Cars for a Cause Car Show and Charity Event, Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St, 11AM-2PM. Brought to you by Lake Zurich High School students, Cars for Cause is proud to announce our 2025 show in partnership with The Wounded Warriors Project. Attend as a spectator for free or register your special car for $10, and enjoy a charity car show filled with enthusiasts and advocates alike. We will have food trucks on site serving some great food! Come join us in May! Visit https://www.cars-for-cause.com for more information and registration.

9th Annual ALl Buick & GM Charity Car Show, Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee, 10901 75th St., 9AM-2PM. Hosted by the Chiwaukee Border Chapter. Open to ALL Buick & GM Antique & Classic Car Owners. $10 Registration, 9am-2pm, DJ Rudy K, Food Vendors. Peer Judging with Awards in 12 Classes, 50/50 & Door Prize Raffles. Show Information Contact Kevin Kauppi, 224-623-1297, kevinkauppi13@aol.com. 

Ziegler Toyota of Racine April Cars & Coffee, 13350 Kilborn Dr., 9AM-12PM. Cars & Coffee, you bring the cars!

Spring Has Sprung It's Time to Roll the Dough Car Show @ Dannys Pizza, 231 Douglas Ave., 10AM-2:30PM. Registration takes place from 10 AM to noon, with themed trophies awarded at 2:45 PM. The event is open to all makes and years of vehicles. The entry fee is $20, and $5 of that automatically goes into the 50/50 for the Food Pantry. Spectator admission is free! Both participants and spectators can enjoy voting during the event. Food and drink specials will be available all day, with the option to dine on the patio overlooking the vehicles or inside. Entertainment will be provided by Cruisin' Music & Videos, with a band to be announced. Additionally, baseball and NASCAR racing will be shown on the LCD screens inside.

Park Ridge/Edison Park Cars & Coffee, Starbucks, 100 S. NW Hwy., 9AM-12PM. Start the 2025 car show season off on the Northside with the FIRST Cars&Coffee on the Northwest side. The first one that I know of anyhow! Parking lot near the Starbucks on Northwest Highway is the perfect spot to blow the winter storage dust off and get a cup of coffee with fellow enthusiasts.

Cars & Coffee Presented by Mopar Family and Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway Rd., 8AM-12PM. Mopar Family is collaborating with Broadway’s Detailing and Two Brothers Roundhouse to host another exciting Cars and Coffee Season Opener event. With tunes playing outside and the grill fired up (weather permitting), this gathering is open to all makes and models. Whether you bring low riders, race cars, or bagged vehicles—anything on wheels is welcome! Roll in with your crew or solo to showcase your ride. While checking out the amazing lineup of vehicles, step inside for great coffee and refreshments. This is a family-friendly event, so let's keep the vibe chill and leave any nonsense or reckless behavior at home. This is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed and fun morning!

Easter Car Show, Pep Boys, 2600 W. North Ave., 11AM-6PM. Join us for The Easter Car Show 2025 and bring your family, friends, and best ride to this exciting event! The car show will take place at the Old Pep Boys location, 2600 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL, 60160, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All makes and models are welcome! Highlights of the event include free Easter Bunny pictures, an Easter egg hunt for kids, delicious food, great music, and a 50/50 raffle. There will also be awards to celebrate standout vehicles. The entry fee is $20 per participating vehicle.

38th Annual Fire Up that Classic Car Show, Hideway Cafe & Lounge, 46 N. Addison Ave., 9:30AM-2:30PM. A charity Fundraiser for Childs Voice Entry Fee $20. Peer Judging top 40 Awards at 2:15. Entertainment by the Syndicated Cruisin Music Radio Video Show! For more info Call 224-587-6803.

Palatine Culver's Benefit Car Show, Culvers, 1765 N. Rand Rd., 9AM-2PM. $20.00 Show car Registration starts at 8:00 AM. Top cars will be awarded trophies including. Best truck - Best Stock - Best Modified and Best of show. Great music cool cars Raffles and 50/50.

Spring Car Classic '25, Ozinga Field, 14005 Kenton Ave., 8:30AM-4PM. A days of fun filled with cool cars and trucks, great food, trophies, prizes, giveaways, and more. Come join us "Spring Car Classic @Ozinga Field in the Village of Crestwood, IL. We will have plenty of delicious food and other items from some of the best vendors in the area.Special performances/Live Music/Food Trucks/Vendors/Desserts/Company giveaways/Raffles/Prizes/T-shirts & more. You may contact us as well: alsautoshow@gmail.com.

Metal Militia Motor Club @ Gasoline Alley, 41W444 Powers Rd., 4-8PM. Come Join Metal Militia Motor Club and Gasoline Alley in Huntley Illinois for a kickback with cars and chill. DJ will be @dj_r.celo who will be playing House Music, Hip Hop and other genres. Taco Verde from Glenview will be on site selling food and Dan Franklin will be selling non-alcoholic beverages.Special thanks to Kyle Vega @Precision Autowerks in Cary, IL for sponsoring our rides at Gasoline Alley.

West Loop Car Show (Season Opener), 120 N Racine Ave, 11 AM to 2 PM, Hosted by the Chicago Car Collective, this event is free for all attendees. The tagline emphasizes "Cars. Culture. Community."

6th Annual Wild Horses Car Show, VFW Auxiliary, 112 S. 2nd St., 10AM-2:15PM. The event is open to all makes and models of show vehicles, so bring your best and “show us your horses” in celebration of Kentucky Derby Day! The featured vehicles for the day are Mustangs, which will have separate awards. Unique themed awards for all participants will begin at 2:15 PM, with winners in “Win,” “Place,” and “Show” categories. The entry fee is $15, and spectators get free entry. This is a VFW fundraiser, with proceeds from the 50/50 raffle, Queen of Hearts, and all food and drink sales going to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Entertainment will be provided by Cruisin’ Music Radio and Video. Show parking is available along the river behind the lodge, and spectators are encouraged to use the west lots in front of the VFW across 1st Street.

Cars & Coffee, 2690 E Church St., 8-10AM. Come joins us with our first Cars & Coffee event. Free coffee and Tasty T’s will be on site with their delicious biscuit & gravy and breakfast sandwich. All years, makes & models welcome.

MIdwest Gear Grinders Spring Car Show, American Legion, 15052 Archer Ave., 9AM-3PM. Free admission, show will honor the US Armed Forces. Food & Beverage, 50/50 raffle, trophies, dash plaques. $20 per car at gate, goodie bags to the first 100 cars, registration 9AM. www.facebook.com/midwestgeargrinders.

First Responders Car Show, Bre's Freeze Dried Candiez, 10 N. Summit Ave., 9AM-2PM.

7th Annual Freemasons Car Show, America's Antique Mall, 9463 Randall Rd., 10AM-2PM. Open to all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles! Car clubs are highly encouraged to participate, and we offer reserved group parking upon request. Registration will take place from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with an entry fee of $20. Please note that all entry fees must be paid on the day of the event; we are not accepting any online payments to protect you from potential scams. The event will feature a 50/50 raffle, over 50 custom-cut laser trophies, and awards presented at 2:30 PM. Entertainment will be provided by Cruisin’ Music Radio, and attendees can explore plenty of nostalgic treasures available for purchase. Food will be available both inside and outside for your enjoyment.

The Brushed and Polished Nail & Auto Show, Salerno's Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 9301 W 63rd St, 10AM-6PM. Benefiting Autism Hero Project Description. This event is a fusion of passions, bringing together car enthusiasts and nail aficionados for an unforgettable experience. From classic cars to modern masterpieces, our show features a stunning array of vehicles alongside intricate nail designs and demonstrations. Whether you’re a gearhead or a nail fanatic, there’s something for everyone! Join us for an inspiring celebration of craftsmanship, style, and creativity. Experience the best of both worlds at The Brushed and Polished Nail & Car Show, where cars are polished and nails brushed. Event Highlights: Spectacular Car Showcase: Admire a stunning collection of classic, vintage, and modern vehicles. Nail Artistry Demonstrations: Witness live demonstrations of intricate nail designs by talented artists. Vendor Booths: Browse a variety of vendors offering automotive accessories, nail products, and unique crafts. Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music performances and interactive entertainment throughout the day. Delicious Food Options: Indulge in a variety of foods from Salerno Pizzeria’s concession stands offering delicious meals and snacks. Special Events: Including a best in show car competition, and a nail art design contest with cash, and a set of 26’ rim prizes.

Palatine Culver's Benefit Car Show, Culvers, 1765 N. Rand Rd., 9AM-2PM. $20.00 Show car Registration starts at 8:00 AM. Top cars will be awarded trophies including. Best truck - Best Stock - Best Modified and Best of show. Great music cool cars Raffles and 50/50.

Chicago Corvette Road Dogs Auto Show, Ozinga Field, 14011 S. Kenton Ave., 9AM-4PM. All vehicles invited. Family friendly, 50/50 raffle, food trucks, music DJ, tropies, and more.

10th Annual Archer Car Show, Archer Ave. & South Lockwood Dr., 6-9PM. Food trucks, music, cool cars! All car must fill out our Google form. Those interested in participating must be parked by 5:45 p.m. and must remained in their spot until the end. Parking availability and a map will be posted soon.

Crusin' Genoa's 5th Annual Father's Day Car, Truck & Cycle Show, 313 W. Main St., 9AM-2:30PM. Entry fee of $20, with free entry for spectators! Trophies will be awarded, and a 50/50 raffle benefiting Autism Speaks will take place, with winners announced at 2:30 PM. Start your day with Father’s Day breakfast and lunch specials, available from 9:00 AM. Enjoy entertainment by Cruisin’ Music Radio, with a band performance set to be announced soon, taking the stage at 12:30 PM during lunch. Show parking is available in front of Cruisin' Genoa, located at 313 W. Main Street (Route 72), spanning three blocks on Main Street, as well as in the parking lots behind the venue off Monroe Street in Genoa, IL, 60135. Please follow the signs and parking attendants upon arrival. For more information or to arrange group car club parking, call (224) 587-6803. Don't miss this fantastic event for a great cause!

Car Show & Burnout Competition for Charity, East End Pizza & Ice Cream, 7431 Hancock Dr., 12-5PM. Food, beer, music, swag, raffle, and Trophy for “best in show” and “best in the burnout pit.” This event is 100% for charity, we have made the biggest donations in history to the wonder lake food pantry, supported local families, and our first responders!! Entry to the event is a cash donation at the gate ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT for show cars and burnout participants, whatever you can spare for our community. Spectators are free!

Chicagoland Motor Expo, 1502 Fitzer Dr., 9AM-11PM. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Chicagoland Motor Expo offers an incredible day and night experience. By day, enjoy the Chicagoland Motor Expo Car Show featuring over 70 awards. By night, keep the energy going with the Chicagoland Motor Expo Cruise-In accompanied by live music from The 95th Street Band—they’re amazing! You can register your car at www.cmeshow.com to be part of the excitement. Expect hundreds of cars, including all makes and models, as well as trucks and bikes. Indulge in a variety of food options, take part in the 50/50 raffle, and join in charity auctions. Don’t miss the salute to military veterans at noon, along with so much more. Visit www.cmeshow.com for all the event details. This year’s feature cars include a celebration of over 70 years of Corvette history, as well as a tribute to the muscle car era with 1964-1972 muscle cars. All feature cars will have special reserved parking and will compete for 16 exclusive trophies. And that’s not all—there’s even more to come! Best of all, proceeds from the Chicagoland Motor Expo will directly benefit The Humanitarian Service Project on the day of the show. Be sure to mark your calendar for this unforgettable event!

Cars at Lincoln Common, 2345 N. Lincoln Ave., 9:30AM-1PM. Cars at Lincoln Common is an urban 'coffee with cars' style event that has received strong support from Chicago's automotive enthusiasts. Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, join us on a Saturday morning. If you braved last season’s unfortunate weather, you're our hero. If you missed out, welcome back!

Marseilles Cruise Night benefiting Marseilles Firefighters Assocation, downtown Marsellies, 4-8PM. $10 registration. Food, t-shirts, prizes, raffles, AMC Sound DJ.  

38th Annual Car Show, downtown Peotone, 10AM-2PM. The 38th Annual Show will be a return to our usual show and include classes for every car and homemade trophies for 1st place. Twenty plus classes total with a chance to place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in each class. Registration fee includes a super cool t-shirt, a goody bag, and door prize ticket. We haven’t been to a show yet that included an awesome tee shirt in the registration. Get there early though; we don’t guarantee sizes and last year we ran out of tees before registration was over. They even sell those shirts on eBay! Our favorite, DJ Joe will be spinning tunes during the all day car party that fills our entire downtown! The pinup contest returns for our vintage enthusiasts and requires a $10 entry fee to participate. Winner is crowned Ms. Peotone Peach 2025. Winner receives goody bag, cash prize, and mini photo shoot on the spot! Pinup registration is 10-12 pm with winner being announced at 2 pm. Pizza eating contest for kids 13 and under. Registration 10-12 pm, contest at 1 pm. The street dance returns with a band playing right after awards! You don’t want to miss it! Plus local eats available for purchase. Come have fun with us! Profits benefit local charities and scholarships for Peotone High School automotive and trade students. For questions, message us here or contact us at peotonecarclub@yahoo.com. Car Registration runs 8 am-12pm. Judging starts at noon and awards are immediately following judging.

4th Annual Buick Riviera ROA & GM Car Show Event, Woody Buick GMC, 5589 Northridge Dr., 10AM-2PM. Hosted by the ROA, Riviera Owners Association. Open to All '63-'99 Buick Riviera Owners & ALL GM Models. $10 Registration, 10am-2pm, DJ Rudy K Car Cruising Music, Great Food Vendors! Show information contact Kevin Kauppi, 224-623-1297, kevinkauppi13@aol.com & Len Woelfel, 630-675-3640, len.woelfel@gmail.com.

Erie Car Show, 904 Albany St., 9A-1P. Benefiting Shainne's Wishes Foundation. Vendors, 3 resturants, hot wheels track. More information, 815-537-2731.

Sunburst Corvette Club Annual Car Show, Martin Chevrolet, 5220 NW Hwy., 10AM-1:30PM. $25 registration fee. More information, 847-334-4360.