Free family outing planned at Drive-In Ministries in Prattville

Drive-In Park in Prattville drew families Friday night for a free screening of Facing the Giants, with Drive-In Ministries listing the movie from 8:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. at 1349 Old Ridge Road, Prattville, AL 36066. A River Region Parents calendar entry for the same event put the end time at 10:30 p.m. and listed the site as 1349 North Old Ridge Road.

The outing gave Prattville parents a no-cost option that was simple to plan around: one movie, one location and a clearly posted start time. Drive-In Park’s Facebook snippet said admission was free and that attendees would receive a free meal ticket, with food including a hot dog and hamburger. For families weighing summer spending, that combination turned a movie night into an inexpensive evening out instead of a dinner-and-entertainment bill.

Drive-In Ministries framed the event as part of its broader outreach work. On its homepage, the organization uses the phrase “Around the Corner...Around the World” and says it partners with churches in the United States for local mission work and with churches around the globe for international ministry. The Prattville screening fit that model closely: a community event in Autauga County built around a faith-based film and a drive-in setting that is familiar, easy to reach and low-pressure for parents with children.

The local appeal was also practical. Families did not need tickets with a price tag, and they did not need to travel outside Prattville to find a summer activity that felt organized and child-friendly. With Facing the Giants on the screen and a free meal ticket included, the event stood apart from other low-cost outings by tying entertainment and food together in one stop at Drive-In Park.