Tuesday, February 9, 2010
OAK Orthopedic Sports Arena 1601 River Rd Kankakee 815-939-1946 www.oakorthoarena.com The OAK Orthopedic Sports Arena is a family ice sports complex in the
The OAK Orthopedic Sports Arena is Kankakee’s premier ice rink. Located at the south end of Kankakee, the ice rink is built in an NHL style, with a fitness center, arcade, concessions and four private/pa
The following events are held each year in Kankakee County. For more information, search the online events calendar. March Spring Home Show (Bradley) April Kite Fe
Christmas is a special time in Kankakee County. While dates vary from year to year, here are some of the special traditions to watch for. Each has taken place for a decade or longer. All are open to the general public. Details about the 2008 events wil
Kankakee Farmers Market The Kankakee Farmers Market is held at the corner of Merchant Street & Schuyler Avenue in downtown Kankakee on Saturdays (7 a.m.-1 p.m.) from May 31 through Oct. 18. Vendors selling produce, plants,
Several area farms invite visitors to pick their own produce and flowers. Bonfield Gardens 4988 North 9000 West Rd. Bonfield (815) 932-0002 From the last weekend in June u
The Kankakee County Courthouse The 1912 Courthouse contains a dome mural that portrays scenes from local history. The courthouse ridge that faces the Kankakee River flood plains was once the home of an ancient Native Ameri
Kankakee County Museum 801 S. Eighth Ave., Kankakee (815) 932-5279 www.kankakeecountymuseum.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Fees: $3 per person, $1 for students and s
Kankakee County has three movie theaters — two in Kankakee owned by Downer’s Grove-based Classic Cinemas and one in Bradley owned by Dallas-based Cinemark. The
Bourbonnais Towne Centre State Route 102 and William Latham Dr. Bourbonnais Anchored by a new Jewel-Osco, you will find specialty shops like Merle Norman, Sherwin-Williams, George’s Shoes and Tom’s Pizza along the strip
Splash Valley Aquatic Park 1850 River Rd Kankakee 815-929-9779 www.splashvalley.com Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7
Kankakee County has one of the highest golf holes per capita ratio in the United States. The following is a list of Kankakee County golf courses and pertinent information: Aspen Ridge Golf Course. Larry
Kankakee County Fairgrounds The annual county fair runs from the Wednesday prior to the first Sunday in August to the first Sunday in August. The rest of the year, residents ma
Stricker Planetarium Offers starry audio-visual presentations in the round. $1 Admission to Small Museum, with free admission to children ages 3 and younger. Olivet Nazarene University, One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, 815-939-5361
By Cindy Richards The Daily Journal correspondent There are hundreds of fun trips within 350 miles of Kankakee -- some so close you can go for the day and be home that night. Here are a se