VISIT KANKAKEE COUNTY ILLINOIS

We welcome you to explore our unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along 57 miles of winding river. Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.

Calendar of Events

The Kankakee County festivals and events schedule showcases fun for everyone. Enjoy an array of activities at the Strawberry Jazz festival, Pembroke Rodeo, Merchant Street MusicFest and the Kankakee County Fair. Find fun and excitement in Kankakee County!

Kankakee Farmers' Market
05/25/24 - 05/25/24
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee

Pembroke Rodeo & Picnic
05/25/24 - 05/26/24
3:00 pm

21st Annual Herb Fest & Plant Sale
05/25/24 - 05/26/24
1pm - 7pm each day
Basu Natural Farms

Sunset Stroll- North Schuyler
05/31/24 - 05/31/24
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Downtown Kankakee

Cruis'n the Square
06/01/24 - 06/01/24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Manteno

Heros, Hogs, and Hotrods
06/01/24 - 06/01/24
12:00 pm
Square on Second

Kankakee Farmers' Market
06/01/24 - 06/01/24
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee

Glazin' the Trail
06/01/24 - 06/01/24
9:00 AM
Kankakee Community College

2nd Annual Father's Day Event & Bags Tournament
06/02/24 - 06/02/24
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kankakee Area YMCA

Music in the Park- Jazz Times Big Band
06/02/24 - 06/02/24
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cobb Park

Manteno Cruise Night
06/04/24 - Ongoing
6-9pm
North Main Street Parking Lot

Kankakee Farmers' Market
06/08/24 - 06/08/24
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee

Bradley 315 Music Fest - Hosted by the Village of Bradley
06/06/24 - 06/09/24
Times vary
Northfield Square Mall grounds, south side

Strawberry Jazz Festival
06/08/24 - 06/09/24
11:00am - 6:30pm on June 8; 11:00am - 4:00pm on June 9
Northfield Square Mall

Sandwiches with a side of JAM
06/12/24 - 06/12/24
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Festival Square

Personal Branding
06/13/24 - 06/13/24
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BrickStone Brewery

Friday Night Concert Series
06/14/24 - 06/14/24
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

Date Night in the Park
06/14/24 - 06/14/24
6:00-11:00 pm
Don Palzer Bandshell

The Wonderment of Mason Bees
06/14/24 - 06/14/24
4:30-5:15 pm
Bird Park Pavilion #1

Kayaking 101 Class
06/15/24 - 06/15/24
9:00-11:00 am
Splash Valley Aquatic Park

Summer Solstice Sip, Shop & Stroll
06/18/24 - 06/18/24
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
B. Harley Bradley House

Manteno Cruise Night
06/18/24 - Ongoing
6-9pm
North Main Street Parking Lot

National Go Fishing Day
06/18/24 - 06/18/24
4:00-6:00 pm
Bird Park Quarry

Dino Dig
06/18/24 - 06/18/24
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Splash Valley Aquatic Park

World's Largest Swimming Lesson
06/20/24 - 06/20/24
6:00-8:00 pm
Splash Valley Aquatic Park

Roman Holiday Date Night
06/22/24 - 06/22/24
6:30 PM
Kankakee County Museum

Music in the Park- KVSO Woodwind Quintet
06/23/24 - 06/23/24
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cobb Park

Friday Night Concert Series
06/28/24 - 06/28/24
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

Manteno Cruise Night
07/02/24 - Ongoing
6-9pm
North Main Street Parking Lot

Cruis'n the Square
07/06/24 - 07/06/24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

Music in the Park- KVSO Brass Quintet
07/07/24 - 07/07/24
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cobb Park

Sandwiches with a side of JAM
07/10/24 - 07/10/24
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Festival Square

Friday Night Concert Series
07/12/24 - 07/12/24
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

Manteno Cruise Night
07/16/24 - Ongoing
6-9pm
North Main Street Parking Lot

Legally Blonde: The Musical
07/19/24 - 07/21/24
TBD
Manteno Township

Music in the Park- Shelby Ryan
07/21/24 - 07/21/24
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cobb Park

Merchant Street MusicFest
07/26/24 - 07/27/24
Friday: 5pm - 11pm, Saturday: 2pm - 11pm
Harold & Jean Minor Festival Square

Cruis'n the Square
08/03/24 - 08/03/24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

Music in the Park- Steven Martin
08/04/24 - 08/04/24
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cobb Park

Manteno Cruise Night
08/06/24 - Ongoing
6-9pm
North Main Street Parking Lot

Music in the Park- KVSO String Quartet
08/11/24 - 08/11/24
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cobb Park

Sandwiches with a side of JAM
08/14/24 - 08/14/24
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Festival Square

Friday Night Concert Series
08/16/24 - 08/16/24
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

Manteno Cruise Night
08/20/24 - Ongoing
6-9pm
North Main Street Parking Lot

Kankakee River Valley Regatta
08/30/24 - 09/01/24
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
River Road Sports Complex

Manteno Cruise Night
09/03/24 - Ongoing
6-9pm
North Main Street Parking Lot

Mattea’s Joy Golf “Fore” Joy Outing
09/06/24 - 09/06/24
12PM
Kankakee Country Club

Annual BLUE MASS for 1st Responders
09/07/24 - 09/07/24
4:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Church

Cruis'n the Square
09/07/24 - 09/07/24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

7th Annual Fleur-de-Lis Celebration Dinner
09/24/24 - 09/24/24
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Kankakee Country Club

Cruis'n the Square
10/05/24 - 10/05/24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

B. Harley Bradley House Tours
03/01/24 - 12/01/24
varies
B. Harley Bradley House