- TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Kankakee, Illinois, including 8 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bourbonnais.
- From Reed's Canoe Trips to Splash Valley Aquatic Park, the Kankakee area offers 75 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Known for its stately historical architecture and commitment to outdoor recreation, the city of Kankakee is a popular residential and tourism community. With over twenty eight scenic city parks, the area promotes sports, leisure and a family-friendly environment. Other points of interest include the Kankakee River, popular for fishing and boating, and local shopping.
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197 S East Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
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Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum displays pieces that exhibit Kankakee's railroading history, including three different model train layouts of varying scale. They also have restored train cars such as a trolley, caboose, and a 1947 Pullman coach.
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1451 N 4000 E Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
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The Willowhaven Interpretive Center is an educational facility that features minerals, seeds, bones, a reading nook, live animals, and touch tables. The center is home to beavers, geese, and an albino raccoon.
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Kankakee County Speedway
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: $24 For 4 Adult General Admission Tickets (Reg. $48)
213 W 4000S Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
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At Kankakee County Speedway, visitors can see dirt track racing for free in the grandstands on Friday and Saturday nights. The speedway also hosts swap meets for stock cars, go-karts, and ATVs.
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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.
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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.
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459 N Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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Perry Farm Park Exploration Station is a children's museum that features a variety of hands-on exhibits. The station is a part of Perry Farm Park which features hiking trails, recreational fields, and a playground.