The Big Wednesdays Car Show is running weekly in Orange County, California. The new spot is The Hive Sports Bar in Anaheim. Organizing is MAC Speed Shop so you can expect to see their handy work on display often.  If not always. But this is an informal car meet. So all types of cars and trucks are welcome. Whatever you have to show off and talk about. Plus any stage of project in [...]

Cajon Cruise Nights returns to El Cajon for its 2026 season, bringing a weekly lineup of classic cars and themed evenings that take over downtown every Wednesday from May through August. The atmosphere leans into a traditional cruise night setup, where entire blocks are lined with parked classics, polished builds, and rotating themes that give each week its own character. It’s not just a quick [...]

Riverside Off-Road and Jeep Nights rolls through Riverside! The whole thing leans more toward a hangout than a formal show, which is part of the appeal. Instead of a traditional car-show layout, this one feels like a steady monthly meet where Jeeps, 4x4s, Broncos, Tacomas, and other off-road builds pull in, line up, and give people a reason to slow down for a couple of hours midweek. Expect [...]

Beach City Classics Car Meet rolls into Huntington Beach as a weekly gathering built around classic cars, familiar faces, and the kind of easy local atmosphere that keeps people coming back. Attendees can expect a relaxed weekday-night meet with a strong community feel, where the pace is casual, and the focus stays on the cars, the conversation, and the people behind them. This isn’t the kind of [...]

Chatsworth Cars And Coffee events are rolling weekly in Los Angeles County, California. Happening at Earl's Donuts on Devonshire Street. The Thursday morning gatherings are informal. Yes, Thursday morning! So plan on playing hooky or massaging your work schedule to accommodate accordingly. With pastries looking absolutely artful. This one is definitely worth a stop. And if you're able to throw [...]

Norco Nights Car Meet events are galloping through Horsetown, USA! Hosting the fun is the Eastvale Classics Car Club. And the timing is perfect for grabbing dinner. By design the location is equally perfect. Because Speakeasy BBQ is the spot. So what better way to spend the first Thursday night of every month? Welcoming all types of cars and trucks. Highlighting the fun are classic rides. But [...]

The Filthy Buggers Air-Cooled Car Meet is rolling into Woodland Hills for 2025! This weekly gathering celebrates the best of air-cooled culture, with everything from vintage VW Bugs and Buses to classic Porsche and Corvair builds. Right at the corner of Ventura Boulevard and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, in front of The Container Store and FedEx, the meet has become a familiar sight in Los Angeles [...]

The Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show returns to Chino Hills for 2026. Happening in western San Bernardino County at Boys Republic, this large-scale automotive and motorcycle gathering transforms the historic campus into a walkable showcase of vehicles tied together by motorsports history and community impact. Attendees can expect a wide-ranging lineup across the grounds, [...]

The Good Vibes Breakfast Club continues its weekly Friday gatherings high in the San Gabriel Mountains above Los Angeles. Held at Newcomb’s Ranch along Angeles Crest Highway, this mountain-top meetup has become one of Southern California’s most unique weekly automotive traditions. Reaching the location requires a spirited, but always safe, drive up Highway 2, a stretch known for its elevation [...]

Mecum Auctions return in 2026 with a nationwide schedule of collector car auctions held across multiple US cities. Known for hosting frequent live auctions throughout the year, Mecum brings the excitement of in-person bidding to venues around the country, offering enthusiasts repeated opportunities to experience large-scale collector car events without needing to travel far. Each auction [...]

Bob’s Big Boy Classic Car Show is cool.  Like, Hollywood is cool. Because you never know if Jay Leno or someone like him might be stopping by. But it’s also cool because it’s been happening for a long time.  And as such it’s taken on a personality of its own.  Regulars show up and mingle early.  But everyone is welcome and car lovers with or without cars come and go from 4 PM in the afternoon [...]

Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Car Cruise events are rolling weekly! Not to be confused with the similar location and time in Burbank [https://www.idrivesocal.com/series/bobs-big-boy-classic-car-show-weekly-burbank-ca/].  Offering a bit more space, the Northridge location has the same great grub.  And cool car guy (and gal) camaraderie! Roll in at 4:00 PM and stay until the crowd dwindles.  Which [...]

Classics Under the Antlers is a monthly car show in Southern California. So, it’s hosted by the Buena Park Elks Lodge, thus the ‘antlers’. :0)  And it’s on the first Friday of the month. Specifically, the car meet starts in the late afternoon, at 4 PM.  Then it runs until 8 PM. All types of car lovers, as well as cars, are welcome.  Because the organization literally has a slogan ‘if it runs, [...]

Fuel Pump Fridays Car Cruise is rolling weekly in Los Angeles County. Taking place in Santa Clarita at the Route 66 Classic Grill.  All types of cars are welcome.  Like many ‘cruise’ events this is more of a cruise in.  Or, an informal car show.  Because there isn’t an actual cruising route or multiple destinations involved. However, Friday nights at the Route 66 Classic Grill is all the [...]

The Main Street Classic Car Show is cruising through Garden Grove every Friday night! Attendees can expect a relaxed, walkable car show atmosphere with a strong community feel, a rotating lineup of classics, and plenty happening beyond the cars. The organizers list weekly live music, raffle tickets, opportunity drawings, games, and prizes, keeping it lively for families and anyone looking for a [...]

The Der Kleiner Kampfwagens Cruise Night is rolling into Anaheim for 2026, bringing the best of SoCal’s air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche culture to a lively weekend gathering. This one has a laid-back vibe, where enthusiasts of all ages come together to enjoy cars, coffee, and community energy in one spot. Expect a lively atmosphere at The Colony House, where vehicles of all types, air-cooled [...]

High Desert Cruise Nights settles into Hesperia for the 2026 season, bringing a monthly cruise night! The atmosphere leans into that familiar early evening rhythm, where cars begin to fill the lot as the sun starts to ease off and the pace of the day slows down. It’s the kind of setup that stays relaxed and open, with vehicles arriving steadily and small groups forming around different builds. [...]

The El Segundo Cars Under The Stars Meet Up is cruising back for 2025! Happening every month on the first Friday, this recurring car event runs from October 3rd, 2025 through December 4th, 2026. It’s become a staple Friday night tradition in the South Bay, drawing car lovers from all over Los Angeles to gather under the lights in El Segundo. Hosted by Crazy Joe Lifestyle, the meet welcomes [...]

Santa Paula Cruise Night events are monthly car meets held from May through October. Expect a classic Friday night cruise vibe that turns Main Street into a moving showcase, cars rolling through, cruisers parked up, and a steady downtown crowd enjoying the atmosphere. This is the kind of event that feels best at street level, you can post up for a while, watch the lineup roll in, then take a [...]

Wheels and Whoppers Car Meet rolls into Los Angeles as a recurring Friday night gathering that brings together local enthusiasts for a simple mix of cars, conversation, and casual evening hangout energy. Attendees can expect a relaxed weekly meet atmosphere with a familiar neighborhood feel, the kind of setup where people can stop by after work, walk the lot, and spend time around a changing [...]