Cruising for a Cause Car & Bike Show

Woodlawn Funeral Home – Cruising for a Cause Car and Motorcycle Show – Benefit for the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly community event featuring beautiful classic cars, custom motorcycles, live entertainment, delicious food, raffles, and activities for all ages—all while supporting an incredible cause that helps bring joy to children in need.

📅 Event Information
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Location:
Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park
7750 W. Cermak Road
Forest Park, IL 60130

Enjoy a Day Filled With:
Classic, custom, and specialty cars
Beautiful motorcycles
Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade BB-1 Bus
Live music throughout the event
Route 66 Mobile Diner Food Truck
Cool Truck Treats Ice Cream Truck
Dignity Information Booth and tours
Toy donations (Receives 1 raffle ticket PER toy)
Raffle gift basket donated from Cycle Gear – 6905 W 159th st, Tinley Park, IL, 60477
T-shirt giveaways
Grand prize raffles
Public voting for favorite vehicles

Admission is FREE for everyone! (Toy donation encouraged)

Car & Motorcycle Registration
Vehicle registration begins at:
8:30 AM
Parking is first-come, first-served.

IMPORTANT:
All show cars and motorcycles must enter through the main Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park entrance located directly off Des Plaines Avenue (Traveling South on Desplaines coming from Roosevelt before the intersection at Cermak Road turn left into the lot / Traveling North on DesPlaines will be turn in on your right) – Cars will be directed to the first right into the main front office parking lot as they enter off Des Plaines to start parking near the back of the lot – Motorcycles will proceed forward and be directed to take the first left turn into the cemetery. We will have staff assisting with parking – see registration booths after you are safely parked for your participation information packets.

**Please DO NOT use the Cermak Road cemetery entrance when arriving with a registered show vehicle this will be exits only for all show vehicles – map and instructions provided at registration.

Guest Parking Information
Guests attending the event should park across the street in the Woodlawn Mausoleum parking lot, which will be clearly marked with Event Parking signs.
The parking lot entrance is located on Des Plaines Avenue at the intersection of Cermak Road.
Additional overflow parking will also be available behind the mausoleum at Schuth’s Grove Forest Preserve.
Guests arriving should follow the directions of our crossing guard at the intersection for safe access to the main event grounds.

Toy Donations:
This event proudly benefits the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade, and we encourage everyone to help us make a difference for the children.

-Show Car & Motorcycle Participants
Participants are encouraged to bring one new, unwrapped toy (please no stuffed animals) as their “entry fee” during registration.

-Event Guests
Guests attending the event are also encouraged to bring a new toy donation to our Information Booth.

Every guest will receive:
-An event map
-Public voting card
-Information about the day’s activities

Raffle Prizes & Giveaways
Every new toy donated earns one raffle ticket per toy donated, increasing your chances to win!

Throughout the event, we’ll be giving away:
-T-shirts every 30 minutes beginning at 10:00 AM
-Grand prize giveaways
-Raffle Basket from Tinley Park’s Cycle Gear
Winning raffle numbers will be called directly throughout the event.
Prize winners may claim their prize at the Information Booth by presenting the matching half of their raffle ticket.

Public Choice Awards-
Guests attending the show will help determine this year’s winners by voting for their favorite vehicles.
Awards will be presented for:
Cars
🏆 1st Place
🏆 2nd Place
🏆 3rd Place

Motorcycles
🏆 1st Place
🏆 2nd Place
🏆 3rd Place

Please remember to complete both the car and motorcycle portions of your voting card before returning it to the Information Booth.
Award winners will be contacted during the event and announced near 1:00 PM.
Winning participants will receive their trophies and have photos taken with their vehicle or motorcycle, followed by a group winners photo.

We Hope to See You There!

Whether you’re bringing a show vehicle, coming to admire incredible cars and motorcycles, enjoying great food and live music, or simply looking for a fun family outing, there’s something for everyone at Cruising for a Cause. Most importantly, your participation helps support the mission of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade, providing toys and hope to children and families throughout our community.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an unforgettable day of community, compassion, and classic automotive fun.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, August 2, 2026!