- Our list of the best things to do in Kankakee, Illinois, features the top 24 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Kankakee, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Kankakee, IL , followed by 8 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bourbonnais
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A bowling center with weekend glow bowling, Victory Lanes features 16 lanes suitable for individuals, leagues and private events. The center has a snack bar, a lounge area and a pro shop.
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The Meadowview Theatre is a movie theater that has auditoriums equipped with 4K Digital Projection and Datasat 7.1 Sound. The theater offers 3D movies and special deals including 'All Day Tuesday'.
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Founded in 1906, the Kankakee County Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in Illinois. It contains historical displays, provides education, and hosts events. The professionally designed support facilities include climate-controlled collection storage areas, and an archival library.
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Brookmont Bowling Center, Inc is a bowling facility that has 36 bowling lanes, three pool tables, a stage for entertainment, and a video game arcade. The alley holds occasional special bowling sessions such as Blacklight Bowling'.
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Good for a corporate event, school field trip, or date night, the Kankakee Valley Theater features a variety of shows to suit many tastes. The theater holds local auditions, hosts a play festival, and operates a camp in the summer.
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Providing vocal and theatrical training to kids, Young Peoples Theater offers classes, camps, audition opportunities, and features many shows throughout the year including Peter Pan, Doctor Dolittle, and Ragtime among many others.
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Exploration Station, A Children's Museum
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1095 W. Perry St., Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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The Exploration Station, A Children's Museum teaches young guests the importance of socialization, problem solving, and conflict resolution. The location offers a variety of activities and special play rooms, including castle and dinosaur rooms.
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Now the site of a park, Perry Farm is open from dawn to dusk all year. The park offers picnic areas, extensive orchards and flower gardens, a children's museum, and playgrounds.
2.4 Miles
Affiliated with Olivet Nazarene University, Kresge Auditorium is a campus fixture. The auditorium hosts a wide variety of events, including plays, musical and dance performances, lectures, classes, and other attractions.
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On the grounds of Olivet Nazarene University, Strickler Planetarium provides space-themed programs and shows ranging from Sesame Street to a fictional star ship adventure. There is also a star talk that includes basic information on star spotting.