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Explore the wonders of Kankakee County! With 57 miles of winding river, rural and urban destinations

With miles of winding river, rural and urban destinations, rich history and natural beauty, there is so much to enjoy. Located just 45 minutes south of Chicago, off Interstate 57, you'll find activities for family members of all ages! Whatever your preference may be, our intriguing history, local art, monthly festivals, barn quilt tour, and unique cuisines are yours to discover in Kankakee County. See our website for additional information and a full directory of destinations in Kankakee County. https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/

We look forward to seeing you when you visit!

10/09/2026

Take a ride through the stories that helped shape Kankakee County!

On Saturday, October 24, hop aboard the Reflections of Kankakee County: History Bus Tour for a day of exploring local history, hidden gems and places you may have never visited before.

Beginning at Perry Farm Park, the tour travels through Momence and Grant Park with stops at museums, historic homes, murals, a train depot, a one-room schoolhouse and more.

✨ Your $35 ticket includes transportation, guided tours, and a box lunch from The Bennett Curtis House.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 9 AM–2 PM
🎟️ Registration deadline: October 17
🚌 Space is limited!

Discover the stories, places and people that make Kankakee County worth exploring.

Learn more and register at btpd.org/bustrips.

10/08/2026

Long weekends = more time for fun and adventure! Plan a quick road trip to Kankakee county for some fall fun!

✔️Get spooked at Rietveld's Farmstand and Greenhouse haunted corn maze
✔️Get one of the last rounds of golf of the year in at Minne Monesse Golf Club
✔️Enjoy family time at Movie on the Green at The Grove (October 9)
✔️Go for a hike or bike ride along the Kankakee River

These are just a few of the many destinations in Kankakee County! For a full directory, visit https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/.

10/07/2026

We look forward to seeing you in Kankakee County!

🍽️DINING:
Thursday Harvest Hangs
October 8
Locavore Farm, Grant Park

Dine on the Land with Chef Enn Beach & Chef Courtney Fraley
October 17
Locavore Farm, Grant Park

🌻MARKETS:
Kankakee Farmers' Market
October 10
Downtown Kankakee

🎸ENTERTAINMENT:
CAIN: Live & In Worship Tour
October 8
Centennial Chapel, Bourbonnais

A Night In Sleepy Hollow
October 8 – 10
Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais

🎥FAMILY FUN
Dinner & Movie on the Green: Featuring Wicked For Good
October 9
The Grove, Bourbonnais

Farm Funland
Through October 24
Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse, Grant Park

Ooky Spooky Light Show
Ongoing
Strickler Planetarium, Bourbonnais

📔HISTORY
Ghost Stories in the Parlor
October 9 – 10
The Graham Historic House, Momence

🎃FESTIVAL
Kimberly’s Harvest Festival
October 10 – 11
Downtown Momence

❤️COMMUNITY
Senior Expo & Senior Market
October 14
KVPD Rec Center, Kankakee

🌽SCARY FUN
Rietveld’s Haunted Corn Maze
Fridays and Saturdays in October
Rietveld's Farmstand and Greenhouse, Bourbonnais

For more information about these events, visit https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/events.

10/06/2026

Reporter Devyn is on the case to scope out a few of the many PSLs in Kankakee County! ☕🍁 See how the caffeine hits at the end. 🤣

☕ Awaken - Cafe & Juice Bar
☕Encanto Coffee Shop (No PSL, but gotta get the Tres Leches Latte! Let's go, TLL!)
☕ Connect Roasters
☕ ReCharge Coffee Co.

This is just a few of the many amazing coffee destinations in Kankakee County! For a full directory, visit https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/coffee-and-sweets.

10/05/2026

Today is World Architecture Day, and there’s plenty to admire right here in Kankakee County. 🏛️

From historic homes and beautifully preserved landmarks to distinctive public spaces and modern designs, our communities are full of architecture worth slowing down to notice.

Take a different kind of tour and explore the buildings, details and stories that help shape Kankakee County. You might be surprised by what you discover.

https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/architecture

10/02/2026

Let's do a good 'ol "This or That" challenge on this crisp fall Friday!

Wooded Views 🍁 or River Views 🌊
Scary Corn Maze 😳 or Chill Corn Maze 😊
Cozy Soup 🍜 or Cozy Coffee ☕

What would your choices be?

Psst! You can do ALL of this in Kankakee County!
https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/

10/01/2026

The first day of October has us giddy about spooky season! We've compiled a list of ways you "KAN" have some Halloween fun when you visit Kankakee County.

🎃 Have a spooky good time at A Night in Sleepy Hollow in Bourbonnais (October 8-10) (Bourbonnais Township Park District)
🎃 Make some time for some family fun at Benoit Greenhouses in Kankakee
🎃 Go trick-or-treating at Main Street Trick-or-Treat in Manteno (October 24) (Village of Manteno / Manteno Chamber of Commerce)
🎃 Have a frightfully fun day at Bordertown Hauntings in Momence (October 24) (Momence Chamber of Commerce)
🎃 Enjoy the Ooky Spooky Light Show at Strickler Planetarium in Bourbonnais

This is just a few of the MANY destinations in Kankakee County! For a full directory, visit https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/.

09/30/2026

We look forward to seeing you in Kankakee County!

🍽️DINING:
Lunchtime Bites & Beats on Festival Street
September 30
The Grove, Bourbonnais

Thursday Harvest Hangs
October 1
Locavore Farm, Grant Park

Dine on the Land with Chef Beth Hackett
October 3
Locavore Farm, Grant Park

🌻MARKETS:
Kankakee Farmers' Market
October 3
Downtown Kankakee

🌟ENTERTAINMENT:
CAIN: Live & In Worship Tour
October 8
Centennial Chapel, Bourbonnais

🚗FAMILY FUN
Ooky Spooky Light Show
October 2 – ongoing
Strickler Planetarium, Bourbonnais

Cruis’n the Square
October 3
Downtown Kankakee

Rietveld’s Farmstand & Greenhouse Family Fun
Saturdays and Sundays in September
Rietveld's Farmstand and Greenhouse, Bourbonnais

😁FESTIVALS
St. Anne Pumpkin Festival
October 2 – 3
St. Anne Community Park

91st Annual Kankakee Greek Festival
October 4
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Kankakee

⛸️RECREATION
Try Hockey for Free
October 3
Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena, Kankakee

Rugged Run & Hike
October 3
Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see, Manteno

🎃COMMUNITY
Halloween Costume Drive
September 1 - 30
Limestone Township Public Library, Kankakee

✈️EDUCATION
Taking Flight – Airport Experience Simulation
October 4
Greater Kankakee Airport, Kankakee

For more information about these events, visit https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/events.

09/29/2026

🍂 Looking for some kid-friendly fall fun? Make your way to Sunrise Farm Funland! 🎃

From getting up close with farm animals to soaking in all the sights, sounds and seasonal fun of fall on the farm, Sunrise Farms is a great place to make memories with the kids.

Add it to your fall bucket list and make a day of it! 🍁

📍 Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse (10300 E. 9000 N. Road, Grant Park)

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/msxc7u3d

09/28/2026

Planning a group outing this fall or winter? 🍂❄️

Whether you’re organizing a corporate gathering, holiday celebration, family reunion or a get-together with friends, Kankakee County has plenty of ways to bring your group together.

From memorable meals and local attractions to outdoor adventures, unique venues and seasonal experiences, you can create a day (or weekend!) your group will be talking about long after it’s over.

Gather your people. Make a plan. Make some memories.

📍 Ready to start planning? Reach out to our team. We’re here to help you find the right experiences, venues and activities to make your group outing a success.

https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/request-information

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199 S. East Avenue , Suite 101
Kankakee, IL
60901

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Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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Website

http://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/

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