Open Mic with Matt Shipley & Ryan Leggott
    Dec 1st

    Open Mic with Matt Shipley & Ryan Leggott

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee Illinois 60901

    All you talented artist come on out and show us your Music Talent at Open Mic.

    Free Poker Night
    Dec 3rd

    Free Poker Night

    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee Illinois 60901

    World Tavern Poker right here! Here’s what’s in store for you.

    Vintage Crafts
    Dec 4th

    Vintage Crafts

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Bird Park Quarry Building

    Calling all crafters! Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll get to make your very own personalized yarn art wall decoration at our Wednesday,

    Kankakee Public Library 18th Annual Lion Wreathing & City of Kankakee Tree Lighting Ceremony
    Dec 5th

    Kankakee Public Library 18th Annual Lion Wreathing & City of Kankakee Tree Lighting Ceremony

    5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library 200 East Court Street Kankakee, IL 60901

    The Kankakee Public Library, in collaboration with the City of Kankakee and Downtown Kankakee, is excited to announce the 18th annual Lion Wreathing and Tree

    My Piece in the Puzzle II: Healing Conversations
    Dec 5th

    My Piece in the Puzzle II: Healing Conversations

    8:30 am - 3:00 pm
    The Grow Center, 310 Main St. NW Bourbonnais

    My Piece in the Puzzle II is designed to give participants the opportunity to practice racial healing skills to bridge the gaps between racialized groups.

    Wreath Workshop
    Dec 6th

    Wreath Workshop

    2:52 pm - 2:52 pm
    Rise & Thrive Wellness: 259 S Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL, 60901

    Join us at Rise & Thrive Wellness on Friday, December 6th for the 2nd Self-Care Series Workshop! Get into the holiday spirit by creating a beautiful faux

    Kankakee’s 3rd Annual Toy Drive with Toys for Tots!
    Dec 6th

    Kankakee’s 3rd Annual Toy Drive with Toys for Tots!

    8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    All City locations and fire stations will have donation boxes available for new, unwrapped toys.

    The City of Kankakee is thrilled to announce the start of our third annual toy drive in partnership with Toys for Tots!

    KVTA’s A Christmas Carol
    Dec 6th

    KVTA’s A Christmas Carol

    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    KVTA Studios Black Box Theatre 1 Stuart Dr. Kankakee

    Kankakee Valley Theatre Association is pleased to announce a special holiday reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

    Kankakee School District 111 Job Fair – Hope Starts Here!
    Dec 7th

    Kankakee School District 111 Job Fair – Hope Starts Here!

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    2250 E. Crestwood Street, Kankakee, IL 60901

    Looking for a fulfilling career in education? Join us at the Hope Starts Here Job Fair on Saturday, December 7th from 9am-12pm at Kankakee Junior High School

    Uno Tournament for Teens
    Dec 7th

    Uno Tournament for Teens

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library

    Join us at the Kankakee Public Library for the final Uno Tournament of the month! Compete, connect, and have fun in the RBJ Teen Zone!

    Uno Tournament
    Dec 7th

    Uno Tournament

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Biblioteca Pública de Kankakee (RBJ Teen Zone)

    ¡Únete a nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Kankakee para el último Torneo Uno del mes! ¡Compite, conéctate y diviértete en la RBJ Teen Zone!

    2024 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL
    Dec 8th

    2024 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Kankakee Community College - 100 College, Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901

    Get ready to celebrate as we mark the 40th year of Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your

    Kankakee United Teen Townhall
    Dec 9th

    Kankakee United Teen Townhall

    4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    Kankakee Public Library 201 East Court Street Kankakee, IL 60901

    This is an opportunity to allow youth to express their opinion about Kankakee United and what they would like to see during the upcoming 2025 calendar of

    Kankakee United Community Luncheon
    Dec 11th

    Kankakee United Community Luncheon

    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Kankakee Township 908 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee, IL.60901

    Please join Kankakee United as we close out 2024, with information and updates on the Office of Violence Prevention as we continually move forward towards a

    Mistletoe Market
    Dec 14th

    Mistletoe Market

    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Historic Downtown Train Depot, Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square, 199 South East Avenue, Kankakee, IL

    Get into the holiday spirit by joining the 2024 City of Kankakee Christmas Parade and Mistletoe Market!

    2024 City of Kankakee Christmas Parade
    Dec 14th

    2024 City of Kankakee Christmas Parade

    4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Downtown Kankakee

    Get into the holiday spirit by joining the 2024 City of Kankakee Christmas Parade and Mistletoe Market!

    JAKE VAUGHN LIVE
    Dec 14th

    JAKE VAUGHN LIVE

    3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Flanigan’s pub in the Majestic, Downtown Kankakee IL

    Award Winning Artist Jake Vaughn will be performing RIGHT IN DOWNTOWN KANKAKEE!!! Jake will be doing TWO SHOWS THAT NIGHT!! One show is 3:00pm-6:00pm then

    Winter Market
    Dec 14th

    Winter Market

    10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Visit the Winter Market, a beloved holiday event every year at the Kankakee Public Library! Enjoy dozens of local vendors selling their handmade arts, crafts,

    Open Mic
    Dec 15th

    Open Mic

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee Illinois 60901

    All you talented artist come on out and show us your Music Talent at Open Mic Sunday Dec 15th.

    Free Flu Shot
    Dec 17th

    Free Flu Shot

    8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    367 S. Schuyler Ave Kankakee

    Come get your free flu shot at our facilities, with a health professional and they can also take your vital signs.

    1st Annual Senior Secret Santa Tree!
    Dec 20th

    1st Annual Senior Secret Santa Tree!

    9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    583 S. Washington Ave. Kankakee, 60901 IL

    K&S WELDING is working with SANTA CLAUS for our 1st Annual Senior Secret Santa TREE. Please stop by Santa’s Workshop (K&S Welding) to pick a Senior &

    Family Holiday Christmas Cookie Decorating
    Dec 21st

    Family Holiday Christmas Cookie Decorating

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee)

    Can you smell the holiday spirit in the air? Follow your nose to the KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee) to decorate up to three of your very own

    James Michael Travis Band
    Dec 28th

    James Michael Travis Band

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

    Illiana’s best Country music, Radio Country music band with James Michael Travis, Greg Everingham, Chris Flynn and Matt Nilsen

    Noon Year's Eve Skate Party
    Dec 31st

    Noon Year's Eve Skate Party

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena (1601 River Road, Kankakee)

    Glide into the Noon Year’s Eve celebration with us on ice on Tuesday, December 31 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm!

    New Years Eve with DJ Kevin
    Dec 31st

    New Years Eve with DJ Kevin

    8:00 pm - 1:00 am
    Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee Illinois 60901

    Celebrate New Years Eve with Us.