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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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!

Annual Life Banquet

09/09/19 - Ongoing
doors open at 6:00 p.m.; dinner served at 6:30
Chalfant Hall, ONU

Pumpkin Palooza
09/28/19 - 09/28/19
12-2pm
Bird Park

Space Classics
09/28/19 - 09/28/19

Hawkins Centennial Chapel at Olivet Nazarene University

22nd Annual Manteno Oktoberfest
09/26/19 - 09/29/19

Downtown Manteno

Kankakee Valley Open
09/29/19 - 09/29/19
8am
Ice Valley Ice Centre

Candlelight Vigil for Survivors and Victims of Domestic Violence
10/03/19 - 10/03/19
6:30 PM
Kankakee Courthouse Lawn

Wizard Fest
10/04/19 - 10/06/19

Northfield Square Mall

Tri-K Pigeon & Bantam Club
10/06/19 - 10/06/19
5am-Noon
Kankakee County Fairgrounds

Wicked Night Out
10/10/19 - 10/10/19
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Manteno Golf Course

An Evening on the Square
10/12/19 - 10/12/19
2-7pm
The Square on Second

The Doors of Chicago - The Ultimate Tribute to The Doors!
10/12/19 - 10/12/19
Doors open at 7 pm and Concert at 8 pm.
The Majestic

Mamma Mia!
10/05/19 - 10/13/19
Saturdays: 7pm, Sundays 2pm
Lincoln Cultural Center

A Night in Sleepy Hollow
10/11/19 - 10/19/19

Perry Farm Park

"Gaslight" Screening and Panel Discussion
10/21/19 - 10/21/19
6:30 PM
Paramount Theatre

7-course Specialty Liqueur Tasting
01/19/19 - Ongoing
By Reservation- Anytime
The Bennett-Curtis House