Events & Entertainment

There’s nothing like summertime in Downtown Kankakee! Whether you're looking for live music, local eats, or a laid-back night out with friends and family, there’s something happening almost every week. Here's a quick guide to the can't-miss events lighting up our streets all season long:

The highly anticipated Kankakee Farmers’ Market is returning to Downtown Kankakee, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick off another season of fresh produce, local goods, and community fun. Starting this year on Saturday, May 3rd, the market will be open every Saturday from 8:00 AM to Noon, offering an array of products from local vendors.

Looking to expand your network before your busy day starts? Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, February 5th, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for their Business Before Hours event! Located at the Executive Center at 200 E Court Street, Suite 400, in Kankakee. 

If you’re looking for a night full of music, food, laughter and good talent, join in the fun on Saturday, January 11th! Starting at 3:30PM, this music festival event will feature three separate stages of music throughout the night, hosted by the Majestic, Flanagan’s Pub and The Lush Vine. 

December 14th is a fun-filled day in Downtown Kankakee! Start making those plans!

Halloween Downtown, a free event hosted by the Rotary Club of Kankakee, comes back to Downtown Kankakee Sunday, October 20th from 10am to 4pm.

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Did you attend MSMF24?! 

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Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music festival held in downtown Kankakee, IL at the Harold + Jean Miner Square. And it's back July 26th + 27th!

Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown Train Depot, Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square, located at 199 South East Avenue in Kankakee, IL.

Live music will be here all summer long, and that means Fridays too!

Join us for your pre-weekend dose of live music, good food, and great company, all in Downtown Kankakee! Our Friday Night Concert Series features new bands and good eats to fill your Friday nights!

Downtown Kankakee is full of Beats, Eats, and Drinks this Summer!

Alongside Sunset Stroll and the Friday Night Concert Series, Sandwiches with a Side of Jam has returned to Downtown Kankakee! Kicking off on June 12th, the event is a lunchtime concert series at the Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square (199 S. East Ave.). The kickoff event brings beats by Three’s a Crowd and eats from Mia Bella and Mac's BBQ.