Kankakee County, Illinois 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.

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The Tyjuan Hagler Basketball Tournament
20
Apr
KVTA’s Seussical
20
Apr
The Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced
FARM TO FARM TABLE
Locavore brings the table to the farm in peaceful rural Kankakee County.

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! 


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The Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced
04/20/24 - 04/20/24
2:00 pm
Kankakee County Museum
KVTA’s Seussical
04/20/24 - 04/20/24
7:00 pm
Lincoln Cultural Center
The Tyjuan Hagler Basketball Tournament
04/20/24 - 04/20/24
8am - 6pm
KVPD Rec Center
Home Buyers and Sellers Expo
04/20/24 - 04/20/24
10:00am-1:00pm
Adventure Commons
Kankakee Dream Wedding Expo
04/21/24 - 04/21/24
1:00-4:00 pm
Civic Auditorium
KVTA’s Seussical
04/21/24 - 04/21/24
2:00 pm
Lincoln Cultural Center
Senior Bingo
04/24/24 - Ongoing
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Bird Park Quarry Building
Gold Star Concert
04/25/24 - 04/25/24
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
04/27/24 - 04/27/24
4:30 pm
Strickler Planetarium
Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun
04/27/24 - 04/27/24
6:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Strickler Planetarium
KVTA’s Seussical
04/27/24 - 04/27/24
7:00 pm
Lincoln Cultural Center
"Murder in the BC Mansion" Mystery Dinner
04/27/24 - 04/27/24
7PM-9PM
The Bennett-Curtis House
KVTA’s Seussical
04/28/24 - 04/28/24
2:00 pm
Lincoln Cultural Center
Italian Chef Dinner with Paolo Saracco
05/02/24 - 05/02/24
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Flight 102 Wine Bar
Mattea’s Joy SuperHero 5K
05/04/24 - 05/04/24
9AM (registration begins at 8AM)
Perry Farm Park
May the 4th Be With You 5K Run/Walk
05/04/24 - 05/04/24
10:00 am
River Road Sports Complex
Unity International Festival
05/04/24 - 05/04/24
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Genesis Community Ministries
Kentucky Derby @ Flanagan’s Irish Pub
05/04/24 - 05/04/24
3pm-7pm
Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Kankakee Farmers' Market
05/04/24 - 05/04/24
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee
Spring Showcase: A Garden & Arts Festival
05/05/24 - 05/05/24
11am - 5pm
The Square on Second
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
05/05/24 - 05/05/24
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Civic Auditorium
Date night with mom!
05/09/24 - 05/09/24
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Boxed and Bloom
Cruis'n the Square
05/11/24 - 05/11/24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square
Kankakee Farmers' Market
05/11/24 - 05/11/24
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee
B. Harley Bradley House Tours
03/01/24 - 12/01/24
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B. Harley Bradley House
Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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