Car Shows and Cruise Nights

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Sun, Sep 22, 2024 in Bartlett, IL

102 N. Eastern Ave. North Avenue Car Show 9am - 4pm. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. All proceeds benefit Ignite the Courage, a charity organization created and run by the Bartlett Fire Department. Registration 8am - Noon. Entry Fee: $20 per vehicle. For more information, visit:https://ignitethecourage.org/northave

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 in Joliet, IL

1503 Clement St. Illinois Valley Oldsmobile Club presents their annual Orphan Car Show 10am - 3pm for those makes that have ceased production. Food and drink available on site. Participant plaques for the first 75 entries, DJ, door prizes and split-the-pot raffle. For more information, call: 815-258-9987.

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Sat, Sep 21, 2024 in Wheaton, IL

501 N. County Farm Rd. DuPage County Sheriff's Office Annual Car Show 9am - 3pm. All types of vehicles welcome. Entertainment provided by Paul Ledogar Productions Ltd. Vehicle entry fee:$20. Spectators free. For more information, email: CarShow@DuPageSherrif.org

Sun, Sep 22, 2024 in Glendale Heights, IL

101 E. Fullerton Ave. 41st Annual Show & Shine Car Show presented by the Village of Glendale Heights 10am - 3:30pm at Camera Park. Food, music, games, door prizes, raffles and crafters. Eighteen classes with three trophies each and 11 specialty trophies. Set up time starts at 8am. Vehicle registration prior to Sept. 14: $12, $15 thereafter. Rain date: Sept. 29. For more information, visit: www.glendaleheights.org/CarShow

Sun, Sep 22, 2024 in Alsip, IL

6201 W. 115th St. Second Annual Car and Motorcycle Show 10am - 3pm. Show car arrival: 8am. Rain date: Sept. 29. Sponsored in part by Electrical Workers Illinois Riders and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 Chicago.

Sun, Sep 22, 2024 in Joliet, IL

4000 W. Jefferson St. Joliet Airport Festival Classic Car Show 8am - 3pm hosted by the Coachmen Car Club at the Joliet Regional Airport. Airplane rides available during the show. Pancake breakfast from 8am - 10:30am. Entry fee per car: $15. Free admission for the general public. Food vendors on site during lunch.

Sun, Sep 22, 2024 in Bensenville, IL

207 W. Main St. Joey Cs' Gangster Car Show at the Hide Away. Open to all show vehicles. Lot opens at 9am with registration until 11:30am or until lot is full.Gangster themed awards at 2:30pm. Breakfast lunch and drink specials. Entry fee: $20, spectators: free. For more information, call Rudy: 224-587-6803.

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 in Gurnee, IL

36309 N. Skokie Hwy. Fatmans Pizza Pub and Sports Bar End of Summer Charity Car Show 9am - 2pm. Live DJ, trivia, 50/50 raffle, great food and drinks available. Registration fee:$20 starting at 8am. For more information, contact Andy: 847-721-8417.

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 in Homer Glen, IL

12640 W. 159th St. Fifth Annual Cruise-in Open House 9am - 1pm at Bump & Grind Auto Body. Classic cars, snacks, refreshments, music and raffle.

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 in Stone Park, IL

1621 N. 39th Ave. Second Annual Columbus Classic Car and Bike Show 9am - 3pm at Casa Italia. More than 30 trophies and awards. To participate with a vehicle, visit: register@eventbright.com

Sun, Sep 29, 2024 in Joliet, IL

3795 CenterPoint Way. Seventeenth Annual Trackside, Mustang, Shelby and All Ford Car Show presented by the Vintage Mustang Club at the Autobahn Country Club. Free parade laps for all registered cars. Door prizes, concessions stand and music. Cost per car: $20 day of show. All years of Fords welcome. Registration: 11am - 1:30pm; judging: 1:30pm; trophies: 4:30pm; parade laps: 5:30pm - 6:30pm. For more information, visit: www.Chicago-Mustang.com

Sun, Sep 29, 2024 in Wheaton, IL

2015 W. Manchester Rd. 84th Illinois Plastic Kit & Toy Show 9am - 2pm at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Admission: $8, 10 and under free. For more information, call Past Time Hobbies Inc: (630) 969-1847/

Sun, Sep 29, 2024 in Joliet, IL

3200 S. Chicago St. Dirt Oval Rt. 66 All Wheels Car Show and Swap Meet. Doors open at 8am with awards at 3pm. Live music, vendors and door prizes. For more information, visit: register@dirtoval66.com

Sun, Sep 29, 2024 in Yorkville, IL

7935 State Route 171. Lyon Farm Fall Festival and Car Show 10am - 4pm. Hayrides, craft fair, blacksmithing, bake sale and children's activities. Awards, raffles and music by AMC Sound. Registration: 10am- Noon, $10 per vehicle. Adult entry: $6, kids 12 and under: $4. Proceeds of the event goes towards the upkeep of the grounds and Kendal County Historical Society buildings. For more information, visit: www.lyonfarmkchs.org

Sun, Sep 29, 2024 in Gilberts, IL

Route 72 and Galligan Rd. 16th Annual Village of Gilberts Fall Car Show. Registration begins at 9am and continues through 11:30am. Enjoy great food and spirits as this event serves as a benefit for Autism. For more information, call Rudy: 224-587-6803

Fri, Oct 4, 2024 in Joliet, IL

1437 N. Larkin Ave. Cruise Night Presented by Heaton Hot Rods 4pm - 8pm. Food truck, DJ and door prizes. Ten top awards. This is a free show. For more information, call: 815-207-5985.

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Romeoville, IL

505 Kingston Dr. First Ever St. Andrews The Apostle Car Show 11am - 3pm. Cars, food, music, raffle and fun. Raffle prize winnings include: First place:$75, Second place: $50, Third place: $25. Vehicle entry fee: $10.

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Naperville, IL

908 W. Jackson Ave. VFW's First Annual Car Show 11am - 3pm. Rare exotic cars, food trucks, drinks, raffles, craft fair and more. Top 25 cars win trophies. Free entry for public (donations to VFW Post accepted). Rain date: Sunday, October 6. Car entry fee: $25. To register, text name, car, year, make, model to Neil:630-710-4710.

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Plainfield , IL

13921 S. Route 59. Classic Car Show 11am - 2pm. at Rod Baker Ford. Food trucks, face painting, balloon artists and 50/50 raffle benefiting the Plainfield Moose Lodge and Rescued Rascals. Registration: 8:30am, $5 per car cash only.

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Crestwood, IL

14011 Kenton Ave. Al's Cartoberfest Car Show 10am - 6pm at Ozinga Field. Registration 9am - 12:30pm with awards given at 4:30pm. Today's theme: Sport Mode. Muscle cars, sports cars, exotic cars and super cars welcome. Dress as your favorite sports player. More than 25 awards. Raffles, food trucks fest, prizes and music. Free parking and free entry. This is a two-day weekend event. For more information concerning vehicle registration, visit: www.alsautoshow.org

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Elgin, IL

1300 Lawrence Ave. Paul's Restaurant 2024 Car Show 10am - 3pm. Limited to Thunderbirds 1955- 2005 and American cars 1990 and older. Register day of show (name, year of car, contact phone number), no registration fee. Rain date: Oct. 12. For more information, leave a voice mail or text for Dennis: 847-946-8725.

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Lockport, IL

15052 S. Archer Ave. Fall Car Classic presented by the Midwest Gear Grinders at the American Legion. Registration 9am - Noon with awards at 3pm. Great music, first/second place trophies, 50/50 raffle, food/beverage sales. Car registrastion at the gate: $20. Free admission to the public. Car Care goodies for the first 100 cars. Rain or shine event. This show will honor the United States Armed Forces. Please display the American Flag on your car.

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Oswego, IL

1000 Station Dr. Tenth Anniversary BooCruise Noon - 5pm. All wheels welcome. Awards and raffles. Toy donations appreciated. Trick or Treat for the kids. Rain date Oct. 19.

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Morris, IL

8890 Route 47. 38th Morris Lions Club Fall Classic Orphan Car/Truck Show at the Grundy County Fairgrounds 8am - 4pm. Category 1: manufacturer's out of business. Category 2: model no longer made. Door prizes, great food, 50/50 drawing at 3pm. Music and commentary by 3D Sound. Also enjoy the Crafty Swappers Craft Show. For additional information, visit: www.morrislionsclub.com

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Oregon, IL

120 N. River Rd. Foundation for Focus House holds their annual Car Show/Autumn on Parade Saturday, October 5 from 7am - 3pm at Oregon Park east rain or shine. Enjoy craft fair, food trucks and trophy awards. Preregistration $10 by September 24, $15 day of show. To register, visit: www.oglecounty.org

Sun, Oct 6, 2024 in Elburn, IL

500 Filmore St. 31st Annual Elburn Lions Club All Wheels Show 8am - 3pm. Proceeds benefit different charities including cancer research, veteran causes and the visually impaired. Day of show registration: $20. Preregistration $15 before Sept. 27.

Sun, Oct 6, 2024 in Morris, IL

8890 Route 47. 38th Morris Lions Club Fall Classic Classic Car Show/Swap Meet at the Grundy County Fairgrounds 8am - 4pm. Multiple classes. Morris Lion's Club raffle 3:15pm; First Prize: 1969 Chevy Nova. Raffle tickets: $5 each, three for $10 or seven for $20. Door prizes, great food, 50/50 drawing at 3pm. Also enjoy the Crafty Swappers Craft Show. Music and commentary by 3D Sound. For additional information, visit: www.morrislionsclub.com

Sun, Oct 6, 2024 in Crestwood, IL

14011 Kenton Ave. Al's Cartoberfest Car and Truck Show 10am - 6pm at Ozinga Field. Registration 9am - 12:30pm with awards at 4:30pm. More than 30 awards. All makes of cars and trucks welcome. Raffles, food trucks fest, prizes, free t-shirts and music. Free parking and free entry. For more information concerning vehicle registration, visit: www.alsautoshow.org

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 in Lisle, IL

1700 Robin Ln. 4th Annual Brookdale Lisle Car Show 10am - 1pm. This fun, free event takes place on asphalt in a shaded area. Cars can start arriving at 9am. Music provided by DJ Tony.

Sat, Oct 19, 2024 in Chicago, IL

6143 W. Irving Park Rd. The Catacombs Car Show Presented by St. Pascal's Haunted House 10am - 3pm. All cars, all years, all styles welcome. Halloween themed show. Prizes for best decorated car. Trophies awarded. Free coffee and donuts. Special guest: Butch Patrick of the Munsters with the Munster Koach and Dragula. Registration begins at 9am: $20 per car. For more information, e-mail: StPCarShow@gmail.com

Sat, Oct 19, 2024 in Fox Lake, IL

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Year-End Halloween Car Show 9am - 2pm. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

Sat, Oct 19, 2024 in Montgomery, IL

121 N. River Rd. Trunk or Treat Car Show presented by the East Aurora High School DECA Noon - 4pm at the Montgomery VFW. All vehicles (cars, bikes, trucks) welcome. Food trucks, raffles, trophies. Free public admission. Vehicle donation: $10 with proceeds benefiting homeless teens this upcoming holiday season. Questions? Contact Mark at 630-997-6982.

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 in Chicago Ridge, IL

10739 Ridgeland Ave. Truck or Treat Sponsored by Rat Racing Car Club 4pm - 7pm in conjunction with American Legion Post 1160.

Sun, Oct 27, 2024 in Melrose Park, IL

2600 W. North Ave. Fifth-Annual Trunk or Treat Car Show 11am - 6pm at Pep Boys and presented by Impressive Chicago Car Club. Open to all models. Costume competition for kids, adults and pets. Food vendors, live DJ and 50/50 raffles. Impressive top 25 awards. Registration fee: $20 starting at 10am.

Cruise Nights

Sunday

Aurora, IL

205 N. Broadway. Cars and Coffee Car Meet Every Sunday morning starting at 9am at Two Brothers Roundhouse. This is a free event open to the public. All cool cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. Cafe opens at 7am with the restaurant/bar side opening at 11am.

Addison, IL

48 W. Lake St. Flavor Frenzy Drive In Sunday Cruise Night in the Green Meadows Shopping center 5pm - 8pm continuing through October. Open to all cars with space for 200. For show information, call Flashback 50's DJ Tony at (630) 657-7872.

Tinley Park, IL

6800 W. 183rd St.Cruisers & Coffee at Darla's Deli and Cafe during select Sunday mornings 9am - 11am throughout the summer. Complimentary coffee and sweet treats for participating car owners. Dates include: April 28, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29 and November 3.

Elgin, IL

2486 Bushwood Dr. Cruise Nights at Rookies Pub and Grille starts June 2 from 5pm - 8pm and continues until the last Sunday in September. All cruisers receive half-priced pizzas. One Koolist Kar per night selected. Presented by Double K Classic Car Shows.

Willowbrook, IL

301 75th St. Cars & Coffee & Donuts from 8am - 11am every Sunday morning through September at CHI-SHACK.

Monday

Hillside, IL

4152 Roosevelt Rd. Car and Motorcycle Showcase continues every Monday until the end of October at the Original Chickies Beef. This event is free to the public. For more information, visit: www.chickiesbeef.com

St. Charles, IL

1545 W. Main St. Cruise Nights at Rookies Pub and Grille starts June 3 from 5pm - 8pm and continues until the last Monday in September. All cruisers receive half-priced pizzas. One Koolist Kar per night selected. Presented by Double K Classic Car Shows.

Worth, IL

115th and Harlem. Worth Cruise Nights presented by the Worth Cruisers Car Club start Monday, May 6 and continues weekly through the end of October (weather permitting) at the Water's Edge Golf Course. Hours are 5pm to 8:30pm. Food and drinks are available. Enjoy cool rides, great people, rock 'n roll music and 'Club Choice' awards.

South Barrington, IL

67 E. Algonquin Rd. Cruise Nights at Willow Creek Community Church starts on May 20 and continues every fourth Monday of the month until September 23 hosted by the CARS Ministry of Willow Creek Church. Show hours are 5pm - 8pm. This is a free event open to vintage, classic, custom, muscle and antique cars and trucks. Food and music will be provided. Contributions to offset costs are appreciated. Follow signs to parking lot F.

Tuesday

Wauconda, IL

Route 176 (Liberty St.) between Bangs St. and W. Mill St. Wauconda Cruise Nights 5pm-8pm, third Tuesday of the month from June through September. Dates include June 18, July 16, August 20 and September 17. Enter off Route 176 and W Mill Street. For more information, call (847) 526-9600. https://waucondacruisenight.com

Johnsburg, IL

3535 N. Richmond Rd. Cruise the Moose Cruise Nights every Tuesday through September from 5pm to dusk at the McHenry Moose Lodge 691.

Port Barrington, IL

614 Rawson Bridge Rd. Broken Oar Car and Bike Show starts at 5pm and continues weekly until October 5. All makes and models of cars, trucks and bikes welcome. Largest beer garden in McHenry County. For more information, visit: www.brokenoar.com

Downers Grove, IL

75th and Lemont Rd. Cruise Night every Tuesday through mid October at Cozzi Corner Hog Dogs and Beef from 5pm - 8pm.

New Lenox, IL

101 Veterans Parkway. The Village of New Lenox hosts a Cruise Night every third Tuesday of the month through September from 5pm - 8pm. Remaining shows include: June 18, July 16, August 20 and September 17. All makes and models welcome. No fee or registration required.

North Riverside, IL

8839 W. Cermak Road. Car and Motorcycle show every Wednesday through September at the Village Pub from 5pm to Dusk. Free to participants and spectators. For more information, call: 708-447-4020.

Sandwich, IL

125 Duvick Ave. Cruise Night at Johnny K's 5pm- 9pm every other Tuesday from May 7 through October 22. Cars, trucks and bikes welcome. August 13 is a Cruisin for Cancer Show.

Wednesday

Oak Forest, IL

156 S. Cicero Ave. Wednesday Cruise Night at Beggers Pizza and Clovers Bar and Grille from 5pm - 8:30pm May 29 through the end of October weather permitting. Music, food, games and raffles. Presented by Al's Auto Show.

Wheaton, IL

0N731 Papworth St. Wheaton Cruise Night every Wednesday 5pm - 7:30pm at Wheaton VFW Post 216 through October 4. Kitchen open from 5pm - 7:30pm.

New Lenox, IL

14414 Ford Drive. Cars & Stripes Cruise Nights 5pm-8pm, held monthly the Second Wednesday of each month from May through September at the Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977. Open to all makes and models. Monthly featured cars with awards to the top three. This is a free event. DJ, food, drinks and rest rooms available onsite. For more information, e-mail: Post1977cruisenights@yahoo.com

Addison, IL

520 W. Lake St. Cruise Night every Wednesday beginning May 15 from 5pm - 8pm near Elio Pizza in the Caputo's Shopping Center. Parking for 200 cars. For more information, contact Flashback 50s DJ Tony at (630) 675-7872.

Thursday

Glendale Heights, IL

525 North Ave. Cruise Night in Glendale Heights at the Wendy's restaurant on North Ave. starts May 2 and continues through mid October from 5pm to 9pm hosted by the Chicago Rodfather's Car Club.

Lisle, IL

2901 Ogden Ave. Thursday Hot Rod Nights begins May 23 through the end of September from 5pm - 10pm at Paisan's Pizzeria. Enjoy Beer and a Pizza slice:$6.

Huntley, IL

12220 Princeton Dr. Cruise Nights at Rookies Pub and Grille starts June 6 from 5pm - 8pm and continues until the last Thursday in September. All cruisers receive half-priced pizzas. One Koolist Kar per night selected. Presented by Double K Classic Car Shows.

Mt. Prospect, IL

303 E. Kensington Cruise Nights presented by the Mt. Prospect Lions Club and the Red Barn takes place from 4pm to 9pm during select Thursdays. Enjoy raffles, prizes and live music. Dates include June 20, July 18, August 22 and September 19.

Friday

Elmhurst, IL

176 E. Butterfield Rd. Friday Cruise Night at Burger King from 6pm - 9pm. Enjoy food, family and friends.

South Elgin, IL

1225 W. Spring St. Friday Cruise Night at Beef Villa 5pm to 10pm through September 29. Great food along with DJ music to accompany classic and muscle cars.

Roselle, IL

344 E. Maple. The 19th Annual Roselle Cruise Nights at the American Legion Hall 5pm - 9pm every Friday from May 31 through September 13 weather permitting. Questions? Contact: rodfathers@hotmail.com

Saturday

Mount Prospect, IL

13 E Northwest Hwy. Mount Prospect "Bluesmobile" Cruise Night runs every Saturday from 3pm - 9pm, beginning May 11 and continuing until September 28 at the Metra Station East Lot.

Kankakee, IL

199 South East Ave. Saturday Night Cruis'n The Square from 6pm - 8pm starts Saturday, May 11 at Kankakee's Festival Square. Shows return on the following evenings: June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7 and October 5. For more information, call: 815- 939-4564

Morris, IL

47 E. Washington St. Cruise downtown Morris from 6pm - 9pm the second Saturday of each month June through October. The first show of 2024 takes place June 8,

Crete, IL

1329 Commerce Drive. Caffeine & Chrome last Saturday morning of every month 9am - Noon presented by Gateway Classic Cars. All makes and models welcome. Family and pet friendly event. Pastries and coffee while supply lasts. No admission fee. For more information, visit: www.gatewayclassiccars.com

Lisle , IL

Main St. Lisle South of Ogden Ave. and East of Route 53. Downtown Lisle Car Show August 17 and September 21 6pm - 9pm.