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 2 – August 25, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Note: no event on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods at Sonic Drive In (Villa Park)
Mondays from May 12 – September 8, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Berwyn’s Cruise Nites
Mondays on June 2,16, July 7, 21, August 4 and 18, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Tinley Park Cruise Nights
Tuesdays from June 3 – September 9, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Note: no event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Plainfield Cruise Nights
Tuesdays from June 3 – August 19, 2025 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Note: no event on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Cruise Nights at Babe’s (Joliet)
Wednesdays beginning April 16, 2025 with end date TBD | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights
Every Wednesday from June 4 – August 27, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Note: no event on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights (Konow’s Corn Maze, Homer Glen)
Thursdays from May 15 – September 4, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Cruisin’ Nights (Westmont)
Every Thursday from June – August, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Wheaton Cruise Nights
Thursdays from June – September, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
No show on July 3, 2025.
Geneva Classic Car Show
Every Thursday from July 10 – August 28, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Moose Cruise Night and Friday Night Live (Downers Grove)
Fridays from May 23 – August 29, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
No show on July 4, 2025.
Roselle Cruise Nights
Every Friday from May 30 – September 12, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Cruisin’ Park Ridge
Fridays on June 6, August 1 and September 5, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts Series (Downtown Lombard)
Every Saturday from June 14 – August 23, 2025 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Concerts end at 9:00pm
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights (Mount Prospect)
Saturdays from May 10 – September 27, 2025 | 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Note: these are new times for 2025!
Downtown Lisle Car Shows
Saturdays on June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Classic Car Special Events
GLI Charity Exotic Car Show (Glenview)
May 18, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
LTCC Spring Auto Show (Lyons Township High School, La Grange)
May 24, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest
June 7, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Porsche Concours (The Promenade Bolingbrook)
June 7, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Vintage Car Show (Oak Park)
June 7, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Circle Car Show (Elmwood Park)
June 13, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Freedom Car Show (Bartlett)
June 13, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
2025 Downtown Naperville Classic Car Show
June 14, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Classic Car Show (Bloomingdale)
June 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Lyon’s Father’s Day Car Show
June 15, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fathers Day Classic Car Show (Oak Brook)
June 15, 2025 | 11:00am – 6:00pm
Busy Bee Car Show (Glen Ellyn)
June 29, 2025 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Annual Classic Car Show (Morton Grove)
July 17, 2025 | 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Freedom Car Show (Bartlett)
July 18, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
La Grange Park Police Department’s Third Annual Car Show
July 23, 2025 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Willow Fest – Annual Benefit Car Show (Willowbrook)
July 24, 2025 | 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Classic Car Show (Abbey Farms, Aurora)
July 26, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Car Show (Wheeling)
July 26, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Classic Car Show (Brookfield)
July 27, 2025 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Summer Daze Car Show (Warrenville)
August 2, 2025 | 9:00am – 2:30pm
Hoods and Horsepower Car Show (Bartlett)
August 10, 2025 | 8:00am – 3:00pm
Classic Car Show (Itasca)
August 16, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Vintage Car Show (La Grange Park Antique Mall)
August 18, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
DARE Car Show and American English (Elmwood Park)
August 22, 2025 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Ignite Ministries 2nd All Makes and Muscle Car Show (Dan Ryan Woods, Chicago)
August 24, 2025 | 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Classic Car Show (Geneva Commons)
August 31, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Wayback Wheels Car Show (Batavia)
August 31, 2025 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm
North Aurora Cruise Night
September 5, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Pistons for the Parks Auto Show (St. Charles)
September 6, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cantigny Car Show (Wheaton)
September 21, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Show and Shine Car Show (Glendale Heights)
September 21, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:30pm
Cruise Night Car Show (Willow Springs)
September 26, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Electric Car Show (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
September 27, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Annual Classic Car Show (Burr Ridge)
October 4, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:30pm
Slow and Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival (Navy Pier, Chicago)
October 11, 2025 | 10:00am – 8:00pm
Classic Car Shows Canceled in 2025
Due to construction on Ogden Avenue, the Berwyn Route 66 Car Show will be canceled in 2025. Look for details on its return in 2026!
Classic Car Events TBD
These classic car events have run in past years, but have not released their 2025 details at the time of publishing. Check their websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Skokie Car Show (Westfield Old Orchard) – Mondays
- North Ave Car Show (Bartlett) – June 15, 2024
- Burdi Functional Art Car Show (Hinsdale) – June 16, 2024
- Antique and Classic Car Show (North Riverside) – July 18, 2024
- SLSF Free Family Viper Car Show (Schaumburg) – July 20, 2024
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.
2 Comments. Leave new
Do we have an updated 2025 list?
Thanks for asking, Emily. All of our 2025 summer guides will be coming out in the next few weeks, including this one.