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.

29
Mar
Discover joy.
31
Mar
Super Market Shuffle
01
Apr
The Dark Matter Mystery
Go with the Flow
Enjoy Kankakee River State Park & the meandering Kankakee River.

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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Discover joy.
03/29/23 - 03/29/23
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kankakee Country Club
Spring Craft & Vendor Show
04/01/23 - 04/01/23
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kankakee County Fairgrounds
The Dark Matter Mystery
04/01/23 - 04/01/23
6:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Strickler Planetarium
Grand Re-Opening of the French Heritage Museum
04/01/23 - 04/01/23
10 am - 2 pm
The French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn
HOMPOD Conference
04/01/23 - 04/01/23
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
KVPD Rec Center
Coffee Roasting 101
04/01/23 - 04/01/23
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Connect Roasters
KENDALL COLETTE
04/02/23 - 04/02/23
1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Good Vibrations Bar
Kendall Colette
04/02/23 - 04/02/23
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Good Vibrations
Birding - Locally & Beyond
04/04/23 - 04/04/23
1-2:15 p.m.
KCC Room D124
Kankakee County Speedway 2023 Opener
04/07/23 - 04/07/23
6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Kankakee County Speedway
Marty "Big Dog" Mercer Blue Rock Band
04/08/23 - 04/08/23
8:30pm
Good Vibrations Bar
Chris Porter
04/08/23 - 04/08/23
6:30 pm
The Majestic
2023 Createur Connect and Pitch Competition
04/13/23 - 04/14/23
4/13 - 7:30 AM-8:00 PM. 4/14 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Olivet Nazarene University
Topless Night presented by Romar Transportation
04/14/23 - 04/14/23
7:00 pm
Kankakee Speedway
MADCAPS 100 Year Celebration
04/14/23 - 04/15/23
5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Bishop McNamara Catholic School
Justin & John Unplugged
04/15/23 - 04/15/23
9:30 pm- 11:30 pm
On the Rox
Howl at the Moon- Dueling Pianos
04/15/23 - 04/15/23
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Majestic
Stars
04/15/23 - 04/15/23
6:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Strickler Planetarium
The Jazz Goblins
04/15/23 - 04/15/23
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Copeland's Bar & Grill
Cherry Bomb
04/15/23 - 04/15/23
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
The River House
Shelby Ryan
04/16/23 - 04/16/23
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Steam Hollow Brewing Co.
Smooth Fusion Open Mic
04/21/23 - 04/21/23
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kankakee Public Library
Springfest 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk
04/22/23 - 04/22/23
9:00 am
Manteno American Legion Post 755
Not Yet
04/22/23 - 04/22/23
8:00 pm
Good Vibrations
Glow Bingo!
04/22/23 - 04/22/23
4:30 pm
River's Edge Banquet Hall
Knack's 1 year Anniversary Party!
04/22/23 - 04/22/23
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Knack Brewing & Fermentations
16th Annual Dinner Auction
04/22/23 - 04/22/23
4:30 pm
Grace Christian Academy
Group Therapy
04/22/23 - 04/22/23
7:00 pm
Steam Hollow Brewing Co.
Ladies Day 2023
04/22/23 - 04/22/23
9:00 am
Centennial Chapel
THE POWER OF MUSIC
04/23/23 - 04/23/23
7:00 pm
Kresge Auditorium, Larsen Fine Arts Center
Sunday Fun Day with Ryan Leggott
04/23/23 - 04/23/23
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The River House
Shelby Ryan
04/28/23 - 04/28/23
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Library Bar
Discover joy. [uncluttered]
04/28/23 - 04/28/23
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kankakee Country Club
Super Market Shuffle
03/31/23 - Ongoing

Merchant Street Art Gallery
Kankakee Open Play hosted by MiR Tactical
03/11/23 - Ongoing
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Kankakee Haunted Factory
Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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