Last Updated: 10-23-2026
Welcome to the most comprehensive and best-organized list of future Central Ohio car shows, cruise-ins, meet-ups, and bike events you’ll find anywhere online.
It’s time again to start marking your calendar with your favorite 2026 Central Ohio car and bike events. This list will be updated regularly as dates are announced, so bookmark this page and check back often.
Let’s make it another great year for the Central Ohio car community. 🚗
*Unlinked events in the list DO NOT have a flyer available yet.
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RECURRING EVENTS:
Weekly:
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - Baltimore
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) 2026 Schedule
- Kickstands & Coffee - Columbus
- Kickstands & Octane - Groveport
- Sonic Friday Cruise-In - Heath
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - Lancaster
- Red Brick Tavern Cars & Coffee - LaFayette
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - South Bloomfield
- Mundy's Motor Mania - Springfield
- Ruzty Nutz Wed Night Cruise-In - Westerville
Monthly:
- Columbus Cafe Racers Car & Bike Lunch Cruise-In - Columbus
- Hocking Hills 2026 Cars & Coffee Schedule - Logan
- Honda Heritage Museum Cars, Bikes, & Coffee - Marysville
- Jolly Pirate Donuts Cruise-In - Newark
Groups/Promoters/DJs:
OCTOBER EVENTS:
- October 23 - Kaido Fright Night Car Show - Plain City
- October 24 - Route Stars Trunk or Treat - Columbus
- October 24 - Valley Ford Trunk or Treat - Columbus
- October 24 - Trails Trunk or Treat Car Show - Hebron
- October 24 - Groovy Plants Ranch Cruise-in - Marengo
- October 24 - Cruze The Loop Car Show - Marion [Rain Date]
- October 24 - Honda Heritage Museum Cars, Bikes, & Candy - Marysville
- October 24 - Come Cruise Main Street - Mt Vernon
- October 24 - MJR Neon Night Lights - Newark
- October 24 - Columbus HOG Rose Olson Toy Run - Reynoldsburg
- October 24 - Cap City Muscle & Classic Car Show - Westerville
- October 24 - 614Whips Charity Event - Westerville
- October 25 - American Legion #144 Hallowen Car Show - Columbus
- October 25 - RevvedUp Fun Trunk or Treat Car Show - Columbus
- October 25 - Licking County Cars & Coffee Trunk or Treat -Newark
- October 25 - Newlex Classic Riders Car & Bike Show - New Lexington [Rain Date]
- October 28 - C3 Car Club Trunk or Treat - Columbus
- October 29 - Trunk or Treat Adoption Event - Kenton
- October 30 - Outsiderz Trunk or Treat - Columbus
- October 31 - Nissan/North Classics & Candy - Columbus
- October 31 - Steels & Wheels Halloween Car Show - Canal Winchester
- October 31 - Jake Breakey State Farm Trunk or Treat - Gahanna
- October 31 - VFW Post 7201 Car, Truck, & Bike Show - Marion [Rain Date]
NOVEMBER EVENTS:
- November 1 - Nifty Thrifties Fall Fest Cruise-In - Springfield
- November 7 - Miller's Fall Swap Meet & Car Show - Chillicothe
- November 7 - Columbus Cars & Coffee @ St. Charles - Columbus
- November 7 - Veterans Day Car Show & Strada Open House - Columbus
- November 7 - Fall Harvest Car & Motorcycle Show - Newark
- November 11 - American Legion #144 Veterans Day Car Show - Columbus
- November 28 - Ohio Ford Expo Fall Super Swap - Columbus
How do i post a car show?
Email your event’s flyer to hawk02@carshowtalk.com.
Your event must be within boundaries of Marion,Springfield, Chillicothe, and Newark.
Join us for the inaugural Cruise-In & Stroll, a brand-new car show experience supporting Pelotonia Kids and pediatric cancer research. On Saturday, June 13, 2026, we unite highline, exotic, and classic car lovers for a day of driving, showcasing, community, and purpose a community driven for a cure.
The morning begins at Performance Luxury Sport, 750 Colemans Crossing Blvd. in Marysville, OH, with registration opening at 8:00 AM. Participants enjoy breakfast, pick up their show shirt and gift bag, and gather ahead of the cruise.
Registration: $100 until March 1, $125 from March 2, June 12, and $150 day-of.
Every dollar of proceeds goes directly to Pelotonia Kids and the fight against pediatric cancer.
At 9:00AM, we depart on a scenic cruise to Shawnee Station Taproom, 6058 Glick Rd., Shawnee Hills, OH where Part Two of the event unfolds. File in at Shawnee Station and The Nest for a relaxed show-and-stroll environment with access to coffee, a variety of dining options, drinks, and a DORA district perfect for walking the displays and connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
Music sets the tone throughout the afternoon, and at 1:30 PM, awards will be presented to celebrate standout vehicles and participants.
Come drive, show, stroll, and support a powerful cause together were fueling hope and accelerating progress for kids and families fighting cancer.