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December 2025
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    Kankakee United Teen Town Hall
    Dec 2nd

    Kankakee United Teen Town Hall

    4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    KPL Teen Zone — 201 E. Merchant St, Kankakee, IL

    Kankakee United Teen Town Hall

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    KVPD Tree Lighting Celebration
    Dec 2nd

    KVPD Tree Lighting Celebration

    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Bird Park (893 W. Station St., Kankakee)

    KVPD Tree Lighting Celebration

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    19th Annual Lion Wreathing & City Tree Lighting
    Dec 4th

    19th Annual Lion Wreathing & City Tree Lighting

    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library & Train Depot/Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square

    Join us for the annual wreathing of the lions at the Kankakee Public Library and the City Tree Lighting at the Train Depot.

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    City of Kankakee Parade & Christmas Coloring Contest!
    Dec 6th

    City of Kankakee Parade & Christmas Coloring Contest!

    3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
    City of Kankakee, Illinois

    Get into the holiday spirit! Download and color our festive page, then submit your creation for a chance to win prizes.

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    Deck the Halls: Jingle, Sip & Paint
    Dec 6th

    Deck the Halls: Jingle, Sip & Paint

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

    Deck the Halls: Jingle, Sip & Paint

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    Cozy Crochet Club
    Dec 9th

    Cozy Crochet Club

    4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

    Teens, come get cozy with us this December! Learn how to crochet, work on fun winter projects, chill with friends, and enjoy a relaxing, creative vibe each

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    Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board — You're Invited!
    Dec 10th

    Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board — You're Invited!

    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Kankakee Depot, 199 South East Ave

    Youth and young adults ages 13–24 are encouraged to join us and share your ideas, thoughts, and opinions on how to make Kankakee the best place to live!

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    CIRKA, Still I Rise, and Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant Winter Donation Drive
    Dec 12th

    CIRKA, Still I Rise, and Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant Winter Donation Drive

    6:00 pm - 12:00 am
    Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee Illinois 60901

    CIRKA, Still I Rise, and Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant are joining forces this winter to spread warmth and kindness!

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    City of Kankakee Christmas Parade
    Dec 13th

    City of Kankakee Christmas Parade

    4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Downtown Kankakee Illinois

    City of Kankakee Christmas Parade.

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    Mistletoe Market 2025
    Dec 13th

    Mistletoe Market 2025

    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Festival Square, 199 S. East Ave, Kankakee, IL

    The Mistletoe Market 2025 is coming to downtown Kankakee Festival Square!

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    Still I Rise: 12th Annual “Health and Wellness” Seminar
    Dec 13th

    Still I Rise: 12th Annual “Health and Wellness” Seminar

    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Rigo's Place: 164 North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901

    This event intends to provide health awareness and education to the citizens of the community.

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    Deck the Halls: Wreath Making Workshop
    Dec 13th

    Deck the Halls: Wreath Making Workshop

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

    Teens, get ready to deck the halls with your own custom holiday wreath! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll design and create a festive wreath to

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    Good Vibrations 5th Anniversary with NOT YET Band
    Dec 13th

    Good Vibrations 5th Anniversary with NOT YET Band

    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee Illinois 60901

    Good Vibrations Bar is pleased to announce its 5-year Anniversary Celebration, taking place on December 13th.

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    Winter Market
    Dec 13th

    Winter Market

    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library

    The Winter Market is a beloved annual holiday event at the Kankakee Public Library! Enjoy dozens of local vendors selling their handmade arts, crafts, and

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    City of Kankakee 2025 Christmas Parade - Vote for your favorite entry.
    Dec 13th

    City of Kankakee 2025 Christmas Parade - Vote for your favorite entry.

    4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Downtown Kankakee Illinois

    Select the best 2025 City of Kankakee Christmas Parade entry!

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    Jingle Bingo
    Dec 17th

    Jingle Bingo

    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee)

    Jingle Bingo

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    Supper with Santa
    Dec 17th

    Supper with Santa

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Bills Spriggs Civic Auditorium (803 S. 8th Ave. in Kankakee)

    Celebrate the magic of the season at Supper with Santa, a heartwarming holiday tradition for the whole family!

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    An Evening with Mike & Rob — WVLI Radio Personalities
    Dec 19th

    An Evening with Mike & Rob — WVLI Radio Personalities

    6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House

    An Evening with Mike & Rob — WVLI Radio Personalities

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    Grand Opening
    Dec 19th

    Grand Opening

    4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    870 W Station St Kankakee

    Grand opening of Hernandez Insurance Partners- an independent insurance broker working with 80+ carriers for all types if insurance alongside Zarates Tax Prep

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    Deck the Halls: Gingerbread House
    Dec 20th

    Deck the Halls: Gingerbread House "Bake - Off"

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

    Teens, it’s time to get your sweet creativity on! Join us for a gingerbread house bake-off full of candy, frosting, and friendly competition.

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    2nd Annual Senior Secret Santa Tree!
    Dec 20th

    2nd Annual Senior Secret Santa Tree!

    9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    K&S Welding, Kankakee

    K&S Welding is excited to once again be one of Santa’s Workshops this Christmas season! Stop by to pick a senior’s tag from the Senior Secret Santa Tree.

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    Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
    Dec 20th

    Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

    Cookies & Cocoa with Santa!

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    CIRKA and Still I Rise: Winter Apparel & Outerwear Giveaway
    Dec 20th

    CIRKA and Still I Rise: Winter Apparel & Outerwear Giveaway

    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    183 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL

    CIRKA and Still I Rise will host its “Winter Apparel & Outerwear Giveaway”.

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    Ugly Christmas Sweater Party (For Teens 7th - 12th Grade)
    Dec 22nd

    Ugly Christmas Sweater Party (For Teens 7th - 12th Grade)

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library (Roland B. Johnson Teen Zone)

    Teens, it’s time to rock your ugliest, wackiest, most festive Christmas sweater and join us for an afternoon of holiday fun!

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    Meal Kit Giveaway
    Dec 24th

    Meal Kit Giveaway

    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    811 Larry Power Road, Bourbonnais IL

    Meal Kit Giveaway

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    Free Christmas Day Dinner for You and Yours
    Dec 25th

    Free Christmas Day Dinner for You and Yours

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Various Locations

    Free Christmas Day Dinner for You and Yours

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    $5 Hockey Lessons
    Dec 27th

    $5 Hockey Lessons

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena (1601 River Road, Kankakee)

    Our $5 Hockey Lesson at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena is a fun first look at hockey designed to build confidence on the ice.

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    John David Daily Band
    Dec 27th

    John David Daily Band

    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee Illinois 60901

    The John David Daily Band makes its return to Good Vibrations.

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    $10 Curling Lessons
    Dec 28th

    $10 Curling Lessons

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena (1601 River Road, Kankakee)

    Slide into a new hobby in 2026 with our $10 Learn to Curl Classes at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena.

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    $5 Ice Skating Lessons
    Dec 29th

    $5 Ice Skating Lessons

    5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
    Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena (1601 River Road, Kankakee)

    Brrr, winter is here… let’s make it magical! Try Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena’s $5 Skating Lessons on Monday, December 29, perfect for beginners of all ages,

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    $10 Curling Lessons
    Dec 30th

    $10 Curling Lessons

    4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena (1601 River Road, Kankakee)

    Slide into a new hobby in 2026 with our $10 Learn to Curl Classes at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena.

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    Noon Year's Eve Skate Party
    Dec 31st

    Noon Year's Eve Skate Party

    10:00 am - 12:00 am
    Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena, Kankakee, IL

    Ring in the New Year with family fun at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena!

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