Classic car shows are filled with both impeccably restored vintage automobiles as well as new, top-of-the-line cars. Along with aisles of car enthusiasts, these outdoor festivities typically include food vendors, live music, and other family-friendly offerings.
Find an old favorite, or discover a new car at these classic car shows going on all summer long throughout the western suburbs. Did we miss your favorite classic car show? Email Annie at annie@mykidlist.com or leave it in the comments below.
Recurring Classic Car Nights
Cruisin’ Into Lockport
Every Monday from June 3 – August 26, 2024 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Note: no event on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods at Sonic Drive In (Villa Park)
Mondays from May 6 – September 9, 2024 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Berwyn’s Cruise Nites
Mondays on June 3, July 1 and August 5, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Skokie Car Show (Westfield Old Orchard)
Mondays starting June 3, 2024 | 6:00pm – sunset
Tinley Park Cruise Nights
Tuesdays from June 4 – August 27, 2024 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Plainfield Cruise Nights
Tuesdays from June 4 – August 20, 2024 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Cruise Nights at Babe’s (Joliet)
Every Wednesday, end date TBD | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights
Every Wednesday from June 5 – August 28, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Note: no event on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights (Konow’s Corn Maze, Homer Glen)
Thursdays from May 16 – September 5, 2024 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
No show on July 4, 2024.
Cruisin’ Nights (Westmont)
Every Thursday from June – August, 2024 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
No show on July 4, 2024.
Wheaton Cruise Nights
Thursdays in June, July, and August, 2024 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
No show on July 4, 2024.
Geneva Classic Car Show
Every Thursday from July 1 – August 29, 2024 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Moose Cruise Night and Friday Night Live (Downers Grove)
Fridays from May 24 – August 30, 2024 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Roselle Cruise Nights
Every Friday from May 31 – September 13, 2024 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Cruisin’ Park Ridge
Fridays on June 7, July 12, August 2 and September 6, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts Series (Lombard)
Every Saturday from June 15 – August 24, 2024 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights (Mount Prospect)
Saturdays from May 11 – September 28, 2024 | 2:00pm – 9:00pm
Downtown Lisle Car Shows
May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, and September 21, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Classic Car Special Events
LTCC Spring Auto Show (La Grange)
May 18, 2024 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
GLI Charity Exotic Car Show (Glenview)
May 19, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest
June 1, 2024 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Vintage Car Show (Oak Park)
June 8, 2024 | Times TBA
Circle Car Show (Elmwood Park)
June 14, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
North Ave Car Show (Bartlett)
June 15, 2024 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
2024 Downtown Naperville Classic Car Show
June 15, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Classic Car Show (Bloomingdale)
June 15, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Lyon’s Father’s Day Car Show
June 16, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Burdi Functional Art Car Show (Hinsdale)
June 16, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fathers Day Classic Car Show (Oak Brook)
June 16, 2024 | 11:00am – 6:00pm
Freedom Car Show (Bartlett)
June 21, 2024 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Porsche Concours (The Promenade Bolingbrook)
June 23, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Busy Bee Car Show (Glen Ellyn)
June 30, 2024 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Antique and Classic Car Show (North Riverside)
July 18, 2024 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Classic Car Show (Abbey Farms, Aurora)
July 20, 2024 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
SLSF Free Family Viper Car Show (Schaumburg)
July 20, 2024 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Classic Car Show (Brookfield)
July 21, 2024 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Car Show (Wheeling)
July 27, 2024 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Summer Daze Car Show (Warrenville)
August 3, 2024 | 9:00am – 2:30pm
Annual Classic Car Show (Burr Ridge)
August 17, 2024 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
North Aurora Cruise Night
August 23, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
August 24, 2024 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Pistons for the Parks Auto Show (St. Charles)
September 7, 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Wayback Wheels Car Show (Batavia)
September 1, 2024 | 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Cantigny Car Show (Wheaton)
September 15, 2024 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
North Ave Car Show (Bartlett)
September 22, 2024 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Classic Car Events TBD
These classic car events have run in past years, but have not released their 2024 details at the time of publishing. Check their websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Cruise Night (Oswego): Previously on select Wednesdays
- Vintage Rides (Downtown Wheaton): Previously on Thursdays
- Hetts Auto Sales Cruise Nights (Oswego): Previously on select Saturdays
- Geneva Swedish Days Vintage Car Show: June 22, 2023
- Show and Shine Car Show (Glendale Heights): September 24, 2023
- La Grange Park Car Show: July 19, 2023
- Willow Fest – Annual Benefit Car Show (Willowbrook): August 10, 2023
Car shows are just a small part of all the awesome free summer fun happening throughout the western suburbs! We hope to see you out and about.
