
📍 **Arrive in Enderby ~5:15 PM**
Park and claim your spot at the drive-in. You’ve got 2–3 hours to enjoy a mini adventure.
🏞️ **Pre-Movie Mini-Date**
Stroll the river or grab a treat at Sutherland’s Bakery. Use conversation cards or sit by the water.
🛏️ **Set Up Your Truck Bed Lounge**
Get back before 8:00 PM. Light your string lights. Get cozy and relax.
🎥 **Watch the Movie & Close the Night**
The movie begins at 8:45 PM. Cuddle up. End the night with connection and reflection on the drive home.
💬 Pro Tips
• Bring breathable blankets for summer nights
• Avoid parking near direct headlights
• Use a romantic playlist to set the mood
• Light a citronella candle for bugs
• Take a Polaroid to remember the night
Quick Recap
🕓 Duration: ~6 hours
💰 Budget: ~$70
❤️ Tags: #romantic #cozy #summer-night #truck-date