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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Upcoming Events
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Dec
45th Annual Gallery of Trees
02
Dec
Handel's Messiah
02
Dec
Christmas on the Farm
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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Handel's Messiah
12/02/23 - 12/02/23
7:00 pm
Centennial Chapel
Christmas In Manteno
12/02/23 - 12/02/23
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Manteno
Christmas on the Farm
12/02/23 - 12/02/23
10:00 am until 2:00 pm
Perry Farm Park
Any Given Weekend
12/02/23 - 12/02/23
8pm
Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant
Holiday House Walk
12/03/23 - 12/03/23
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Riverview Historic District
KVSO Holiday Concert/Symphony of Sweets
12/03/23 - 12/03/23
4:00 pm
Lincoln Cultural Center
Jingle Bell Run and Walk
12/03/23 - 12/03/23
9 a.m.
Kankakee Community College
Riverview Historic District House Walk
12/03/23 - 12/03/23
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kankakee's Riverview Historic District
Aaron Robinson Book Signing
12/05/23 - 12/05/23
4:00pm-6:00pm
Kankakee Public Library
Tree of Honor Tree Lighting
12/07/23 - 12/07/23
5:30-6:30 pm
Bird Park Administrative Office
Strings in the Stacks
12/08/23 - 12/08/23
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Bradley Public Library
Sounds of the Season: Rejoice
12/08/23 - 12/09/23
7:00 pm & 2:00 pm
Centennial Chapel
Jingle Jangle 10k Relay
12/09/23 - 12/09/23
8am - 10:30am
Manteno High School
Miracle on 8th: A Kris Kringle Market
12/09/23 - 12/09/23
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kankakee County Museum
Kankakee Christmas Parade
12/09/23 - 12/09/23
4:30 pm
Downtown Kankakee
Christmas in Kankakee
12/09/23 - 12/09/23
6:30 pm
B. Harley Bradley House
Winter Wander
12/09/23 - 12/09/23
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Kankakee
The Nutcracker
12/08/23 - 12/10/23
12:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Lincoln Cultural Center
Holiday Light Stroll
12/10/23 - 12/10/23
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Riverview Historic District
Acting Out Christmas Gala
12/15/23 - 12/16/23
6:30 pm
The Grow Center
2023 Winter Ice Show "Hometown Holiday"
12/16/23 - 12/16/23
7:00-9:00 pm
Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena
Christmas on the Farm
12/23/23 - 12/23/23
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Locavore Farm
45th Annual Gallery of Trees
12/01/23 - 12/30/23
9:00 am-7:00 pm
Kankakee County Museum
Northfield Square's Christmas Tree Wonderland
11/24/23 - 12/31/23

Northfield Square Mall
Dancing Through the Decades
12/31/23 - 01/01/24
7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Majestic Weddings & Events
Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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