Kankakee County Events Calendar

Upcoming Events in Kankakee County, Illinois

Discover 150+ upcoming events across Kankakee County, Illinois - festivals, concerts, family activities, sports, community gatherings, arts, and more. Events in Aroma Park, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Donovan, Grant Park, Kankakee, Manteno, Momence.

• Food Truck Fridays at Perry Farm Park - 2026-05-01 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. Summer Food Truck Fridays at Perry Farm Park. Rotating lineup of local food trucks.
• May Day Strong — Workers Over Billionaires Rally - 2026-05-01 3:00pm-5:00pm at Kankakee County Courthouse, Kankakee. Workers Over Billionaires rally hosted by Indivisible Kankakee. Food and diaper drive (donations accepted) and sign-making party. Afterward, join the Labor Happy Hour at Paul's Place at 5pm ($10 special discount for Indivisible members).
• Friday Night Lights Racing - 2026-05-01 5:30 PM (grandstand), 7:00 PM (racing) at Kankakee County Speedway, Kankakee. Dirt track racing at Kankakee County Speedway. UMP Modifieds, Stock Cars, Pro Mods and more.
• Planetarium Show: 100 Years of Eternity - 2026-05-01 6:00 PM at Strickler Planetarium, Bourbonnais. Public dome show at Olivet Nazarene University. $5 admission, cash only.
• Strickler Planetarium: "100 Years of Eternity" - 2026-05-01 6:00 PM at Strickler Planetarium, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais. Public planetarium show at ONU's Strickler Planetarium. Shows at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
• Aurora: Lights of Wonder at Strickler Planetarium - 2026-05-01 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM at Strickler Planetarium, Bourbonnais. Planetarium dome show. Also showing: The Stellars (4:30 PM) for all ages.
• 100 Years of Eternity - 2026-05-01 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM at Strickler Planetarium, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais. Planetarium show at Strickler Planetarium, Olivet Nazarene University.
• Kankakee County Speedway - Tom Pasek Memorial + Weekly Racing - 2026-05-01 7:30 PM at Kankakee County Speedway, Kankakee. Tom Pasek Memorial race night plus weekly DIRTcar racing at Kankakee County Speedway. Features UMP Modifieds, Stock Cars, Pro Modifieds, Sport Compacts, Late Models, Crown Victorias.
• Karaoke Night - 2026-05-01 8:00 PM at Billy's Place, Kankakee. Weekly karaoke night with drink specials
• Coffee and Connections: May 2026 - 2026-05-01 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM at Bourbonnais Community Center, Bourbonnais. Chamber networking event with open networking and a new networking activity at each session.
• Purple & Gold Days at Olivet Nazarene University - 2026-05-01 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais. Olivet Nazarene University Purple & Gold Days — admissions visit day for prospective students.
• Tom Pasek Memorial Race + Weekly Racing - 2026-05-01 Gates 5:00 PM, Racing 7:30 PM at Kankakee County Speedway, Kankakee. Tom Pasek Memorial race + Friday night dirt track racing at Kankakee County Speedway.
• Annie – Acting Out Theatre Co. - 2026-05-01 TBD at Acting Out Theatre Co., Bradley. Acting Out Theatre Company's production of Annie. Cast list posted; performances TBA spring 2026.
• Cruisin' The Square - 2026-05-01 TBD at Festival Square, Kankakee. Classic car show on Festival Square in Downtown Kankakee. Runs May through October monthly.
• May Teen Book Bags: History Has Its Eyes on You - 2026-05-01 at Bourbonnais Public Library, Bourbonnais
• St. Anne FFA Plant Sale - 2026-05-01 at Village of St. Anne
• Open Studio - 2026-05-02 10:00 AM at Little Me Studio, Bourbonnais. Free Price Drop In - $0.00 Class Experience *no advance ticket purchase - pay per activity* Presc...
• Veterans Garden Day - DAR Seed Giveaway - 2026-05-02 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Manteno American Legion, Manteno. Daughters of the American Revolution passing out free garden seed packages and seedlings to Veterans and Gold Star Families.
• Lego Free Build - 2026-05-02 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Limestone Township Library, Kankakee
• Chess League - 2026-05-02 10:00am - 1:30pm at Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee. Event at Kankakee Public Library.
• Grant Park Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing - 2026-05-02 12:00 PM at Cardinal Creek Golf Club, Grant Park. Annual chamber golf outing at Cardinal Creek Golf Club. Proceeds fund scholarships. Sponsorships available.
• Kankakee Valley Boat Club Season Opener - 2026-05-02 12:00 PM at Kankakee Valley Boat Club, Kankakee. Start of the boating season on the Kankakee River
• Pink Flower Power Breast Cancer Awareness Paint & Sip - 2026-05-02 2:00 PM at Kankakee County Health Department, Kankakee. Breast cancer awareness paint and sip event: Pink Flower Power.
• Aaron Moore Benefit Fundraiser - 2026-05-02 3:00 PM at Bradley Bourbonnais Sportsmen's Club, Bradley. Fundraiser for Aaron Moore and family after accident. $25 admission. Food, raffles, cornhole, blackjack, bingo, DJ Jason Neuman.
• Kentucky Derby Party at Manteno Sportsmen's Club - 2026-05-02 3:00 PM at Manteno Sportsmen's Club, Manteno. Kentucky Derby Party featuring derby attire, themed food & desserts, games, raffle baskets, drink specials, and a derby attire contest. $35/person includes food and open bar 3-5 PM.
• Planetarium Show: The Stellars - 2026-05-02 4:30 PM at Strickler Planetarium, Bourbonnais. Public dome show at Olivet Nazarene University. $5 admission, cash only.
• Strickler Planetarium: "The Stellars" - 2026-05-02 4:30 PM at Strickler Planetarium, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais. Family-friendly planetarium show at ONU's Strickler Planetarium. Suitable for all ages.
• Cinco de Mayo Party - 2026-05-02 5:00 PM at Martinez Tacos (Check Location), Bradley
• Cruis'n the Square - 2026-05-02 5:00 PM at Downtown Kankakee - Schuyler Ave, Kankakee. Monthly Downtown Kankakee car show — classic cars, custom builds, community gathering. First Saturday of each month May-October.
• Planetarium Show: 100 Years of Eternity - 2026-05-02 6:00 PM at Strickler Planetarium, Bourbonnais. Public dome show at Olivet Nazarene University. $5 admission, cash only.
• 100 Years of Eternity - 2026-05-02 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM at Strickler Planetarium, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais. Planetarium show at Strickler Planetarium, Olivet Nazarene University.
• Live Music at The Lush Vine - 2026-05-02 7:00 PM at The Lush Vine, Kankakee. Live acoustic music and wine tasting
• Champagne Experience at Back Forty Saloon - 2026-05-02 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Back Forty Saloon, Manteno. Back Forty Saloon Manteno welcomes the Champagne Experience — an electrifying acoustic band reviving 60s and 70s solid-gold hits and yacht rock classics.
• Kankakee Farmers Market (Opening Day) - 2026-05-02 8:00 AM at Downtown Kankakee, Kankakee. Season opener of the weekly farmers market with local vendors
• Pollinator Palooza - 2026-05-02 8:00 AM at McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, Kankakee area IL, Kankakee. Pollinator-themed community event at McCord Gallery & Cultural Center. Verify location is in K3 County before merging.
• Downtown Kankakee Farmers' Market - 2026-05-02 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Festival Square - Downtown Kankakee, Kankakee. Weekly Farmers' Market in Downtown Kankakee — fresh local produce, food vendors, handmade goods, live music & community fun.
• Big Dog Mercer Band at Good Vibrations - 2026-05-02 8:00 PM at Good Vibrations, Kankakee. Live music: Big Dog Mercer Band performing at Good Vibrations Kankakee.
• Live Music at BrickStone - 2026-05-02 8:00 PM at BrickStone Brewery, Bourbonnais. Live band performing in the brewery
• Saturday Night Karaoke at River Rock - 2026-05-02 8:00 PM at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden, Kankakee. Ongoing Saturday Night Karaoke at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden.
• Baby & Beyond - 2026-05-02 9:00 AM at Riverside Healthcare Pavilion, Kankakee, IL, Kankakee. Family health and pregnancy information event hosted by Riverside Healthcare. Resources for expecting and new parents. Runs 9am–12pm.
• Baby & Beyond Health Fair - 2026-05-02 9:00 AM at Riverside Healthcare Pavilion, Kankakee. Baby & Beyond event at Riverside Healthcare Pavilion.
• Mattea's Joy Super Hero 5K - 2026-05-02 9:00 AM at Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais. Superhero-themed 5K run in Bourbonnais benefiting Mattea's Joy.
• Tracks Bar Cinco de Mayo Celebration - 2026-05-02 9:00 PM at Track's Bar, Kankakee. Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Track's Bar. DJ Diaz starts at 9pm. Music, darts, pool, slots and more.
• 2026 Pregnancy Resource Center Walk - 2026-05-02 at 1451 N 4000E Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States, Kankakee
• Brunch with Baddies - 2026-05-02 at Cork Wine Bar, Kankakee
• IESA Organizational Contest - 2026-05-02 at Bradley Central Middle School, Bradley. Illinois Elementary School Association Organizational Contest hosted at Bradley Central.
• Scouts BSA Spring Camporee - 2026-05-02 at Rainbow Council, Kankakee. Multi-day spring camping event for Scouts BSA.
• ✨Walk In Reiki✨ Donations for Harbor House - 2026-05-02 at 201 Park Place, Suite 10, Bourbonnais, IL, Bourbonnais
• Sollitt Tap Season Kick Off - 2026-05-03 11:00 AM at Sollitt Tap, Bourbonnais. Season opening party at Sollitt Tap
• A Mother's Cup of Tea - 2026-05-03 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Exploration Station, Bourbonnais. Peaceful tea party gathering space for mothers.
• Tap Take Over with Pollyanna Brewing - 2026-05-03 12:00 PM at Evil Horse Brewing Company, Kankakee. Tap takeover event featuring Pollyanna Brewing Company at Evil Horse Brewing. Local craft beer event.
• Bradley American Legion Auxiliary Bingo - 2026-05-03 1:00 PM at Bradley American Legion - Post 766, Bradley. Sunday afternoon bingo hosted by the Bradley American Legion Auxiliary at Post 766.
• Charcuterie Board Workshop with Seasoned 2 Perfection - 2026-05-03 1:00 PM at Evil Horse Brewing Company, Kankakee. Charcuterie board making workshop with Seasoned 2 Perfection, hosted at Evil Horse Brewing Company.
• Petals and Prosecco - 2026-05-03 1:00 PM at Deer Ridge Barn, Kankakee. Petals and Prosecco event at Deer Ridge Barn
• Tri-K Pigeon & Bantam Swap Meet - 2026-05-03 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Kankakee County Fairgrounds, Kankakee
• Sunday Night Karaoke at The Library Bar - 2026-05-03 9:00 PM–1:00 AM at The Library Bar, Bourbonnais. Weekly Sunday night karaoke at The Library Bar in Bourbonnais. Open to 21+.
• Kankakee County Museum Tablescapes - 2026-05-03 TBD at Kankakee County Museum, Kankakee. Creative table setting displays and community event at the museum.
• 2 Lost 2 Park - 2026-05-03 at Kankakee River State Park, Bourbonnais
• Race to Rebuild 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk - 2026-05-03 at Riverside Healthcare Pavilion, 375 N. Wall St., Kankakee, IL 60901, Kankakee
• Tech Help with Alex - 2026-05-04 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at Bradley Public Library, Bradley
• TRIO Educational Opportunity Center - 2026-05-04 11:00am - 1:00pm at Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee. Event at Kankakee Public Library.
• FORTITUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 2026-05-04 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee. Event at Kankakee Public Library.
• May the Fourth: Return of the Dink - 2026-05-04 3:00 PM at KVPD RecCenter, Kankakee. Star Wars-themed pickleball event at the KVPD RecCenter.
• May the Fourth: Return of the Dink (Pickleball Event) - 2026-05-04 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at KVPD Rec Center, Kankakee. Intergalactic pickleball experience for all abilities with Star Wars theme. Themed music, galactic snacks, giveaways, best-dressed prizes.
• Momence CUSD #1 HS Track - RVC Conference Meet - 2026-05-04 4:30 PM at Momence High School Athletic Grounds, Momence. Momence High School hosts the RVC Conference Track Meet. Home event open to spectators.
• Around The World - 2026-05-04 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Bradley Public Library, Bradley
• Find Your Love For The Game - 2026-05-04 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm at Recreation Station, Bourbonnais. Three-week multi-sport program: soccer, t-ball/baseball, and basketball. Equipment needed: shin guards, baseball mitt, tennis shoes, water bottle.
• Village Board Meeting - 2026-05-04 5:30 PM at Bourbonnais Village Hall, Bourbonnais. Bi-monthly meeting of the Bourbonnais Village Board
• City Council Meeting - 2026-05-04 6:00 PM at Kankakee City Hall, Kankakee. Regular meeting of the Kankakee City Council
• Planning & Zoning Commission - 2026-05-04 6:30 PM at Bradley Village Hall, Bradley. Monthly meeting of the Bradley Planning & Zoning Commission
• Women’s 12″ Slowpitch Softball - 2026-05-04 at Recreation Station, Bourbonnais
• Small Business Success with IHCC & Ross Creative - 2026-05-05 11:30 AM at 199 S E Ave, Kankakee. Small business success workshop presented by IHCC and Ross Creative.
• Tech Tuesday - 2026-05-05 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Bradley Public Library, Bradley. One-on-one tech tutoring.
• The Immigration Project - IL Welcoming Center - 2026-05-05 2:00pm - 6:00pm at Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee. Event at Kankakee Public Library.
• St. Mary's Kankakee Hospital Mobile Food Pantry - 2026-05-05 3:00 PM at St. Rose Church Parking Lot, Kankakee. <p>Welcome to our Mobile Food PantryLocation: St. Rose Church parking lot (across the street from the hospital)Distribution starts at 3:00 and runs till 4:30pmGot questions? Call us at 815-937-8216 or by email us at lbell8@primehealthcare.com</p>
• We Can Support: Cancer Support Group - 2026-05-05 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Riverside Healthcare, Kankakee. We Can Support: Cancer Support Group at Riverside Healthcare.
• Outdoor Pickleball League – Spring 2026 - 2026-05-05 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Beckman Park Pickleball Courts, Kankakee. KVPD's outdoor recreational pickleball doubles league. Teams of 2 play 8 regular-season games over 4 weeks followed by a single-elimination tournament. Spring season runs May 5 – June 2. Registration closes April 26.
• BC Choir Concert - 2026-05-05 7:00 PM at Bradley Central Middle School, Bradley. Bradley Central choir spring concert open to families and the public.
• Toddler Tuesday - 2026-05-05 9:00 AM at Recreation Station, Bourbonnais. Museum opens early for toddlers (ages 1-4) to explore and play
• Community Development Committee - 2026-05-05 TBD at Kankakee City Hall, Kankakee. City committee meeting focused on community development projects
• Mother's Day Craft - 2026-05-05 at Limestone Township Library, Kankakee
• Sensory Storytime - 2026-05-05 at Bradley Public Library, Bradley. Hands-on storytime for ages 2-5.
• Preschool Storytime - 2026-05-06 10:00 AM at Bourbonnais Public Library, Bourbonnais. Stories and songs for preschoolers
• Wednesday Morning Book Club - 2026-05-06 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Bradley Public Library, Bradley. Book club - new members welcome.
• Watercolor Wednesday - 2026-05-06 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Bradley Public Library, Bradley. Drop-in watercolor painting.
• Opening Night: Manteno Market at the Square - 2026-05-06 4:00 PM at The Square on Second, Manteno. Opening night of the Manteno Market at The Square on Second.
• The Great Pages Circus - 2026-05-06 4:30 PM at Kankakee County Fair, Kankakee. Touring circus production stopping at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds. Family-friendly show with traditional circus performers.
• Kankakee United C.O.N.N.E.C.T - 2026-05-06 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Kankakee Public Library - Teen Zone, Kankakee
• Page's Circus - 2026-05-06 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM at Kankakee County Fairgrounds, Kankakee. Page's Circus comes to the Kankakee County Fairgrounds for two days of shows.
• Find Your Love For The Game - 2026-05-06 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm at Recreation Station, Bourbonnais. Three-week multi-sport program: soccer, t-ball/baseball, and basketball. Equipment needed: shin guards, baseball mitt, tennis shoes, water bottle.
• ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE - 2026-05-06 5:00pm - 6:00pm at Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee. Event at Kankakee Public Library.
• Kankakee Valley Civil War Round Table - 2026-05-06 6:00 PM at Bradley Public Library, Kankakee. Monthly historical discussion group meeting
• Trivia Night - 2026-05-06 7:00 PM at Hoppy Pig, Bradley. Weekly team trivia night
• John PayCheck Live at The Law Office Pub - 2026-05-06 8:00 PM at The Law Office Pub, Manteno. Country artist John PayCheck performs live at The Law Office Pub in Manteno.
• Police & Fire Commission - 2026-05-06 8:30 AM at Manteno Village Hall, Manteno. Regular meeting of the Manteno Police Commission
• Serenity Health & Body Ribbon Cutting - 1st Anniversary - 2026-05-06 9:00 AM at Serenity Health & Body, Bradley. Serenity Health & Body celebrates their one-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce.
• Serenity Health and Body One-Year Ribbon Cutting - 2026-05-06 9:00 AM at Serenity Health & Body, Bradley. Ribbon cutting celebration for Serenity Health & Body's one-year anniversary.
• Ribbon Cutting: Serenity Health and Body - 2026-05-06 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Serenity Health and Body, Bradley. Chamber ribbon cutting celebrating the one year anniversary of Serenity Health and Body.
• Book Review Group - 2026-05-07 10:00 AM at Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee. Monthly book discussion for adults
• Evening Yoga - 2026-05-07 10:30 AM at Bourbonnais Public Library, Bourbonnais. All-level yoga led by Chris Burch. Build strength and flexibility, release stress.