Cruis'n the Square
    Jun 1st

    Cruis'n the Square

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

    As the sun begins to set, Downtown Kankakee will transform into a hub of excitement. Cruise Night isn’t just about cars; it’s a gathering of enthusiasts,

    Glazin the Trail- Catholic Charities 5k &1K
    Jun 1st

    Glazin the Trail- Catholic Charities 5k &1K

    9:00 am - 11:30 am
    KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 100 College Drive

    Glazin the Trail- 2nd Annual Family Fun 5K/2K Run/Walk.

    St. Anne Pumpkin Fest Fundraiser at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden
    Jun 1st

    St. Anne Pumpkin Fest Fundraiser at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden

    5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    River Rock Pub and Beer Garden 5986 E Rt. 17 Kankakee, IL 60901

    St. Anne Pumpkin Fest Fundraiser at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden

    Creating an Inclusive Community
    Jun 1st

    Creating an Inclusive Community

    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    310 Main St NW Bourbonnais, IL 60914

    Creating an Inclusive Community

    Yoga in the Park
    Jun 1st

    Yoga in the Park

    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Cobb Park (Cobb Blvd. and S. Greenwood Ave. in Kankakee)

    Take your yoga practice outside! It’s a powerful way to tap into yourself, and the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you’re looking for a healthy

    YMCA 2nd Annual Father's Day Event & Bags Tournament
    Jun 2nd

    YMCA 2nd Annual Father's Day Event & Bags Tournament

    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Kankakee Area YMCA

    This family event is open to the community! We will have a doubles cornhole(bags) tournament (Double Elimination), along with other FREE & fun activities for

    Race Amity Picnic
    Jun 2nd

    Race Amity Picnic

    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Cobb Park Kankakee, IL

    A potluck picnic to celebrate friendship between races and cultures. Activities for children, icebreakers, meaningful discussions, music.

    ECDA's June Lunch n' Learn
    Jun 4th

    ECDA's June Lunch n' Learn

    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    ECDA Office 275 E. Court St., Suite 201, Kankakee

    City of Kankakee’s Economic & Community Development Agency has partnered with Teska Associates, Inc. to deliver this free education session for local

    River Rock and South of the River Baggers Bags Tournament
    Jun 8th

    River Rock and South of the River Baggers Bags Tournament

    12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    River Rock Pub and Beer Garden 5986 E Rt. 17 Kankakee, IL 60901

    Kick off the summer with our first ever bags tournament at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden. The great folks at “South of the River Baggers” are thrilled to bring

    Yoga in the Park
    Jun 8th

    Yoga in the Park

    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Cobb Park (Cobb Blvd. and S. Greenwood Ave. in Kankakee)

    Take your yoga practice outside! It’s a powerful way to tap into yourself, and the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you’re looking for a healthy

    The Ride....Riding for those who cant
    Jun 8th

    The Ride....Riding for those who cant

    11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee Illinois 60901

    Good Vibrations presents THE RIDE - proceeds donated to project Headspace & the Veterans of Kankakee County!

    Having fun all Summer long at the YMCA!
    Jun 10th

    Having fun all Summer long at the YMCA!

    6:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Kankakee Area YMCA

    Having fun all Summer long at the YMCA!

    ECDA's June Community Conversation
    Jun 13th

    ECDA's June Community Conversation

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    City Life Center

    The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency invites Kankakee residents to join them in a conversation about their neighborhoods. The highlighted topic

    Friday Night Concert Series
    Jun 14th

    Friday Night Concert Series

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

    Live music will be here all summer long, and that means Fridays too! Join us for your pre-weekend dose of live music, good food, and great company, all in

    Date Night in the Park
    Jun 14th

    Date Night in the Park

    6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Don Palzer Bandshell (893 W. Station St., Kankakee)

    Join us for a grown-ups’ night out on Friday, June 14 from 6:00-11:00 pm at the Don Palzer Bandshell in Kankakee!

    The Wonderment of Mason Bees
    Jun 14th

    The Wonderment of Mason Bees

    4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
    Bird Park Pavilion #1 (893 W. Station St. in Kankakee)

    Mason Bees are amazing pollinators and kids love to watch these friendly non stinging bees work. Come learn how thesepollinators make their food and about their

    Kayak 101
    Jun 15th

    Kayak 101

    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Splash Valley Water Park, Kankakee IL

    Basic Kayak paddling strokes, safety and fun on the water.

    Yoga in the Park
    Jun 15th

    Yoga in the Park

    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Cobb Park (Cobb Blvd. and S. Greenwood Ave. in Kankakee)

    Take your yoga practice outside! It’s a powerful way to tap into yourself, and the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you’re looking for a healthy

    Annual 2024 Run for Autism 5K and 2 Mile Walk
    Jun 16th

    Annual 2024 Run for Autism 5K and 2 Mile Walk

    7:30 am - 10:30 am
    Cobb Park Kankakee, IL

    Annual 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk fundraising event for Merchant Street Art Gallery of Artists with Autism.

    Sip, Shop and Stroll Summer Solstice
    Jun 18th

    Sip, Shop and Stroll Summer Solstice

    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    701 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

    Enjoy an evening of live music, art, and food trucks on the lawn of the B. Harley Bradley House.

    National Go Fishing Day
    Jun 18th

    National Go Fishing Day

    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Bird Park Quarry (893 W. Station St., Kankakee)

    Dust off those bucket hats and fishing rods and join us at Kankakee Valley Park Districts quarry to celebrate National Go Fishing Day on June 18 from 4:00-6:00

    Dino Dig
    Jun 18th

    Dino Dig

    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Splash Valley Aquatic Park (1850 River Road in Kankakee)

    Channel your inner Paleontologist and dig for dinosaur bones during our Dino Dig! Enjoy dino related crafts and a yummy dino nugget lunch after the big dig at

    World's Largest Swimming Lesson
    Jun 20th

    World's Largest Swimming Lesson

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Splash Valley Aquatic Park (1850 River Road in Kankakee)

    Join us as we make a big impact in raising awareness about the life-saving benefits of swimming lessons.

    Kankakee Day
    Jun 21st

    Kankakee Day

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Kankakee Illinois

    Happy Birthday, Kankakee! On June 21, 1853, Kankakee was chosen as the governmental seat of the newly-formed Kankakee County.

    Day of Action
    Jun 21st

    Day of Action

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Varies by Ward

    This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in our community! Volunteer with us for a day filled with service, camaraderie, and positive change. Volunteers

    The 2024 Housing Expo at the Kankakee Farmers Market
    Jun 22nd

    The 2024 Housing Expo at the Kankakee Farmers Market

    8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Downtown Kankakee

    The 2024 Housing Expo at the Kankakee Farmers Market

    Spay Illinois Hosts Free Vaccine Clinic in Partnership with Petco Love at River Valley Animal Rescue
    Jun 22nd

    Spay Illinois Hosts Free Vaccine Clinic in Partnership with Petco Love at River Valley Animal Rescue

    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    River Valley Animal Rescue

    Spay Illinois Hosts Free Vaccine Clinic in Partnership with Petco Love at River Valley Animal Rescue.

    Yoga in the Park
    Jun 22nd

    Yoga in the Park

    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Cobb Park (Cobb Blvd. and S. Greenwood Ave. in Kankakee)

    Take your yoga practice outside! It’s a powerful way to tap into yourself, and the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you’re looking for a healthy

    Cyndi's Caregiver Craft Club
    Jun 24th

    Cyndi's Caregiver Craft Club

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    591 S Elm Street, Kankakee, IL 60901

    Cyndi’s Caregiver Craft Club meets monthly to provide support to parents/caregivers with children in the emotional, behavioral, and mental health system of care

    Bike Against Violence 6.27.24
    Jun 27th

    Bike Against Violence 6.27.24

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    St. Rose Lima Chapel Parking Lot 486 W. Merchant St. Kankakee

    Join us as we bicycle through the city of Kankakee as a collective to ride against gun violence.

    VPCC Townhall Meeting
    Jun 27th

    VPCC Townhall Meeting

    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Township Office 908 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee, IL.60901

    This is an open forum where the members of the Kankakee community can come together in an auditorium to discuss important issues around the topic HOW TO REDUCE

    Friday Night Concert Series
    Jun 28th

    Friday Night Concert Series

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square

    Join us for your pre-weekend dose of live music, good food, and great company, all in Downtown Kankakee! Our Friday Night Concert Series features new bands and

    Yoga in the Park
    Jun 29th

    Yoga in the Park

    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Cobb Park (Cobb Blvd. and S. Greenwood Ave. in Kankakee)

    Take your yoga practice outside! It’s a powerful way to tap into yourself, and the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you’re looking for a healthy