We know what you're thinking. "New Year's Eve?? It's not even Christmas yet!" We get it. But now is the time to *plan* for a fun NYE date night in Kankakee County! We've compiled a list of 6 ideas.
✔ Attend the Kankakee County Historical Society's NYE Party
✔ Dine at Rigo’s Place
✔ Go axe throwing at Splitting Targets
✔ Reserve a private dinner for you and friends at Bennett Curtis House
✔ Share a fudge flight at Lush Vine together
✔ Enjoy a wine flight together at Flight 102 Wine Bar
Be sure to check each desination's social media page or website for more information about reservations and more!
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Skate this way! Or that way! Or your way! However you want to skate, you can do it at The Rink in the Village of Bourbonnais! ⛸️This synthetic ice rink means you can skate your way even if the weather isn’t freezing. For more information about this fun recreation destination including hours, fees, and more, visit villageofbourbonnais.com. (Special thank you to Lindy and Natalie for joining our team for this fun video! There may or may not be some funny bloopers that we’ll share someday.😉)#visitkankakeecounty
This colder weather means warm, cozy spots are our jam! We've compiled a list of 6 for you to visit when you're here with us in Kankakee County!
✔️Connect Roasters, Bourbonnais
✔️Flight 102 Wine Bar, Bourbonnais
✔️The Lush Vine, Kankakee
✔️Rigo's Place, Kankakee
✔️The MILL Co. , St. Anne
✔️The Well Manteno, Manteno
For a full directory of other destinations to round out your trip including hotels, restaurants, and shops, check out our Visitors' Guide at tinyurl.com/2dk439zh.
Downtown Kankakee Tree Lighting & Lion Wreathing
If you attended the City of Kankakee's Annual Lion Wreathing & Tree Lighting last week, you know there's SO much holiday spirit here!
While there are wonderful holiday events and destinations all season long, there is ONE BIG day packed with fun and activities for the whole family, and it's happening THIS SATURDAY!
❄️ Mistletoe Market at the Kankakee Depot Square (Be sure to stop by KaCo | The Local Exchange to check out our merch!)
❄️ Winter Wonderland Pub Crawl at Downtown Kankakee
❄️ Miracle at the Grove in the Village of Bourbonnais
❄️ City of Kankakee, Illinois Christmas Parade on North Schuyler Ave., Downtown Kankakee
❄️ Winter Market at the Kankakee Public Library
❄️ Hot Chocolate Day at the French Heritage Museum
❄️ Gallery of Trees: Seasonal Saturday: There's SNOW Place Like Home at the Kankakee County Museum
❄️ Holiday at Hogwarts at The Bennett-Curtis House
❄️ Winter Market at The Majestic
❄️ It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play at The Grow Center (Acting Out Theatre Co.)
Visit our website or follow the tagged pages for more information about each event!
https://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/merryandbright
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B. Harley Bradley House
During the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, it's refreshing to slow down and enjoy meaningful experiences with family and friends. One great way to do that is to go on a guided tour at the historic B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, Frank Lloyd Wright's first prairie design.
For more information about days and times, cost, or to book your tour, visit
https://wright1900.org/house-tours/.
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Kankakee Railroad Museum
All aboard! 🚂
The Kankakee Railroad Museum is the perfect destination for train enthusiasts of ALL ages. Be sure to check it out when you #visitkankakeecounty!
📍197 S. East Ave., Kankakee
Uplifted Bistro
In Kankakee County, there are ways to fill your cup in every sense of the phrase from delicious beverages from Uplifted Bistro Downtown to traveling here to volunteer at one of our wonderful non-profit organizations (that's called "voluntourism" in our biz)!
Thanks to Uplifted Bistro owner, Adam, for joining our team for a fun "fill your cup" challenge! Check out the video to find out who was the first one to overflow the cup. 💦🥛
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We always love to see Kankakee County through YOUR lens! Check out these great KaCo shots from our IG friends @cremeofthecropcatering, @boss_jord, @kankakeecountymuseum, @the_lush_vine, @karameewes_, @sarahjanephoto
POV: Fall Back
Is anyone else feeling a little off after the time change? Well, the way we see it, it's an extra hour of fun in Kankakee County!
Halloween + a new office location means our team just HAD to dress up as wacky wavy people! Hope everyone has a fun Halloween! 🎃
Come for the flow. 🚣🏼♀️🌊 Stay for the show. 🍁🍂
Benoit Greenhouses
The fall fun at Benoit Greenhouses is "ink-credible!"
If you're "drawn to" outdoor family fun (with FREE admission!), you'll enjoy all they have to offer: animals, mazes, a huge bounce pillow, a corn pit, as well as an assortment of pumpkins, mums, and planters!
As you "sketch out" your plans for the upcoming weekend, include a trip to Benoit Greenhouses open 9AM - 5PM, Wednesday- Sunday through Halloween and located at 568 N.2750 E. Rd. in Kankakee.
Thank you to our friend, Mandy Benoit, for helping us with this fun video!
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