City of Kankakee

Events

July 2019

Jul 1st

21st Annual Memorial Brian Stone Tournament

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Bob Dunn/Chet Yokum Field | Beckman Park | Kankakee IL

WHO WILL WIN THE TROPHY THIS YEAR? IT COULD BE YOUR TEAM!

Jul 3rd

WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

7:40 am - 8:00 am

WVLI -- 292 N. Convert Bourbonnais

Jul 3rd

WINTRUST MORNING MOVIE SERIES!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paramount & Meadowview

10 weeks of family fun! Doors open at 9am and film starts at 10am. Come before the film to enjoy activities and entertainment each week.

Jul 3rd

Free Concert in the Park

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Palzer Band Shell | Bird Park

Kankakee Municipal Band | Free Concerts in the Park |

Jul 3rd

Lunch with Mayor

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

TAFT PRIMARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA | 1155 W HAWKINS ST, KANKAKEE

Mayor Wells-Armstrong will read to the kids during their lunch!

Jul 4th

July 4th Concert & Laser Show

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kankakee Community College

FACE PAINTING • FOOD VENDORS • Amazing Laser Show at Dark!

Jul 6th

Farmers' Market

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intersection of S. Schuyler Ave. and Merchant St. in downtown Kankakee

The Kankakee Farmers’ Market is family-friendly, providing activities and music to visitors of all ages. Open almost exactly half the year, be sure to spend

Jul 6th

Vacation Bible School Parade

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

The parade route consist of Hillcrest & Marycrest subdivisions, Court St., Hobbie Heights and Hobbie Avenue.

Jul 6th

Saturday Night Cruis'n the Square

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Harold & Jean Miner Square | 199 S East Ave. Kankakee

Come out this saturday and enjoy the car show revamped! It’s going to be a great time!

Jul 10th

Sandwiches with a Side of Jam

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square (Depot)

Come and stop by our lunchtime event which will feature food for purchase from downtown restaurants set to music by Local Artists!

Jul 10th

WINTRUST MORNING MOVIE SERIES!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paramount & Meadowview

10 weeks of family fun! Doors open at 9am and film starts at 10am. Come before the film to enjoy activities and entertainment each week.

Jul 11th

Free Concert in the Park

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Palzer Band Shell | Bird Park

Kankakee Municipal Band | Free Concerts in the Park

Jul 12th

Fridays After 5

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Harold & Jean Miner Square | 199 S East Ave. Kankakee

Come out and enjoy a Friday night concert!

Jul 13th

Learn to Recycle Right

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kankakee Farmers' Market | Downtown Kankakee

Recycling Basics Step By Step, Tips, Available Resources, Questions & Answers

Jul 13th

Hippocrates Clinic Health & Wellness Fair

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

4011, 606 E Court St | Kankakee

For more information, call Hippocrates Medical Clinic at (815) 216-3446

Jul 15th

SUMMER SAFETY CAMP FOR KIDS

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library

KC-CASA PRESENTS SUMMER SAFETY CAMP FOR KIDS

Jul 16th

Hawaiian Retreat Open House

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

KC-CASA Office parking lot | 1440 W. Court St. | Kankakee

Please join us for food, giveaways, games and prizes.

Jul 17th

WINTRUST MORNING MOVIE SERIES!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paramount & Meadowview

10 weeks of family fun! Doors open at 9am and film starts at 10am. Come before the film to enjoy activities and entertainment each week.

Jul 17th

KCCSI 1st Annual Open House

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

657 E. Court St. | Kankakee

Jul 18th

Free Concert in the Park

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Palzer Band Shell | Bird Park

Kankakee Municipal Band | Free Concerts in the Park

Jul 19th

Fridays After 5

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Harold & Jean Miner Square | 199 S East Ave. Kankakee

Come out and enjoy a Friday night concert!

Jul 20th

Mingle with the Mayor

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

JR's Chicken | 135 E. Bourbonnais St.

Please consider joining us to ask questions, share ideas, and get to know your Mayor. We hope to see you there!

Jul 20th

Touch-A-Truck

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kankakee Valley Park District, 893 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Hosted by the Kankakee Valley Park District, this event is fun, family-friendly, and FREE!

Jul 20th

Learn to Recycle Right

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kankakee Farmers' Market | Downtown Kankakee

Recycling Basics Step By Step, Tips, Available Resources, Questions & Answers

Jul 22nd

SUMMER SAFETY CAMP FOR KIDS

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library

KC-CASA PRESENTS SUMMER SAFETY CAMP FOR KIDS

Jul 24th

WINTRUST MORNING MOVIE SERIES!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paramount & Meadowview

10 weeks of family fun! Doors open at 9am and film starts at 10am. Come before the film to enjoy activities and entertainment each week.

Jul 25th

Free Concert in the Park

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Palzer Band Shell | Bird Park

Kankakee Municipal Band | Free Concerts in the Park

Jul 25th

Kankakee Chats

7:30 pm - 8:10 pm

Live Stream | Channel 4 & Website | Facebook Live

Enjoy Kankakee Chats, a place you can watch live video with Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong

Jul 26th

Merchant Street Music Fest

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square | 199 South East Avenue Kankakee

The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink.

Jul 27th

Merchant Street MusicFest

2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square | 199 South East Avenue Kankakee

The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink.

Jul 29th

SUMMER SAFETY CAMP FOR KIDS

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library

KC-CASA PRESENTS SUMMER SAFETY CAMP FOR KIDS

Jul 31st

WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

7:40 am - 8:00 am

WVLI -- 292 N. Convert Bourbonnais

Jul 31st

WINTRUST MORNING MOVIE SERIES!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paramount & Meadowview

10 weeks of family fun! Doors open at 9am and film starts at 10am. Come before the film to enjoy activities and entertainment each week

Jul 31st

Teen Technology Use and Misuse

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Kankakee High School Auditorium | 1200 West Jeffery St. | Kankakee

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS FREE WORKSHOP