Dads Slot Cars

02/23/2024

Please join us for our FINAL WEEKEND! Come by this Friday 5-9pm , Saturday 12-9pm, and Sunday 12-6pm to get in some race time in before we lock our doors for the final time on Sunday, Febuary 25th, 2024 at 6pm! I will miss each and every one of my customers, every smile, every story, even every crash and most of all each and every person whom I have had the honor to get to know over the past years. Thank you, everyone, for the memories. 💔 Join me at the finish line, and let's send Dad's slot cars off the way it deserves 🏁🏁

02/05/2024

Dad's slot cars has never been just a business to me. It has always been about family. The sounds of giggles and squeals of excitement to the smell of burning rubber. It's about hosting 99 year old birthday party celebrations. It's about generations of racers coming together to enjoy a racing day together as a family. Dads Slot Cars has been a second home to me for years... Unfortunately, with tears in my eyes, I have to say Dads Slot Cars has been listed for sale. We will continue to be open normal business hours for as long as we can until the building sells. Come on by for a final race. 🏁 Thank you to each and every customer for the love and support over the past 33 years. As Lightning Mcqueen says, "See ya at the finish line, buddy." 💔
(If you know anyone/are interested in continuing Dads Slot Cars, please reach out via messenger)

01/28/2024

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12/02/2023

Looking for something fun to do indoors this weekend?! Come race! Open Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm

09/14/2023

Freshly cleaned and glued! Look at that shine! Come and burn some rubber this weekend! We are open Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm 🏁🏁🏁

06/09/2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend as a family away from screens?! Check us out! Come race and enjoy some retro wholesome fun! Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm!

05/20/2023

Please help us congratulate our employees Faith and Alex on their Maine West High School graduation tomorrow! I am so very proud of both of you and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. To attend graduation tomorrow (Sunday May 21st 2023) we have adjusted our hours to 330pm-6pm. 🎊🎊

03/25/2023

Nothing better than freshly cleaned and glued tracks! We are here tonight until 9pm and tomorrow 12-6pm!

02/24/2023

Are you looking to host a party, but want something different? Something unique and fun for both adults and kids? Check out our party packages. Affordable, easy, and guaranteed great time! Send us a message for more info and to check availability 🏁
Or come in and try us out anytime Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm or Sunday 12-6 pm.

11/22/2022

Looking for something fun to do and get out of the house for a bit? Check us out! A little friendly competition! Two tracks to choose from and race on. No age limits or restrictions! Anyone can play for $10 for 30 minutes! We are open Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.

09/14/2022

Don't miss the first Forest Dine and Share at Dad's Slot Cars this weekend!

09/07/2022

🏁🏁Have a birthday coming up, and looking for a memorable and inexpensive way to celebrate? Slot car racing is fun for any age! Parties packages for groups of eight or more racers available. We also have completely private events too! Send us a message and we would be happy to tell you more and check dates for you! 700 Lee Street. Des Plaines!
Hours- Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm 🏁🏁

08/29/2022

Report cards will be out soon!! Save money by bringing in your childs report card next time. For EVERY "A" or equivalent you will receive 15 minutes of track time FREE. (Limit one "A" per 30 mins of race time) Any grade level and any subject. See you soon! Open Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm

08/17/2022

Ready to have some fun this weekend? And looking for a way to have fun as a family and away from screens and video games? Check us out! $10 for 30 minutes of racing with car and controller rental!! No age restrictions ever.. Our hours- Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm

07/02/2022

Have a happy and safe 4th of July! We are closed this weekend. See everyone next weekend!

06/24/2022

Thank you everyone for coming out last night!

AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL FOR THE AGES

It was a great night celebrating community at Dads Slot Cars last night. Races were had, friends were made, ice cream was ate.

One of my favorite things about Dad’s, which I was reminiscing with my friend Sean Oskerka 3rd Ward, is the ”15 minutes of racing per A” reward. For every “A” that kids bring home, they get 15 minutes of free racing.

It’s small and simple, but it’s a tradition that Dad’s carries on to this day. It’s things like this that build community, and why I hope we can all commit to stop into Dad’s from time to time, at least to grab some ice cream.

Stop by over the weekend, as they’re still our restaurant of the week through Monday.

Jet City is a special place.

06/21/2022

So excited to be a part of The Jet City Coalition this week! If you are free Thursday come on out for a night of racing and ice cream 6pm-9pm !! 🏁🏁

05/18/2022

This weekend we will be closed (May 20-22) for a family memorial camping trip in honor of our Mom whom we lost on Feb 6th 2022. See everyone the following weekend normal hours Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm ❤️
-Dads Crew

03/29/2022

Check out this great interview on WGN!

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02/28/2022

🏁🏁Ditch the screens and come have some retro hands on fun as a family and race slot cars! No age restrictions ever. Finish your experience at our ice cream parlor with one of our picture perfect ice cream creations! Dont forget those report cards. We will give you 15 mins of free track time for every 'A' (or equivalent) on everyones report cards! Hope to see you soon 🏁🏁

02/14/2022

Dad's Slot Cars suffered a huge loss last weekend with the passing of my Mom. She ran Dads Slot Cars for years always with a smile... She loved each and every customer like they were family. She is now reuinted with Dad in heaven and will be so greatly missed by so many. Please keep our family in your thoughts 💔

08/19/2021

Did you know we serve ice cream too?! We have homemade old fashioned phosphates, shakes, malts, sundaes, floats and more! Work up a sweat with racing and cool off with some yummy ice cream! Hope to see you soon 🍨🍦🍧

08/11/2021

Looking for a new way to have fun as a family? Come check us out!! Rentals available and no age restrictions to play. We are open Friday 5pm-9pm Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm!

07/02/2021

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend!! We are closed this weekend but hope to see everyone next weekend! 🎇🇺🇸🎆🇺🇸

03/30/2021

🏁 Looking for a fun, exciting and safe way to spend time as a family? Check out Dads Slot Cars! Kids and adults will have tons of fun slot car racing! No age restrictions. Group packages and private race times available for larger groups! 🏁

03/15/2021

Future slot car worker! My daughter (Dad's granddaughter) was featured on Harbor Freight instagram!

02/08/2021

🏁🏁Have you ever been slot car racing?! It is so much fun for the whole family! No age limits, anyone can play! Come have fun with a screen free game that the whole family will love! Rentals available and private party packages for 8 or more racers available! Happy racing 🏁🏁

01/23/2021

Slot car racing is family fun! Family owned and operated business for almost 30 years! We rent all equipment you will need or you can bring your own. Anyone can race no matter age or skill level! Two awesome tracks to choose from. Come check us out! We are open Friday 5pm-9pm Saturdays 12pm-9pm and Sundays 12pm-6pm.

12/26/2020

Happy holidays everyone! 🎄 Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check us out! Open Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm🏁🏁

11/28/2020

🏁🏁Looking for something fun to do?? Check us out!! Have fun racing slot cars while staying socially distanced and safe! We are open Friday 5pm-9pm Saturday 12pm-9pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. We also have private group racing times available. Give us a call or send us a message for information. 847-298-0688🏁🏁