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At the end of September, Thresholds Kankakee celebrated their new Center for Mental Wellbeing - Kankakee with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and art show!
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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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To Do This Fall In Downtown Kankakee
Summer may be coming to a close, but never fear, there is no shortage of things to do this Fall in Downtown Kankakee!
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"Where music lovers gather to connect, unwind, & revel in the timeless allure of jazz. Our friendly staff, handcrafted cocktails, and inviting ambiance create an atmosphere where patrons feel right at home, whether they're regulars or first-time visitors."
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Summer is in full swing in Downtown Kankakee! Here's your guide to the Downtown Kankakee fun!
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Celebrate Art & Culture: Mural Unveiling Event in Downtown Kankakee
Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: City Parking Lot by Martinez Tacos [ 348 E Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901 ]
Kankakee, IL — Downtown Kankakee is thrilled to invite the community to a vibrant celebration of art and culture with the unveiling of the latest mural by esteemed artist Katie Bretzlaff. This event will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the city parking lot by Martinez Tacos. Join us for an evening filled with artistic wonder and community spirit as we reveal this stunning new addition to our downtown landscape.
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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.
The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink. Kankakee is located 60 miles south of Chicago and is a multi-cultural blend. Its convenience to Chicago and Champaign makes it an ideal location, attracting folks of all ages and backgrounds.
PRESALE TICKETS are now available online!
Check out photos from Merchant Street MusicFest 2023, courtesy of Pathfinder.
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Website: www.merchantstreetmusicfest.com
Facebook: @MerchantStreetMusicFest
Twitter: @KankakeeMSMF
Instagram: @kankakeemsmf
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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!
Join us at the Hill Stage in Downtown Kankakee for the warm summer concerts we dream of all winter! And if it rains? Don’t worry, meet us at the Patio behind the Depot.
June 14: Bluegrass Night: Todd Hazelrigg & Fox Crossing Stringband | Food - Martinez Tacos
June 28: R&B Night: 10/Grand Band & N Deep Band | Food - Mac's BBQ
July 12: Brass Night: RA Brass & Third City Brass Band | Food - Mac's BBQ
Aug 16: Jazz Night & Allan Laskey Combo & Three's A Crowd | Food - Mac's BBQ
Full event details can be found on our Facebook!
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