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Sunset Stroll & Slow Roll in Downtown Kankakee: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 100 block of North Schuyler Avenue. Kick off the summer season with live music, local vendors, great eats and community vibes, all while the sun sets against the backdrop of the historic downtown. A slow roll community bike ride kicks off at 6 p.m., with live music at 6:30 p.m. from the South Side Social Club and Mothpoint, as well as street performers and food vendors from downtown eateries. Adults 21 and older can stroll with purchased beverages. For more information, visit downtownkankakee.com.
Family Night Out: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Perry Farm Park. Join the Bourbonnais Township Park District for its annual Family Night Out celebration. Carnival games, face paint and obstacle courses are joined by The Willows band from Chicago. Admission is $10 per carload. For more information, visit btpd.org/park-district-events/family-night-out.
Glazin’ the Trail Family Fun Run/Walk: 9 a.m. Saturday, Kankakee Community College. Join Catholic Charities for the third annual Glazin’ the Trail 2K/5K on the Kankakee Community College campus. Walk, run, eat doughnuts and support the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet in Kankakee County. Participants ages 12 and younger are free. Price for the Sprinkle Sprint 2K is about $40, and the Donut Dash 5K is about $50 through May 30. To register, visit raceroster.com/events/2025/103540/glazin-the-trail.
Strawberry Jazz Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Northfield Square mall. Join the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County for a jazzy, strawberry-filled day. Artists, crafters, four stages of live entertainment, kids creativity zone, food trucks, strawberries and more will be available. Admission, parking and entertainment are free. Visit communityartscouncil.org for more details.
Heroes, Hogs & Hot Rods Festival: Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Manteno’s Square on Second. Head to Manteno for a day of celebrating veterans. Hosted by the nonprofit Project Headspace and Timing, live music, craft vendors and a resource fair will be accompanied by barbecue and Strongman competitions, as well as food trucks, raffles and a car show. Visit projectheadspaceandtiming.org for more information.
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