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15th Annual Illinois Agriculture Bike Ride Raise funds for Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom. Cyclists will travel through six couties enjoying the historical countryside of Illinois. For more information check the PDF file on our website for registration form and more information. ...more info »
Sandwiches with a Side of Jam 11:30AM - 1:00PMLooking for a fun weekday lunchtime experience? The second Wednesday fo every summer month June thru Sept. (weather permitting), enjoy a soothing outdoor concert and purchase a delicious lunch from one of our local vendors (or you can bring your own)...more info »
Momence Farmers Market 3:00PM - 7:00PMLocally grown vegetables, flwoers, kettle corn, jewelry, candles, homemade rag rugs and more. ...more info »
15th Annual Illinois Agriculture Bike Ride Raise funds for Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom. Cyclists will travel through six counties enjoying the historical countryside of Illinois. For more information check the PDF file on our website for registration form and more information. ...more info »
Manteno Farmers Market 2:00PM - 6:00PMLocally grown fruits and vegetables, locally raised meat, baked goods and more. WIC and senior coupons accepted. ...more info »
Astrofest 2010 There will be presentations by astronomers on astronomical subjects during the daylight hours and observing through hundreds of telescopes after dark. Food will be available all day until 11 p.m. Entry will be at noon Fri. and 8:30 a.m. Sat. ...more info »
Remembrance of 9/11 4th Annual Prayer at the Pole 9:00AMTo pray for and honor those who died in the September 11, 2001 attack. To honor the response of the brave law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel who responded on that day to the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and to the field in Pennsyl...more info »
Two Rivers Festival 9:00AM - 12:00AMAffordable Family Fun! Starts off with a talent show on the 10th of September. Live music, parade, games, and pet festival are the following day. Watch for more details! ...more info »
Street Stock Special 7:30PMMiller Hydraulic UMP Street Stock Special-Full Show-Hornets Off ...more info »
Races at Kankakee County Speedway 7:30PMIllini Racing Series Midgets Plus to be announced ...more info »
Astrofest 2010 There will be presentations by astronomers on astronomical subjects during the daylight hours and observing through hundreds of telescopes after dark. Food will be available all day until 11 p.m. Entry will be at noon Fri. and 8:30 a.m. on Sat. ...more info »
Kankakee Farmers Market-Open 7:00AM - 12:00PMProduce, prepared foods, bread, cheese, plants, entertainment and activities at the gazebo 9-11 a.m. Farmers market open through October. Accepts WIC coupons, senior citizen coupons. ...more info »
Two Rivers Festival 9:00AM - 12:00AMAffordable Family Fun! Starts off with a talent show held on the 10th of September. Live music, parade, games, and pet festival are held the following day. Watch for more details! ...more info »
Gun and Sport Show 9:00AM - 4:00PMGun and Sport Show/Sell area Dealers on site ...more info »
The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 6:00PMJoin two children and a talking astronomy book as they take a tour of the solar system and learn about each planet along the way. Each tour will be followed by a guided star-tour of the autumn sky. Show hours are 6 and 7:30 p.m. Show hours are 6 and ...more info »
Gun and Sport Show 9:00AM - 4:00PMGun and Sport Show/Sell Area Dealers on site ...more info »
75th Annual Greek Picnic 12:00PM - 7:00PMCome and meet everyone at this small community tradition. Serving Greek Shish-Kabob, Greek Chicken dinners and homemade Greek pastries. There's bingo and a raffle fundraiser to support the church. ...more info »
2nd Annual Senior Celebration 2:00PMJoin Lorayne Pagast, certified art therapist, as she helps us unleash our creativity in this relaxing and uplifting class. ...more info »
Senior Celebration 2:00PM - 3:00PMCertified Art Therapist, Lorayne Pagast will present a fun and interesting program on art therapy for seniors and their families. ...more info »
Benefit Roast of Lisa Dugan 6:00PMHabitat for Humanity of Kankakee County will be hosting a benefit for Lisa Dugan. ...more info »
Cool Cars Under the Stars 6:00PM - 8:00PMTuesday nights cruise nights. Come to Momence and view all the makes and models in cars, trucks and motorcycles ...more info »
Art Exhibit/Metaphors-Symbolism 7:45AM - 8:00PMAn art exhibit from Sept. 15 -Oct. 15 that corresponds with National Hispanic Heritage Month. Reception with the artists on Thur. Sept. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. KCC Learning Resource Center Art Gallery hours are M-Th 7:45 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m....more info »
Artists Reception 6:30PM - 8:00PMMeet upcoming artists Oscar Martinez, Alberto Paniaya, and Luis de la Torre whose works are on display at the Learning Resource Center. The exhibit Metaphors-Symbolism is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. ...more info »
Mariachi Magic 11:00AMFashion Show and Luncheon presented by the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Women's Board. Fashions by Hansen's Villa and Jimmy Holmes Clothing. Entertainment by Paul Germano R.A. Brass ...more info »
College Hockey-Purdue vs Augustana 7:00PMPurdue University will play some of its home games at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena. Purdue vs Augustana College. Sept. 17 at 7 pm. and Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Purdue plays in the Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association. For more information about ticke...more info »
Races at Kankakee Motor Speedway 7:30PMChicago Heights U-Pull-it UMP Modified Special $1,500.00 to win. Full Show-I-Mods Off ...more info »
Grand Opening 10:00AM - 4:00PMThe B. Harley Bradley House located on the Kankakee River will hold their Grand Opening with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10 a.m.; followed by the self-guided tours from 10:30-4 p.m. Picnic food will be available on the grounds. $10.00 contribution...more info »
Good Shepherd Manor Fall Festival 10:00AM - 6:00PMCraft and Antique Show, Bingo, Live Music and Entertainment throughout the day, Bean Bag Tournament and Great Food available. ...more info »
Youth for Christ Century Bike Marathon 7:30AM - 4:00PMThe 2010 Metric Century Bike ride will start at the North Campus of College Church where cyclists will have a choice of a 25-mile Family & Friends route or 62.5 mile ride. Each participant will receive a participation gift and refreshment stops at ou...more info »
Kankakee & Iroquois River Clean Up 8:00AM - 1:00PMVolunteers needed for the 2010 Kankakee & Iroquois River Clean Up. Free Commemorative Patches and Refreshments for all volunteers. ...more info »
1st Wheel-a-Thon 9:00AM - 12:00PMA fund raising event by Options Center for Independant Living that helps many disabled residents. Individuals and teams of four will maneuver a wheelchair through a two-mile course. Each person on the team is required to use a wheelchair for at least...more info »
Kankakee County Barn Quilt Tours 1:00PMDiscover history and tradition with a scenic bus tour of colorful Barn Quilts. This county-wide tour showcases our rural heritage with well preserved farm buildings adorned with a hand painted quilt block. There will be 2 choices for the tour; the we...more info »
College Hockey-Purdue vs Augustana 2:00PMPurdue University will play some of its home games at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena. Purdue vs Augustana College. Sept. 17 at 7 pm. and Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Purdue plays in the Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association. For more information about ticke...more info »
Fall Arts Stroll 11:00AM - 4:00PMThe annual Fall Art Stroll will feature 35 artisans, from painters to paper sculptors: entertainment, including music, fire dancers and jugglers: a 50-foot fall garden, also there will be gourmet sandwiches and homemade taffy apples. There will be in...more info »
Women in the Outdoors 10th Annual Event 8:00AM - 5:00PMAn educational interactive outdoor opportunity for women ages 14 and older, featuring hands-on activities such as fishing, hunting, archery, fall gardening, outdoor cooking, photography, bird watching, self defense, dog training, and many more. Pre-r...more info »
Grand Opening 12:00PM - 4:00PMThis will be the second Grand Opening Day of the B. Harley Bradley House from 12-4 p.m. A $10.00 contribution from visitors benefits the Bradley House Fund for Restoration and Preservation. Admission is free with membership (memberships are available...more info »
Youth for Christ 5K Run & Family Fun Walk 4:00PM - 7:00PMOur 2nd Annual 5K Run & Family Fun Walk takes place at the Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. Awards will be given to the top male & female finishers overall as well as the top two male & female finishers in each category; 18 & under, 19-30, 31-44, 45-55, & ...more info »
Art Exhibit/ Metaphors-Symbolism 7:45AM - 8:00PMAn art exhibit from Sept. 15 -Oct. 15 that corresponds with National Hispanic Heritage Month. Reception with the artists on Thur. Sept. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. KCC Learning Resource Center Art Gallery hours are M-Th 7:45 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m....more info »
Manteno Oktoberfest 5:00PM - 10:00PMFun for the whole family! Carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, and street merchants. Enjoy the pet parade and the lighted parade. Go for a bus ride to tour Vulcan Quarry. Check the Manteno Oktoberfest website for more information. ...more info »
St. Anne Pumpkin Festival St. Anne Pumpkin Festival is a unique arts and crafts fair in downtown St. Anne. Continous family entertainment, kiddie activities and a truck pull. ...more info »
Manteno Oktoberfest 8:00AM - 12:00AMFun for the whole family! Carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, and street merchants. Enjoy the pet parade and the lighted parade. Go for a bus ride to tour Vulcan Quarry. Check the Manteno Oktoberfest website for more information. ...more info »
Rosa Parks Dinner Awards & Fashion Show 6:00PM - 10:00PMGuest models will be our females running for office as well as new exciting women in the community. This event is sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation. Proceeds will go to the scholarship fund. ...more info »
Fan Appreciation Night 7:30PMCourt Street Ford Championship Points Night--Fan Appreciation Night--Full Show--All Divisions ...more info »
Quilt Show 10:00AM - 4:00PMThe Quilt Show will feature over 400+ quilts and items made by members of the quilt makers, also at the show there will be a bed turning and quilt related items. ...more info »
The Fall Gathering 1:00PM - 5:00PMJoin in the fun at the 10 acre corn maze. Other attractions include a pumpkin patch, hay rides, pedal go-carts, fun slide and more! The Fall Gathering will be open Saturday's and Sunday's through Oct. 30th. ...more info »
St. Anne Pumpkin Festival St. Anne Pumpkin Festival is a unique arts and crafts fair in downtown St. Anne. Continuous family entertainment, kiddie activities and a truck pull. ...more info »
Manteno Oktoberfest 8:00AM - 5:00PMFun for the whole family! Carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, and street merchants. Enjoy the pet parade and the lighted parade. Go for a bus ride to tour Vulcan Quarry. Check the Manteno Oktoberfest website for more information. ...more info »
Sound of Silents (Silent Film) 2:00PMFilm, Entertainment and Desserts featuring members of the Kankakee Valley Theatre and a special presentation on "Silent Films were not Silent" with Dr. Stephen Shafer, film historian. ...more info »
11th Annual Juried Fall Art Exhibit Opening reception Sept. 30th, 2010. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through Oct. 21, 2010. ...more info »
Sound of Silents 7:30PMThe Kankakee Valley Symphony and The Franco Family Foundation present Sound of Silence featuring "The Immigrant" starring Charlie Chaplin and "One Week" starring Buster Keaton. Pre-performance dinner and libations at 164 North Restaurant, Sunday perf...more info »
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