Welcome
Downtown Kankakee is a unique mix of old and new. Century old brick and stone structures stand alongside modern steel and glass buildings. Downtown Kankakee is the governmental, financial and legal center of the city and the county. By day, downtown is buzzing with the vital business of the Kankakee county seat. By night, the sounds of acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies spill out onto the sidewalks. Crowds gather for movies or concerts at the stunning Paramount Theater or in the lawn of the iconic Illinois Central Depot. It is also home to a first-rate music festival, a renowned Saturday morning Farmers' Market and even a railroad museum.
Welcome to downtown Kankakee - we hope that you will take part in the exciting resurgence of our city's historic core.
Kankakee Farmers' Market
Local goodness! Get ready for opening day for the Spring farmers' market, Saturday May 25th 2013 from 7am to Noon. Enjoy fresh local foods and music!
Awning Program Application
The KDC/City of Kankakee Awning Program is a special one-time, robust incentive to encourage property owners and business to improve the outside appearance of their buildings with a new awning
Download the Awning Program Application
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Kankakee Farmers' Market
Saturdays from 8am - Noon at the Farmers' Market lot, Schuyler Ave. & Merchant St.
The spring market starts Saturday, May 25 - every Saturday 7am to noon with your favorite spring flowers, baked goods, cheese, olives, mushrooms, asparagus and rhubarb!
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Wednesday Wheels Car Show
The first Wednesday of the Month (except July) @ Depot Park, starting at 5:30pm
All summer long Downtown Kankakee is the place to be on the first Wed evening (except for July 11th) of the month for the much anticipated Wednesday Wheels Car Shows. These shows feature live entertainment and prizes. The dates for 2013 are:
6/5, 7/3, 8/7, 9/4 -
Sandwiches with a Side of JAM
The lunchtime concert series at The Depot Park is back this year to put the spotlight on local restaurants and local talent providing live music. These events are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30am to 1pm at The Depot. The dates for 2013 are:
6/12, 7/10, 8/14 -
Music & Movies in the Park
Come on out to the Depot Park for Music & Movies every 3rd Saturday of the month starting at 7pm. The dates for 2013 are:
6/15, 7/20, 8/17 -
Merchant Street Music Fest 2013
Friday, July 26 + Saturday, July 27
Save the Date!
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KDC Facade Program Application - Download
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KDC Building Program Application - Download
