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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Kankakee Quiltmakers Autumn Splendor Quilt Show
30
Sep
Kankakee Farmers' Market
30
Sep
Fall Festival
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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Rock the Farm
09/28/23 - 09/28/23
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Perry Farm Park
Kankakee Quiltmakers Autumn Splendor Quilt Show
09/29/23 - 09/30/23
Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
First Church of the Nazarene
Kankakee Farmers' Market
09/30/23 - 09/30/23
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee
Fall Festival
09/30/23 - 09/30/23
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
River Road Park
Kankakee Valley Park District's Fall Festival
09/30/23 - 09/30/23
8:00 am-4:00 pm
River Road Park
Kankakee Valley Park District's Fall Color Run
09/30/23 - 09/30/23
9:00-11:00 am
River Road Park
Kankakee Valley Park District's 6th Annual Touch-A-Truck
09/30/23 - 09/30/23
11:00 am-4:00 pm
River Road Park
Good Vibrations presents THE RIDE
09/30/23 - 09/30/23
11am til ?
Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant
NOT YET back @ Good Vibrations
09/30/23 - 09/30/23
8pm
Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant
Murder in the BC Mansion- Mystery Dinner
09/30/23 - 09/30/23
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Bennet Curtis House
88th Annual Greek Fest
10/01/23 - 10/01/23
11am - 5pm
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Kankakee Farmers' Market
10/07/23 - 10/07/23
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee
1st Annual Community Touch A Truck
10/07/23 - 10/07/23
10a.m. - 1p.m.
Good Shepherd Manor
Piano Concert
10/13/23 - 10/13/23
6:30 - 8 pm
Kankakee County Museum
Spooktacular Halloween Event
10/14/23 - 10/14/23
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kankakee County Fairgrounds
Fleur-de-Lis Celebration Dinner
10/17/23 - 10/17/23
4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Kankakee Country Club
Art & Farm
10/21/23 - 10/21/23
12:00 pm - 8:oo pm
Locavore Farm
Murder in the BC Mansion- Mystery Dinner
10/21/23 - 10/21/23
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Bennet Curtis House
Autumn Art & Farm Experience
10/21/23 - 10/21/23
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Locavore Farm
A Night in Sleepy Hollow
10/14/23 - 10/22/23

Perry Farm Park
Kankakee Farmers' Market
05/06/23 - Ongoing
8:00 am - Noon
Downtown Kankakee
Artisan Faire
11/04/23 - 11/04/23
9 am - 3 pm
Kankakee County Museum
Murder in the BC Mansion- Mystery Dinner
11/11/23 - 11/11/23
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Bennet Curtis House
Kankakee Open Play hosted by MiR Tactical
03/11/23 - Ongoing
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Kankakee Haunted Factory
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
Holiday Light Stroll
12/10/23 - 12/10/23
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Riverview Historic District
Dancing Through the Decades
12/31/23 - 01/01/24
7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Majestic Weddings & Events
Dancing Through the Decades
12/31/23 - 01/01/24
7:30 pm - 12 am
Majestic Weddings & Events
Holiday House Walk
12/03/23 - 12/03/32
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Riverview Historic District
Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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