Winter Wander – Celebrate Kankakee this Holiday Season
Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, and the Kankakee Development Corporation invite the community to the Winter Wander, celebrating downtown Kankakee during the holiday season. Winter Wander will be held this Saturday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Start the Winter Wander at Kankakee Public Library’s Winter Market and enjoy local handmade arts and crafts by favorite vendors. Then, continue the Wander and discover local downtown businesses for a chance to win a raffle basket full of local goodies! KDC is offering $3 coupons for all shoppers to be used on this day!
For more information on upcoming events, checkout the Kankakee Public Library’s Facebook page, or call the library at 815-939-4564.
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