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03 Oct
Joliet, IL

    Heaton Cruise Night, 1437 N. Larkin Ave., 3-7P. Free show, DJ, food trucks, door prizes, awards.

04 Oct
05 Oct
Morris, IL

    39th Annual Morris Lions Club Classic, Orphan Car/Truck Show, Grundy County Fairgrounds, 8A-4P. Door prizes, food, 50/50 drawing, DJ, show shirts and dash plaques. More info www.morrislionsclub.com. 

04 Oct
Lockport, IL

    Midwest Gear Grinders Fall Car Show, 15052 Archer Ave., 9A-3P. Registration 9A - Noon...Awards at 3P. $20.00 Entry at the gate. No Pre-registration. Car care goody bags for the 1st 100 cars. 1st and 2nd place trophies (judged), along with Participants choice also Commanders choice awards. Food and beverage sales by the American legion. 50/50 raffle.

04 Oct
Huntley, IL

    3rd Annual Freemasons Fall Car Show, 1 Union Special Plaza, 10A-3P.

04 Oct
Oswego, IL

    11th Annual Boo Cruise, 1912 Station Dr., 12-5P. Awards, raffles, toy donations appreciated. 

04 Oct
Lisle, IL

    4th Annual Brookdale Lisle Car Show, 1700 Robbin Ln., 9A-1P. DJ, free event. 

04 Oct
05 Oct
Crestwood, IL

    CARtober Fest, 14011 Kenton Ave., 10A-4P. Horsepower Day, sports cars, muscle cars.

04 Oct
Port Barrington, IL

    Grand Finale Car & Bike Show, Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Rd., 12-?. Free entry, free parking, live music, awards.

05 Oct
Lemont, IL

    Sweet Rides of Lemont Car Show, Jewel Osco, 1202 State St., 9A-2P. Open to all makes and models, $20 entry fee, spectators free. Awards, raffle. 

05 Oct
Rockton, IL

    Last Roar Car Show, 750N Blackhawk Blvd., 9A-?. Awards, DJ. 

05 Oct
Fox Lake, IL

    Haloween Car Show, Culver's, 100 S. US12, 8A-1P. $20 per registration. Trunk or Treat for the kids, trophies, haloween costume contest, food, music, raffles.

05 Oct
Lake Forest, IL

    Lake Forest "Then & Now" Auto Show, 911 Telegraph Rd., 11A-2P. Participating autos by invitation only.  Adjacent parking lot for spectator classics and general public. More Info: https://business.lflbchamber.com/events/details/then-now-auto-show-in-lake-forest-29683. 

05 Oct
Joliet, IL

    All Wheels Show & Swap Meet, Dirt Oval, 7A-3P. Our annual ALL WHEELS car show is back at Dirt Oval 66 for a full day of show-n-shine & jaw-dropping vehicles. Cars, trucks, vans, hot rods, muscle cars, jeeps, and even wild custom rides that are a category all their own! Vehicle count and attendance continues to grow year-over-year and we expect another huge turnout for 2025. Your ticket is an all-day pass to roam and find the show-stoppers underneath the grandstands, across the grass embankments and lined through the parking lot. PLUS: Door prizes | Burnout contest | live music | Swap meet | Vendor row | Bloody Mary Bar (21+) | 50/50 raffle. More info: https://www.dirtoval66.com/all-wheels-car-show/.

05 Oct
Franklin Park, IL

    4th Annual Keith Radnitzer Memorial Car Show, 9757 Pacific Ave., 10A-4P. Awards, food & drink, 50/50 raffle. $10 entry fee. 

05 Oct
Addison, IL

    Medinah Shriners 10th Annual Car Show, 550 N. Shriners Dr., 8A-3P. Trophies, pancake breakfast.

05 Oct
Elburn, IL

    Elburn Lions Annual Fall Classic All Wheels Car Show, Lions Park, 8A-3P. The Elburn Lions Annual Fall Classic All Wheel Car Show is a fundraising event that takes place the first Sunday in October.  The event is held on our beautiful grounds each year and is a fun family event.  Almost 300 to 400 Cars and Motorcycles take part in the show. Free chili with vehicle entry. DJ, food, music, 50/50.

06 Oct
McHenry, IL

    McHenry Trunk or Treat on Green Street, Downtown, 5-8P. Family fun & spooky rides, trick or treat candy for the kids, prizes for best decorated car, free admission.

11 Oct
Elgin, IL

    Paul's Thunderbird Car Show, 1300 Lawrence Ave., 10A-3P. Limited to 1955-2005 Thunderbirds, trophies, no registration fee. 

11 Oct
Chicago, IL

    The Catacombs Car Show Presented by St. Pascal's Haunted House, 6143 W. Irving Park Rd., 9A-3P. All cars, all years. Trophies, dash plaques, free coffee and donuts, door prizes, food. 

11 Oct
Rockford, IL

    25th Annual Paul Stauffer Memorial Rock n Bowl Car Show, 4007 East State St., 10A-4P. Registraiton at 8A. Throphies, food, music. 

12 Oct
Elk Grove Village, IL

    EGHS Auto Show, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., 12-3P. Registration $20, $10 for students. Cars, food, music, raffles, fun!

12 Oct
Elgin, IL

    4th Annual Owl Fest Car Show 38W238 Highland Ave., 8:30A-3P. $20 entry fee, awards, live band, raffles.

13 Oct
Romeoville, IL

    Brain's Farm and Fleet Cruise Night, 451 S. Weber Rd., 5-8P. 

18 Oct
Oswego, IL

    Crusin to Kandersteg Car & Bike Show Fundraiser, 201 Ogden Falls Rd., 5-8P. Join us in bringing some fun to our community at our Trunk-o-Treat themed Car & Bike Show Fundraiser. All vehicles are welcome. Dash plaques will be given to the first 25 registered! Registrations will be accepted the day of the event as space allows at the full $20 entry fee.  Schedule of Events:  Show Cars and Motorcycles may arrive starting at 3:00 pm. Show opens to the public at 5:00pm. Trophies awarded at 7:30pm  Show ends at 8:00 pm.  The evening will include music, food and a 50/50 raffle. More Info: https://sites.google.com/view/crusintokandersteg/.

18 Oct
Aurora, IL

    Ultimate Car Show hosted by East Aurora High School, 1331 Dearborn Ave., 12-4P. $10 donation, food trucks, raffles, awards.

18 Oct
Minooka, IL

    Ace's Car Show, 502 Twin Rail Dr., 10A-2P. $10 entry fee, trophies, music, food, raffles.

19 Oct
Yorkville, IL

    Fall Fest Auto Show & Vendor Market, Kendall County Fairgrounds, 9A-2P. Free public admission, $10 registration fee. 

19 Oct
Minooka, IL

    Ace's Fall Colors Cruise, Ace's, 502 Twin Rail Dr., Leaving at 10A! Parade style car show, stopping in Marseilles and then to IVCC. Food trucks, raffles, 50/50. Collecting Toys for Tots.  

19 Oct
South Elgin, IL

    JonJon Motorsports Cancer Awareness Car Show - Cars for a Cause, 605 Sundown Rd., 12-6P. Food, drinks, giveaways, vendors, awards, DJ.

23 Oct
Chicago Ridge, IL

    Trunk or Treat, 10739 Ridgeland Ave., 4-9P. Food, car decorating, candy. 

26 Oct
Plano, IL

    American Legion 17th Annual Halloween Car Show, 510 E. Dearborn, 10A-2P. 

26 Oct
Bensenville, IL

    Joey C's Gangster What's in the Trunk Trick or Treate Car Show, The Hide Away, 207 W. Main St., 8:30A-2:15P.

06 Feb
Chicago, IL

    First Look for Charity, Chicago Auto Show, McCormick Place, 2301 S. MLK Dr., 7-11P. More information: www.FirstLookForCharity.org.

07 Feb
16 Feb
Chicago, IL

    Chicago Auto Show, McCormick Place, 2301 S. MLK Dr. opens at 10A every day. More information: www.ChicagoAutoShow.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.

SUN
Oak Forest, IL

    Marcotte's Bar & Grill, 15501 S. Cicero Ave., 5-9P. 

MON
Homer Glen, IL

    Culver's Car Show, 12712 W. 143rd., St. 6-9P. Cruse into Culver's for delicious meals and hot wheels! June 16 only. 

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.

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
Sandwich, IL

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

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.
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
Niles, IL

    Classic Cars & Concerts, Golf Mill Park, Church St. & Cumberland Ave., 5-8P. Join our community-driven event at Golf Mill Park featuring classic cars, food trucks, live music, kids activities, and more! June 18, July 16, August 20, September 24. Exhibition vehicles must be at least 25 years olf, 2000 and older. Check in for show cars will be off Greenwood Ave., pre-registration is not required to participate. 

WED
Joliet, IL

    Babe's Hot Dogs, 2600 Jefferson St., 5-8PM. 

WED
Addison, IL

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

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

    American Legion, 15052 Archer Ave., 4-7PM. 

THUR
Hanover Park, IL

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

THUR
Chicago Ridge, IL
    American Legion, 10739 S. Ridgeland Ave., 4-9PM. Starts 5/1/25.
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
Norridge, IL

    Norridge Cruise Nights, Montrose & Ozanam Ave., 5-9P. Food, music, classic cars. Family fun! 

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
Park Ridge, IL

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

FRI
Minooka, IL
    Aces Classic Cars, 502 Twin Rail Rd., 5-9pm. Starts 5/2/25.
FRI
Romeoville, IL

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

FRI
Mokena, IL

    Dukes, 19990 S. LaGrange Rd.

FRI
Elmhurst, IL

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

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
Mokena, IL

    Dukes, 19990 S. LaGrange Rd.

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
Carol Stream, IL

    Rosati's, 877 E. Geneva Rd., 5-8P. DJ Tony, Rick "Elvis" Saucedo.

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