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!

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

Kentucky Derby @ Flanagan’s Irish Pub
05/04/24 - 05/04/24
3pm-7pm
Flanagan’s Irish Pub

Unity International Festival
05/04/24 - 05/04/24
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Genesis Community Ministries

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

KVTA’s Pat Tomasulo
05/18/24 - 05/18/24
7:00 pm
Lincoln Cultural Center

FORE the Kids Golf Outing
05/18/24 - 05/18/24
11:00am - 6:30pm
Oak Springs Golf Club

Kankakee Farmers' Market
05/18/24 - 05/18/24
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee

34th Annual Rhubarb Festival
05/19/24 - 05/19/24
10 AM - 4 PM
Kankakee County Museum

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