West Suburban Vintage Car Cruise Nights

Every summer several west suburban communities host vintage car cruise nights.  These events include vintage cars from the depression era to the muscle cars of the 1950’s and 1960’s to newer vehicles.  Cruise nights are not just for gear heads; rather they are community events centered on a vintage car theme.  Everyone from toddlers to grandparents will find fun at these all-ages events.  Each town puts their own spin on their car themed events such as having a true cruise down Main Street or offering an area in which owners display their cars to you to admire up close.  Regardless of the setup, these events foster community spirit and offer a chance for neighbors to connect on a social level.

 The following three west suburban communities offer Car/Cruise Nights:

Riverside Cruise Nights

Dates:              June 13, July 11 and August 8

Where:            Burlington Park

Time                5:00 – 10:00

Westmont Cruise Nights

Dates:              June through August on Thursday Evenings

Where:            Cass Avenue

Time                6:00 – 9:00

Downers Grove Summer Nights Car Show

Dates:              May 17 through August 30th on Friday Evenings

Where:            Main Street

Time                6:00 – 9:00

So vroom-vroom and head on over to one of these fun filled nights in your local neighborhood.

I’ve attended the Riverside and Westmont events and they are a really great time.  You will really be amazed at the variety and condition of the cars that have been lovingly restored and maintained by their owners.