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Sunday, October 01, 2023 in Lake Forest, IL

911 Telegraph Rd. Lake Forest Then and Now Auto Show 11am - 3pm at the West Lake Forest Train Station rain or shine. Luxury cars in 10 different divisions through invite only (total of 100 vehicles). Food trucks, bands, raffle, awards and more. Free admission and easy parking. For more information, email: shaun@brittcarter.net

Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Chicago, IL

6144 W. Irving Park Rd. Annual Halloween Themed Car Show in conjunction with St. Pascal Family Fest 10am - 2:30pm. Registration opens at 9am; $15 per car. Dash plaques for the first 40 vehicles registered. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle,entertainment by Crusin Music Radio. For more information, call (224) 587-6803.

Car Shows - listed by date (jump to cruise nights)

Sun, Oct 01 in Crestwood, IL

14011 Kenton Ave. Al's Auto Show CARtoberfest at Ozinga Field 10am - 5pm. All makes and models from the 1920s through the 2020s welcome. Sunday registration 9am - Noon, trophies awarded at 3:30pm. This is a two-day weekend event. Costume and Cars Contest. Club recognition, Best of Show and 50/50 raffle. For more information, call or text Al: (708) 916-1590.

Sun, Oct 01 in Elburn, IL

500 Filmore St. 30th Annual Fall Classic Elburn Lions All Wheel Show 8am - 3pm rain or shine at Lions Park. Participant voting for top 50 vehicles. Preregister by Sept. 22: $15, Gate resgistration: $20. Proceeds benefit Charities of Elburn Lions. For more information, visit: www.elburnlions.com/car-show

Sun, Oct 01 in Evanston, IL

3340 Oakton St. Car and Motorcycle Show 9am - 2pm at McGrath Evanston Subaru. This event is presented by Chicago Auto Club West and benefits Vladamir Weller and the Weller family. Kids' activities, food trucks, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, pet adoption, awards and more. Free admission. Register a vehicle and learn more at: www.evanstonsubaru.com/weller

Sun, Oct 01 in Gilberts, IL

11 Galligan Rd. Cruisin' Gilberts 20th Anniversary Car & Cycle Show. Registration 9am - Noon. Entertainment by Elvis, Cash & June the Lyons Tribute Show. Extra large anniversary trophies. Breakfast and lunch specials available at Cruisin' & Pub 72 Eateries. Entry Fee: $20. Spectators admitted free. For more information, call: (847) 836-7272 or visit: www.cruisingilberts.com

Sun, Oct 01 in Lake Forest, IL

Sun, Oct 01 in Rockton, IL

150 E. Hawick St. Last Roar Car Show at Settlers Park 8am - 2pm. Registration and check in 8am - 11am. Judging starts at Noon, awards given at 2pm. Cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. First 100 cars registered receive a dash plaque. Hits DJ service provides music all day. Free spectator admission. Entry fee: $10 online in advance, $15 day of show. For more information, visit: www.lastroarcarshow.com

Fri, Oct 06 in Joliet, IL

1437 N. Larkin Ave. Car Show Presented by Heaton Hot Rods from 3pm to 7pm. Food truck, DJ and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Entry fee: $20

Sat, Oct 07 in Burr Ridge, IL

900 Village Center Dr. Burr Ridge Car Show 10am - 2:30 pm. Six judging categories. Move in starts at 8am, trophy presentation: 2:30pm. Preregistration fee prior to Oct. 3: $25, day of show registration: $30. Show limitedto 200 vehicles. To register online for for more information, visit: www.vobr.simpletix.com

Sat, Oct 07 in Elk Grove Village, IL

400 E. Devon Ave. Illinois Bikers Against Bullying Car and Bike Show 11am - 3pm. Vendors, live DJ and 50/50 raffles. Roll in at 9am, registration at 10 am, trophies at 3pm.

Sat, Oct 07 in Lockport, IL

15052 Archer Ave. Midwest Gear Grinder's Car Club Fall Car Show 9am - 3pm sponsored in part by Turtle Wax. Food and beverage sales provided by the the Lockport American Legion. Registration 9am - Noon, entry fee: $20. Trophies awarded at 3pm in 14 different categories including a participants choice award. Car Care goodie bags for the first 100 cars, 50/50 raffle. This is a judged event.

Sat, Oct 07 in Melrose Park, IL

2324 Mannheim Rd. A salute to the 'Track of Champions' 3pm - 8pm at Possum's Pub. This is a reunion for anyone with fond memories of the old quarter-mile track in Schiller Park. Open to drivers,mechanics, fans and owners. Track memorabilia welcome. Food and beverages available on a cash basis.

Sat, Oct 07 in Oswego, IL

1000 Station Dr. Boo Cruise 2023 1pm - 6pm at Oswego Park N' Ride. All wheels welcome. Trick or Treats for the kids, awards and raffles. Donations appreciated. Music provided by Carousel Sound Company. Rain date: Oct. 21.

Sat, Oct 07 in Port Barrington, IL

614 Rawson Bridge Rd. Broken Oar's year-end Car and Bike Show Noon until ? No entry fee. For more information, visit: www.brokenoar.com

Sat, Oct 21 in Bollingbrook , IL

1055 S. Weber Rd. Tilted Kilt Haunted Car Show 10am - 3pm. Twenty dollar registration fee, awards.

Sat, Oct 21 in Chicago, IL

Sat, Oct 21 in Fox Lake, IL

100 S. US 12. Fox Lake Culvers Halloween Car Show 9am - 2pm. Twenty dollar car registration begins at 8am. Trophies awarded for best Halloween car and best costumes, adult and child. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffle.

Sat, Oct 21 in Montgomery, IL

121 N. River St. Forgotten Teens Car Show 2pm - 6pm at the Montgomery VFW. Cash awards, truck or treat, giveaways, prizes and more. Donation: $10. All proceeds help homeless teens this holiday season. For more information, contact Mark: (630) 997-6982.

Sat, Oct 21 in Wheaton, IL

0N731 Papworth St. Truck or Treat Car Show 11am - 4pm presented by Wheaton VFW post 2164. Open to the public, family friendly. Trophies, live music, inflatables, raffles and games. Car Show 11am - 2pm, $20 per vehicle; all makes and models welcome. Truck or Treat 2pm - 4pm. Prize for the best truck theme, Please bring candy for the Truck or Treaters. Car show registration begins at 9am. For more information, visit: www.vfw2164@comcast.net

Sat, Oct 28 in Lake Villa, IL

850 Tower Dr. Fourth Annual Halloween Car Truck and Bike Show 9am - 2pm at the Lake House. Live DJ, 50/50 raffles and great food. Registration starts at 8:30 am until lot is full, fee: $20 per ride. Rain date: Sunday, October 29.

Sun, Oct 29 in Dundee, IL

551 S. Rt. 31. 10th Annual Day of The Dead Car Show 10 am - 3pm at Cali BBQ. Open to all makes. Fundraiser for the Prostate Awareness Cancer Foundation. Themed awards and door prizes. Music starts at noon featuring DJ Rudy the K Cruisin Music Radio. For more information, call: 224-587-6803.

Sun, Oct 29 in River Grove, IL

8601 W. Fullerton Ave. Halloween Car Show and Truck and Treats at River Forest Moose Lodge. Registration 11am - 2pm, Judging starts at 2pm, trophies awarded at 3pm. Food, live DJ and kids playground. Entry fee: $20.

Cruise Nights - listed by day of the week

Monday

South Barrington, IL

67 E. Algonquin Rd. (Algonquin Rd and Barrington Rd) Cruise Nights at Willow Creek Community Church the fourth Monday of the month from 5pm - 8pm in parking lot F beginning May 22. Free event open to vintage muscle and antique cars and trucks. Food and music provided. Contributions to offset costs are appreciated. The event is sponsored by CARS Ministry of Willow Creek Church. For more information, call: 224-512-2074 or e-mail: jgingerich@willowcreek.org

Worth, IL

115th and Harlem. Worth Cruise Nights 5pm - 8:30pm May 1st through the end of October at Waters Edge Golf Course. Food and drinks available. Rock N' Roll music and Club Choice awards.

Tuesday

Sandwiich, IL

125 Duvick Ave. Johnny K's 2023 Cruise Night 5pm - 9pm every other Tuesday through Oct. 17. Discounts given to drivers of show cars. Dates include: July 25, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17.

Wednesday

Addison, IL

520 W. Lake St. Cruise Night with Elio's Pizza in the Caputo's Shopping Center 5pm - 8pm starting May 10 with DJ Tony. Twenty-five percent off whole pizzas for anyone bringing a classic car. Parking for 200 cars. For Show information, call (630) 675-7872.

Joliet, IL

24 Stone City Dr. Wednesday Night Cruise Night 6pm - 9pm from May through September hosted by the Stone City VFW Post 2199. Cold beer, DJ, great food.

New Lenox , IL

14414 W. Ford Drive. Cars and Stripes Cruise Night 5pm - dusk weather permitting during the second Wednesday of the month from May 10 through October 11 at American Legion Post 1977. Food available, 50/50 raffle drawing, DJ by Chad. Free Admission. Featured marques at each event. Rain date: third Wednesday of the month. For more information, e-mail: shadowlap@icloud.com or visit: www.americanlegionnewlenox.com

Whiting, IN

119th St. Cruise Nights in downtown Whiting from 5pm - 9pm during select Wednesdays in 2023. Dates include May 17, June 21, July 19th, Aug. 16 (Elvis Night), Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. Free registration for cars and trucks 1999 and older. Enjoy music, door prizes and raffles.

Thursday

Chicago, IL

7250 W Foster Ave. City Wide Classics Cruise Night at O'Reilly Auto Parts near the intersection of Harlem and Foster from 6pm - 9pm. Shows start May 18 and continue through November 2.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009707551894

Glendale Heights, IL

North Ave. and Glen Ellyn Rd. Thursday Cruise Nights 5pm - 9pm through mid October hosted by the Chicago Rod Fathers Car Club near the Wendy's parking lot. All makes are welcome.

Lombard, IL

Route 53 and North Ave. Tire Swarm Car and Bike Show 4pm - 9pm at Brauerhouse. Enjoy live bands. No entry fee.

Friday

Joliet, IL

2625 Ingalls Ave. Friday Cruise Nights at American Legion Post 1080 4pm - 8pm first and third Fridays of the month starting May 6. Live music, food specials.

Villa Park, IL

231 E. North Ave. Friday Cruise Night starts mid March and continues through the Fall at Strat's Diner from 4:30pm to 8pm. Entertainment by Cruising Music Radio Host DJ/VJ Rudy "K". For more information, call (224) 587-6803.

Saturday

Morris, IL

Liberty St. Downtown Morris. Cruise Night Downtown Morris 6pm - 9pm. June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14 (hours 4pm - 7pm). All vehicles welcome. $10 entry per vehicle.

Mt. Prospect, IL

Northwest Hwy. and Rt. 83 Metra Parking Lot. Bluesmobile Cruise Nights 2023 sponsored by the Mt. Prospect Lions Club starts May 13 and continues through the end of September from 3pm - 9pm weather permitting. Music provided by D.J. Jose. For more information, visit: www:mplions.org/cruise-nights

Sunday

Addison IL

48 W. Lake St. Sunday Cruise Night starts May 21 through October weather permitting in the Green Meadows Shopping Center by Flavor Frenzy from 5pm - 8pm. Open to all cars with parking for 200. For more information, call (630) 675-7872.

Elgin IL

2486 Bushwood Dr. Rookies Cruise Nights from 5 pm - 8pm start the first Sunday in June and continues through the end of September. This marks the 16th year. All cruisers, rods, customs and vintage vehicles welcome and enjoy half-priced pizzas. No entry fee. Koolest Kar Award issued each night. Presented by Double K Car Shows. For more information, visit: www.doublekproductions.com

Island Lake IL

4018 Roberts Rd. Cars & Coffee (Bikes and Trucks invited too) starting at 9am through September at Sideouts Sports Tavern in Island Lake. Brunch served 8:30am - 2pm. Complimentary coffee at 9am. Stay for the NASCAR viewing party. For more information, visit: www.3dsideouts.com/events