Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Kankakee. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Kankakee for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Kankakee too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Kankakee.
## Art Events in Kankakee - **Event Name**: A Very Strongman Christmas 5 - **Description**: Strongman takes the stage again with festive feats of strength at the historic Majestic theatre!About this EventA Very Strongman Christmas 5!Strongman takes the stage again with festive feats of strength at the his - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/a-very-strongman-christmas-5/100002004245762027 - **Venue**: Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mOGZhMDExNTNiZmY1ZDFhMTg3NzcwYjEwYjVmMWIzNzgwZmY0NmJjNTQ2ZmQ1MTZiYWU3MjVlZWUzMDY2YTEwLXJpbWctdzEwNDItaDExODktZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkzODI2MjUz.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 29 - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: 16th Annual Artisan Faire - **Description**: Visit the Kankakee County Museum for a fine art and fine craft show and sale to kick off the holiday season! The Kankakee County Museum provides a beautiful backdrop of exhibits to display booths to holiday shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind gifts from th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 75 - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/16th-annual-artisan-faire/200030840366733 - **Venue**: 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xYzViYTZjM2RlZjYyYTZkMTljMDk4NmVmMzA0OTE0MTg5NzFjYjcyNDhjZmIwNDk5ZDY2ZWNhZGJjZjY3NjZkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGM0ODI4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTIxMTMyMTM.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, holiday, christmas-markets-and-fairs - **Event Name**: Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair - **Description**: Hosted by the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society, this handmade market has a variety of artists, makers, bakers, and more. Shop for all your gift-giving and decorating needs. Sip coffee, have brunch or lunch, and stock up on specialty baked goods. One d - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1688 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/les-artisans-arts-and-crafts-fair/200029886662813 - **Venue**: Kankakee County Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83NzMwMjBmNzEzZDAyYzE5NWFjN2YyN2ZjNjY1ZWEzYWNhMDMwYmZlNzk1NzAyOGJiMDExNjQ0OGQwNWM1ZDlhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODczNDg1NzY.avif - **Categories**: art, nonprofit, brunch - **Event Name**: KVTA's The Alibis - **Description**: Director: Sharla Ronchetto Assistant Director: Kayla James SHOWTIMES @ KVTA Studios Black Box Theatre Friday, January 15th at 7 pm Saturday, January 16th at 2 pm Sunday, January 17th at 2 pm KVTA Studios Black Box Theatre 1 Stuart Dr Kankakee, IL 609 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Jan 15 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sun Jan 17 2027 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/kvtas-the-alibis/200030945760456 - **Venue**: Kankakee Valley Theatre Association - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mOTBjMzU2OGM1MTRhNjY2YTcwZGE2MTA5MzdlODliYmY1YzRkY2ExZGJkNzE1NjAyNTNkYjJiZTllNTBiNTlmLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTM0NzcyMTY.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, food-drinks, comedy - **Event Name**: Nashville Recording Artist: Dylan Raymond at The Lush Vine - **Description**: Manteno, IL! Dylan Raymond is bringing his 2026 tour to The Lush Vine on Friday, November 20th at 7:00 PM! Nashville recording artist and Indiana native Dylan Raymond takes the stage at The Lush Vine, bringing his signature baritone voice, high-energy pe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 18 - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/nashville-recording-artist-dylan-raymond-at-the-lush-vine/200030879158005 - **Venue**: The Lush Vine - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lZDg1MTgwNGJlOTY5YjZlZGIyYjk0ZTFhN2NmN2RlZWI5NDE5ZTBjMmUzYmQ1MDIzN2U3YWYxNWE3NTY4YjM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzE4MjgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MjY3MjA4NQ.avif - **Categories**: art, country-music-festivals, performances, festivals, entertainment ## Trending Events in Kankakee - **Event Name**: Dixon's Violin live in Kankakee/Kankakee Civic Auditorium - **Description**: Experience the extraordinary! A rare evening of breathtaking violin like you've never heard before, as seen across North America and beyondAbout this EventThe electric violin, reimagined by Dixon. Join us for the mesmeri - **Venue**: Kankakee Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4a63f435d4ff5c67149bc9e8d7e24cea59fef5a2d9960acd8d90e9b4a35501fe-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1793402403 - **Event Name**: ONE NIGHT ONE LEGEND MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CONCERT !! - **Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating an absolute legend like never before! At THE MAJESTIC THEATRE in Kankakee IL with RICO MJ !About this EventExperience Michael Jackson’s greatest hits performed live by trib - **Venue**: Majestic Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/34c15982aae7af72517b151f2a3e1d7b5fb262e466ef03c9aa170fda65df6319-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790125331 - **Event Name**: Puppy Yoga - Kankakee County Humane Foundation Fundraiser - **Description**: 🐶 PUPPY YOGA IS BACK! We are teaming up with Kankakee County Humane Foundation and The Om Well Collective again to bring you another Puppy Yoga! 📆 Sunday, September 27th @ 1pm 🎟️ 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒: $𝟐𝟓 ➡️ www.k3chf.org/store/p/puppyyoganov ❤️ A portion of all - **Venue**: 4345 W 1500 Rd N, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cfabc661eb94da9e31feb9a7206fea4ecbe1e4e6978b426557823cbfb0a8564a-rimg-w1080-h940-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1793610448 - **Event Name**: KVTA's Diary of a Wimpy Kid - **Description**: Director: Kayla James Assistant Director: Sharla Ronchetto Vocal Director: Jamie Howard Breeden Choreographer: Jaylen Rick SHOWTIMES @ Lincoln Cultural Center Saturday, November 21 ~ 2:00 PM Saturday, November 21 ~ 7:00 PM Sunday, November 22 ~ 2:00 - **Venue**: Lincoln Cultural Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dbb3d6055cae2135fb1969864b449ce2f66f5761e6cb4fd6917a2db84686e3f3-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcc80808-gmir?v=1787200045 - **Event Name**: A Very Strongman Christmas 5 - **Description**: Strongman takes the stage again with festive feats of strength at the historic Majestic theatre!About this EventA Very Strongman Christmas 5!Strongman takes the stage again with festive feats of strength at the his - **Venue**: Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f8fa01153bff5d1a187770b10b5f1b3780ff46bc546fd516bae725eee3066a10-rimg-w1042-h1189-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1793826253 - **Event Name**: Kankakee County Fair - **Description**: The Kankakee County Fair, held at the Kankakee County Fair and Exposition in Kankakee, United States, promises a day filled with excitement and community spirit on November 21, 2026. This annual event showcases the rich agricultural heritage of Kankakee C - **Venue**: Kankakee County Fair and Exposition - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ba512e00-d7b9-11f1-ac5a-0d5ecfdccfa9-rimg-w1200-h259-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1793732812 - **Event Name**: 48th Annual Gallery of Trees - **Description**: Kankakee County Museum is thrilled to host the 48th Annual Gallery of Trees: America the Beautiful ❤️🤍💙 Stop by to vote for your favorite tree decorated by area nonprofits! December hours: Thursday through Sunday 9am to 7pm Closes at 2pm Christmas Eve - **Venue**: 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c9e2b678e5e1f02cf29f8b690ec5bb1b549db7f879ecc09dd3df811d7de151c6-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcb8e8f8-gmir?v=1793433811 - **Event Name**: The Christmas Countdown - 2026 Holiday Ice Show - **Description**: The magic of Christmas is just one door away! The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and there's a little holiday magic waiting behind every door! Join us at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena on Saturday, November 21, for The Christmas Countdown, our - **Venue**: 1601 River Rd, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d701df959ead9434f52a1432da5481c1c5e4e0bbdea4a423b83301799e946477-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1794019576 - **Event Name**: Matthew 25 Free Thanksgiving Meal - **Description**: 🍁 Free Community Thanksgiving Meal 🍂 Everyone is welcome to join us for a warm, homemade Thanksgiving meal — no cost, no registration, just community and good food! Come as you are and share the table with neighbors and friends. 📅 Date: Sunday, November - **Venue**: 196 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/27bcfd2fbd31a408bc0fca469c561181eb30e6612e083a19a7e11f824e1293b5-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd84818-gmir?v=1793549241 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in November in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/art--november) - [Art Events in December in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/art--december) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Kankakee? - **A:** A Very Strongman Christmas 5 (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm at Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee), 16th Annual Artisan Faire (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL), Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Kankakee County Fair), KVTA's The Alibis (Fri Jan 15 2027 at 07:00 pm at Kankakee Valley Theatre Association), Nashville Recording Artist: Dylan Raymond at The Lush Vine (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Lush Vine). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Kankakee this weekend November 6–8, 2026? - **A:** 16th Annual Artisan Faire (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Kankakee in November 2026? - **A:** 16th Annual Artisan Faire (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL), Nashville Recording Artist: Dylan Raymond at The Lush Vine (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Lush Vine), ONE NIGHT ONE LEGEND MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CONCERT !! (Sat, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm at Majestic Theatre). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Kankakee? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Kankakee on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Kankakee? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Kankakee? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Kankakee include Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, Kankakee County Fair. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Kankakee? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Kankakee range from USD 18 to USD 45. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Kankakee? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Kankakee include One Way Strength, Kankakee County Museum, Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society's Les Artisans Arts and Crafts Fair. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Kankakee? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Kankakee. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Bradley](https://allevents.in/bradley/art) - [Arts events in Manteno](https://allevents.in/manteno/art) - [Arts events in Peotone](https://allevents.in/peotone/art)