City of Kankakee

April 2026

Apr 4th

Still I Rise: Hands That Help the Community Giveaway

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Remax 297 S. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901 (corner of South Schuyler Avenue and Station Street)

This upcoming Saturday, Still I Rise will host a “Hands That Help the Community Giveaway” to serve families and individuals in need along with those who have

Apr 6th

SPRING BREAK EXTRAVAGANZA

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

SPRING BREAK EXTRAVAGANZA - Looking for something fun, FREE, and actually worth your time next week?

Apr 7th

Champagne Cabaret at The Lush Vine

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lush Vine 150 N. Schuyler

This is not your run-of-the-mill open mic; no, this one features vocalists who long to sing with a live band in front of a friendly community of lovers of live

Apr 7th

SPRING BREAK EXTRAVAGANZA

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

Looking for something fun, FREE, and actually worth your time next week? We’ve got something exciting happening EVERY DAY

Apr 8th

Public Meeting: IL 50 Improvements

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kankakee Community College – Workforce Development Building D

Public Meeting: IL 50 Improvements

Apr 8th

SPRING BREAK EXTRAVAGANZA

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

Looking for something fun, FREE, and actually worth your time next week? We’ve got something exciting happening EVERY DAY

Apr 9th

ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT LISIEUX CENTER

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Lisieux Center 455 St Joseph Ave, Kankakee

ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT LISIEUX CENTER

Apr 9th

SPRING BREAK EXTRAVAGANZA

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

Looking for something fun, FREE, and actually worth your time next week? We’ve got something exciting happening EVERY DAY

Apr 10th

Illinois Coalition for Community Services Cash Raffle

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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For just $25 per ticket, you will have a chance to win $2500 if you are the first place winner. 2nd place wins $1000 and 3rd place wins $500. Watch the drawing

Apr 11th

Aaron Robinson & Kankakee County Historical Society Presents: Voices of the Community

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kankakee County Museum 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, Illinois 60901

Aaron Robinson & Kankakee County Historical Society Presents: Voices of the Community

Apr 11th

Prom Dress and Formal Wear Giveaway

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

We’re giving away FREE prom dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories to help you step into your big night with confidence and style

Apr 15th

Prom Dress and Formal Wear Giveaway

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

We’re giving away FREE prom dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories to help you step into your big night with confidence and style

Apr 18th

Wright in Kankakee introduces Tulip Gala fundraiser Featuring “The Perilous & Amazing Journey of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel-Tokyo”

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

701 S. Harrison Avenue on the River Kankakee IL 60901

Wright in Kankakee introduces Tulip Gala fundraiser Featuring “The Perilous & Amazing Journey of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel-Tokyo”

Apr 18th

HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

401 W OAK ST KANKAKEE, IL 60901

HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT

Apr 19th

Me & My Bes-Tea Party

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee)

A tea-rific afternoon with your bes-tea awaits you! Joins us for a charming American Girl-inspired tea party celebrating friendship, imagination, tea &