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Jun

Cruise Night

Dukes Restaurant Cruise Nights

Jun 18, 2027 · Mokena, IL

Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Mokena, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.

Jun

–Jun 19

Car Show

Cruisin Du Quoin Summer Nationals 2027

Jun 18 – Jun 19, 2027 · Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, IL

Two-day car show at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, presented by the Mid-West Pro Street Syndicate. All cars, trucks and Jeeps welcome. Show car registration is $35 pre-registered or $45 on-site and covers car show entry and access to all event activities; public admission is $5 and kids 12 and under get in free. Expect awards including Best of Show, food vendors, and children's activities like games and bounce houses. Vendor spaces and sponsorships are available. Register at cruisinduquoin.com.

Jun

Cruise Night

Aces Friday Night Cruise

Jun 18, 2027 · Minooka, IL

Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Minooka, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.

Jul

–Jul 11

Race

Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Jul 9 – Jul 11, 2027 · Joliet, IL

Route 66 NHRA Nationals drag racing, July 9, 2027 to July 11, 2027, at Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL. An NHRA national event on the 2027 NHRA Drag Racing Series schedule. Check the official NHRA schedule for tickets and times.

Jul

Cruise Night

Natter'n Noggin - South - March 13th

Jul 14, 2027 · LaGrange Highlands, IL

Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in LaGrange Highlands, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.

Aug

Car Show

5th Annual Revved up for Longevity Car Show

Aug 8, 2027 · St Charles, IL

Car show in St Charles, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.

Aug

Cruise Night

Natter'n Noggin - North

Aug 11, 2027 · Schaumburg, IL

Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Schaumburg, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.

Sep

Cruise Night

Natter'n Noggin - South - March 13th

Sep 8, 2027 · LaGrange Highlands, IL

Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in LaGrange Highlands, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.

Oct

–Oct 3

Race

NHRA Midwest Nationals

Oct 1 – Oct 3, 2027 · Madison, IL

NHRA Midwest Nationals drag racing, October 1, 2027 to October 3, 2027, at World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, IL. An NHRA national event on the 2027 NHRA Drag Racing Series schedule. Check the official NHRA schedule for tickets and times.

Oct

Cruise Night