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Comprehensive Listing of Local Car Shows and Cruise Nights | Drive Chicago
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Featured Car Show


01 Jun
Downers Grove, IL

    2025 CMC Mo-Power Madness Car Show & Swap Meet, Cozzi Corner Hot Dogs & Beef, 1202 75th St., 9AM-3PM. 34 different show classes, free admission to spectators. $25 per swap space, vendor setup at 7AM. $20 award class, $15 display class, registration open at 9AM. DJ music, 50/50 raffle.

22 Jun
Gurnee, IL

    12th Annual Chiwaukee BCA All GM Car Show, Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee, 5599 Northridge Dr., 9:30AM-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. 

12 Jul
Glendale Heights, IL

    22nd Annual Sunrise Chevrolet Car Show, 414 E. North Ave., 9A-3P. Awards to the top 30, Best in Show, Dealer's Choice, first 50 cars receive Dash Plaque. Same day registration, no fee (compliments of Sunrise Chevrolet). 

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30 May
Joliet, IL

    Cruise Night in Joliet, 1437 N. Larkin Ave., 4-8PM. DJ, food truck, door prizes.

31 May
Roselle, IL

    Roselle Lions Club 11th Annual Rose Festival Car Show, 555 E. Irving Park Rd., 10AM-2PM. DJ Tony. 

31 May
Yorkville, IL

    Helping Hand Car Show, 1211 N. Bridge St., 11AM-3PM. Muscle Cars, Tuners, Hot Rods. Classes and awards. Full food & drink menu, no outside food and drink. Classes and awards, DJ Bumpin' Bryan. More info, 630-385-2724. 

31 May
Crestwood, IL

    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.

31 May
Palatine, IL

    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.

31 May
Chicago, IL

    Celebrade Life's Crowning Moments, sponsored by the Toyota Crown, Ground Up Cafe, 900 W. Van Buren St., 9A-1P. Featuring the Toyota Crown & Crown Signia. Live DJ, luxury giveaways.

01 Jun
Chicago, IL

    Celebrade Life's Crowning Moments, sponsored by the Toyota Crown, Ground Up Cafe, 900 W. Van Buren St., 9A-1P. Featuring the Toyota Crown & Crown Signia. Live DJ, luxury giveaways.

01 Jun
Joliet, IL

    2025 Automotive Festival with Chicago Motor Cars at Autobahn Country Club, Autobahn Country Club, 10AM-3PM. Enjoy cars of all marques set to a concours backdrop unlike any other. CACW official sponsors will be onsite with vendor booths and representatives.Join us at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet for Part 1 of CACW's 2025 Annual Supercar Sunday! Portion of the ticket sales will go to Kitties Warriors Foundation. 

    • PREMIUM LAWN Show Car Entry Tickets are $60 per car and includes 2 entry (driver + 1 passenger). ALL MAKES AND MODELS ARE WELCOME FOR SHOW CAR ENTRY. MUST ARRIVE BY 9:00am.
    • Spectator Tickets are $30 per person over 12 years old, children 12 years old and younger do not need a ticket. SPECTATORS NOT COMING IN IN AS A SHOW CAR PASSENGER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRY BEFORE 10:00am!!
    • All attendees, including CACW members, MUST present a ticket barcode to enter.
    • CACW members and Elite members will receive a coupon code via email.
    • ALL PARKING IS ON THE LAWN.

    We look forward to seeing all of you! RAIN OR SHINE!!

01 Jun
Mundelein, IL

    Showdown: Gas vs. Electric, 905 Allanson Rd., 1-4PM. RCA Garage & ChiTown Teslas Present… SHOWDOWN: Gas vs Electric!!! Showcasing some of the hottest gas and electric vehicles from around the Chicagoland area! OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES! Bring out your modified, custom, classic, or muscle cars. Motorcycles and EV’s are also welcome!
    Discounts on parts, free raffles, & local food vendors! Photographers welcome! Huge parking lot!!!

01 Jun
Manteno, IL

    Hero's, Hogs & Hot Rods Car Show, downtown Manteno, Main St., 9AM-4PM. $20 entry fee, all makes and models welcome. Family friendly event, bean bag tournament, Air Force simulator, strongman competition, BBQ competition, live music, food trucks, craft vendors, cigar lounge. 

01 Jun
Big Rock, IL

    Big Rock Classic Car, Truck, Tractor & Motorcycle Show, Plowman's Park, 48W508 Hinkley Rd., 8AM-4PM. Registration open at 8AM. Trophies, free admission, free parking. 

01 Jun
Maple Park, IL

    Bootlegger's Car Show, 107 E. Main St., 10AM-4PM.

02 Jun
Homer Glen, IL

    Culver's Homer Glen Car Show, 12712 W. 143rd St. 5-8PM. Enjoy a summer night at Culver's and show off your car! No entry fee just some delicious ButterBurgers and Custard!

07 Jun
Chicago, IL

    Resurrection Village Car Show, 7262 W. Peterson Ave., 10AM-3PM. Music from Hits CJ, 50/50, trophies.

07 Jun
Peotone, IL

    Tri-Chevy Association 53rd Annual Peotone Swap Meet & Car Display, Will County Fair Grounts, 710 West St., 8AM-?. The midwest's largest one-day swap meet and car display, rain or shine. Free parking. Adult admission $5, 13 and under free. Food & beverages.

08 Jun
Chicago, IL

    Hooters Cup Servies XXII Car & Bike Show, 8225 Higgans Rd., 9AM-3PM. Dash plaques, awards. $25 registration, 50/50 ragggle. 

08 Jun
Long Grove, IL
    Woodfire Reunion Car, Truck & Cycle Show, corner of Gilmer and Rt 83, 10AM-2PM. Entry Fee to Show $20. Spectators donate what you can a Fundraiser for the Childrens Epilepsy Foundation. 40 awards at 2:15 including also a Best of Show - Best Traditional Rod - Rat Rod & Custom! MC Cruising Music Radio 101.5 FM & 94.3FM. Text FOR FOR MORE info or CALL (224) 587-6803. 
13 Jun
Chicago, IL

    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.

13 Jun
Zion, IL

    Zion Nostalgia Days, 2828 Sheridan Rd., 8AM-6PM. Nostalgia Days is Lake County's largest and longest running car, truck and motorcycle show. Enjoy the antique and custom car show and cruise, food vendors, kid's activities, DJ's, radio stations and fun for everyone. After the car show, stick around for the Midwest's largest Cruize! Free Admission. For more information call 847.746.4000.

13 Jun
Elmwood Park, IL

    Village of Elmwood Park, Circle Car Show, 4W. Conti Pkwy., 6PM-9PM. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Super Cars, Exotics, and Club Cars, 

13 Jun
Bartlett, IL

    Freedom Car Show, 240 S. IL Rt. 59, 5-9PM. Free to the public, cars, trophies, food, raffles, 50/50, DJ. Proceeds benefit Hanover Township's Veterans Services. 

14 Jun
Summit, IL

    Father's Day Classic Car Show, 5700 S. Archer Rd., Live music, food, vendors.  

14 Jun
Batavia, IL

    3rd Annual Joliet Moose Lodge Car Show., 1535 S. Batavia Ave., 9AM-?. Awards, music, giveaways, raggles. 

14 Jun
Wilmington, IL

    Crusin the Green Car Show, WInchester Green Shopping Center, 1099 S. Water St., 11AM-4PM. Registration 9AM. Awards, $10 registration fee, dash plaques, food, raffles, 50/50. Proceeds to Kuzma Care Cottage. 

14 Jun
Joliet, IL

    Father's Day Cruise In, Sunny Hill, 421 Doris Ave., 2-4PM. Presented by Prison City Kruisers. 

14 Jun
Zion, IL

    Zion Nostalgia Days, 2828 Sheridan Rd., 8AM-6PM. Nostalgia Days is Lake County's largest and longest running car, truck and motorcycle show. Enjoy the antique and custom car show and cruise, food vendors, kid's activities, DJ's, radio stations and fun for everyone. After the car show, stick around for the Midwest's largest Cruize! Free Admission. For more information call 847.746.4000.

15 Jun
Genoa, IL

    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!

15 Jun
Lyons, IL

    Lyons Father's Day Car Show, 4200 S. Lawndale Ave., 9AM-?.

15 Jun
Oswego, IL

    Prairefest Car Show, Oswego H.S., Rte. 71, 9AM-3PM. Registration $10, dash plaques, awards, raffles, food. 

20 Jun
Orland Hills, IL

    Village of Orland Hills Party in the Park Cruise Night & Car Show, 16700 S. Haven Ave., 4-9PM.  

21 Jun
Plainfield, IL

    Classic Car Show, 24741 W. Renwick Rd., 11AM-2PM. Registration starts at 7:30AM, $20 entry fee. Great food & full service bar, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, spectators free.

21 Jun
Wonder Lake, IL

    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!

21 Jun
Joliet, IL

    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!

21 Jun
Minooka, IL

    Chicagoland Motor Expo 2025, Aces Classic Cars, 502 Twin Rail Dr., Starting 11AM. A one of kind event you won’t find anywhere in the area. By Day: Chicagoland Motor Expo Car Show with over 70 awards. By Night: Chicagoland Motor Expo Cruise-in with The 95th Street Band! Register your car here CMEShow.com.

    • Hundreds of cars expected
    • All makes/models incudes trucks & bikes
    • Loads of food options
    • 50/50 raffle
    • Charity auctions
    • Salute to military Veterans at noon.
    • And so much more!
    See our website for complete event details. CMEShow.com. This years Feature Cars:
    • Celebrate 70+ years of Corvette
    • Celebrate the muscle car era with 1964-1972 muscle cars.
    • All feature cars get special reserved parking AND share 16 trophies!!
    Proceeds from Chicagoland Motor Expo go right to The Humanitarian Service Project day of show.
22 Jun
Addison, IL

    Illinois Foster Closet 3rd Annual Car Show, Sweet 'n Brew Cafe., 1250 W. Lake St., 9AM - 1PM. Raffles, silent auction, trophies and more!

22 Jun
Downers Grove, IL

    Rotary GroveFest Festival of Cars, Warren Ave., 8AM-1PM. Open to all, free event.

22 Jun
Yorkville, IL

    Gears & Ears 47, Kendall County Fairgrounds, entrance off Rt. 71, 8AM-3PM. Swap meet, trophies, music, raffle, 50/50, free pop and roasted corn to all entrants. Spectators $5, kids 15 and younger free. 

22 Jun
Orland Park, IL

    Hooters Cup Series XXII Car & Bike Show, 153rd & LaGrange Rd., 9AM-12PM. Awards, dash plaques. 

22 Jun
Braidwood, IL

    Car & Bike Show, Top Fuel Saloon, 275 S. Hickory St., 9AM-3PM. Registration 9-11AM. All makes and models, awards @ 2:30PM. Food, 50/50, vendors.

28 Jun
Chicago, IL

    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!

29 Jun
Richmond, IL

    Studio Hot Rods Annual Car Show, Studio Hotrods, 4118 US Hwy 12, 9:30AM-2:30PM. Cars For Sale Corral, Swap Meet, Crusin –in Charity Fundraiser Breast Cancer Foundation. Cruisin with you Classic Car Truck Ride we have Awards for those who want to show today $10 entry fee. Collectible Cars For Sale Corral area is for Antiques, Classic Cars, Resto Mods, Hot rods, Rat Rods,Muscle Cars & Exotics. Cost to sell $10 includes a For Sale Sign. Swap area If you have Auto related items to sell is $20 for a Vendor space setup 8:30 AM, . Open to the General Public at 9:30 AM until 2pm. Awards 2:15pm Spectators Buyers Tire Kickers donate what you can. Appraisals today also time to update your car insurance. Food truck will be there earlier this year ! Complimentary Coffee inside. Entertainment by Cruisin Music Radio & Video Inside and out ! Hourly Tours of the Shopand services. For more information or Group Club Parking Call 224-587-6803.

29 Jun
Grayslake, IL
    Slammedenuff Chicago Car Show 2025, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Rd., 1-6PM. 
29 Jun
Hickory Hills, IL

    The City of Hickory Hills 4th Annual Street Fair Car Show, 95th & Roberts Rd., 10AM-4PM. All proceeds benefit Kruse Krews.

29 Jun
Northlake, IL

    Northlake Days Car & Bike Show., 400 N. Wolf Rd., 9AM-?.

29 Jun
Downers Grove, IL

    Hooters Cup Series XXII Car & Bike Show, 1303 Butterfield Rd., 9AM-3PM. Dash plaques, trophies & awards.

29 Jun
Glen Ellyn, IL

    4th Annual Busy Bee Car Show, Civic Center Parking Garage, 541 Duane St., 12-4PM. Parking and registration at 10AM. 50/50, raffle, pedal car corral. 

05 Jul
Mundelein, IL

    Mundelein Community Days Car Show, 116 N. Lake St., 9A-3P. Open to all makes, models and years! Top 40 Awards plus Best in Show and Top 10 Awards. First 50 entries receive dash plaques. Spectators free, show participants $25 entry fee. Rock & Roll tunes, 50/50, Split the Pot.

12 Jul
Byron, IL

    34th Annual HR Reber Memorial Car Show, United Church of Byron, Colfax & 2nd St., 9A-3P. Music provided by 3D Sound. United Church will be hosting their annual Trash Treasure Sale. Registration 8-11A. All makes of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Proceeds benefit Serenity Home & Hospice.   

13 Jul
Palos Hills, IL

    14th Annual City of Palos Hills Car & Bike Show, 107th & 88th Ave., 9A-3P. Awards issued to the Top 40. $25 participation fee. Muscle Cars, Rods, Classic & Customs. Dash Plaques to the first 50 registered participants. 

17 Jul
Palos Heights, IL

    Palos Heights 22nd Annual Classic Car Event, 12300 S. Harlem Ave., 5-9P. Over 500 Classic Cars, 50/50 Split the Pot, Local Food. $15 registration fee.  

19 Jul
Minooka, IL

    Aces Class Cars Car Show, Christmas in July, 502 Trin Rail Dr., 10A-2P. Music, food and drinks. Please bring an unwrapped toy, value of $10 in lieu of entry fee. Trophies, Top 10, Best of Show. 50/50 proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots.  

19 Jul
Braidwood, IL

    2025 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest Car Show, Braidwood City Park, 273 W. Third St., 10A-2P. Registration $20 day of event. Trophies. All makes and models. All proceeds benefit the RC Gridion Club. Music, vendors, flea market, crafts show, carnival.

19 Jul
Shorewood, IL

    The Rusty Nutz Car Club Car and Motorcycle Show, 19356 N.E. Frontage Rd., 9A-?. Free registration starts at 9A. Dash plaques for the 100 registered vehicles, awards. 

19 Jul
Carol Stream, IL

    American Legion Post 76 Annual Car Show, 570 S. Gary Ave., 10A-2P. All makes and models welcome, registration 8A. Trophies. Free admission, free parking. 

19 Jul
Mazon, IL
    2025 Local Powertour 10th Anniversary, CSI Audio, 203 Industry Pkwy., 9a-5p. Benefiting Trinity Services. REGISTRATION OPENS 9AM @ FIRST STOP CSI AUDIO!! $15.00 REGISTRATION LIMITED GOODIE BAGS. $15.00 EVENT SHIRTS, LIMITED SHIRTS & SIZES. 50/50 TICKETS SOLD ALL DAY!!!! SHOP TOP CHOICE AWARD @ EACH STOP!!!! Leave CSI AUDIO and follow map to our last stop. PRECISION ENGINE REBUILDERS, TURBO JOES FABRICATION, & FAST FORWARD RACE CARS!!!! RAINDATE JULY 26TH!!! SAME TIMES AND LOCATIONS!!!! FOOD TRUCK & DJ @ LAST STOP!!!! INFO: www.prisoncitykruisers.com.
19 Jul
Marseilles, IL

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

24 Jul
Willow Springs, IL

    The Village of Willow Springs 17th Annual Benefit Car Show, Village Circle, Archer Ave., & Willow Springs Rd., 4-10P. Custom, Classic, Street Rod, Muscle. Free to the public, shuttles available. Proceeds to benefit Area Veteran organizations. 

26 Jul
Aurora, IL

    Abbey Farms 3rd Annual Car Show, 2855 Hart Rd., 10A-3p. Music by DJ Tony.  Awards, food & Beverages, free fun for the whole family. First 100 cars get a free Abbey Farms 2025 Car Show dash plaque. 

26 Jul
Peotone, IL

    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.

27 Jul
Pleasant Prairie, WI
    ALL Chevy Car Show Event Featuring C1-C8 Corvette, Lynch Chevrolet of Kenosha, 10901 75th St. (Hwy 50), 9AM-2PM. Hosted by the North Shore Corvette Club & Pleasant Prairie, WI. $20 Registration, 9am-2pm, Awards in 17 Classes, DJ Rudy K, Great Food Vendors! Raffles, 50/50, Show Information: kevinkauppi13@aol.com, 224-623-1297, northshorecorvetteclubil.com. 
27 Jul
Wilmington, IL

    Catfish Days Fever Car Show on the North Island, 9A-2P. Registration $10, dash plaques to first 100 vehicles. 15 awards. Food and drink available, raffle baskets, 50/50, carnival. 

27 Jul
Sycamore, IL

    Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show, downtown Sycamore. www.turningbacktimecarshow.com for more information. 

10 Aug
Rosemont, IL

    Original Lowrider Chicago Classic Supershow, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., 11AM-6PM. Original Lowrider Chicago Classic Supershow August 10th 2025.... Over 700 show cars and motorcycles from all over the country.. Go shopping from over 50 vendors... This will be the largest Lowrider car show not only in Chicago but all of the Midwest as well.. So if you're into Lowriders or custom cars, this is a show you won't want to miss.

16 Aug
Winthrop Harbor, IL

    CECG: SUpercars for Charity Lakefront Edition Ep. 4, 701 N. Point Dr., 1-4PM. We are very excited for year 4 of this event! We ask that you make a donation to Kitties Warriors at the event, no online tickets will be sold but DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR!! 100% of the donations go directly to Kitties Warriors Foundation a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping cancer patients financially. Event parking: We’ll be closing off the half circle RIGHT in front of Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Biergarten for all of the cars! Parking is first come first serve, all cars are welcome but Supercars get priority parking, overflow is any grass parking next to the venue.

17 Aug
Gurnee, IL

    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.

31 Aug
Batavia, IL

    Wayback Wheels Car Show, 155 Houston St., 3-7PM. We’re bringing history storytelling to the streets of Batavia! Last year, we had lots of wonderful cars on display, representing 100 years of road history from the 1920s to the 2020s. The Batavia Depot Museum is once again teaming up with Batavia MainStreet's Block Party for a fun day of celebrating community and the history that drives past us on the roads each day. Check out the car show for free and drop in to the other activities of Block Party (live music and yummy local eats) for $5. The Batavia Depot Museum will have extended hours and the museum's famous open-air trolley will also be on display. Vehicle load in at 2 pm) $15 registration fee/vehicle. Please register your vehicle at https://forms.gle/oW8sgRMz4UaGP8gk7. The car show is free to look or $5 to enter Block Party! More info at https://downtownbatavia.com/event/block-party-taste-of-batavia/.

01 Sep
Joliet, IL
    2025 Cop's & Hotrodder's 5th Anniversary, 3115 West Jefferson St., 10a-3p. Benefiting Concerns of Police Survivors. Registration opens: 10a. Entry Fee: $15.00 Goodie Bags, & Event Shirts 50/50, RAFFLE PRIZES!!!! VENDOR BOOTHS FOOD TRUCKS DJ by CAROUSEL SOUND MEET YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Show vehicle entrance off Essington Rd behind shopping center. RAIN DATE SEPT 21st Same time & Location. More info: prisoncitykruisers@hotmail.com or prisoncitykruisers.com.
13 Sep
Erie, IL

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

14 Sep
Crystal Lake, IL

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

27 Sep
Joliet, IL
    Croatian Cultural Club, IVOC Annual Orphan Car Show, 1503 Clement St.,10AM-3PM. Annual Orphan Car Show, open only to orphan brands no longer in production, goodie bags and participant plaques to first 75 entries, special awards presented, 50-50 drawing, food and drinks available. More info, Bob35072@AOL.com. 

Cruise Nights


SUN
Willowbrook, IL
    Cars & Coffee, Chi-Shack, 301 75th Ave., 8-11AM. Starts 3/15/25.
SUN
Aurora, IL
    Cars & Coffee, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway Ave., 9-11AM. Starts 3/15/25.
SUN
Addison, IL

    Flavor Frenzy, 48 W. Lake St., 5-9PM. DJ Tony.

SUN
Manteno, IL

    The Square and Second St., 9AM-11AM. 

SUN
Highland, IN

    Blue Top Drive-In, 8801 Indianapolis Blvd.,6-9PM. Every other Monday. 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14. 7/28, 8/11, 8/25.

MON
New Lenox, IL

    23rd Annual Cruise Nights, Laraway Lanes, 1009 W. Laraway Rd., 5-8P. June 9 - Ford Night. July 14 - Chevy Night. August 11 - MOPAR Night. Food, fun & music, 50/50. 

MON
Berwyn, IL

    Berwyn's Cruise Nights, Berwyn Depot District, 5-9P. Every 1st & 3 Monday, starts June 2. 

MON
Lockport, IL
    Join us for a weekly cruise night where all makes and models are welcome!  Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly theme.Monday nights, June 2 through August 25, 2025. No Cruise Night on June 9, 2025. View cars on State Street between 9th & 11th St. from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parking:Show cars will be directed by Police to park along State Street.All other vehicles can use public parking located at 10th Street and City Hall.Registration:  No pre-registration is needed.  Once parked, register your car for judging by visiting the Car Registration table in front of the ROXY Theater (1017 S. State St.) and Country Insurance tent (940 S. State St.) beginning at 4pm.  Only registered vehicles are eligible for judging and prizes. Live Music, Food Trucks & Activities. Weekly at Central Square, 222 E. 9th Street4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with live music 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
MON
Frankfort, IL
    Downtown Frankfort. Starts 6/2/2025.
MON
Worth, IL

    Worth Cruisers Car Club, Worth Cruise Nights, Waters Edge Golf Course, 115th & Harlem, 5-8:30PM. Food & drinks available. 

MON
McHenry, IL

    1208 N. Green St., 5-8PM. Starts 6/9/25.

MON
Villa Park, IL

    Villa Park Cruise Night, downtown, 5-9PM. 

MON
Winfield, IL

    The Winfield Cruise Night, Prairie Trail Center, 27W171 Geneva Rd., 5:30-8:30PM. 

TUES
Downers Grove, IL

    Cozzi Corner, 75th & Lemont Rd., 4-8PM. 

TUES
Carol Stream, IL

    Papa Rays Pizza, 257 Elk Trail, 5-9PM. 

TUES
Blue Island, IL

    Blue Island Classic Car Cruise-In, 13357 Olde Western Ave., 4-8PM. Locations either Frank's or BIBco. 

TUES
New Lenox, IL

    Village Commons, 5-8PM.

TUES
Sandwich, IL

    Johnny K's, 125 Duvick Ave., 5-9PM. 

TUES
Plainfield, IL
    Downtown Plainfield, 5:30-8:30. Starts 6/3/25.
TUES
McHenry, IL
    Moose Lodge 691, 3535 N. Richmond Rd., 5-9PM. Starts 5/6/25.
TUES
Joliet, IL
    Cars & Guitars, downtown Joliet, 5-9PM. Starts 6/10/25.
TUES
Manteno, IL

    North Main St., 6-9PM. May 20, June 3, 17, July 1, 15, Aug. 5, 19, Sept. 2.

TUES
Des Plaines, IL

    Rands Red Hots, 1441 Rand Rd., 5-9PM. Tuesday Night Cruise Night June 6 through September. More Info: https://randredhots.com/.

TUES
Wauconda, IL
    Wauconda Cruise Night, Route 176 and West Mill Street, 5-8 PM. Monthly event from June-August.  Call 847-526-9600  or email acoulter@wauconda-il.gov for more information.  Also visit, https://waucondacruisenight.com/home/about/.
TUES
Oak Forest, IL
    Jam Session and Car Show, Gaelic Park starting May 6. Stage, PA, and back line provided come and show off your skills! any genre. The house band will kick it off followed by the jam session. it doesn't have to be all blues! the car show is just a cruise night plenty of room for everyone right next to the stage. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park. They have great food and plenty of drinks to go around.
TUES
Tinley Park, IL
    Enjoy summer evenings on Oak Park Avenue at the Tinley Park Cruise Nights from 5-8PM. Tuesdays from June to August. This classic car show has no entry fee, food and beverages for sale and live DJ music! Cruise Nights are presented by Tinley Park V.F.W. Post 2791.
WED
Whiting, IN

    Whiting's Cruise Nights, Downtown Whiting, 5-9P. May 21 - Pink Night. June 18 - Underground Prophets Band. July 16 - Back to School Night. August 20 - Elvis Night. September 17 - Rockology Band. Cars & Trucks 1999 & Older. Free registration, 50/50 raffles, door prizes & more. 

WED
Lemont, IL
    Downtown Main St. & Canal St., 6-9PM. Starts 6/4/25.
WED
Hometown, IL
    VFW, 9092 S. Main St., 4-9PM. NO SHOW every 2nd Wed. of the month. Starts 5/7/25.
WED
Manhattan, IL
    Downtown Wabash St., 4:30-7:30. Dates: 6/11, 7/8, 8/13, 9/10.
WED
Joliet, IL

    Babe's Hot Dogs, 2600 Jefferson St., 6-9PM. 

WED
Bensenville, IL

    Downtown Bensenville, 6PM. 

WED
Cary, IL

    Downtown Main St., 6-9PM. Starts 6/4.

WED
Addison, IL

    Elio Pizza, 520 W. Lake St., 5-9PM. DJ Tony. 

WED
Lyons, IL

    Waterworks, 7815 W. Ogden, 6-9PM. Starts 5/28.

WED
Wheaton, IL

    VFW Post, 0N731 Papworth St., 5-8PM. Starts 5/21.

WED
Joliet, IL

    Stone City VFW, 124 Stone City Dr., 6-9PM. 

WED
Oak Forest, IL

    Al's Auto Show, 15600 S. Cicero Ave., 5-8:30PM. 

THUR
Homer Glen, IL

    Konows Corn Maze, 16849 Cedar Rd., 5-9PM. 

THUR
Hanover Park, IL

    Sweet Basil Cafe, 7600 Berrington Rd., 5-9PM. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday.

THUR
Westmont, IL
    Downtown Cass Ave., 5-9PM. Starts 6/5/25.
THUR
Chicago Ridge, IL
    American Legion, 10739 S. Ridgeland Ave., 4-9PM. Starts 5/1/25.
THUR
Addison, IL

    Rock n Wheels, Green Meadow Shopping Center, 6-10P. June 3 thru August 28. 

THUR
Geneva, IL

    100 S. 3rd St., 5-9P. Starts July 10.

THUR
Wheaton, IL

    Wheaton Cruise Nights, Town Square, 2007 Naperville Rd., 5-9P. June 5 - September 25. No Cruise Night July 3. 

THUR
Johnsburg, IL
    Show Off Your Ride, Palace Bowl, 3400 N Richmond Rd., 6-9 PM. Call 815-385-8400 or email event@thepalacebowl.com for more information.
THUR
Chicago, IL

    City Wide Classics, Harlem & Foster, 5-9PM. Every other Thursday. May 22: GM/Chevy/Cadillac. June 5: Ford/Lincoln/Mercury. June 19 Buick/Olds/Pontiac. July 3 Red, White & Blue/First Responders. July 17: Mopar. July 31: '50s & Older. Aug. 14: '60s. Aug. 28: '70s. Sept. 11: '80s and Newer. Sept. 25: Import/Lowrider. Oct. 9: Truck/Jeep. Oct. 23: Trunk or Treat/Haloween Theme. Plaques awared each night to 3 cars in featured category. Music, Prizes & Raffles. 

FRI
Romeoville, IL

    Windy City Grill, 300 N Independence Blvd., 5-8PM. 

FRI
Mokena, IL

    Dukes, 19990 S. LaGrange Rd.

FRI
Rolling Meadows, IL

    Meadows Cruise Night, 2401 Kirchoff Rd., 5-8PM. Dates: 5/30, 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22. More Info: office@meadowsfamily.org.

FRI
Park Ridge, IL

    Cruising Park Ridge, 100 S. Summit Ave., 6-9PM. June 6, August 1, September 5. Email: info@parkridgechamber.org.

FRI
Downers Grove, IL
    Warren Ave. & Commuter Lot, 4-9PM, Starts 6/6/25.
FRI
Minooka, IL
    Aces Classic Cars, 502 Twin Rail Rd., 5-9pm. Starts 5/2/25.
FRI
Roselle, IL
    American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple Ave., 6-9PM. Starts 5/30/25.
FRI
Crestwood, IL

    At the Office, 4901 Cal Sag Rd., 4PM. 

FRI
Elmhurst, IL

    Burger King, 176 E. Butterfield Rd., 6:30PM. 

FRI
Wood Dale, IL

    Wood Dale Rd. & Commercial St., 5-9PM. 7/11, 7/18, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15.

FRI
Chicago, IL

    Classic Impressions Car Club, Forest Perserve Grove #7, 8659 S. Western Ave., 3PM-Dusk. 

SAT
Morris, IL

    Downtown, 47 E. Washington St., 6-9PM. 7/12. 8/9, 10/13, 11/11.

SAT
Mount Prospect, IL
    Downtown Metra East Lot, 3-8PM. Starts 5/10/25.
SAT
Crete, IL
    Gateway Classic Cars, 1329 Commerce Dr., 9AM-12PM. Last Saturday of the month.
SAT
Kankakee, IL
    Train Depot, 199 S. East Ave., 6-9PM. Starts 5/3/25.
SAT
Lombard, IL
    The 2025 Lombard's Cruise Nights and Summer Concert series will mark the 26th anniversary of this renowned event! This series offers a unique experience that brings classic and custom cars, live music, and Lombard’s local businesses together for a free and family-friendly summer event in Downtown Lombard. The Village of Lombard is looking forward to this year's event series on Saturdays from June 14th - to Aug. 16th, from 6 - 10 p.m. The Summer Concert Finale will be held on August 23rd.Guests may begin to set up chairs beginning at 5 p.m., and parking is available in the Metra commuter lots.
SAT
Mokena, IL

    Dukes, 19990 S. LaGrange Rd.

SAT
Chicago, IL

    Kool Whips Classic Car Club, Steel Workers Park, 87th & S. Shore Dr., 6-11PM. 5/3, 6/7, 7/12, 8/9, 8/17.

SAT
Pontiac, IL

    Pontiac Cruise Night, Downtown Main St., 5-9P. May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20.

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