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, Grant Park, Herscher, Hopkins Park, Kankakee, Limestone, Manteno, Momence, and 1 more communities.
- Free Build Friday - 2026-06-05 10:00 AM at Bricks and Minifigs. Come hang out in our party room and use our bulk Lego to build something amazing! No charge to participate, but if you'd like to keep your creation, we will simply charge you for the amount of bulk yo
- Food Truck Fridays at Perry Farm Park - 2026-06-05 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. Rotating lineup of food trucks at Perry Farm Park every Friday in summer.
- Food Truck Friday: Chick-fil-A - 2026-06-05 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. Outdoor lunch at Perry Farm Park with food truck Chick-fil-A.
- Spartan Shield Peer Support Group (Friday) - 2026-06-05 12:00 PM at Uplifted Care, Bourbonnais. Weekly Spartan Shield peer support group for veterans and first responders. Hosted by Project Headspace and Timing at Uplifted Care in Bourbonnais.
- Groovin' at The Grove - 2026-06-05 18:00 at The Grove at Goselin Park, Bourbonnais. The Village of Bourbonnais hosts Groovin' at The Grove, a free Friday evening at The Grove at Goselin Park. Food trucks Chick-fil-A and Candy & Cake serve dinner and sweet treats while DJ Anon spins a K-pop-inspired set. Bring the family for yard games, music, and a relaxed summer night in the park.
- The Good Eggs (4-6 yrs) PM Session - 2026-06-05 1:00 PM at Manteno Public Library. Join us for stories, crafts and games for 4-6 year olds and their caregivers. Read and complete activities on your Harvest Map and earn badges!
Mondays 1:00pm-2:00pm (Session 2)
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- Pembroke Public Library - Supper Club - 2026-06-05 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM at 13130 East Central, Hopkins Park. Recurring Supper Club program at Pembroke Public Library District (Hopkins Park area). Community gathering event.
- Weekly Racing - 2026-06-05 5:00 PM at Kankakee County Speedway
- Bradley 315 Music Fest – Warrant Night - 2026-06-05 5:00 PM (gates), 6:30 PM (stage) at Northfield Square Mall Parking Lot, Bradley. Night 2 of Bradley 315 Music Fest 2026. Classic rock headliner Warrant joined by Firehouse, Dokken, and Lita Ford. Gates open 5 PM, stage starts 6:30 PM.
- Warrant in Bradley (315 Fest Pre-Show) - 2026-06-05 5:00 PM (gates), 6:30 PM (stage) at Northfield Square Mall Parking Lot, Bradley. Night 2 of Bradley 315 Music Fest 2026. Classic rock headliner Warrant joined by Firehouse, Dokken, and Lita Ford. Gates open 5 PM, stage starts 6:30 PM.
- Food Truck Fridays - 2026-06-05 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. Food Truck Fridays at Perry Farm Park — summer series every Friday.
- Comedy Night - No Quarter Comedy - 2026-06-05 6:00 PM at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden, Kankakee. Comedy night at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden.
- Comedy Night with No Quarter Comedy at River Rock - 2026-06-05 6:00 PM at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden, Kankakee
- Dreamgirls Auditions (KVTA) - Day 1 - 2026-06-05 6:00 PM at KVTA Studios, Kankakee. Auditions for KVTA's production of Dreamgirls. Time slots begin at 6pm. Must be 16+ by September 18, 2026. Show performs Sept 18-20 at Lincoln Cultural Center.
- Stock Car Racing - 2026-06-05 6:00 PM at Kankakee County Speedway, Kankakee. Weekly Friday night stock car racing
- Friday Night Concert Series - Bluegrass Night (Todd Hazelrigg & River Valley Rangers) - 2026-06-05 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square Hill Stage, Kankakee. Friday Night Concert Series returns. Opening night: Bluegrass Night with Todd Hazelrigg and the River Valley Rangers. Rotating food and drink vendors on-site. Bring a lawn chair. Rain location: train
- Bradley 315 Music Fest — Friday - 2026-06-05 6:30 PM at 1600 IL Route 50, Bradley. Night 2 of the annual Bradley 315 Music Festival. National and local acts, food, vendors.
- Downtown Kankakee Friday Night Concert Series - 2026-06-05 7:00 PM at Festival Square - Downtown Kankakee, Kankakee. Outdoor Friday night live music on the Square — bring a chair, enjoy great sound and community vibes. June-August.
- Friday Night Lights Racing - 2026-06-05 7:00 PM at Kankakee County Speedway, Kankakee. Friday night dirt track racing at Kankakee County Speedway. Grandstand opens 5:30 PM.
- Live Music at Ryan's Pier - 2026-06-05 7:00 PM at Ryan's Pier, Aroma Park. Live music by the river
- St. Anne Community Garage Sales - 2026-06-05 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Village-wide, St. Anne. Community-wide garage sales June 5-6. Also August 7-8 garage sale. No maps or fees - check Village of St. Anne Facebook or villageofstanne.com for updates.
- Karaoke Night - 2026-06-05 8:00 PM at Billy's Place, Kankakee. Weekly karaoke night with drink specials
- The Hangar Live Music: Crosstown Classics - 2026-06-05 8:00 PM at The Hangar at Manteno Legion, Manteno. Live music Friday night featuring Crosstown Classics. No cover, open to public.
- 80's Party with My 80's Band - 2026-06-05 8:30 PM at On The ROX (OTR), Kankakee IL, Kankakee. Live 80s cover band performing at On The ROX bar in Kankakee. High-energy tribute to 1980s hits.
- 80's Party with My 80's Band at On The Rox - 2026-06-05 8:30 PM at On The Rox, Kankakee
- Explore Olivet | Summer Visit Day - 2026-06-05 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais. ONU Summer Explore Day — campus tour, class visits, and admissions info session for prospective students.
- Bradley Community Garage Sale - 2026-06-05 - All Day at Village of Bradley, Bradley
- Friday Night Concert Series - Downtown Kankakee - 2026-06-05 Evening at Festival Square, Downtown Kankakee, Kankakee. Kick off your weekend with live music on the Square. Bring a chair, relax, and enjoy a night of great sound and community. Free concert series runs June-August.
- Kankakee County Speedway - Weekly Racing + Vintage - 2026-06-05 Gates 5:00 PM, Racing 7:30 PM at Kankakee County Speedway, Kankakee. Weekly Friday night dirt track racing at Kankakee County Speedway featuring Vintage racing (Wilkins Rebuilders Supply Night). DIRTcar Late Models, Modifieds, Stock Cars, Pro Modifieds, Sport Compacts, and Crown Victorias.
- Friday Night Lights Racing at Kankakee County Speedway - 2026-06-05 Grandstand opens 5:30 PM, Racing begins 7:00 PM at Kankakee County Speedway, 213 W 4000S Rd, Kankakee. Weekly Friday night dirt track racing. Regular schedule: Pit Gates 4pm, Grandstands 5:30pm, Hot Laps 6:15pm, Racing to follow. Regular race dates include June 5, 10, 19, 26 and continuing through the
- 2026 Bradley 315 Festival - Friday at Northfield Square Mall - 2026-06-05, Kankakee
- Bradley 315 Festival: Chris Young & James Michael Travis - Saturday - 2026-06-05, Kankakee
- Dixie - 2026-06-05 at Village of St. Anne
- Firehouse in Bourbonnais - 2026-06-05 at Bradley 315 Music Fest, Bourbonnais
- Kairos Teen Retreat — MBVM - 2026-06-05 at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Bourbonnais. Kairos Retreat for teens (Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028). Multi-day retreat June 5-8.
- Pokémon Go Fest - 2026-06-05, Kankakee
- Summer Craft Day - 2026-06-05 at Village of St. Anne. Kids will have the opportunity to make 1-3 crafts. Rain or Shine – We Will Be There
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- The Village of Bradley Community Garage Sale will be held on Friday - 2026-06-05, Kankakee
- Turn Up the Good Times | Bradley, Illinois - 2026-06-05 at 1600 IL-50, Bourbonnais, IL, United States, Illinois 60914, Bourbonnais
- Yoga in the Parks - 2026-06-06 08:30 at Cavalier de La Salle Park, Bourbonnais. Free outdoor yoga with Soul Moon Studio. 8:30-9:30am at Cavalier de La Salle Park.
- Lego Free Build - 2026-06-06 10:00 A.M. at Limestone Township Library, Limestone
- 25th Annual Ride4Life Cancer Run – Final Run - 2026-06-06 10:00 AM at Manteno Sportsman's Club, Manteno. The 25th and final Ride4Life cancer run benefiting the American Cancer Society. Registration 10am-noon, rain or shine.
- 25th Annual Ride4Life Cancer Run — Final Run - 2026-06-06 10:00 AM at Manteno Sportsman's Club, Manteno
- Ride4Life 25th & Final Annual Cancer Run - 2026-06-06 10:00 AM at Manteno Sportsman's Club, Manteno. The 25th and final Ride4Life cancer run to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Registration 10am-noon. Features a gun raffle, $1,000 grand prize drawing, and music by NFP Rock Productions. Rain or shine.
- Ride4Life 25th and Final Cancer Run - 2026-06-06 10:00 AM at Manteno Sportsman's Club, Manteno. The 25th and final Ride4Life cancer fundraising run. Registration 10am–noon. Gun raffle, $1,000 grand prize drawing, live music. Proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Rain or shine.
- Ride4Life Cancer Run - 2026-06-06 10:00 AM at Manteno Sportsman's Club, Manteno. 25th and final Ride4Life run benefiting the American Cancer Society. Includes gun raffle and live music.
- 25th Annual Ride4Life Cancer Run - 2026-06-06 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Manteno Sportsman's Club, Manteno. Final 25th annual Ride4Life Cancer Run benefiting the American Cancer Society. Features gun raffle, $1,000 grand prize drawing, and live music. Registration 10am-noon.
- Ride4Life Cancer Run - 25th & Final - 2026-06-06 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (registration) at Manteno Sportsman's Club, Manteno. 25th and final Ride4Life cancer fundraiser featuring gun raffle, $1,000 grand prize drawing, and live music.
- Chess League - 2026-06-06 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM at Kankakee Public Library - 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Kankakee
- The 25th and final Ride4Life cancer run to raise funds for the American Cancer Society will take place on Saturday - 2026-06-06 10am, Bradley
- CAMS AND CUES CAR SHOW - 2026-06-06 11:00 AM at 7096 W. State Route 17, Kankakee IL, Kankakee. Car show event in the Kankakee area. 243+ interested on AllEvents.
- Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest - 2026-06-06 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Village of Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais. Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest at Village of Bourbonnais.
- Dreamgirls Auditions (KVTA) - Day 2 - 2026-06-06 12:00 PM at KVTA Studios, Kankakee. Auditions for KVTA's production of Dreamgirls. Time slots begin at noon. Must be 16+ by September 18, 2026.
- Dreamland Galaxy Grand Opening - 2026-06-06 12:00 PM at 1190 North Bradley Boulevard, Bradley. Grand opening of Dreamland Galaxy indoor play center. Family fun, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, food, open play sessions. BESSJESS on-site with giveaways: 3 FREE 90-min play passes, 5 FREE VR se
- The Good Eggs (4-6 yrs) PM Session - 2026-06-06 1:00 PM at Manteno Public Library. Join us for stories, crafts and games for 4-6 year olds and their caregivers. Read and complete activities on your Harvest Map and earn badges!
Mondays 1:00pm-2:00pm (Session 2)
Registration Require
- 2026 Camp Pride at The Majestic - 2026-06-06 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM at The Majestic, Kankakee. Camp Pride returns to The Majestic in Downtown Kankakee. Queens, games, fun and community celebration.
- CAMP PRIDE 2026 - 2026-06-06 5:00 PM at Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, Kankakee. CAMP PRIDE 2026 celebration event at Majestic Weddings & Events in Kankakee. A Pride community event starting at 5pm.
- Bradley 315 Music Fest – Chris Young Night - 2026-06-06 5:00 PM (gates), 6:30 PM (stage) at Northfield Square Mall Parking Lot, Bourbonnais. Country night finale of Bradley 315 Music Fest 2026. Headliner Chris Young — Grand Ole Opry member, CMT Award winner, global arena headliner — with opener James Michael Travis. Gates open 5 PM, stage starts 6:30 PM.
- Camp Pride! Pride Party 2026 - 2026-06-06 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM at The Majestic, 150 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee. Fourth annual Pride Party hosted by Electric Lady Lounge and Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network. Theme: Camp Pride. Drag performances, camp crafts.
- Bradley 315 Music Fest - Live at Northfield Square Mall - 2026-06-06 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Northfield Square Mall parking lot (behind mall, off I-57 exit 315), Bourbonnais. Bradley 315 Music Fest - 3 days of live music and fun. Saturday lineup features Chris Young, Referrin, James Michal Tavis Band. Thursday 6/4 featured Buckcherry with Southside Social Club & Baked Pota
- Cruis'n the Square - 2026-06-06 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Downtown Kankakee, Kankakee. Classic car cruise on the Square in Downtown Kankakee
- Bradley 315 Music Fest — Saturday - 2026-06-06 6:30 PM at 1600 IL Route 50, Bradley. Night 3 (closing night) of the annual Bradley 315 Music Festival. National and local acts, food, vendors.
- Live Music at The Lush Vine - 2026-06-06 7:00 PM at The Lush Vine, Kankakee. Live acoustic music and wine tasting
- Young Adult Watch and Play - 2026-06-06 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM at Creation Haven-STEAM Lab, Kankakee. Bi-weekly gaming night for young adults 16 and up. Bring a portable game console (Steam Deck, Switch, DS, etc.) and snacks. Pizza and snacks provided. Hosted by Creation Haven-STEAM Lab at Merchant Street Art Gallery.
- Kankakee Farmers Market - 2026-06-06 8:00 AM at Downtown Kankakee, Kankakee. Weekly farmers market featuring local produce and crafts
- Rock Springs Ramble 5K Run/Walk - 2026-06-06 8:00 AM at Rock Springs Conservation Area, Kankakee. Annual Rock Springs Ramble featuring 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Nature Walk, and Kids Fun Run.
- Downtown Kankakee Farmers' Market - 2026-06-06 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.
- KCHF Adoption Event — Kankakee Farmers Market - 2026-06-06 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Kankakee Farmers Market, Kankakee. Kankakee County Humane Foundation adoption event at the Kankakee Farmers Market. Meet adoptable dogs and cats!
- Live Music at BrickStone - 2026-06-06 8:00 PM at BrickStone Brewery, Bourbonnais. Live band performing in the brewery
- Saturday Night Karaoke at River Rock - 2026-06-06 8:00 PM at River Rock Pub and Beer Garden, Kankakee. Weekly Saturday Night Karaoke at River Rock Pub.
- The Hangar Live Music: Sniper - 2026-06-06 8:00 PM at The Hangar at Manteno Legion, Manteno. Live music Saturday night featuring Sniper. No cover, open to public.
- Color Run 5k - 2026-06-06 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. Ages 5+. $25.00. Registration required via BTPD WebTrac.
- Color Run Tot Run - 2026-06-06 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. Ages 2-4. $15.00. Registration required via BTPD WebTrac.
- Yoga on the Green — Bourbonnais - 2026-06-06 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Cavalier de LaSalle Park, Bourbonnais. Free outdoor Vinyasa flow yoga class with Soul Moon Studio at Cavalier de LaSalle Park. Every Saturday in June. All levels welcome.
- Chris Welch Live at The Law Office Pub - 2026-06-06 9:00 PM at The Law Office Pub, Manteno. Live music performance by Chris Welch at The Law Office Pub in Manteno.
- Bradley Community Garage Sale - 2026-06-06 - All Day at Village of Bradley, Bradley
- Village of Bradley Community Garage Sale - 2026-06-06 - All Day at Village of Bradley, Bradley
- YMCA Spring Soccer League Festival - 2026-06-06 TBD at Dynamo Soccer Fields, Bourbonnais. End-of-season festival and championship games for the YMCA Spring Outdoor Soccer League (U6–U14 divisions). Two days at Dynamo Soccer Fields in Bourbonnais. All families welcome.
- 2026 Bradley 315 Festival - Saturday at Northfield Square Mall - 2026-06-06, Kankakee
- Chris Young | Bradley, Illinois - 2026-06-06 at 1600 IL-50, Bourbonnais, IL, United States, Illinois 60914, Bourbonnais
- Dave Herberger at Fun Hub - 2026-06-06 at Fun Hub Bar, Kankakee
- Ride4Life cancer run - our final chapter - 2026-06-06 at Manteno Sportsmen's Club, Manteno
- Super Sibling - 2026-06-06 at Riverside Healthcare, Kankakee
- Kankakee Pride Picnic PFLAG Table - 2026-06-07 11:00 AM at Kankakee, Kankakee. Kankakee Pride Picnic with PFLAG table. Community LGBTQ+ gathering in Kankakee, 11 AM.
- Strawberry Jazz Festival 2026 - 2026-06-07 11:00 AM at Governor Small Park, Kankakee. Annual festival featuring 4 stages of live jazz entertainment, artists, crafters, kids' creativity zone, food trucks, strawberries, and more. Free admission, parking, and entertainment.
- Unplug & Play - 2026-06-07 13:00 at The Grove Village Green, Bourbonnais. Electronics-free afternoon with lawn games on The Green. 1-4pm every Sunday, June through August.
- Kimberly’s Artisan Market - 2026-06-07 1:00 PM at Community Event, Grant Park. Kimberly’s Artisan Market is a weekly market held on Sundays, starting May 24 - Sept 27 from 1 - 4 p...
- The Good Eggs (4-6 yrs) PM Session - 2026-06-07 1:00 PM at Manteno Public Library. Join us for stories, crafts and games for 4-6 year olds and their caregivers. Read and complete activities on your Harvest Map and earn badges!
Mondays 1:00pm-2:00pm (Session 2)
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- Unplug and Play - 2026-06-07 1:00 PM at Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais. Unplug and Play at Bourbonnais. Posted by Village of Bourbonnais on Facebook.
- Anderson House and Museum Open House - 2026-06-07 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Anderson House, Main Street, Herscher. Herscher Area Historical Society opens the Anderson House museum to the public. Also open July 5, with society meetings June 22 and ongoing. In search of Bonfield 4th of July historical posters.
- Unplug & Play at The Grove - 2026-06-07 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at The Grove at Goselin Park, Bourbonnais. Every Sunday June-August. Electronics-free afternoon at The Grove. Classic lawn games, outdoor activities, family-friendly. No registration. Free.
- Tri-K Pigeon & Bantam Swap Meet - 2026-06-07 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Kankakee County Fairgrounds, Kankakee
- CAMP PRIDE 2026 - 2026-06-07 5:00 PM at Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, Kankakee. LGBTQ+ Pride celebration event in Kankakee. Ticketed event.
- Bike Nights 2026 - 2026-06-07 6:00 PM at 117 N Walnut St, Manteno. Motorcycle bike night in Manteno. 260 people interested. Recurring summer event.
- Corpus Christi Candlelight Holy Hour — MBVM - 2026-06-07 7:30 PM at Maternity BVM Grotto, Bourbonnais. Candlelight Holy Hour with Adoration, reflective music, and Benediction in the MBVM Church grotto. Bring a lawn chair.
- Cobb Park Criterium (Bike Race) - 2026-06-07 9:00 AM at Cobb Park, Bourbonnais. Bicycle criterium race at Cobb Park.
- Tiny Tigers Confidence Course - 2026-06-07 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM at River Rock Martial Arts, Bradley. Martial arts confidence course for young children at River Rock Martial Arts in Bradley.
- Karaoke Night at The Library Bar - 2026-06-07 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM at The Library Bar, Bourbonnais. Weekly karaoke night every Sunday at The Library Bar, Bourbonnais. 21+ neighborhood bar.
- Cheerleading Camp - 2026-06-08 10:45 am - 12:15 pm at Recreation Station, Bourbonnais. Ages 6-12. $60.00. Runs through June 12. Registration required via BTPD WebTrac.
- Summer Reading Kick Off Party - 2026-06-08 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Manteno Public Library, Manteno