Activities & Attractions
- Things to do in Kankakee County
- OAK Orthopedic Sports Arena
- Schedule of annual events
- 'Tis the Christmas season
- Kankakee and Manteno farmers markets
- Pick-your-own farms
- Frank Lloyd Wright Home among historic buildings
- Museums take visitors back in time
- Historic Paramount is one of three area theaters
- Area malls and other retail hubs
- Swim at an outdoor or indoor pool
- Golf at one of 9 courses
- Kankakee County Fair and Fairgrounds
- Other attractions
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Things to do in Kankakee County
There is something for everyone in Kankakee County. Here are some ideas to get you started. Like to ice skate? Head over to the Oak Orthopedi
OAK Orthopedic Sports Arena
The OAK Orthopedic Sports Arena is Kankakee’s premier ice rink. Located at the south end of Kankakee, the ice rink is built in an NHL style, with a fitness center, arcade, concessions and four private/pa
Schedule of annual events
The following events are held each year in Kankakee County. For more information, search the online events calendar. March Spring Home Show (Bradley) April Kite Fe
'Tis the Christmas season
Christmas is a special time in Kankakee County. While dates vary from year to year, here are some of the special traditions to watch for. Each has taken place for a decade or longer. All are open to the general public. Details about the 2008 events will b
Kankakee and Manteno farmers markets
Kankakee Farmers Market The Kankakee Farmers Market is held at the corner of Merchant Street & Schuyler Avenue in downtown Kankakee on Saturdays (7 a.m.-1 p.m.) from May 31 through Oct. 18. Vendors selling produce, plants,
Pick-your-own farms
Several area farms invite visitors to pick their own produce and flowers. Bonfield Gardens 4988 North 9000 West Rd. Bonfield (815) 932-0002 From the last weekend in June u
Frank Lloyd Wright Home among historic buildings
The Kankakee County Courthouse The 1912 Courthouse contains a dome mural that portrays scenes from local history. The courthouse ridge that faces the Kankakee River flood plains was once the home of an ancient Native Ameri
Museums take visitors back in time
The Kankakee County Museum 801 South Eighth Ave. Kankakee (815) 932-5279 www.kankakeecountymuseum.com The Kankakee County Museum was established Dec.
Historic Paramount is one of three area theaters
Kankakee County has three movie theaters — two in Kankakee owned by Downer’s Grove-based Classic Cinemas and one in Bradley owned by Dallas-based Cinemark. The
Area malls and other retail hubs
Northfield Square Mall 1600 North State Route 50 Bourbonnais, 60914 (815) 937-4111 Northfield Square Mall opened in August 1990. Today it is anchored by Carson Pirie Scott men&rsquo
Swim at an outdoor or indoor pool
Splash Valley Aquatic Park 1850 River Rd Kankakee 815-929-9779 www.splashvalley.com Splash Valley features a four-lane lap pool, three waterslides, two zero-
Golf at one of 9 courses
With nine courses and 180 holes, Kankakee County has one of the highest golf holes per capita ratio in the United States. The following is a list of Kankakee County golf courses and pertinent information: Aspen
Kankakee County Fair and Fairgrounds
Kankakee County Fairgrounds The annual county fair runs from the Wednesday prior to the first Sunday in August to the first Sunday in August. The rest of the year, residents ma
Other attractions
Stricker Planetarium Offers starry audio-visual presentations in the round. $1 Admission to Small Museum, with free admission to children ages 3 and younger. Olivet Nazarene University, One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, 815-939-5361