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Illinois Car Shows & Events
Classic car shows, auctions, swap meets, and cruise nights in Illinois for 2026.
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Dec
13
Holiday Christmas Party
Dec 13, 2026 · New Lenox, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in New Lenox, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
13
University Park Mayor’s Office of Special Events Presents Big Stu’s Motown Music Sundays
Dec 13, 2026 · University Park, IL
Car show in University Park, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Dec
14
Unity Low Worldwide Car Meet
Dec 14, 2026 · Franklin Park, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Franklin Park, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
14
2026 Belmont Cragin Christmas Car Parade
Dec 14, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Car show in Chicago, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Dec
14
Motor Monday Cruise Night
Dec 14, 2026 · East Dundee, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in East Dundee, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
15
Zae’s Car Show
Dec 15, 2026 · Belvidere, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Belvidere, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
16
Oswego Chamber of Commerce Byline Bank Cruise Nights
Dec 16, 2026 · Oswego, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Oswego, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
16
Cary Cruise Night
Dec 16, 2026 · Cary, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Cary, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
16
Babe’s Home Cookin’ Cruise Nights!
Dec 16, 2026 · Joliet, IL
Car show in Joliet, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Dec
17
Meadow Mart Cruise Nights
Dec 17, 2026 · Loves Park, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Loves Park, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
17
Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair
Dec 17, 2026 · Westmont, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Westmont, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
17
Rookies’ Cruise Nights
Dec 17, 2026 · Huntley, IL
Car show in Huntley, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Dec
17
Village Of Norridge – Thursday Cruise Nights Are Back!
Dec 17, 2026 · Norridge, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Norridge, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
17
Thursday Cruise Nights Are Back! Harlem & Foster Plaza
Dec 17, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Car show in Chicago, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Dec
18
Friday Night Traditional Park & Chill Cars & Pies
Dec 18, 2026 · Rockford, IL
Car show in Rockford, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Dec
18
Aces Friday Night Cruise
Dec 18, 2026 · Minooka, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Minooka, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
18
Burger King Elmhurst Cruise Night Fridays
Dec 18, 2026 · Elmhurst, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Elmhurst, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
19
Downtown Oswego Cruise Nights
Dec 19, 2026 · Oswego, IL
Car show in Oswego, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Dec
19
Charlestown Classics Cars & Coffee!
Dec 19, 2026 · SAINT CHARLES, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in SAINT CHARLES, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Dec
19
Mt. Carroll Cruise Night
Dec 19, 2026 · Ottawa, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Ottawa, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
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1955 Chevrolet 210 Resto Mod
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1937 Oldsmobile F-37
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