We’re back with another holiday gift guide! The holidays are here! If you’re wondering what to get the car enthusiast on your list this year, let us help guide you through.  We’ve got some great budget friendly options for gifting or stocking stuffers that are sure to please any gearhead. You’ll find everything from tech to gadgets to decor, and we’ve made sure to include options at multiple price points to help fit most budgets.  Got a suggestion we’ve left off this list this round? Let us know in the comments!

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If you’re shopping on a budget this year, or simply being more intentional about how you spend your holiday funds, we’ve got just the blog for you! Instead of giving your money to a corporation and purchasing “things” to fill up cabinets and closets, consider giving your pals and family an experience this year.  From wine and brew tasting experiences to pizza and culinary tours to crafting and hands-on art classes and even an exhilarating experience like racing or flying, you’ll find something fun for everyone!  Best of all, these are local area businesses and organizations offering special packages and opportunities, so your dollars are having direct real-world impact in our local economy.  What’s not to love about this perfect combo of community and memory making!

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The 91st Annual Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you find the best ways to view the parade up close and personal. Today we’re covering some details on this year’s performances, when to arrive for both VIP and free access, and how to secure the best spots for viewing.

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The holiday season is finally here! A time for gathering with loved ones and enjoying all that Lake County Illinois has to offer. Here at Classic in Waukegan, we love to get together with our friends and family, and enjoy all the community events happening in November.  It’s a great time of year to give the gift of a little quality time with your favorite people, and maybe even try a little something new.

In the spirit of the holidays and our love for community support, we also encourage you to shop local during this holiday season!  Now more than ever, it’s important to put our dollars directly back into our local economies and help fellow friends and neighbors have a happy holiday season.   There are lots of wonderful main street stores to shop in your neighborhood, as well as plentiful holiday markets offering handmade and artisanal goods.

So without further ado, here’s the local community calendar of events and things to do in Lake County for November/December.

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No matter what you celebrate, it’s always good fun and cheer to share gift exchanges with your friends, family, and loved ones, and of course, there’s the annual company party with coworkers.  If you’re looking for a little guidance to get the perfect gift this holiday season, we’ve got you covered with some great gifts for car enthusiasts and serious gearheads.

If you’re looking for something for your fellow gearheads or to gift to your car enthusiast family member, these items will be a surefire hit!  We’ve scouted out some different price point options for each item, too, so we can help you find something to suit every holiday gifting budget.  We’ve organized them from most affordable to most expensive to make shopping a real breeze!

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We’re closing out our Halloween Celebrations with an homage to some of the most haunted road trip destinations in the US!  Our list includes places you can tour and even stay overnight, if you dare!  Extend your Halloween season beyond October and book a ghost hunting package, take a self-guided tour, and more at any of these spine-tingling locations!  Well, what are you waiting for? Let’s make like Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine Crew – hop in your new car from Classic and let’s hit the road to thrills and chills!

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Looking for something fun to do in Southern Wisconsin near Kenosha and Northern Illinois around the Lake County area for Halloween weekend? We’ve got you covered! Today’s blog is dedicated to fun activities all weekend long for family and friends to enjoy the season’s best holiday.  From public trick or treat events to haunted trivia to spooky movie nights and haunted houses, there’s plenty to do no matter what level of fright you’re seeking.  So grab your BOO and head out on the town for a spooky fun time.  Let’s check out Classic’s Local Community Halloween Calendar together!

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To celebrate Halloween, we’re dedicating today’s blog to some of the (supposedly) most haunted sites in Illinois and Wisconsin!  If you’re looking to level up your spooky season entertainment beyond the haunted houses filled with professional actors, some of these real life locations might just do the trick.  Check ‘em out…if you dare!

Note: Please, if you’re itching to visit any of these locations yourself, be mindful of local posted signage for your safety and legal purposes! Do not trespass onto private property or desecrate any of the historic sites. Obey any closed off areas, caution tape, or signs listing environmental risks.   Some sites may be closed to the public. Enter at your own risk and ghost hunt responsibly.

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Today we’re headed to Salem on our next road trip guide!  You may know Salem, Massachusetts thanks to its appearances in movies like Hocus Pocus and The Crucible, but it was also once a great port hub for travel and trade in the Colonia era of New England’s history.  The city is always bustling with visitors thanks to its unique ties to the infamous Salem Witch Trials, but there’s so much more to see and do!   The town welcomes more than 1 million visitors for the season, and hosts a slew of parades, parties, vendor events, craft shows, special events and performances, and a costume-friendly atmosphere. If you do choose to visit during Halloween season, be sure to check out the Salem Haunted Happenings calendar online. 

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New Camry concept explores showroom-ready style and substance with race-inspired design cues

Toyota is pushing the boundaries of the modern sedan with the debut of the Camry GT-S Concept at the 2025 SEMA Show. Built on the foundation of the 2025 Camry XSE AWD Hybrid, the GT-S Concept is a bold design study in what’s possible when performance-inspired styling, functional upgrades, and showroom-ready sensibility come together.

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