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Plainfield Shorewood  Area Chamber of Commerce

Cruise Night

Thank you to all our 2024 sponsors.

Webb Chevy Of Plainfield

D'Arcy Buick GMC

Aces Classic Cars

Rod Baker Ford

Thank you to all who came out this season, we truly hope you enjoyed the season. Thank you to all our volunteers who took the time out to come and help, without you this event would not be possible. Enjoy the rest of you year!

Plainfield Cruise Nights Return In June: See This Year's Themes

PLAINFIELD, IL — The locally loved Cruise Nights is making its 2024 debut on June 4 in downtown Plainfield.

The car show will return weekly on Tuesday nights through Aug. 20, except July 2 in light of the Fourth of July holiday that week. Each event will last from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Weekly themes will showcase different car varieties, from Ford Broncos and Mustangs to imports and trucks, among others. Although nights are themed, that doesn't prohibit car enthusiasts from showing off a vehicle outside of the category.

"Hawg Pen" — where bikers can display their prized motorcycles — will also return to Des Plaines Street during the same timeframe as the main event.

Here's a look at this summer's weekly themes:

• June 4 : Season opener (Tractor night)
• June 11 : GMC Truck Night
• J une 18 : Chevy Truck Night (Tractor night)
• June 25 : Corvette Night (School of Rock)
• July 2 : No Cruise Night
• July 9 : Import night
• July 16 : Bronco night (Tractor night)
• July 23 : Ford truck night
• July 30 : Jeep night
• Aug. 6 : Mustang night (Tractor night)
• Aug. 13 : Hawaiian shirt night (School of Rock)
• Aug. 20 : Final Cruise Night (Tractor night)

The article Plainfield Cruise Nights Return In June: See This Year's Themes appeared first on Plainfield Patch .

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Featured car show, sun, jul 14, 2024 in delavan , wi.

2400 Geneva St. The 19th Annual Cars Time Forgot Car Show 8am - 3pm at the Lake Lawn Airport on Route 50 across from Lake Lawn Lodge. Hundreds of show cars, vendor booths, food and drink. This three-day event includes a Friday, July 12 street dance on 3rd St. in downtown Delavan from 5:30pm to 10:30pm with two live bands. On Saturday July 13 a vehicle parade in downtown Delavan takes place from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. It's all part of Rev-Up Weekend. For more information or to register, visit: www.carstimeforgot.com

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 in Montgomery, IL

Rt. 25 and Broadway. MontgomeryFest Car Show 2024 8:30am - 4pm at Dolores Austin Park.  Food, DJ, 50/50 raffle and more. Gate opens at 8am, registration: 8:30am - 12:15pm. Judging starts at 12:30pm with awards given at 3:30pm. Preregistration: $12, day of registration:$15. Proceeds benefit the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission and the Settlers Cottage Museum. Questions?  E-mail [email protected]

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Thu, Jul 4, 2024 in Sleepy Hollow, IL

38 Thorobred Ln. Sleepy Hollow July 4 Car Show at Sabatino Park 10am - 2pm. Open to all models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Food, games, music, live music and DJ Rudy K. Entry fee: $15.  Donations benefit Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. For more information, visit: www.sleepyhollowcarshow.com

Sat, Jul 6, 2024 in Fox Lake, IL

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Car Show 9am - 2pm . Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

Sun, Jul 14, 2024 in Union , IL

6422 Main St. Vintage Car Show at the McHenry County Historical Museum 9am - 3pm.

Sun, Jul 14, 2024 in Pleasant Prairie, WI

10901 75th St. All Chevy Car Show featuring C1-C8 Corvettes 9am - 2pm.  Hosted by the North Shore Corvette Club and Lynch Chevrolet in Kenosha. Food vendors, DJ Rudy K and 50/50 raffles. Charity donations collected for the Lake County Il. Sheriff's K9 team.  Registration: $20. Awards in 17 classes. For more information, call, 224-623-1297 or visit: www.northshorecorvetteclub.org

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 in Palos Heights, IL

12300 S. Harlem Ave. 21st Annual Palos Heights Annual Classic Car Event 5pm - 9pm.  Live music, local food, 50/50 split the pot. Donation to park:$10.

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 in Wheaton, IL

1771 S. Wiesbrook Rd. Cruisin' For Hope, a drive-in cruise night for all collector cars 5pm - 9pm near the intersection of Butterfield and Wiesbrook Roads presented by Naper A's Model A Club and Hope Presbyterian Church. No judging or prizes, just show off your car. No rain date.  For more information, call (630) 668-7750.

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 in Glendale Heights, IL

414 E. North Ave. 21st Annual Sunrise Chevrolet Car Show.   Clubs welcome, truck parking. Free with no fee, compliments of Sunrise Chevrolet. Awards to the top 30 plus best in show and dealers choice. Same day registration 9am - Noon.  Dash plaques to the first 50 registered participants. Awards at 3:00pm.

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 in Aurora, IL

2855 Hart Rd.  Second Annual Abbey Farms Classic Car Show 10am - 2pm. Retail store open 9am - 3pm serving food and drinks.  Music by DJ Tony. Awards start at 1:30pm. Car registration: $20, day of registration starts at 8am and includes coffee and donuts. Rain date:  August 3.  For more information, visit: www.abbeyfarms.org

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 in Alsip, IL

12100 Cicero Ave. Taillights and Tails Summer Classic Car Show 9am - 2pm benefiting Half-Way Home Animal Rescue. Food vendor, music, trophies, raffles and rescue dogs. Car entry fee: $10. Rain date:  Sunday, July 21.

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 in Braidwood, IL

273 W. Third St. Summerfest Car Show sponsored by the Braindwood Lions Club and coordinated by the RC Gridiron Club 10am - 2pm at Braidwood City Park.  All makes, models and years welcome. Enjoy music, food vendors, flea market and carnival. Registration:$20 day of event opening at 9am and continuing until 10:30am. Trophies (1st-3rd place) awarded at 1pm.  All proceeds benefit the RC Gridiron Club activities and mission. For more information, visit: www.braidwoodlionsclub.org

Sun, Jul 21, 2024 in Bartlett, IL

240 S. Route 59. Freedom Car Show 5pm - 9pm  sponsored by Hanover Township Veterans Services. There will be trophies, raffles, food, a DJ and much more. Those interested in registering for a chance to win a trophy should call 630-540-9085. For more information, call 630-540-9085 or visit: [email protected]

Sun, Jul 21, 2024 in Libertyville , IL

14245 W. Rockland Rd. 12th Annual Lambs Farm Car Show 10am - 3pm. All makes and models of cars and trucks welcome. Preregistration: $20 (closes July 12), day of show registration: $25. For more information, visit: www.lambsfarm.org/event/lambs-farm-car-show

Sun, Jul 21, 2024 in Wheeling, IL

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. Porsche Club of America meets beginning at 3pm at Superdawgs.  For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-club-schedule

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 in Shabbona, IL

105 Apache Ave. along Route 30.  Screamers Ice Cream 20th Anniversary Celebration 4pm - 8pm. Food, door prizes, live music and Car Show.

Sun, Jul 28, 2024 in Wheeling, IL

333 S. Milwaukee Ave.  Chicagoland MG Club meets beginning at 1pm at Superdawgs in Wheeling.  For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-club-schedule

Sun, Jul 28, 2024 in Lincolnwood, IL

Kostner and Lincoln Ave. 22nd Annual Lincolnwood Fest Car Show 10am - 2:30pm at Henry Proesel Park. Best of Show and Peoples Choice awards. Festival bands, rides, food and drink. No Preregisters. Entry fee day of show: $10 per vehicle. For more information, call (224) 587-6803

Sat, Aug 3, 2024 in Frankfort , IL

201 Colorado Ave. Car Show Fundraiser 9am - 2pm at Lincoln Way East High School. Fun for the whole family. Five People's Choice Awards. Custom designed trophies, $1 split the pot raffle with food vendors on site. For more information,visit: [email protected]

Sat, Aug 3, 2024 in Fox Lake, IL

Sat, aug 3, 2024 in shorewood, il.

305 E. Black Rd. Hot Wheels and Hot Rods Car Show at Hope Lutheran Church. Registration starts at 9am; $10 vehicle registration fee. Toy show begins at 10am.

Sun, Aug 4, 2024 in Romeoville , IL

1050 Romeo Rd. Car and Bike Show at Romeofest begins at 9am. Enjoy Bobs shotgun bingo, deal no deal, music and DJ Mike. Forty classes and more than 120 awards. Day of show registration is from 9am - Noon :$25; preregistration $20. For more information, visit: www.showcaseclassics.com

Sun, Aug 4, 2024 in Union, IL

7000 Olson Rd.  33rd Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza 9am - 5pm at the Illinois Railway Museum. This vintage car show is open to antique and classic vehicles. More than 500 cars anticipated.  Please use the link below  to preregister for the event: https://www.irm.org/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza

Sun, Aug 4, 2024 in Bourbonnais, IL

459 N. Kennedy Dr. 33rd Annual Mustang and Ford Car Sho w at Perry Farm Park presented by Northern Mustang Corral.  Car Registration: 8am - 11am rain or shine, participant judging: 11am - 1pm, trophies awarded at 2:30pm. Day of show registration: $20. Food, music and door prizes.  For show information, email: [email protected]

Wed, Aug 7, 2024 in Wheeling, IL

333 S, Milwaukee Ave.  The Chicago Gearheads Car Club meets beginning at 6pm at Superdawgs in Wheeling.  For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-show-calendar

Thu, Aug 8, 2024 in Wheeling, IL

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. The Austin Healey Car Club meets beginning at 5pm at Superdawgs in Wheeling.  For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-show-schedule

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 in Lincolnshire, IL

600 Barclay Blvd. 2024 St. Jude Cruise in at Blackdog Speed Shop 8am - 2pm. All makes and models welcome with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude. Speed shop and race shop tours available. For information, call (847) 634-7534

Sun, Aug 11, 2024 in Channahon, IL

25050 W. Eames St. Three Rivers Festival Car Show presented by Hot Rods & Superheros 10am - 3pm in the grass lot behind Resurrection Lutheran Church. Hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars & trucks, tractors and snowmobiles all welcome. Food trucks, DJ, 50/50 raffle.  Proceeds from raffle donated to a local family in need. Registration begins at 8am; $10 per car.

Sun, Aug 11, 2024 in Gurnee, IL

4374 Old Grand Ave.  Gurnee Days Car, Truck and Bike Show 8am - 3pm at Viking Park. There will be a 50/50 raffle of multiple items, door prizes, trophies and good ol' rock and roll music. On the other side of the park, Gurnee Days will have multiple food options. For more information, visit:  www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/gurnee-days-car-show

Sun, Aug 11, 2024 in Winnebago , IL

200 E. McNair Rd.  Second Annual Joe Rice Memorial Car Show 7am - 2pm at Winnebago High School. Enjoy cars, food, crafts and more. Music by 3D Sound. Voting:  11:30am - 12:30pm (family, participant and community). Registration: 7am - 10am. Awards: 1:30pm.  Day of show entry fee: $15. Proceeds go towards a scholarship in Joe's honor. For more information, call or text: (815) 761-0419.

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 in Schaumburg , IL

1999 Springinsguth Rd. 11th Annual Friendly Ford Car Show in Boomers Baseball parking lot. Open to all makes, models and years. Rock & Roll tunes and food onsite. Awards to the top 30. No entry fee. Registration 8am - 10am, awards at 2pm. A Double K Car Show production.

Sun, Aug 18, 2024 in Lockport, IL

199 E. Woods Dr. Will County Auto Rebuilders Car Show Swap Meet and Crafts starting at 8am rain or shine at Dellwood Park. Live music from Backdated Band from 1pm - 3:30 pm. More than 700 vehicles participated last year. Beer garden and food available. Registration 8am - Noon. Split the pot: 2:30pm. Spectators admitted free. Swap, car corral set up: 5pm - 8pm Saturday, 6am - 8am Sunday. For more details, call: 815-726-6106.

Sat, Aug 24, 2024 in Algonquin, IL

2451 S Randall Rd. America's Antique Mall Car Show 10am - 2:30pm. For more information, call: 224-587-6803

Sun, Aug 25, 2024 in Waterford, WI

8422 Jensen Parkway. Tichigan Lake Lions 19th Annual Charity Car Show 8am - 4pm. Largest one day car show.  Enjoy food, live music, raffles and games. Trophies to the top three finishers in each class. For more information, call: 262-895-6268 or visit: https://www.lionscharitycarshow.com

Sun, Aug 25, 2024 in Batavia , IL

Route 31 and Mooseheart Rd. Third Annual Mooseheat Car Show 9am - 2:30 pm.  Entertainment provided by Cruisein Music Radio. This is a vocational automotive shop fundraiser. Entry fee per vehicle:  $20. Spectators donate whatever possible.   For more information, call: (224) 587-6803.

Sun, Sep 1, 2024 in Batavia, IL

Houston Ave between Island Ave and Water St. Wayback Wheels Car Show 4pm - 9pm, part of the Batavia Block Party, bringing history storytelling to the streets of Batavia.  Car registration:  $15 per vehicle.  Spectator entry to the Block Party: $5. For more information, email: [email protected]

Sun, Sep 1, 2024 in Kenosha, WI

5555 7th Street. Southern Wisconsin All Airborne Chapter Car Show 8am - 3pm at Petrifying Springs Park. All vehicles welcome. Charitable event benefiting wounded veterans. For more information, call: 262-857-7182

Sat, Sep 7, 2024 in Fox Lake, IL

Sun, sep 8, 2024 in palatine, il.

1200 W. Algonquin Rd. British Car Festival 9am - 3pm at Harper College. For the past 35 years, this event has featured one of the finest and largest displays of British Cars and motorcycles in the U.S.A.  Expect between 400 and 550 vehicles on display. Any British auto or motorcycle qualifies for display and British recreations (replicas and kit cars) may also participate at this annual event. Free for the public to attend.

Sat, Sep 14, 2024 in St. Charles, IL

37W130 Crane Rd. Third Annual Riverside Riders All Wheels Car Show 11am - 3pm.  Top quality trophies for six classes. Live band, food, kids games and petting zoo. No entry fee. To register, call Tom W. at (630)-443-7442

Sun, Sep 22, 2024 in Bartlett, IL

102 N. Eastern Ave. North Avenue Car Show 9am - 4pm.  All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. All proceeds benefit Ignite the Courage, a charity organization created and run by the Bartlett Fire Department.  Registration 8am - Noon. Entry Fee: $20 per vehicle. For more information, visit :https://ignitethecourage.org/northave

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 in Joliet, IL

1503 Clement St. Illinois Valley Oldsmobile Club presents their annual Orphan Car Show 10am - 3pm for those makes that have ceased production. Food and drink available on site. Participant plaques for the first 75 entries, DJ, door prizes and split-the-pot raffle. For more information, call: 815-258-9987.

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 in Oregon, IL

120 N. River Rd. Foundation for Focus House holds their annual Car Show/Autumn on Parade Saturday, October 5 from 7am - 3pm at Oregon Park east rain or shine. Enjoy craft fair, food trucks and trophy awards. Preregistration $10 by September 24, $15 day of show. To register, visit: www.oglecounty.org

Sun, Oct 6, 2024 in Elburn, IL

500 Filmore St. 31st Annual Elburn Lions Club All Wheels Show 8am - 3pm. Proceeds benefit different charities including cancer research, veteran causes and the visually impaired.  Day of show registration: $20. Preregistration $15 before Sept. 27.

Sat, Oct 19, 2024 in Fox Lake, IL

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Year-End Halloween Car Show 9am - 2pm . Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

Cruise Nights

Cruise Nights - Final Season Closer 2024

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Tuesday Aug 20, 2024 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT

August 20th FINAL - Season Closer 5:30PM TO 8:00 PM Check the website at www.PSACchamber.com for details and follow us at www.facebookcom/CruiseNights for updates.  

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The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for a great 2023 season and invite you to come out again and experience the many restaurants and shops that will be open during this years Cruise Night Events.  Downtown Plainfield boasts a wide array of stores, services, and restaurants that appeal to almost everyone!  So, please bring the family, and your friends, and enjoy the hospitality of our business community and allow us to show off some of the finest vintage cars in the area!        

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Classic car show.

LOCATION:   Courthouse Parking Lot on 4th Street and James Street

DATES:  July  11- August 29, 2024, Thursdays 5-8 PM

FEATURES:  Hosted at the historic Kane County Courthouse, join car collectors as they gather together to show off their rides. The audience comes from near and far to bop to the music of the 50s while they ogle the beauties and vote for their favorite make and model.

Please Note: The Chamber will decide by 3 p.m. on the day of the show to cancel the car show in the case of questionable weather conditions. Call the Chamber Office at (630) 232-6060 to check the status.

Concours Tour d'Elegance

LOCATION: Third Street and South Street

DATE: August 25, 2024 from 10am - 4pm

FEATURES:  Classic Car enthusiasts will gather together again this year in Geneva, Illinois and view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the Country will display their prized automobiles on Third street and some will be awarded one of the coveted "Benz" Trophies. Third Street is the heart of Geneva's charming downtown shopping district lined with shops, restaurants, parks and historical buildings. This event is open to the public at no cost making this a wonderful family event with something for everyone to enjoy and marvel. The Geneva Concours d’Elegance is your only opportunity in the area to view this fantastic collection of award-winning, unique and rare automobiles.

Batavia Annual VFW Car Show

LOCATION:  645 S. River Road

DATE: August 18, 2024 from 9am - 3pm

FEATURES:   Food, raffles and awards!

Downtown Oswego Cruise Nights 

LOCATION:  19 W. Washington Street 

DATES: May 11, June 8, August 17 from 5 - 8pm

Annual West Chicago VFW Car Show

LOCATION:   431 Neltor Road (Route 59)

DATE: August 4, 20224 from 5 - 8pm

FEATURES:   Rain or shine. Food, raffles and awards!

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Cruise Nights in Plainfield

LOCATION:   Downtown Plainfield (Lockport Street)

DATES: June - August 20, every Tuesday at 5:30pm, except July 2

FEATURES:  Classic car night in Downtown Plainfield. For more information, please contact the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce at (815) 436-4431 or  PSACChamber.com .  Please know that this is the final year for the Cruise Nights.  

6/4- Tractor Night 

6/11- GMC Truck Night 

6/18- Chevy Truck Night 

6/25- Corvette Night 

7/9- Import Night 

7/16- Bronco Night

7/23- Ford Truck Night

7/30- Jeep Night

8/6- Mustang Night

8/13- Hawaiian Shirt Night

8/20- Final Cruise Night

Wheaton Cruise Nights

LOCATION:  Warren's Ale House & McAlister's Deli

DATES:  Every Thursday starting June 6 thru Aguust 29  from 6pm - 9pm

FEATURES:     Experience the thrill of classic cars and hot rods at Wheaton Cruise Nights, every Thursday this summer from 6-9 p.m. at Town Square Wheaton. Enjoy music, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss out on this weekly celebration of cars and car enthusiasts!

Wheaton Cruise Night will take place in the parking lot between Warren’s Ale House and McAlister’s Deli. This event is free for both car owners and attendees. No Cruise Night on July 4.

Oswego Chamber Cruise Night

LOCATION:  Monroe Street, Downtown Oswego 

DATES:   June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18 from 5 - 8pm

FEATURES:  Great food, raffles and awards!

Annual Hometown Days 'Pride 'N Joy' Car Show

LOCATION:  Beecher Community Center, Game Farm Road

DATES:   September 1, 2024 from 9am - 2pm

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June 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

Find us at Plainfield Cruise Nights! The first night we will be giving away fun freebies and talking about Beer and Bourbon Fest, volunteering, and all kinds of great things. See amazing cars and enjoy the Plainfield community and businesses.

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When and where to catch car cruise nights in Will County

When and where to catch them this summer.

A 1956 Chevy rolls through Lockport Street during a Cruise Nights in Plainfield. (Eric Ginnard)

Lockport — With the start of summer comes the return of community cruise nights throughout Will County.

Auto enthusiasts get out and show off their flashy and vintage cars, while residents can take a night to enjoy the summer weather, support local restaurants and even take in some live entertainment.

The city of Lockport has been hosting cruise nights for 20 years on Monday nights and will continue this tradition this year, holding them weekly through Aug. 26. The only exception to the Monday night tradition will be June 10, which is the Monday after Old Canal Days weekend.

Cars will be displayed down State Street between Ninth and 11th streets from 4 to 8 p.m. during the events. Each week will feature a different special theme, and cars fitting that theme will be displayed on 10th Street between State and Hamilton. Specific themes can be found on the city of Lockport’s website .

The kickoff event June 3 will be “GM night,” with a concert by The Neverly Brothers, who specialize in covers from Elvis and The Beatles, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Central Square lawn.

Car owners can register their cars for various competitions each week to win prizes, and visitors are encouraged to visit Lockport stores and restaurants during the event. A variety of activities for kids and families also will be available during the events.

Plainfield’s summer Cruise Nights take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 20 in the downtown area. There will be no Cruise Night on July 2 to avoid conflicts with Fourth of July travel and celebrations.

The events are sponsored by the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce and offer an opportunity for residents to showcase their classic and vintage cars while promoting local businesses and restaurants.

Each week has a specific theme, the full list of which can be found on the Plainfield Cruise Night Facebook page . The June 4 theme is “tractor night.”

Cars will be displayed all along Lockport Street, and admission to the events is free.

Please note that the Lockport Street bridge will not be accessible June 4 because of construction work. Parking will not be available at the riverfront, the library or in the village hall lot.

Cruise nights are held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month throughout the summer in Manhattan – June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14 – at Route 52 and Manhattan-Monee Road in downtown Manhattan. Cruise night specials are offered at local restaurants.

The village of New Lenox hosts cruise nights monthly throughout the summer at the Village Commons.

The events take place from 5 to 8 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month and feature live music and food from rotating local vendors. The first event was May 21, and the next will be June 18, featuring music by Smoke & Mirrors and food from Ben’s Soft Pretzels and The Happy Lobster food truck.

The full list of food vendors and musical acts for the shows through September can be found on the village website along with information about how to participate.

There are no fees, registration or requirements for vehicle participation in events. Vehicles of all makes and models are welcome. The event is for fun, and no awards are planned.

Spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the activities.

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15 Best Things to Do in Plainfield (IL)

First settled by Euro-Americans almost 200 years ago, Plainfield is a village in Chicago’s Southwest Suburbs.

This is a fast-growing community, with a population that has increased ten-fold to 44,000 since 1990.

Yet in the center of Plainfield is an amiable downtown with preserved old buildings, adjacent parks, diverse restaurants and enticing little shops.

People visit Plainfield from far afield for the Lake Renwick Preserve, an important rookery for wading birds, while around the village are family amenities, fabulous parks and walking trails along the DuPage River.

1. Downtown Plainfield

Plainfield has one of only 22 downtown areas in Illinois on the National Register of Historic Places.

Found along Lockport Street on either side of the DuPage River, this was developed across more than 100 years from the 1840s to the 1960s and has more than 50 contributing buildings.

There’s a fantastic diversity of styles here, from Greek Revival to International, and you’ll also be struck by how much life there is in downtown Plainfield.

If you’re hungry it can be tough to choose from the many independent restaurants, offering Southern cuisine, diner classics, pizza, Asian fusion, New American, Cajun, pub food, ice cream, and Mexican, all in the space of three or four blocks.

All around are wonderful specialized stores for antiques, flowers, one-off gifts, pet supplies, farm-raised meat, cakes, tea, jewelry, diving equipment and boardgames.

2. Lake Renwick Preserve

The Will County Forest Preserve District cares for this 836-acre preserve close to downtown Plainfield.

What elevates Lake Renwick is its status as a nesting site for great blue herons, black-crowned night herons and other wading birds such as great egrets and double-crested cormorants.

Until the 1980s this space was a chain of aggregate quarries, which flooded soon after they were abandoned.

The lake has a number of characteristics, from its abundant fish to its gravel bed, that have resulted in the state’s most important wading bird rookery.

The preserve is open year-round, but during the nesting season, from March to mid-August, visits are restricted to a dedicated bird-watching area at Copley Nature Park on the west side.

The rest of the year you’re free to cross the lake system on a three-mile network of trailways, once used by loading trucks at the former quarry.

3. Settlers’ Park

Hand-in-hand with downtown Plainfield, this 20-acre park behind the village hall was landscaped to provide a green space within walking distance of the shops and restaurants.

Settlers’ Park is on the west bank of the DuPage River and serves as the setting for Plainfield’s summer concert series and open-air movies.

These take place at the Richard A. Rock amphitheatre, next to a beautiful ornamental lake with a fountain.

You can stroll along Settlers’ Park’s pathways, installed with interesting interpretive signs. One trail has been taken over by the Plainfield Public Library District, which has set up the StoryWalk, telling a different children’s story each season.

4. Werk Force Brewing Company

Using experimental hops and yeast strains, this small-batch brewery in Plainfield is at the vanguard of Chicagoland’s burgeoning craft beer industry.

You can visit Werk Force’s brewery Thursday to Sunday to try some of the large range on tap, or buy cans to go.

The selection changes by the week, but will usually include IPAs (American, New England, Hazy), a Mexican-style lager, a Saison, a Pilsner, a Stout, a sour and a range of hard seltzers.

The taproom bar is large and also comes with a nice outdoor patio. On weekend evenings there’s almost always a food truck outside, and you can check the website for live music, new releases and other events.

5. Sable Creek Winery

This boutique winery in Plainfield sources grapes from vineyards across the United States to produce a range of red, white and rosé wines.

Sable Creek Winery uses vineyards in California, Missouri, New York, Michigan and Illinois, crafting varietal wines like Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vignoles, Traminette, dessert wines and an array of well-balanced red and white blends.

At the tasting room you can order from a menu of bites, such as cheese plantes, charcuterie trays, hummus, pretzels and indulgent desserts.

There’s always something fun going on at Sable Creek, be it live music, themed trivia nights, wine bingo or special tasting sessions.

6. Mistwood Golf Club

On the other side of the Lake Renwick Preserve is one of the best public golf courses in the region.

Following an intricate multimillion-dollar redesign by Ray Hearn, Mistwood Golf Club brings the Scottish links experience to the Southwest Suburbs.

Among the many design elements borrowed from famous courses like St Andrews are the intimidating, sod-wall bunkers that cause many golfers sleepless nights.

Water is almost omnipresent at Mistwood Golf Club, with two lakes and the twisting Mink Creek. There’s no better way to close out a round than at the clubhouse, designed like a Scottish lodge, and hosting the cosy McWethy’s Tavern.

7. Flanders House

One of three landmarks in Plainfield on the National Register of Historic Places, the Flanders House (1841) sits at 507 W. Main St.

In the Greek Revival Style, this handsome residence is a testament to the wealth in Plainfield in the years before the Illinois & Michigan Canal opened.

It was built for Jason and Lucy Flanders, who had made their way here from Lowell, Massachusetts. The couple was affluent, and Jason served as Plainfield’s first constable.

The building previously stood at Routes 59 and 126, before moving to accommodate an office building. Close by at No. 503 you’ll find the Plainfield Halfway House (1836), which operated as a tavern and inn in the mid-19th century.

8. DuPage River Trail

This route is made up of numerous segments along the banks of the DuPage River through DuPage and Will counties.

You can walk several sections in Plainfield, and the long-term plan is for an unbroken, 40-mile path for hiking, jogging, snowshoeing, cross-country-skiing and bike riding.

South to North, you can join sections of the trail at Riverwalk Park, Maher Woods, Settlers’ Park, Electric Park, Riverview Park and Eaton Preserve Park.

Riverview Park is also one of a handful of places in Plainfield where you can launch a kayak or canoe for a paddle on the slow-moving DuPage River.

9. Plainfield Lanes

This bowling alley has been a long-term fixture in Plainfield, changing names from “Pioneer Lanes” following a change in ownership in 2014.

Since then Plainfield Lanes has moved with the times, introducing a state-of-the-art scoring system that lets you play Angry Birds in your lane.

As well as the usual leagues during the week, there’s black-light cosmic bowling on weekends, as well as an arcade with redemption games and a laser maze.

Another addition is an escape room with a bank heist theme, and you can stop by the bar & grill for craft-your-own pizza with Wisconsin cheese, as well as burgers, flatbreads, sandwiches, wraps and all kinds of sharable bites.

10. The Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe

Downtown Plainfield has a whole raft of unique stores, but maybe the most treasured is this game shop.

Opened in 2012, The Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe is the Chicago area’s premier store for tabletop gaming, and has become a destination in its own right.

There’s a massive range of games on sale, but the store also hosts numerous events throughout the year thanks to its large tournament rooms and eight individual game rooms.

And with an enormous game library, this can also be a place to hang out with a group of friends on a D&D campaign.

11. Norman Greenway

Over more than 100 acres and navigated by a system of trails, this neighborhood park is primed for passive recreation.

On the south side of Norman Greenway is the well-maintained and fenced Daisy Dog Park. Elsewhere you’ll find a sledding hill in winter, a playground for wee ones, a basketball court and a picnic shelter.

A little creek runs through the park, and at the northwest corner you can take a trail following this waterway north to Tamarack Settlement Park, which has yet more amenities, such as a baseball field and skate park.

12. C.W. Avery Family YMCA

An exceptional recreation facility for Plainfield and the Joliet area, the local Y is up-to-date, clean and loaded with facilities.

For families there’s an indoor water park, featuring slides, a wading pool and spray equipment.

This is complemented by a lap pool, as well as a state-of-the-art gym with cardio equipment and weights, a multipurpose hall, a kids’ zone with an indoor playground and a number of exercise studios and classrooms.

As you’d expect the Y runs a wide variety of programs throughout the year, from zumba to swim lessons and basketball camps.

13. Naperbrook Golf Course

Part of the Naperville Park District, the gorgeous Naperbrook Golf Course is in lovely rolling terrain in northwest Plainfield.

A par 72, the 6,755-yard course was laid out on former farmland, and features large patches of prairie interspersed with ponds.

This is another spot to have a links-style layout, completed with those massive greens, broad fairways and surprise bunkers.

Naperbrook Golf Course is handy if you need to get some practice in, as there’s a 10-acre driving range, a separate tee for lessons and putting greens covering 3,000 and 10,000 feet respectively.

14. Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade

One of the most popular annual events in Plainfield’s calendar takes place on the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day.

Plenty of Plainfield residents have Irish heritage, but the Irish Parade is also a way of celebrating the upcoming arrival of spring at the end of the bitter Chicago winter.

The parade is attended by local businesses, the fire department and the Joliet Police Pipes & Drums group.

A Parade Princess is elected in the build-up to the event, and there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained, including Irish dancing displays and a family area with bounce houses and face painting.

15. Cruise Nights

A summer tradition in Plainfield is a weekly series of car shows from early June through late August.

Hosted by the village’s Chamber of Commerce, these cruise nights are free and boast a mix of modern and classic cars.

You can check them out on West Lockport Street and a section of South Des Plaines Street.

Both streets will be closed to traffic, and you can view beautiful old muscle cars and their modern equivalents. There’s a different theme each week, switching from Corvettes to Pontiacs, Fords, trucks and imports.

15 Best Things to Do in Plainfield (IL):

• Downtown Plainfield
• Lake Renwick Preserve
• Settlers’ Park
• Werk Force Brewing Company
• Sable Creek Winery
• Mistwood Golf Club
• Flanders House
• DuPage River Trail
• Plainfield Lanes
• The Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe
• Norman Greenway
• C.W. Avery Family YMCA
• Naperbrook Golf Course
• Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade
• Cruise Nights

Ladies Night at Plainfield Cruise Nights

Plainfield event will take place Tuesday, July 17 at Cruise Nights The Plainfield Chamber of Commerce , together with its WYSK (Women You Should Know) chapter and Associated Orthodontists, is proud to present its 2nd Annual Ladies Night on Tuesday, July 17 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The event will be held in conjunction with weekly Cruise Nights. The evening will be filled with fun events, giveaways, exclusive deals, refreshments and raffles prizes for all attendees  —including a Grand Raffle Prize.“Last year, we hosted our first Ladies Night and it was a great success,” said Tasha Marsaglia, Executive Director of the Plainfield Chamber. “Our weekly Cruise Nights are always filled with great crowds and fun events for the entire family, and we are excited to showcase our downtown businesses with a little extra fun . . . just for the ladies!”Punch cards with a list of participating businesses will be available, and completed cards will be gathered at the end of the evening for entry into the Grand Raffle Prize drawing — which will includes a full adult Invisalign® treatment, plus a mixture of goods, services and gift cards from participating downtown businesses. Participating Businesses:

• Associated Orthodontists - Refreshments, Giveaways, Free Invisalign® Scans & $500 off treatment specials*.
• Sigler Eye Care - Free Lens Cleaner & Cloth or Contact Care Kit
• Sharp Designs - $5 Eyebrow Wax & FREE Bang Trim
• Blu - 1/2 Price Margaritas
• Me Tu Boutique Bella - 20% Off All Apparel & Jewelry, plus FREE Gift with $30 Purchase
• Marie ; Angeline Boutique - Raffle Prizes & 30% Off Entire Store
• Andreasen Travel & Tours - "Sip & Savor Mexico" Refreshments, Raffles & Fun Giveaways
• SaraBoo Creek - Free Votive Candle & 20% Off Purchases
• RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals of Plainfield - Free Popcorn & Raffle Prizes
• DNA Athletics - Complimentary Pair of Exercise Socks
• Wine & Cheese by TCC - Complimentary Wine Tasting
• What's New/Simply Saucy - 20% Off Entire Purchase
• 3 Chics Boutique - 50-70% Off Entire Store
• Krema Coffee House - $1.00 off of a 16 oz. Latte
• Hazel Marie's
• Jane Fine Jewelry - FREE Jewelry Cleaning & Inspection
• Little Explorers Learning Center - Giveaways & $50 Off a Week for Full-Time Students & Registration Fees Waived for Part-Time Students

The Plainfield Chamber and participating business will be posting information about the event on their social media pages and respective websites. Be sure to follow them for up-to-date information on Ladies Night events, promotions and giveaways. If you have questions, or are interested to participating, please contact Julie Gardner with Associated Orthodontists at [email protected] or 815-584-6686.*Restrictions apply on $500 treatment specials.

REFER A FRIEND to our office for orthodontic treatment and you’ll receive a $25 gift card to a local restaurant! See the front desk for more details.* *The gift card will be given at the time the orthodontic treatment starts. Some restrictions apply.

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Cruise nights scheduled for june start: plainfield chamber, as the coronavirus crisis continues, plainfield chamber of commerce staff said cruise nights would hopefully begin some time in june..

Dave Byrnes , Patch Staff

PLAINFIELD, IL — As the new coronavirus crisis continues, Cruise Nights are still scheduled to begin sometime in June, staff with the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce told Patch on Monday evening. The popular weekly summer gathering of car enthusiasts usually runs June through August, Chamber Executive Director Tasha Marsaglia said, and so far no change has been made to that schedule.

"Cruise Nights are scheduled to start in June through August. So they haven’t been re scheduled at all," Marsaglia told Patch via email.

Marsaglia did not give a specific date for the start of the event, nor did she say what coronavirus precautions - if any - potential attendees would have to take. She said the uncertainty regarding the current stay-at-home order made specifying such details premature.

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"Our hope is by June we will not have to have any other [coronavirus] precautions but again we wont be able to answer that until our governor tells us when we can start having events like this," Marsaglia said.

The current stay-at-home order from the governor's office is set to expire April 30, but the possibility exists that the order will be extended. Gov. Pritzker recently said state-wide coronavirus cases are not expected to peak until mid-May. Should the stay-at-home order force the start of Cruise Nights later into the summer, Marsaglia said Chamber staff would announce it.

"Once I have more information we will share, at this time we just have to wait," she said.

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