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Supporting our Economy during COVID-19

7/14/2020

Thank you for supporting this event!

We wanted to express our sincere gratitude to each and every person who was part of our 6 week pop-up fundraiser, "The Loveland Drive In". We have received countless compliments from the public and amazing PR around this event. This was a BIG DEAL for Northern Colorado, and we were proud to have served our community.

Some rough estimates worth sharing:

In 6 weeks, we were able to....

Help small businesses bring in about $55,500
Pay out-of-work Coloradoans about $25,600
Put over $10,000 back into the national economy
Give about 6,000 guests a SAFE way to get outdoors
Provide local tourism opportunity and media publicity about something TO DO in Northern Colorado
Showcase 64 local businesses and non-profits through advertising and sponsorship opportunities we created
Showcase and amazing and deserving non-profit does that so much good for Loveland families and students

Thank you for supporting the Thompson Education Foundation and the small businesses who put this fundraiser on.
And thank you for being part of our strong community!

Contact My Big Day
Marketing & Events
Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068
Email Us

As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range; Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken

Movies Announced July 10th -12th

7/5/2020

We are proud to announce our drive-in movie line up for Friday July 10th - 12th.

Friday 7/10/20 Surf's up and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Saturday 7/11/20: Matilda & Days of Thunder

Sunday 7/12/20: Abominable & Moneyball

The Loveland Drive-In
A Pop-Up Drive-In Safe Social Event in Loveland, CO
www.LovelandDriveIn.com

Drive-in movies & entertainment in Northern Colorado. A 6 week fundraiser for The Thompson Education Foundation. Located along the I-25 corridor. Family friendly and date-night movies for folks living in: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont, Timnath, Eaton, Severance, Erie, Livermore, Johnstown, Denver, Thornton, Westminster, Cheyenne and beyond.

What to Expect at the Loveland Drive-In

6/24/2020

Thank you to Nicole Yost with FYN PR for creating a Drive-In 'what to expect' video for us!

The Loveland Drive-In
A Pop-Up Drive-In Safe Social Event in Loveland, CO
www.LovelandDriveIn.com

Drive-in movies & entertainment in Northern Colorado. A 6 week fundraiser for The Thompson Education Foundation. Located along the I-25 corridor. Family friendly and date-night movies for folks living in: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont, Timnath, Eaton, Severance, Erie, Livermore, Johnstown, Denver, Thornton, Westminster, Cheyenne and beyond.

COVID-19 risk assessment for family activities

6/24/2020

With COVID-19 numbers increasing in parts of the country, many of us with kids (My Big Day and “Loveland Drive-In” employees included) are wondering what we can do to keep our families entertained outside of the house and how safe those activities really are. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated information about the risk level of various activities. We are pleased that drive-in shows continue to be listed as one of the safest activities for families this summer.

See our COVID-19 risk assessment for family activities list below!

High-Risk Activities
(from “Covid 19 Risk Calculator ,” ABC News, updated June 19, 2020)

Yoga/workout classes/gym

Why:“Lots of sweaty strangers in an enclosed environment, what could go wrong? You’ll also be tempted to wipe sweat off your face, potentially touching your eyes and mouth area, making the risk even higher.”

Vacation

Why: Even if you “wear a mask and gloves in the airport and on the airplane, you take the first flight of the morning to avoid crowds and take advantage of overnight cleaning on the airplane, the airport isn’t crowded, and passengers on the plane are seated with empty seats between them,” the risk is high according to the article’s doctors. “You could do everything right, but at the end of the day you’re at the mercy of your fellow passengers’ health and hygiene.” There is also a risk that, if cases suddenly increase in your area of travel, you will not be able to return home for weeks or months.

Visiting grandparents

Why: It doesn’t matter if case numbers are low in your area, if you avoid staying in hotels, or if you have your entire family tested before the visit, “Grandparents are always going to be a higher risk population. And remember, you can test negative one day and contract the virus the next.”

Graduation/Independence Day/birthday party with 20 friends and family members

Why: The highest-risk activity on this list, it doesn’t matter if your invitees have been mostly staying home or come wearing masks – no one can wear a mask while eating or drinking, and adding alcohol into the mix makes people less likely to be vigilant. And, unless you have 40 bowls on hand and the time to individually dish out chips and salsa to each of your guests, there will be shared food handling involved.

Medium-Risk Activities

Dinner party with 3 or fewer friends

Why: Even if everyone washes their hands and has been following social distancing advice, your attendees won’t be able to wear masks while eating. You can make this activity slightly safer by eating outside, 6 feet apart, and using disposable (biodegradable, please!) dishes and cutlery.

Kids’ Summer Camp

Why: Campers should be kept in groups of 10 or less with no intermixing and as much outdoor time as possible. However, during hot summer months it is usually impossible to keep children outside at all times.

Low-Risk Activities

Camping

Why: If you maintain social distancing, eat only food you brought from home, wear masks whenever you are around other people and use hand sanitizer regularly, camping is a low risk activity.

Drive-in Movies/Concerts

Why: As long as cars are parked 6 feet apart, employees wear masks when interacting with customers, and you maintain your distance from others when outside of your car, drive-in shows are one of the safest out-of-the-house activities this summer. At the Loveland Drive-In, we go the extra mile with even more precautions:

By staggering our cars in a checkerboard pattern, we keep vehicles 10 feet apart rather than the required 6
Our employees monitor bathroom lines to be sure people are maintaining their distance from each other and that there are no more than 3 people in line at a time
We also regularly disinfect our restrooms with an aerosol spray for airborne germs and a bleach spray for solid surfaces like faucets and toilet handles

The Loveland Drive-In abides by the CDC’s advice on their latest “Deciding to Go Out” information page (updated June 15, 2020):

Choose places where there is limited sharing of items and where any items that are shared are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between uses. You can also choose to visit places that share, post, or announce that they have increased cleaning and disinfection to protect others from COVID-19.

Can you keep 6 feet of space between you and others? Will you be outdoors or indoors? Indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor spaces where it might be harder to keep people apart and there’s less ventilation. Choose outdoor activities and places where it’s easy to stay 6 feet apart, like parks and open-air facilities.

Use visual reminders—like signs, chair arrangements, markings on the floor, or arrows—to help remind you to keep your distance from others. (At the Loveland Drive-In, we have “X”s spray-painted on parking spaces in a checkerboard pattern to remind attendees not to park too close to others.)

Will I need to take public transportation to get to the activity? Public transit can put you in close contact with others. By nature, at a drive-in, you BYOV (bring your own vehicle)!

Before you go somewhere, call and ask what extra prevention strategies they are using, like requiring staff to wear cloth face coverings. Visit our FAQ and Code of Conduct pages for the Loveland Drive-In to see some of the precautions we are taking to make sure your family stays safe!

There’s still time to join us for some low-risk family fun this summer! Tickets available HERE!

We love the Rain at our Drive-In!

6/19/2020

The Loveland Drive-In
A Pop-Up Drive-In Safe Social Event in Loveland, CO
www.LovelandDriveIn.com

Drive-in movies & entertainment in Northern Colorado. A 6 week fundraiser for The Thompson Education Foundation. Located along the I-25 corridor. Family friendly and date-night movies for folks living in: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont, Timnath, Eaton, Severance, Erie, Livermore, Johnstown, Denver, Thornton, Westminster, Cheyenne and beyond.

Drive-In Movies in NoCO 6/19 - 6/21

6/19/2020

Join us at the Loveland Drive-In this weekend!

The Loveland Drive-In
A Pop-Up Drive-In Safe Social Event in Loveland, CO
www.LovelandDriveIn.com

Drive-in movies & entertainment in Northern Colorado. A 6 week fundraiser for The Thompson Education Foundation. Located along the I-25 corridor. Family friendly and date-night movies for folks living in: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont, Timnath, Eaton, Severance, Erie, Livermore, Johnstown, Denver, Thornton, Westminster, Cheyenne and beyond.

Hotel Discounts at the Loveland Drive-in

6/16/2020

Did you know we have hotel partners offering discounts for those who visit the Loveland Drive-In?
Come join us for some fun in NoCo, and Live Loveland locally!

Our Hotel Partner is Stonebridge, located next to the Drive-In location!
Donate online for your spot at the drive-in, and receive 20% OFF a hotel stay at any of these locations! Just give call and give them the code: Loveland Drive In!

The Towneplace Suites in Downtown Loveland is offering specials to our drive-in guests. Contact them to learn more!

Book your corporate rate for Loveland Drive In
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future
Book your corporate rate for Loveland Drive In

The Loveland Drive-In
A Pop-Up Drive-In Safe Social Event in Loveland, CO
www.LovelandDriveIn.com

Drive-in movies & entertainment in Northern Colorado. A 6 week fundraiser for The Thompson Education Foundation. Located along the I-25 corridor. Family friendly and date-night movies for folks living in: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont, Timnath, Eaton, Severance, Erie, Livermore, Johnstown, Denver, Thornton, Westminster, Cheyenne and beyond.

Colorado Covid Cases

6/16/2020

Keep it up Colorado! Stay safer with us. Enjoy outdoor movies with social distancing and HIGH standards to keep you safe! Coronavirus is still with us, and for the next 4 weeks, we will continue to offer a way for families and friends to gather while social distancing.
We are proud that our drive-in offers a safe way out to enjoy entertainment in Northern Colorado!
https://www.lovelanddrivein.com/tickets.html

Thank you Macaroni Kid for supporting Us!

6/15/2020

Article: https://loveland.macaronikid.com/articles/5ee05f4a2a2cdf0f8e01f6ef/loveland-drive-in-its-the-best-hidden-gem-in-loveland-and-noco

Yes, It is a hidden gem in NOCO!If you are looking for a way to entertain the kids, support a local charity, and help local businesses, Loveland Drive-in at the Outlets at Loveland is the way to do it all.
Our family went to see a 5pm show and have to say, I was skeptical of how well we would be able to see the show and how safe it would be.
When we arrived, we were easily directed to our place. We chose to sit in our car but others sat outside near their cars. Either is ok as long as you stay in your area and follow their COVID guidelines.
The vendors were wonderful! We had some goodies from The Chocolate Factory delivered to our car, a chocolate strawberry (a mommy treat), potato chips and of course popcorn! If you are looking for dinner there are other great vendors available that offer a variety of foods too.
When the movie stared, it was so clear and sharp! The LED technology is the magic that makes it possible to see a movie at 9am and 5pm look as good as a movie at 8:00pm.
Movies are shown every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am, 5pm and 8:00pm. Tickets are released every Wednesday at 7:30pm and they go FAST! They have movies for all ages. During the day they have movies that are mainly family friendly (Rated G and PG) and evenings are geared for an older crowd (Rated PG-13). Great for date night!

The best part is knowing that the shows benefit Thompson Education Foundation (TEF). My Big Day Events LLC is hosting the events to help TEF.
The cost is by donation so you pay what you like. Suggested donations to help as many kids as possible, keep the following information in mind:

$20 fills a backpack with school supplies for a student for a full year.
$30 gives a student a field trip opportunity to learn outside of the classroom
$50 provides food, gas and hygiene items for a homeless student and their family
$100 supports classroom grants for teachers to create a new activity to engage students

Any donations are greatly appreciated and will get you in to see a fantastic show!
This was so fun! My daughter just can NOT wait to go again! She loved "camping out in the back seat!" We will be making this a weekly family date!
Macaroni Kid is proud to partner with My Big Day Events Loveland Drive-In, TEF, Outlets at Loveland, and I Loveland!
We will be having giveaways in the future for free tickets!

Subscribe to Macaroni Kid: https://loveland.macaronikid.com/

Spend Father's Day at The Drive-In!

6/14/2020

We know you are looking for something FUN and SAFE to do with dad this Father's Day 2020.
Come join us for a GREAT movie line up over Father's Day weekend at the Loveland Drive-In.
Check out the family friendly, dad fun, uncle happy and grandpa approved films 6/19 - 6/21.

Friday 6/19
9am Kung Fu Panda
5pm Ferris Bueller's Day Off
8pm Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Saturday 6/20
9am Sonic the Hedgehog
5pm Spaceballs
8pm Spaceballs

Sunday 6/21
9am Kung Fu Panda
5pm Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
8pm Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

The Loveland Drive-In
A Pop-Up Drive-In Safe Social Event in Loveland, CO
www.LovelandDriveIn.com

Drive-in movies & entertainment in Northern Colorado. A 6 week fundraiser for The Thompson Education Foundation. Located along the I-25 corridor. Family friendly and date-night movies for folks living in: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont, Timnath, Eaton, Severance, Erie, Livermore, Johnstown, Denver, Thornton, Westminster, Cheyenne and beyond.