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Sunday, October 01, 2023 in Lake Forest, IL
Lake Forest Car Show
911 Telegraph Rd.
Lake Forest Then and Now Auto Show 11am - 3pm at the West Lake Forest Train Station rain or shine. Luxury cars in 10 different divisions through invite only (total of 100 vehicles). Food trucks, bands, raffle, awards and more. Free admission and easy parking. For more information, email: shaun@brittcarter.net
Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Chicago, IL
Chicago Car Show
6144 W. Irving Park Rd.
Annual Halloween Themed Car Show in conjunction with St. Pascal Family Fest 10am - 2:30pm. Registration opens at 9am; $15 per car. Dash plaques for the first 40 vehicles registered. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle,entertainment by Crusin Music Radio. For more information, call (224) 587-6803.
Sun, Sep 24 in Glendale Heights, IL
101 E. Fullerton Ave. 40th Annual Show & Shine Car Show and Swap Meet presented by the Village of Glendale Heights in conjunction with Oktoberfest 10am - 3:30pm at Camera Park. Food, music, games and crafters. Eleven specialties trophies including 'Best of Show.' Set up time starts at 8am. Registration fee: $15. Rain date: Oct. 15. For more information, call (630) 688-7903 or visit: www.glendaleheights.org/CarShow
Sun, Sep 24 in Hickory Corners, MI
6865 W. Hickory Rd. Cadillac Fall Festival at the Gilmore Car Museum. A three-day event from Friday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 24. More than 2,000 visitors and 500 vehicles expected. Includes GM cars form 1903 to 2023 in 34 classes. General Admission Day Pass: $25. Full weekend passes available. Children under 10 admitted free. For ticket and additional information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/2023cadillac-fall-festival-tickets-633548128507
Sun, Sep 24 in Joliet, IL
3795 CenterPoint Way. 16th Annual Trackside Mustang Shelby and all Ford Car Show 11am - 6pm at the Autobahn Country Club. All years welcome. Door prizes, full concession stand and music. Watch the racing from the show. For more information, call : 630-373-3404 or visit: http://www.chicago-mustang.com
Sat, Sep 30 in Crestwood, IL
14011 Kenton Ave. Al's Auto Show CARtoberfest at Ozinga Field10am - 5pm. All makes and models from the 1920s through the 2020s welcome. Saturday registration 10am - Noon, trophies awarded at 3pm. This is a two-day weekend event. Costume and Cars Contest. Club recognition, Best of Show and 50/50 raffle. For more information, call or text Al: (708) 916-1590.
Sat, Sep 30 in Homer Glen, IL
12640 W. 159th St. Annual Open House & Cruise-In 9am - 2pm at Bump and Grind, providing quality repairs since 1982. Snacks, refreshments and split the pot.
Sat, Sep 30 in Joliet, IL
1503 Clement St. Croatian Cultural Club's, Annual IVOC Orphan Car Show runs from 10am - 3pm. Open to orphan cars only. Participant plaque to first 75 cars registered. Food and beverages available. Enjoy DJ music and split the pot drawings. Participants Choice and other awards given. For more information, call: 815-258-9987 or email: Bob35072@AOL.com
Sun, Oct 01 in Crestwood, IL
14011 Kenton Ave. Al's Auto Show CARtoberfest at Ozinga Field 10am - 5pm. All makes and models from the 1920s through the 2020s welcome. Sunday
registration 9am - Noon, trophies awarded at 3:30pm. This is a two-day
weekend event. Costume and Cars Contest. Club recognition, Best of Show
and 50/50 raffle. For more information, call or text Al: (708)
916-1590.
Sun, Oct 01 in Elburn, IL
500 Filmore St. 30th Annual Fall Classic Elburn Lions All Wheel Show 8am - 3pm rain or shine at Lions Park. Participant voting for top 50 vehicles. Preregister by Sept. 22: $15, Gate resgistration: $20. Proceeds benefit Charities of Elburn Lions. For more information, visit: www.elburnlions.com/car-show
Sun, Oct 01 in Evanston, IL
3340 Oakton St. Car and Motorcycle Show 9am - 2pm at McGrath Evanston Subaru. This event is presented by Chicago Auto Club West and benefits Vladamir Weller and the Weller family. Kids' activities, food trucks, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, pet adoption, awards and more. Free admission. Register a vehicle and learn more at: www.evanstonsubaru.com/weller
Sun, Oct 01 in Gilberts, IL
11 Galligan Rd. Cruisin' Gilberts 20th Anniversary Car & Cycle Show. Registration 9am - Noon. Entertainment by Elvis, Cash & June the Lyons Tribute Show. Extra large anniversary trophies. Breakfast and lunch specials available at Cruisin' & Pub 72 Eateries. Entry Fee: $20. Spectators admitted free. For more information, call: (847) 836-7272 or visit: www.cruisingilberts.com
Sun, Oct 01 in Lake Forest, IL
911 Telegraph Rd.
Lake Forest Then and Now Auto Show 11am - 3pm at the West Lake Forest Train Station rain or shine. Luxury cars in 10 different divisions through invite only (total of 100 vehicles). Food trucks, bands, raffle, awards and more. Free admission and easy parking. For more information, email: shaun@brittcarter.net
Sun, Oct 01 in Rockton, IL
150 E. Hawick St. Last Roar Car Show at Settlers Park 8am - 2pm. Registration and check in 8am - 11am. Judging starts at Noon, awards given at 2pm. Cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. First 100 cars registered receive a dash plaque. Hits DJ service provides music all day. Free spectator admission. Entry fee: $10 online in advance, $15 day of show. For more information, visit: www.lastroarcarshow.com
Fri, Oct 06 in Joliet, IL
1437 N. Larkin Ave. Car Show Presented by Heaton Hot Rods from 3pm to 7pm. Food truck, DJ and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Entry fee: $20
Sat, Oct 07 in Burr Ridge, IL
900 Village Center Dr. Burr Ridge Car Show 10am - 2:30 pm. Six judging categories. Move in starts at 8am, trophy presentation: 2:30pm. Preregistration fee prior to Oct. 3: $25, day of show registration: $30. Show limitedto 200 vehicles. To register online for for more information, visit: www.vobr.simpletix.com
Sat, Oct 07 in Elk Grove Village, IL
400 E. Devon Ave. Illinois Bikers Against Bullying Car and Bike Show 11am - 3pm. Vendors, live DJ and 50/50 raffles. Roll in at 9am, registration at 10 am, trophies at 3pm.
Sat, Oct 07 in Lockport, IL
15052 Archer Ave. Midwest Gear Grinder's Car Club Fall Car Show 9am - 3pm sponsored in part by Turtle Wax. Food and beverage sales provided by the the Lockport American Legion. Registration 9am - Noon, entry fee: $20. Trophies awarded at 3pm in 14 different categories including a participants choice award. Car Care goodie bags for the first 100 cars, 50/50 raffle. This is a judged event.
Sat, Oct 07 in Melrose Park, IL
2324 Mannheim Rd. A salute to the 'Track of Champions' 3pm - 8pm at Possum's Pub. This is a reunion for anyone with fond memories of the old quarter-mile track in Schiller Park. Open to drivers,mechanics, fans and owners. Track memorabilia welcome. Food and beverages available on a cash basis.
Sat, Oct 07 in Oswego, IL
1000 Station Dr. Boo Cruise 2023 1pm - 6pm at Oswego Park N' Ride. All wheels welcome. Trick or Treats for the kids, awards and raffles. Donations appreciated. Music provided by Carousel Sound Company. Rain date: Oct. 21.
Sat, Oct 07 in Port Barrington, IL
614 Rawson Bridge Rd. Broken Oar's year-end Car and Bike Show Noon until ? No entry fee. For more information, visit: www.brokenoar.com
Sat, Oct 21 in Chicago, IL
6144 W. Irving Park Rd.
Annual Halloween Themed Car Show in conjunction with St. Pascal Family Fest 10am - 2:30pm. Registration opens at 9am; $15 per car. Dash plaques for the first 40 vehicles registered. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle,entertainment by Crusin Music Radio. For more information, call (224) 587-6803.
Sat, Oct 21 in Montgomery, IL
121 N. River St. Forgotten Teens Car Show 2pm - 6pm at the Montgomery VFW. Cash awards, truck or treat, giveaways, prizes and more. Donation: $10. All proceeds help homeless teens this holiday season. For more information, contact Mark: (630) 997-6982.
Sat, Oct 28 in Lake Villa, IL
850 Tower Dr. Fourth Annual Halloween Car Truck and Bike Show 9am - 2pm at the Lake House. Live DJ, 50/50 raffles and great food. Registration starts at 8:30 am until lot is full, fee: $20 per ride. Rain date: Sunday, October 29.
Sun, Oct 29 in River Grove, IL
8601 W. Fullerton Ave. Halloween Car Show and Truck and Treats at River Forest Moose Lodge. Registration 11am - 2pm, Judging starts at 2pm, trophies awarded at 3pm. Food, live DJ and kids playground. Entry fee: $20.
Cruise Nights - listed by day of the week
Monday
Frankfort,
IL
20 Kansas St. Frankfort Car Club Cruise Night from 5pm - 8pm begins June 5 and continues through September 25. No cruise night August 28 or September 5. Different theme each Monday. For more information, visit: www.frankfortcarclub.club/events.htm
Harvard ,
IL
1060 S. Division St. Culvers of Harvard hosts a cruise night the third Monday of the month starting May 22 and continuing through Sept. 18 from 5pm - 8pm. All makes and models welcome. Raffle prizes. Trophies awarded at 8pm. Entertainment by Cruising Music Radio Host DJ Rudy "K". For more information, call (224) 587-6803.
South Barrington,
IL
67 E. Algonquin Rd. (Algonquin Rd and Barrington Rd) Cruise Nights at Willow Creek Community Church the fourth Monday of the month from 5pm - 8pm in parking lot F beginning May 22. Free event open to vintage muscle and antique cars and trucks. Food and music provided. Contributions to offset costs are appreciated. The event is sponsored by CARS Ministry of Willow Creek Church. For more information, call: 224-512-2074 or e-mail: jgingerich@willowcreek.org
St. Charles,
IL
1545 W. Main St. Rookies Cruise Nights from 5 pm - 8pm start the
first Monday in June and continues through the end of September. This marks the 19th year. All
cruisers, rods, customs and vintage vehicles welcome and enjoy
half-priced pizzas. No entry fee. Koolest Kar Award issued each night.
Presented by Double K Car Shows.For more information, visit: www.doublekproductions.com
Villa Park,
IL
290 W Roosevelt Rd. Sonic Drive-In Hot Dogs & Hot Rods Cruise Night from 5pm-9pm through September 25 in the Villa Oaks Center (Ardmore and Roosevelt) 5pm-9pm. Themed music, weekly food specials and restrooms available. For more information, call: 630-335-1793.
Worth,
IL
115th and Harlem. Worth Cruise Nights 5pm - 8:30pm May 1st through the end of October at Waters Edge Golf Course. Food and drinks available. Rock N' Roll music and Club Choice awards.
Tuesday
Johnsburg,
IL
3535 N. Richmond Rd. Cruise the Moose returns for season 6 every Tuesday from 5pm to dusk beginning May 16 and continuing through Sept. 19. Any type of collector vehicle is welcome from cars to trucks to motorcycles to tractors. Weekly raffles and a live DJ. Paved show vehicle parking and grass areas available with rooms for 350 vehicles on the grounds of the McHenry Moose Lodge.
Joliet,
IL
VanBuren St. Plaza Parking Lot Downtown Joliet. Cars and Guitars 2023 on Route 66 every second Tuesday through September 5pm - 8pm. Additional car show parking on Chicago St. Show lot opens at 3pm. Ten dollar car registration benefits the Illinois Rock 'n Roll Museum on Route 66. Live music, food trucks and vendors.
New Lenox,
IL
One Veterans Parkway. Cruise the Commons returns hosted by the Village of New Lenox. Show dates include May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15 and September 19 from 5pm - 8pm. All vehicles welcome with no participation fee. Musical acts join the festivities each night. Parking is available in the south lot of the Village Hall. Food trucks are on site. For more information, contact the Village Hall: (815) 462-6400.
Sandwiich,
IL
125 Duvick Ave. Johnny K's 2023 Cruise Night 5pm - 9pm every other Tuesday through Oct. 17. Discounts given to drivers of show cars. Dates include: July 25, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17.
Wednesday
Addison,
IL
520 W. Lake St. Cruise Night with Elio's Pizza in the Caputo's Shopping Center 5pm - 8pm starting May 10 with DJ Tony. Twenty-five percent off whole pizzas for anyone bringing a classic car. Parking for 200 cars. For Show information, call (630) 675-7872.
Geneva,
IL
1996 S. Kirk Rd. Rookies Cruise Nights from 5 pm - 8pm start the
first Wednesday in June and continues through the end of September. All
cruisers, rods, customs and vintage vehicles welcome and enjoy
half-priced pizzas. No entry fee. Koolest Kar Award issued each night.
Presented by Double K Car Shows. For more information, visit: www.doublekproductions.com
Joliet,
IL
24 Stone City Dr. Wednesday Night Cruise Night 6pm - 9pm from May through September hosted by the Stone City VFW Post 2199. Cold beer, DJ, great food.
Melrose Park,
IL
11220 W. Grand Ave. Journeys Bar & Grill Car Meet 5:30pm - 10pm every Wednesday through September 27.
New Lenox ,
IL
14414 W. Ford Drive. Cars and Stripes Cruise Night 5pm - dusk weather permitting during the second Wednesday of the month from May 10 through October 11 at American Legion Post 1977. Food available, 50/50 raffle drawing, DJ by Chad. Free Admission. Featured marques at each event. Rain date: third Wednesday of the month. For more information, e-mail: shadowlap@icloud.com or visit: www.americanlegionnewlenox.com
Niles,
IL
Church St. and Cumberland Ave. Niles Cruise Night 5pm - 8pm at Golf Mill Park. Show dates are Wednesday, August 30 and Wednesday, September 27. Registration begins at 4:30pm. DJ Tony plays flashback '50's music. Cars must be older than 1998. No fee to participate. To register in advance, visit pn@vniles.com or call: (847) 588-8023.
Whiting,
IN
119th St. Cruise Nights in downtown Whiting from 5pm - 9pm during select Wednesdays in 2023. Dates include May 17, June 21, July 19th, Aug. 16 (Elvis Night), Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. Free registration for cars and trucks 1999 and older. Enjoy music, door prizes and raffles.
Thursday
Chicago,
IL
7250 W Foster Ave. City Wide Classics Cruise Night at O'Reilly Auto Parts near the intersection of Harlem and Foster from 6pm - 9pm. Shows start May 18 and continue through November 2.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009707551894
Glendale Heights,
IL
North Ave. and Glen Ellyn Rd. Thursday Cruise Nights 5pm - 9pm through mid October hosted by the Chicago Rod Fathers Car Club near the Wendy's parking lot. All makes are welcome.
Huntley,
IL
12220 Princeton Dr. on Rt.47. Rookies Cruise Nights from 5 pm - 8pm start the
first Thursday in June and continues through the end of September. This marks the 11th year. All
cruisers, rods, customs and vintage vehicles welcome and enjoy
half-priced pizzas. No entry fee. Koolest Kar Award issued each night.
Presented by Double K Car Shows.For more information, visit: www.doublekproductions.com
Lombard,
IL
Route 53 and North Ave. Tire Swarm Car and Bike Show 4pm - 9pm at Brauerhouse. Enjoy live bands. No entry fee.
Friday
Joliet,
IL
2625 Ingalls Ave. Friday Cruise Nights at American Legion Post 1080 4pm - 8pm first and third Fridays of the month starting May 6. Live music, food specials.
Richmond ,
IL
5601 Hunter Dr. Richmond Friday Cruise Nights held at the Richmond Fire Department 5pm - 8pm. Dates include: June 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25 and September 8 and 22.
Villa Park,
IL
231 E. North Ave. Friday Cruise Night starts mid March and continues through the Fall at Strat's Diner from 4:30pm to 8pm. Entertainment by Cruising Music Radio Host DJ/VJ Rudy "K". For more information, call (224) 587-6803.
Saturday
Morris,
IL
Liberty St. Downtown Morris. Cruise Night Downtown Morris 6pm - 9pm. June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14 (hours 4pm - 7pm). All vehicles welcome. $10 entry per vehicle.
Mt. Prospect,
IL
Northwest Hwy. and Rt. 83 Metra Parking Lot. Bluesmobile Cruise Nights 2023 sponsored by the Mt. Prospect Lions Club starts May 13 and continues through the end of September from 3pm - 9pm weather permitting. Music provided by D.J. Jose. For more information, visit: www:mplions.org/cruise-nights
Sunday
Addison
IL
48 W. Lake St. Sunday Cruise Night starts May 21 through October weather permitting in the Green Meadows Shopping Center by Flavor Frenzy from 5pm - 8pm. Open to all cars with parking for 200. For more information, call (630) 675-7872.
Aurora
IL
205 N. Broadway. Cars & Coffee every Sunday at Two Brothers Road House 9am - 1pm through Sept. 24. All makes and models welcome with no preregistration necessary. Cafe opens at 7am with full coffee lineup and breakfast items/pastries.
Elgin
IL
2486 Bushwood Dr. Rookies Cruise Nights from 5 pm - 8pm start the first Sunday in June and continues through the end of September. This marks the 16th year. All cruisers, rods, customs and vintage vehicles welcome and enjoy half-priced pizzas. No entry fee. Koolest Kar Award issued each night. Presented by Double K Car Shows. For more information, visit: www.doublekproductions.com
Island Lake
IL
4018 Roberts Rd. Cars & Coffee (Bikes and Trucks invited too)
starting at 9am through September at Sideouts Sports Tavern in Island
Lake. Brunch served 8:30am - 2pm. Complimentary coffee at 9am. Stay for
the NASCAR viewing party. For more information, visit: www.3dsideouts.com/events