Riverview Historic District

KVSO + RHD "Music Under the Oaks" Concert Series
2026-08-02 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Cobb Park, Cobb Blvd & S. Greenwood Ave, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, United States
KVSO + RHD Music Under the Oaks Concert Series
In partnership, the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Riverview Historic District are offering the Summer Concert Series in Cobb Park… Bring a chair or spread out a blanket and come listen to music “under the Oaks!” This free series is open to all. Concerts begin at 4:00 PM and conclude at 6:00 PM. Food truck(s) will be available for food to purchase or attendees may choose to bring their own snacks and beverages.
June 28 – Jazz Times Big Band
July 5 – KVSO Strings
July 26 – Shelby Ryan
August 2 – KVSO Brass
August 16 – Irish Ramblers
August 30 – KVSO Woodwinds

KVSO + RHD “Music Under the Oaks” Concert Series
2026-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Cobb Park, Cobb Blvd & S. Greenwood Ave, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, United States

KVSO + RHD “Music Under the Oaks” Concert Series
2026-08-30 16:00 | Cobb Park, Cobb Blvd & S. Greenwood Ave, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, United States
In partnership, the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Riverview Historic District are offering the Summer Concert Series in Cobb Park… Bring a chair or spread out a blanket and come listen to music “under the Oaks!” This free series is open to all. Concerts begin at 4:00 PM and conclude at 6:00 PM. Food truck(s) will be available for food to purchase or attendees may choose to bring their own snacks and beverages.

June 22 – RHD scheduled musician(s)
June 29 – KVSO scheduled
July 6 – RHD scheduled musician(s)
July 20 – KVSO scheduled
August 3 – RHD scheduled musician(s)
August 17 – KVSO scheduled

Riverview Neighborhood Block Party
2026-09-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Wildwood Ave., 1100 Block of Wildwood Ave., KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, United States
Save the date! We are taking it back to the simple days of the neighborhood block party. Bust out your recipes for potluck dishes to share with neighbors.
Set up begins at 3:00 PM.
The Block Party will run from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Haul out your lawn chairs and bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. The RHD Board will be providing tables, chicken, water, plates, utensils, etc.
Looking forward to seeing our friends and neighbors there!

Annual Riverview Holiday House Walk
2026-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Kankakee Train Depot, 197 South East Avenue., Kankakee, IL, 60901
TICKET SALES START OCTOBER

The Riverview Historic District will host our annual Holiday Housewalk on December 6, 2026. In addition to five beautiful Riverview homes, tour the B. Harley Bradley House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Advance tickets: $20 per person
Advance tickets are available online or in person.
Tickets are will be one sale at Kankakee-area merchants. The list will be posted.

Online ticketing will be available. Online sales will end the day prior to the housewalk. (Avoid service fees by purchasing in person at one of the locations above.)
Day-of-tickets may only be purchased at the door: $25 per person
The tour begins at the Railroad Depot in Downtown Kankakee, 197 South East Avenue. Kankakee, IL 60901.
If you have questions, please contact the housewalk chair, June Boisvert.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Where do I pick up my brochure/ticket?A: At the Railroad Depot in Downtown Kankakee, 197 South East Avenue. Kankakee, IL 60901. (In previous years, pickup has been at the Railroad Trolley Museum. This year pickup will be inside the Depot itself.)
Q: Can I take pictures?A: While we are excited to share the beautiful homes with you, we do not allow interior photography within any homes. Exterior photos from the front sidewalk are allowed. Please at all times respect the privacy of the home owners.
Q: Does my child need a ticket?A: If your child walks, they will need to purchase a ticket. And please, no strollers.
Q: If I purchase in advance, do I still need to go to registration? A: Yes, everyone must first come to the Trolley Barn to exchange their tickets for a tour brochure or physical ticket.
Q: Are tickets refundable?A: No, we do not have a policy for refunding tickets. If the tour is cancelled completely due to unforeseen circumstances we will refund all tickets.
Q: Does the tour cancel if it rains?A: No, the tour takes place rain or shine. The show must go on!
Q: How long does it take to see all the homes?A: It will take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to see all the homes on the tour. Several factors contribute to how quickly you will move through the tour, including longer lines at some homes, the time of the day, and the size of the homes on the tour.
Q: Do I have to follow a certain order when views the homes?A: No, you do not need to follow a particular order when viewing the homes.
Q: Can I go back through a home more than once?A: No, unfortunately once you have toured a home it is not possible to go back through the home without purchasing another ticket.
Q: Why are the second floors not open for all the homes on the tour?A: Logistically in some homes it become a traffic issue, moving people up and down the same narrow staircase can cause a bottleneck. Other times it is the homeowner’s preference not to have it shown.
Q: Why do I need to use shoe covers?A: We request that everyone on the tour wear shoe covers while in each home to protect this historic wood floors and carpeting. Shoe covers are provided for you.
Q: Are restrooms available along the tour?A: The homes on the tour do NOT have restrooms open to the public. There is a restroom at the Trolley Barn and at the Bradley House.
