Summer is Coming to Chicago - That Means Car Shows!
Summer is Coming. So are the cars!
The western suburbs of Chicago offer some of the best classic car shows in America. Here's a list of some of the best car shows to visit. Be sure to check their websites for any changes or details. Have fun this summer!
Cruisin’ Into Lockport
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.
https://www.cityoflockport.net/824/Cruisin-Into-Lockport
Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights
Thursday cruise nights will resume May 15, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
https://www.lemontclassiccarclub.org/
GOF Central 2025
Location: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Dates: June 16-20, 2025
Details: Celebrating 75 years of the MG TD, with a car show at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Registration details will be available by the third week of February.
Cantigny Cruise Night in Wheaton
Cantigny Cruise Night is a weekly event held every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois. The event resumed in May 2021 after being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors are invited to bring their restored classic cars, and the park also displays military vehicles from its historic collection on select Tuesdays. The event typically runs from May to September, and parking fees apply, with $5 per vehicle and $10 on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer starting June 5. There is free parking for the first Wednesday of each month.
Tinley Cruise Nights in Tinley Park
Every Tuesday from June 4 – August 27, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00 pm
https://www.tinleypark.org/government/departments/marketing_department/cruise_nights.php
Cars & Coffee at Chi-Shack
Location: 301 75th Ave., Willowbrook, IL
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Date: Every Sunday starting March 15, 2025
https://carstoshow.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=106723
Plainfield Cruise Nights in Plainfield
Every Tuesday from June 7 – August 23, 2022 | 5:30pm – 8:30 pm
https://www.plainfieldchamber.com/cruise-night
Cruise Nights at Babe’s in Joliet
Every Wednesday throughout summer (weather permitting) | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
https://www.babeshotdogs.com/cruise-nights
Lemont Classic Car Show
Location: Downtown Main St. & Canal St., Lemont, IL
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Date: Every Wednesday starting June 4, 2025
Cars & Coffee at Two Brothers Roundhouse
Location: 205 N. Broadway Ave., Aurora, IL
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Date: Every Sunday (except June 9, 2025)
Street Fair and Cruisin’ Nights in Westmont
Every Thursday from June – August, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
https://westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights
Classic Car Show 2025
Location: Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St, Elgin, IL
Date: July 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
Details: Annual classic car show featuring a variety of vintage vehicles.
Geneva Classic Car Show
Every Thursday from July – August 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
https://genevachamber.com/events/classic-car-show
Downers Grove Classic Car Show
Location: Warren Ave. & Commuter Lot, Downers Grove, IL
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Date: Every Friday starting June 6, 2025
Roselle Cruise Nights
Every Friday from June – September 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
https://www.cruiseroselle.com/
Lombard's Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series
Location: Downtown Lombard, IL
Dates: Saturdays from June 14 to August 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Celebrating its 26th anniversary, this series combines classic and custom cars with live music for a family-friendly summer event.
74th Annual Illinois Region AACA Car Show
Location: Carpenters Park, 275 Maple Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110
Date: July 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Details: Hosted by the Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, featuring a wide array of antique and classic cars.
Please note that event details such as dates and times are subject to change. It's advisable to check the official event websites or contact organizers directly for the most current information.
