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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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Lose yourself in the natural beauty of the Kankakee River and Kankakee River State Park, you won't be disappointed.

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, BBQ Fest and the Merchant Street Music Fest. Find fun and excitement in Kankakee County! 


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Gary Lewis and Playboys
11/17/18 - 11/17/18
7PM
BBCHS Auditorium
815-939-9980
Admission: Admission Fee
Hogwarts Fall Feast
11/03/18 - 11/18/18
Saturdays 3:30 & 7PM; Sundays 3:30PM
The Bennett-Curtis House
815.465.2288
Admission: Admission Fee
Junie B. Jones Jr.
11/17/18 - 11/18/18
Saturday 7PM; Sunday 2PM
Lincoln Cultural Center
815.935.8510
Admission: Admission Fee
Black Friday Glow Party
11/23/18 - 11/23/18
7:45-9:45PM
Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena
815-939-1946
Admission: Admission Fee
Santa on the Square
12/01/18 - 12/01/18
3-8PM
The Square on Second

Admission: Admission Fee
17th Annual Christmas Gathering
12/01/18 - 12/01/18
Noon-5PM
Downtown Momence
815-472-3861
Admission: Admission Fee
New Exhibition: Dreaming Expansively
10/21/18 - 12/02/18
Please check with venue on exhibition hours.
Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
815-939-4506
Admission: Suggested Donation
Moments of Christmas
12/01/18 - 12/02/18
Saturday 5:30-8:30PM; Saturday 5:30-7:30PM
Kankakee County Museum
815.935.8510
Admission: Admission Fee
31st Annual Housewalk of Riverview Homes
12/02/18 - 12/02/18
11AM-4PM
Riverview Historic District
815.922.1289
Admission: Admission Fee
Jingle Bell Run
12/02/18 - 12/02/18
9AM start time
Kankakee Community College
815.802.8100
Admission: Admission Fee
Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade
12/07/18 - 12/07/18
6:30PM
Broadway Street
815.932.2125
Admission: Free Admission
Holidays on Broadway Market
12/07/18 - 12/08/18
Friday 4-9PM; Saturday 9AM-4PM
Village of Bradley Municipal Building
815-351-9068
Admission: Admission Fee
Sounds of the Season
12/07/18 - 12/08/18
Friday - 7PM; Saturday - 2PM
Centennial Chapel
815-939-5100
Admission: Free Admission
It's A Wonderful Life
12/14/18 - 12/16/18
Event times vary.
The Majestic
815.644.0854
Admission: Admission Fee
40th Annual Gallery of Trees
12/01/18 - 12/30/18
Monday - Friday 10 - 4, Saturday and Sunday 1 - 4
Kankakee County Museum
815.592.2019
Admission: Suggested Donation
Channeling
12/10/18 - 01/20/19
8AM-9PM
Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
815-939-4506
Admission: Free Admission
Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
05/07/18 - Ongoing

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