Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at the Chicago Tribune.
Cruise nights in Lake County feature classic cars including this one seen at a recent event. (Sheryl Devore/Pioneer Press)
6 Cruise Night Events
Here’s a list of some of the cruise nights set for summer in and around Lake County. Call ahead or visit the website to make sure the event is happening and to learn when and where to bring your vehicle for showing. Parking is available for spectators. These are typically not car shows for winning prizes; anyone can bring their cars if they fit the criteria.. Music is provided and food is available for purchase at the events.
Advertisement
Car Fun on 21 in Libertyville
Car Fun on 21 Libertyville Classic Car Show features vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years or older from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. Live entertainment provided. Tickets: Free. Church and Cook streets between Milwaukee and Brainerd avenues. 847-680-0336. Mainstreetlibertyville.org
Advertisement
Cruise nights at Willow Creek Church
Cruise Nights at Willow Creek Community Church, featuring vintage muscle and antique cars and trucks, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. or until sunset on the fourth Monday of the month through Sept. 25. Tickets: Free, contributions accepted. Music is provided. Food is available for purchase. 67 E. Algonquin Road. 224-512-2074. Willowcreek.org.
Wauconda Cruise Night
Wauconda Cruise Night featuring modern and classic vehicles is held from 5 to 9 pm., the third Tuesday of the month July 18 through Sept. 19. Usually open in June, but not this year due to construction. Tickets: Free. Route 176 and West Mill Street. Music provided; food available for purchase. 847-526-9600. Waucondacruisenight.com.
Park on Park Cruise Night in Mundelein
Park on Park Cruise Night, featuring pre 1973 vehicles, is held from 4- 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month through September. Tickets: Free. Live music in June and August. DJ at other events. 469 N. Seymour St. 847-970-9235. parkonpark.com
Barrington Cruise Night
Barrington Cruise Night runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays June 15 through Aug. 10, except for Aug. 3. Weekly themes are featured, for example June 22 is for Corvettes and July 13 is for convertibles. Tickets: Free. 210 W. Station St. 847-304-3400. Barrington-il.gov/visitors/special_events/cruise_night.php
Advertisement
Cruise night at Miller’s in Ingleside
Miller’s Dog & Suds Drive-in in Ingleside holds cruise nights, featuring vehicles 1973 and older including street rods, muscle cars and custom and classic cars from 6 to 10 p.m. on select Saturdays. Live music is provided. Call or visit website for more information. 517 Washington Street. 847-587-6808. Facebook.com/dognsudsingleside.
Sheryl DeVore is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
Summer cruise night events in Lake County
- Advertisment - 