Car Shows and Cruise Nights

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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.

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Car Shows

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday

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.

Downers Grove, IL

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Friday

Saturday

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

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