# Free-events Events | List Of All Upcoming Free-events Events In Kankakee

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Explore all upcoming free-events events in Kankakee, find information & tickets for upcoming free-events events happening in Kankakee.

## Events in Kankakee

- **Event Name**: Small Business Success with IHCC & Ross Creative
  - **Description**: Join us in person at Small Business Success with IHCC to boost your biz skills and network!About this EventSmall Business Success with Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Ross Creative
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 11:30 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/small-business-success-with-ihcc-and-ross-creative/100001985395655852
  - **Venue**: 199 S E Ave
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Caregiver & Kids Craft Club: Tissue Paper Flower Pot
  - **Description**: Join us on May 11th to make a Tissue Paper Flower Pot! Registration is required.About this EventJoin us on May 11th to make a Tissue Paper Flower Pot! All supplies are included, and dinner is provided for free! This event
  - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon May 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/caregiver-and-kids-craft-club-tissue-paper-flower-pot/100001987936496575
  - **Venue**: Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Kids, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Dive Buddy Day at Haigh Quarry | Scuba Diving Event (Memorial Day)
  - **Description**: Dive Buddy Day!  First Annual Dive holiday to celebrate the best buddies out there… the underwater ones!About this EventHosted at Haigh Quarry, this fun Memorial Day event brings together divers
  - **Date**: Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon May 25 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/dive-buddy-day-at-haigh-quarry-|-scuba-diving-event-memorial-day/100001986931364197
  - **Venue**: Haigh Quarry
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: memorial-day, contests, trips-adventures, speed-dating, workshops, holiday
- **Event Name**: Aging in Place: ECDA's May Community Conversation
  - **Description**: Join us for our next Community Conversation at the Bird Park Meeting Room in partnership with Home Helpers!About this EventJoin the City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency in partnership with Home Helpe
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/aging-in-place-ecdas-may-community-conversation/100001987859003792
  - **Venue**: Bird Park Meeting Room
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMmQ0ODRjNDgwZWUzN2YyMjEzZjQzNWVjZTU0MGU0NmJjNThhYjc1MjAxM2NhYjU1ZDJmOTI2ZTkxNjc1MGY3MC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmZWY5ZTYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3MzgyMTcy.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Meetups
- **Event Name**: Caregiver Craft Club: Watermelon Painted Birdhouse
  - **Description**: Join us on May 18th to make your own watermelon painted birdhouse! Registration is required.About this EventJoin us on May 18th to make your own watermelon painted birdhouse! All supplies are included, dinner is provided
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/caregiver-craft-club-watermelon-painted-birdhouse/100001987940812484
  - **Venue**: Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84NWVlMGQ3MTNjNmMxMzNlZDBiNDE1MDk5ZGM2NDAxYjljYjBmNDQ4MDY3MmY1ZGE2YWI2ZmEzMTE1NDgzMDJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2YzZWNmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY5NDY1NzA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: kids, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Caregiver Connections: Coffee & Coloring
  - **Description**: Join us for our Caregiver Connections group to enjoy some coffee and color with us!About this EventJoin us to relax for a couple hours to color and enjoy some coffee  and pastries while we chat with other caregivers.
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/caregiver-connections-coffee-and-coloring/100001987926774496
  - **Venue**: Rise & Thrive Wellness
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81Mzg2ZjhhMzk5MGZjMTk4ZjdhZmYxNDRkMThkZTI1YjA2M2FlMmY2MjI0OThjNTU3OWZjOGM0MGQ1NjI1YTk1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmMGYyZWUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3MzgyMDMx.avif
  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Kankakee

- **Event Name**: 2026 Illinois High School Diploma Graduation Ceremony
  - **Description**: Celebrate your family, friend, or classmate as they "walk the stage" in the George H Ryan Gymnasium and receive recognition for their hard work and dedication. Graduates do NOT have a guest limit however, we ask that guests mark that they're attending on
  - **Venue**: 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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- **Event Name**: The Great Pages Circus is coming to Kankakee, IL
  - **Description**: 🎪 Kankakee, IL - Get Ready for the Ultimate Circus Adventure!

Mark your calendars because The Great Pages Circus is rolling into town May 6-7 and you won’t want to miss this action-packed spectacle! 🥳

🎟️ Skip the line—grab your tickets online now! 👉 pag
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair
  - **Description**: Hosted by the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society, this event will feature dozens of artists, makers, bakers, and growers, with handmade & homemade items at all price points.
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Kankakee County Fair
  - **Description**: 213 W 4000 S Rd Kankakee, IL 60901

Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, fair food, creative art exhibits, and Free Grandstand shows.

Something for everyone!
  - **Venue**: 213 W. 4000 S. Rd., Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8ef51b17c7d3dfce1062b21510617be6d6a02f31fcf245dd176f6885dd3a6555-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc5e3318-gmir?v=1777089352
- **Event Name**: Mike Block: Frank Lloyd Wright Concert Tour - B. Harley Bradley House
  - **Description**: Cellist Mike Block
Cello & Vocals

May 28 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Cellist Mike Block, inspired by the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, is performing again at the Bradley House! The famed cellist, known for performances with Yo-Yo Ma, is in Kankakee f
  - **Venue**: 701 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL
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- **Event Name**: 36th Annual Rhubarb Festival
  - **Description**: Stop by the Kankakee County Museum Campus and Bill Spriggs Civic Auditorium for the museum's 36th Annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 17th, 2026!

This year's event will boast of live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, kids' activities, exhibits, &am
  - **Venue**: 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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- **Event Name**: THE BEST DAM COMEDY SHOW !!!!
  - **Description**: Kankakee County we're on the rebuild. We want make this period of difficult times a little easier with some laughs. Kankakee, get ready for another night of big laughs and wild stories as comedy takes over The Dam Tap once again! This isn’t your average o
  - **Venue**: 597 S. Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
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- **Event Name**: Kankakee County Vintage Series
  - **Description**: First Race For The KCVS Will Be Friday May 8th… 
Sorry for any confusion on the date. 
Another Special Race Came Up And We’re Pushed Back a Week!! 
Hope to see all the old school cars in force!
Practice is Mar 28th from 12-4! 
See everyone soon!!
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Speedway
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- **Event Name**: 80's Party with My 80's Band
  - **Description**: 🎉 **Kankakee’s Ultimate 80s Party — MTV Hits All Night!** 🎉

Break out the neon, tease that hair, and hit the dance floor! Join us for a totally rad night of nonstop 80s MTV favorites performed LIVE — featuring the iconic sounds of **The Cure, The Cars, T
  - **Venue**: On the ROX (OTR)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Small Business Success with IHCC & Ross Creative (Tue May 05 2026 at 11:30 am at 199 S E Ave), Caregiver & Kids Craft Club: Tissue Paper Flower Pot (Mon May 11 2026 at 05:30 pm at Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center), Dive Buddy Day at Haigh Quarry | Scuba Diving Event (Memorial Day) (Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Haigh Quarry), Aging in Place: ECDA's May Community Conversation (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at Bird Park Meeting Room), Caregiver Craft Club: Watermelon Painted Birdhouse (Mon May 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Small Business Success with IHCC & Ross Creative (Tue May 05 2026 at 11:30 am at 199 S E Ave), Caregiver & Kids Craft Club: Tissue Paper Flower Pot (Mon May 11 2026 at 05:30 pm at Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center), Dive Buddy Day at Haigh Quarry | Scuba Diving Event (Memorial Day) (Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Haigh Quarry), Aging in Place: ECDA's May Community Conversation (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at Bird Park Meeting Room), Caregiver Craft Club: Watermelon Painted Birdhouse (Mon May 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Kankakee in May 2026?
  - **A:** Small Business Success with IHCC & Ross Creative (Tue May 05 2026 at 11:30 am at 199 S E Ave), Caregiver & Kids Craft Club: Tissue Paper Flower Pot (Mon May 11 2026 at 05:30 pm at Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center), Dive Buddy Day at Haigh Quarry | Scuba Diving Event (Memorial Day) (Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Haigh Quarry), Aging in Place: ECDA's May Community Conversation (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at Bird Park Meeting Room), Caregiver Craft Club: Watermelon Painted Birdhouse (Mon May 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Kankakee include 199 S E Ave, Kankakee YMCA Child Care Center, Haigh Quarry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Kankakee include City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency, Project SUN, Dive Right in Scuba.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Kankakee.

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