The Currents of Kankakee

06/15/2026

Our partners at Kankakee Valley Park District always have so much going on in our community!

The “we have nothing to do” excuse has officially expired. 😉☀️ Consider this your weekly cheat sheet for getting out of the house and into something fun before another summer week flies by.

💦 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤
▪ Open Swimming
Monday–Sunday | 12:00–6:00 pm
Wednesday Only | 12:00–8:00 pm

▪ Member Monday
Monday | $5 meal deal includes a hamburger, chips, and fountain drink

▪ Kid’s Day
Tuesday | 12:00–5:00 pm

▪ Community Swim Day
Tuesday | 3:00–6:00 pm

▪ Father's Day Swim
Sunday | 12:00–6:00 pm

🎉 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤
Strasma Park (Aroma Park)
Wednesday | 4:00–7:00 pm
Free family fun, games, activities, music, and summer fun in the park

⛸️ 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚
▪ Learn to Skate Classes begin this week! Missed registration? Email [email protected] to enroll today!

▪ Freestyle Ice
Monday and Wednesday | 7:30–9:30 am
Tuesday and Thursday | 2:30–4:30 pm

▪ Public Skate
Tuesday and Thursday | 7:30–9:00 pm

🏒 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩-𝐈𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲
▪ Family Drop-In Hockey
Monday and Wednesday | 6:15–7:45 pm

▪ Adult Drop-In Hockey
Monday and Wednesday | 8:00–9:30 pm

🌳 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤
▪ Mat Yoga
Tuesday | 7:00–8:00 am
Bird Park Quarry Building

▪ Chair Yoga
Wednesday | 10:00–11:00 am
Bird Park Quarry Building

▪ Twilight Bingo
Wednesday | 6:00–8:00 pm
Bird Park Meeting Room

🎶 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤
▪ Municipal Band Concert
Thursday | 6:00–8:45 pm

🎭 𝐊𝐕𝐏𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐜 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
▪ Olive & Oak Community Theater Classes
Sunday
Ages 7–9 | 12:30–1:30 pm
Ages 10–12 | 1:45–2:30 pm

Screenshot it, save it, send it, and make the most of your week. Full details are at kvpd.com.

06/08/2026

8/8/26!
In Downtown Kankakee spreading the word about the BOATHOUSE ROCK! fundraiser happening behind Knack Brewing and Glade!

06/01/2026

The tree that had grown into stone archway over the decades has been removed and members of The Currents of Kankakee Ambassadors enjoyed the sights. (Thanks to Dennis Baron for the photos)

05/26/2026

Thanks to the City of Kankakee for helping keep the flowers along the river watered as the work on the East Riverwalk continues in the background.

05/21/2026

Cool off this summer at the Bird Park Splash Pad! 🌞💦 The splash pad opens this weekend on Friday, May 22, weather permitting, and will be open daily from 12:00–4:00 pm.

The splash pad is also available for private rentals, making it a fun option for birthday parties, family gatherings, and summer celebrations.

For available rental hours or to book a private rental, please call (815) 939-1311.

05/15/2026

Save the date Saturday, 8/8/26!

We are teaming up with Knack Brewing & Fermentations and Glade to host a riverfront fundraiser concert experience not to be missed! More details soon!

04/20/2026

Our riverfront is part of the United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties Day of Action! Come and join us!

Earth Day is going BIG in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties 🌎💚

Be part of the largest Earth Day celebration our area has ever hosted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. With 25+ projects taking place throughout the day, there are so many ways to roll up your sleeves, give back, and help create a cleaner, greener future. 🌱🙌

Then join the community celebration at Bird Park at 5:30 pm as we come together to celebrate a day of action and impact. 🎉🦋

Ready to make a difference?
Learn more: myunitedway.org/dayofaction
Sign up: signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CABA72BA0FAC07 ✨