The bitter cold temperatures may have kept most Chicago-area residents indoors over the past couple of weeks, but one of the city's flagship events is less than a month from getting underway.
The 2024 Chicago Auto Show is slated to get underway at the McCormick Place on Saturday, Feb. 10, with tickets currently on sale.
The event will run through Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 19 and will feature a slew of events that will take place around the show.
The Auto Show, which has been held since 1901, will feature more than 1,000 vehicles from more than two dozen manufacturers, along with plenty of food and drink options for families to enjoy.
Tickets are now on sale, with prices ranging from $17 for adults to $12 for seniors 62 and older, or children between the ages of 4 and 12. Children 3 years old and younger get in free of charge.
Doors open daily at 10 a.m., according to event organizers.
In addition to the regular fare, several events will also take place around the auto show, including the annual First Look for Charity black tie event, scheduled for Feb. 9. According to the Auto Show website, tickets are $325 apiece for the fundraiser.
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On Feb. 11, the “Miles Per Hour” run, sponsored by Toyota, will make its way through the Auto Show beginning at 8 a.m. Runners are able to do as much, or as little, as they want during the 2.4-mile course, and are encouraged to try finishing multiple laps.
The “Friday Night Flights” event, complete with craft beer tastings from local breweries, will take place on Feb. 16.
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More information can be found on the Auto Show’s website.
