Car shows, clubs, events, museums and even more about cars

Dec. 6 Ontario Toy Run, 11 a.m., Ontario Elks Lodge, 1150 W. 4th St., Ontario. Pomona Valley Harley owners group and ABATE Local 19 will present the 27th annual Toy Run, which will include hourly prize drawings, vendors, food and beverages. Entry fee is $10 plus one new, unwrapped toy. Toys will be donated to Santa Clause Inc. of the Chaffee District. Info: Contact Yadira Chavira at (909) 438-6126 or yadi19. yc@gmail.com, or Diane Davis at (909) 969-1576 or dianedavis9648@aol.com.

Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Lot. This car parts, customs and classics. Admission is $10, and free for ages 12 and younger. Parking is $10 at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Cruise, 7 a.m., Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Seal Beach. All proceeds Warrior Project. The event is hosted by Hotrods at the Beach and will feature

Dec. 12 1st Annual Change for a Cause 2015 Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Barry’s Speed Shop, 1640 Commerce St., Corona. All years of American cars and trucks welcome. the American Cancer Society. Info: Call Bryan at (714) 926-3576 or email speedshopautosales@ gmail.com.

The 401k Club Open Garage and Toy Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 401k Club Hot Rod Shop, 4392 La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Enjoy a barbecue lunch, cool cars and see the incredible projects in our shop. Info: (855) 842-3464.

Dec. 13 Spark of Love Toy Drive and Car Show, 9 a.m. to noon, Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff Ave., Lakewood. The event will feature a $250 prize for Best of Show, as well as custom trophies for other and more. Car show entry is one unwrapped toy or a $10 donation. Info: mercifuls.com.

7th Annual Toy Drive and Cruise In, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Valley Relics Museum, 21630 Marilla St., Chatsworth. Presented by Wild Bunch Car Club Van Nuys. Please bring a new, unwrapped gift, gift cards or cash.

Dec. 19 Toys for Tots Toy and Food Drive at the Rock ‘n Roll Café Cruise Night, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 2196 Tapo St., Simi Valley. Guests are asked to bring a $10 unwrapped toy or two cans of nonperishable food items. Info: (805) 584-2233.

Saturday Shake Down, 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., ambsn, 808 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. Coffee, toast and bench racing.

Dec. 20 Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Balboa Fun Zone, corner of Palm Street and E. Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach. Free BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

Feb. 11-14 Circle K NHRA Winternationals, gates open at 7:30 a.m., Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Information: nhra.com.

DESTINATIONS

Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. The museum boasts a rotating collection of 130 classic, antique and vintage automobiles. Guests are also given the opportunity on Sundays to ride in one of the museum’s historic collector vehicles. The main building is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and rides are available from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Suggested admission donation is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children 10-17 and free for children 16 and under. Info: (310) 909-0950 or automobiledrivingmuseum.org.

California Route 66 Museum, 16825 S. D St., Victorville. Historic and contemporary exhibits explore the Mother Road and its impact on architecture, the arts, community development and commerce. Admission is free. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, and Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Open Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. Info: (760) 951-0436.

Justice Brothers Racing Museum, 2734 E. Huntington Drive, Duarte. The museum is a tribute to racing brothers Ed, Gus and Zeke Justice and the world of American racing. Housed next to Justice Brothers, Inc., the museum features more than 200 cars and racing memorabilia. Admission is free. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: (626) 359-9174.

Macaroni Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin. The museum features a vast collection of historical, exotic and classic cars, as well as high-performance street cars and race cars. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A suggested $5 donation goes to help local children’s charities. Information: (714) 258-3001 and macaronimuseum.org.

NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, the museum’s mission is to celebrate the impact of motorsports on the Southern California culture. Vintage and historical racing vehicles are on display, as well as photographs, trophies and other memorabilia. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission: $10 for nonmembers, $8 for seniors and children 6-15, and free for children 5 and under. Info: (909) 622-2133 and www.museum.nhra.com.

The Nethercutt Museum and Collection, 15151 and 15200 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. More than 130 antique, vintage and classic cars are displayed, including classic cars dating back to the early 1900s. Admission is free. Self-guided tours of the Nethercutt Museum are available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Nethercutt Collection is available to view by guided tours only, with advanced reservations. 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Info: (818) 364-6464. Nethercuttcollection.org.

Riverside International Automotive Museum, 815 Marlborough Ave., No. 200, Riverside. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Suggested admission $5.Exhibits include memorabilia and artifacts from the Riverside International Raceway, the Ontario Motor Speedway and local racing champion Dan Gurney, as well as historymaking racing cars and Maserati road cars. Info: (951) 369-6966 and www. RiversideInternational.org.