Seasonal guide · 2025
Kankakee County Christmas Guide 2025
Kankakee County comes alive at Christmastime with tree lightings, holiday markets, light displays, ice skating, shows, and so much more. Find all the merry, family-friendly fun happening this season in one easy guide.
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Santa photos, meals, and more! · 26 places
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Meet Mrs. Claus and a "favorite character" from Dr. Seuss
This meet-and-greet is part of the larger event Miracle at the Grove. When: Dec 14, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Where: The Grove, 700 Main St....
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Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Our annual pancake breakfast with Santa is on Sunday, December 14th from 8AM-12PM at the Knights hall. When: Dec 14, 2025 8:00 AM – 12:00 P...
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Breakfast with Santa @ St. Joseph Church
207 S Main St, Manteno, Illinois 60950-1499 · Come and enjoy a delicious Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch! The Breakfast is "Free". All Donations are benefiting the Manteno Food Pantr...
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Visit Santa @ the Kankakee County Museum
Santa’s coming to the Kankakee County Museum! 🎅✨ Visit Santa by the twinkling trees and festive displays on these dates: • Saturday, D...
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Santa at the Cabin
10 Mill St, Momence, Illinois 60954-1640 · Santa at the Cabin is back! Bring your little ones to see Santa and Mrs Claus in the beautiful Pioneer Cabin located at Conrad Park in Histo...
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Chebanse Santa Visit 2025
248 S Walnut St, Chebanse, Illinois 60922-2012 · Get to the Civic Center before noon on December 13th to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they arrive on a big red fire truck! We will have free...
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Santa and Mrs. Claus @ Taylor Ford of Manteno
Santa Claus is coming to Taylor Ford of Manteno! Bring the whole family out on Saturday, December 13th, from 10AM to 1PM for a festive vi...
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Hot Chocolate and Doughnuts with Santa @ Status Men
When: Dec 13, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Status Men, 1511 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais
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Photos with Santa Claws
126 N Locust St, Momence, Illinois 60954-1581 · Join us for Photos with Santa and Santa Claws on Saturday, December 20th from 10AM–12PM at the Edward Chipman Library in Momence! ✨ Free p...
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Santa's Runway Arrival
813 E 4000s Rd, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-7110 · Watch Santa land by airplane! Crafts, cookies, cocoa, photos & festive fun at the airport. A Sky Tribe holiday fundraiser you’ll love! Jo...
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Hot Cocoa with Santa
840 E North St, Bradley, Illinois 60915-1205 · Join us for a cozy Christmas celebration at Oberweis on Saturday, December 20th from 4-7pm! Bring the family in for a delicious hot cocoa...
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Milk and Cookies with Santa
100 Westwood Oaks Ct, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-2957 · Put those Christmas pajamas on and join us for hot cocoa, milk, and cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Santa will be reading The Night Befor...
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Supper with Santa
803 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-4744 · Celebrate the magic of the season at Supper with Santa, a heartwarming holiday tradition for the whole family! Enjoy dinner, carols, and p...
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Sensory Santa
1095 Perry St, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914 · Join us for a magical evening with Santa Claus in a calm, sensory-friendly environment designed for children and families with special needs...
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Dinner with Santa at Culver's
Kids who come see Santa will recieve a free treat! When: Dec 14, 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Culver's, 2061 IL State 50, Bourbonnais
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Santa at the Firehouse
IL-1, Grant Park, Illinois 60940 · Come join us on December 14th at the Grant Park Fire Protection District with Santa. He will be at the Firehouse from 1pm-4pm taking picture...
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Selfies with Santa @ Sweet Beans
315 Champions Way, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914 · Selfies with Santa inside Sweet Beans (inside the 315 Bradley Sports Complex). The first 50 kids get a goodie bag! When: Dec 6, 2025 9:0...
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Dinner with Santa
135 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, Illinois 60915-1741 · Bring the family for our Dinner with Santa! Don’t forget your camera to take photos of your kiddos (or yourself) with the man himself....
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Photo with Santa @ Momence City Hall
105 W Washington St, Momence, Illinois 60954-1519 · During your visit with Santa, $5.00 will get you (2) 4x6 prints and a digital file sent via text! When: Dec 6, 2025 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Where...
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Santa @ Fisher-Swale-Nicholson Eye Center
352 Brown Blvd, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-2458 · Join us for some hot chocolate with Santa. Don't forget your wish list! When: Dec 12, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: Fisher-Swale-Nichol...
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Meet & Greet Santa Clause @ Rubber Rose
111 E Court St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3823 · We are partnering with Spizzirri Reptile Rescue & Rehab to bring you FREE holiday photos with Santa & Santa "Claws" this Sunday, Dec 7th, fr...
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St. Nick at Wick's Bicycle Shop
203 W Taylor St, Grant Park, Illinois 60940-7180 · 3rd Annual St. Nick at Wick's. Write a letter to Santa. Free cookies and juice! When: Dec 6, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Where: Wick's Bi...
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Santa Claus @ the Santa House Clifton
130 E 6th Ave, Clifton, Illinois 60927-9083 · Santa Claus is Coming to Clifton! Where: The Santa House on South Main St. in Clifton, IL. When: December 6th, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm. W...
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Throttle into Christmas with the Grinch!
291 Cypress Dr, Manteno, Illinois 60950-1074 · Photos with the Grinch! Snap a picture with the mean green mischief-maker himself! He’ll be revved up and ready for some holiday fun on t...
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Free Santa Photos @ Christian Church of Manteno
401 E Third St, Manteno, Illinois 60950-1355 · Bring your kids, friends, and family for some FREE Christmas photos. Text Katelyn (708) 362-1707 to schedule a time slot. Walk-ins also welc...
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Santa Photos at Christmas on the Farm
459 N Kennedy Dr, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-1970 · Meet Santa in our charming old-fashioned English barn! $20 per family session – includes a digital photo. Sessions are first come, first s...
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Christmas Tree Lightings · 3 places
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Kankakee Valley Park District's Tree Lighting Celebration
893 W Station St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3443 · Celebrate the magic of the season at Bird Park! Enjoy decorating cookies at Claus' Cookie Corner, story time with Elsa, face painting, festi...
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Rockin' Around the Tree Lighting
700 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-2302 · The Village of Bourbonnais presents the fifth annual “Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting” featuring sounds of the season by Bourbonnais studen...
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19th Annual Lion Wreathing & City of Kankakee Tree Lighting
201 E Merchant St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3939 · Join us for the annual wreathing of the lions at the Kankakee Public Library and the City Tree Lighting at the Train Depot! A raffle will...
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Holiday Markets · 14 places
Holiday markets bring the magic of the season to life with local vendors, handmade gifts, festive treats, and cozy small-town charm. Across Kankakee County, schools, churches, shops, and community organizations host markets where families can browse crafts, meet local makers, and check off their holiday shopping lists. With events happening throughout November and December, there’s a holiday market for everyone to enjoy!
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Comfort and Joy Market
1075 N Kennedy Dr, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-2032 · Are you looking for a family friendly way to support local people in need? Then you will want to come out to the Kankakee YMCA to the Comfor...
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Mistletoe Market
199 S East Ave, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3946 · Join us for an exciting Mistletoe Market where you'll find a magical atmosphere and a festive spirit. Market hours: 10am-2pm Annual Ch...
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Winter Market
201 E Merchant St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3939 · Visit the Winter Market, a beloved holiday event every year at the Kankakee Public Library! Enjoy dozens of local vendors selling their hand...
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Craft and Vendor Show
421 W Taylor St, Grant Park, Illinois 60940-7270 · Featuring Santa visits from 10am - 1pm Photo opportunities and fun for the whole family! Food available from Flanagan's Pub. The Libr...
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Santa's Treat Shop and Holiday Market
Come out and join the fun at Santa's Treat Stop & Holiday Market 2025 this Thursday, December 18 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Northfield Square M...
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Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair
N 4000E Rd, Kankakee, Illinois 60901 · The Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society is pleased to host their holiday market, Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair. Shop from dozens of maker...
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The Plate'D Social Winter Market
315 Champions Way, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914 · Join us for a festive day of sipping, shopping, socializing, and holiday cheer! ✨ The bar inside will be open and serving new holiday craft...
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Black Friday Market
1600 N State Route 50, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-9307 · Hosted by Crafts and Things. Vendors RSVP to Cindy (815)295-2710. When: Nov 28, 2025 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Where: Northfield Square Mall, 1...
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#ShopSmall Holiday Market
10300 E 9000n Rd, Grant Park, Illinois 60940-5225 · Free entry and free parking! Here you'll have the opportunity to shop from hundreds of local artisans and small businesses, comfortably i...
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Santa Shop
102 S Oak St, Herscher, Illinois 60941-9531 · A fun way for kids of all ages to shop! Bring the kids to shop! There will be a wrapping station. When: Dec 7, 2025 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wher...
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Holiday Market @ Christmas in Manteno
54 W Second St, Manteno, Illinois 60950-1241 · Here's your opportunity to purchase an amazing handmade, affordable gift from local artists and crafters at the Holiday Market with the Comm...
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Annual Christmas Market
550 W Brookmont Blvd, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-2095 · When: Dec 7, 2024 1:00 PM – Dec 7, 2025 4:00 PM Where: Bishop McNamara Catholic School, 550 W Brookmont Blvd. Kankakee, Kankakee
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3rd Annual Clifton Christmas Market
130 E 6th Ave, Clifton, Illinois 60927-9083 · Come and join in the festive activities.🎄 Shop local vendors, visit Santa, enjoy free hot chocolate and apple cider, have some delicious ta...
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Santa's Secret Shop
111 W 4th St, Momence, Illinois 60954-1147 · Children ages 13 and younger will be able to shop for gifts for their families (priced at 25 cents each). Cookies and hot chocolate will...
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Other Christmas Events · 23 places
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Momence Community Holiday Dinner
21 N Dixie Hwy, Momence, Illinois 60954-1503 · Ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, dinner rolls, variety of desserts and refreshments. RSV...
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Miracle at the Grove
Join the Village of Bourbonnais and the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County for a festive day full of fun and magical seasonal surpris...
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City of Kankakee Christmas Parade
When: Dec 13, 2025 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Where: Downtown Kankakee / Festival Square, Schuyler Ave. Kankakee, Kankakee
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City of Kankakee Christmas Parade
N Schuyler Ave & E Oak St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3829 · Join us as we light up the night and spread cheer in the annual Kankakee Christmas Lights Parade! The plan: 2:00pm - Lunch and decoratin...
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Cookies, Cocoa & crafts
835 W Broadway St, Bradley, Illinois 60915-2002 · This event is for children 12 and younger only! 1 cookie & 1 craft per child. Free event but cash donations accepted. Or bring a toy...
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Christmas Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop
150 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3839 · This season, let’s help our kids slow down and sparkle from the inside out. ✨ Join us for mindful movement, imagination, and heart-centere...
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Free Christmas Day Dinner provided by Christmas Day, Inc.
🎄 Free Christmas Day, Inc. Dinner – Open to All! 🎄 📞 Reservations are required: (815) 614-2697 Please RSVP by noon on Friday, Decem...
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Merry Grinchmas Party and Toy Giveaway
1200 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-4696 · This event is for girls and boys ages 8-12. Jyaire Suga Hill Foundation Christmas & Toy Party 💚🎄 We’re excited to bring the joy back...
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Nutcracker Puppet Show
When: Dec 20, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Where: Rubber Rose Books & Print, 111 E. Court St. Kankakee, Kankakee
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Christmas Movie Night @ Urban Prairie Community Church
Elf Movie Night! Join us for a cozy night of Elf, popcorn, hot cocoa, and all the Christmas cheer ✨ Bring friends and family — we’d lov...
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Grinch-mas Photo Holiday Event
1035 W Broadway St, Bradley, Illinois 60915-2004 · Have your photo taken with the Grinch! Children and fur babies welcome! Pricing is either: - bring an item from our wish list OR - $10...
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40th Annual Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade
When: Dec 5, 2025 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Where: West Broadway St., West Broadway from Forest to Washington St., Bradley
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Dancing Christmas Lightshow
404 S Kennedy Dr, Bradley, Illinois 60915-2137 · Pull up and tune into this unique Christmas light show. When: Dec 4, 2025 5:00 PM – Jan 4, 2026 5:00 PM Where: Van til Chiropractic, 404 S....
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47th Annual Gallery of Trees
801 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-4744 · Your favorite holiday tradition will return for the 47th year at the Kankakee County Museum! All December long visitors can tour the muse...
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Island Park Trees
79 Mill St, Momence, Illinois 60954-1639 · Be part of the holiday season as you participate in our Island Park stroll. Here's your chance to decorate a 6ft-8ft tree to be displayed at...
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Letters to Santa At Bliss Bridal and Prom
165 E Bethel Dr, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-1456 · Don't forget to have your littles write and mail their letters to Santa by December 20th to receive a letter back from The North Pole! S...
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7th Annual Christmas Tree Wonderland
1600 N State Route 50, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-9307 · This beloved event transforms our mall into a festive forest of beautifully decorated trees, bringing holiday cheer each year. When: Nov 28...
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Skate this Way!
700 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-2302 · The Rink is open during The Grove’s regular hours, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Outside skates are welcome, and no ticket is required. T...
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Village of Bradley 2025 Holiday Meal Basket
Please note this is for residents of Bradley only! Bradley Residents in need of help during the Holidays Proof of Residency Required -...
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Parents Night Out
348 E Smith St, Bonfield, Illinois 60913-6948 · Do you have last minute Christmas errands or need a few hours to yourself before Santa comes? Please join us for Parents Night Out! Drop off...
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Paula Aubry School of Dance presents: The Nutcracker
240 Warren Ave, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-4319 · A tradition for over 25 years, The Nutcracker is performed biennially. Performance dates: December 12th, 7:00pm December 13th, 12:00...
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Christmas on the Farm
459 N Kennedy Dr, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-1970 · Get ready for a jolly good time at Christmas on the Farm! We’re bringing the holiday magic to the farm with activities, treats, and plenty o...
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Christmas Show: Hang Your Hope on Jesus!
1200 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-4696 · Dance in the Light is blessed to present our 28th annual Christmas Show, "Hang Your Hope on Jesus." Get into the Christmas spirit with t...
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New and Noon Year's Eve · 3 places
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Noon Year's Eve with Project SUN
348 E Merchant St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3920 · Join us on December 31st from 11:00 am -12:15 pm for a fun, kid-friendly new years celebration! We will play games, eat snacks, make a fun c...
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Noon Year's Eve @ Exploration Station
1095 W Perry Dr, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-1939 · Have you ever wanted to ring in the new year and experience the excitement of a New Year’s Eve count down, but your bedtime came before the...
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Noon Year's Eve Skate Party
1601 River Rd, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-8282 · Ring in the New Year with family fun at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena! No need to burn the midnight oil for a good time! Dive into punch and c...
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