Spectator Info
Parking
Spectator parking is available on side streets surrounding the Cruise Night event, as well as in local school parking lots. Wauconda Grade School parking can be accessed via Osage Street, and Wauconda Middle School parking is available off Slocum Lake Road.
Friendly Reminders
We would like to remind everyone of a few key Cruise Night etiquette guidelines:
- Please refrain from touching the show cars. Owners invest a great deal of time, effort, and money into restoring and maintaining their vehicles’ appearance and finish.
- Be sure to keep a safe distance when viewing interiors or engines. Even zippers, buttons, or belt buckles can accidentally scratch and damage a vehicle’s paint.
- Pedal bikes, skateboards, hoverboards, and scooters are not permitted within the car show area.
- Remote-controlled vehicles and drones are not permitted.
- This is a family-friendly event; alcohol is only permitted within designated local establishments.
- We kindly ask that you avoid excessive speed, burnouts, engine revving, and loud music when leaving the event. This gathering takes place on residential streets, and the neighbors have been incredibly accommodating—we want to continue fostering that good relationship.
- Trash and recycling bins are available throughout the event area—please be sure to use them! Our volunteers put in a long day and shouldn’t have to clean up leftover litter. Let’s all pitch in to keep the area clean and respectful for everyone.
- And most importantly—HAVE FUN!
Dining & Nightlife
Enjoy a bite to eat before strolling through the classic car lineup, or end the night with a delicious meal and a refreshing drink while soaking in the fun, small-town atmosphere.
Learn more about Wauconda’s dining options and nightlife
Also be sure to check out our Sponsor Page to see the vendors serving up food in the Municipal parking lot!
Local Shopping
Enhance your Cruise Night experience with a little shopping! Stroll through Wauconda’s charming boutiques and specialty stores, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind treasures, gifts, clothing and home decor. Whether you’re searching for something unique or just window shopping, you’ll fall in love with the local shops that make Wauconda so special.