Riverview Historic District

KVSO + RHD “Music Under the Oaks” Concert Series
2025-08-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-17 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Annual Riverview Holiday House Walk
2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Kankakee Train Depot, 197 South East Avenue., Kankakee, IL, 60901
PURCHASE TICKETS

The Riverview Historic District will host our annual Holiday Housewalk on December 7, 2025. 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 on sale at these Kankakee-area merchants:
Busse & Rieck, 2001 West Court, Kankakee, 815-933-2295
The Flower Shoppe, 1410 N. Hobbie, Kankakee, 815-933-2614
Tholens’ Garden Center, 1401 N. Convent, Bourbonnais, 815-939-6445
Ba Da Bloom, 918 N. Convent, Bourbonnais, 815-614-3415.
Online ticket will be available. Online sales will end on December 7. (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.

Holiday Light Stroll
2025-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Riverview Historic District
KVSO + RHD “Music Under the Oaks” Concert Series featuring Santa and announcing the first annual lighting contest!

Riverview becomes a twinkling wonderland for one night only this holiday season. Join your neighbors and friends in welcoming the season of jolly with a good old fashioned stroll.
Let's go all out with lights, garland, luminaria and holiday wreaths and transform Riverview into a twinkling wonderland. Make our neighborhood a destination to celebrate holiday spirit. Bundle up the kids and invite your friends and relatives to stroll the neighborhood on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Stop and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at 761 S. Chicago Avenue.
Neighbors may also choose to extend hospitality by offering cookies, candy canes, hot chocolate and other beverages on their porches.
Extend season's greetings to all. You never know who you might meet.
ANNUAL RIVERVIEW HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST!
**ENTER THE HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST HERE!**
Get into the holiday spirit and light up the neighborhood! We're excited to announce our expanded Annual Holiday Lighting Contest, where your festive outdoor display could win you a prize and the title of "Best Decorated House." The contest is open to Historic Riverview and RNO residents.
To enter, simply decorate your home and enter the contest via the form on our website by December 1. Then let the community vote for their favorite display on our Facebook page. Voting will conclude December 13.
Voting is open to everyone—so be sure to invite your friends and family to cast their votes for your home! Winners will be announced at the end of the contest, and the winner will receive a $100 gift card to Rigo's. The winners' prize will be hand delivered by Santa Claus on the during the Light Stroll.
Let’s make this holiday season bright!

Where
Riverview Historic District &Riverside Neighborhood Organization

Day
Sunday, December 14, 2025

Time
5:00pm-7:00pm

Luminary kits are available to make your walkways welcoming and festive during the stroll. Participate in this tradition by using your own luminaria or order these easy to use kits from Riverview Historic District.
Kits include enough materials for 12 luminaries with white paper bags, votive candles and holders, sand for weighing down the bags, and delivery to your home.
Luminary kits are $15.
The deadline to order is December 5. Payments accepted by cash, check made out to Riverview Historic District, or request a Square invoice to easily pay by card by using the button below..

Luminary Kit Order Form

Join your neighbors and friends in welcoming the season of jolly with a good old fashioned stroll.

RHD Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 | Cobb Park, Cobb Blvd & S. Greenwood Ave, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, United States
Annual egg hunt and Easter bunny visit for neighborhood children of Riverview and friends at Cobb Park. Bring a basket to collect eggs and be ready for a photo op with the Easter Bunny!
Meet at the gazebo to sign-in.
The egg hunt will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.

Riverview Historic District Annual Meeting
2026-04-09 17:30 | The Masonic Lodge, 124 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL, 60901-5374, United States
Our annual meeting meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9 at The Kankakee Masonic Lodge at 124 S Harrison Ave. Social hour will begin at 5:30 PM followed by a short meeting. Appetizers provided.

"Day of Action" Earth Day Clean Up with United Way
2026-04-22 09:00 | Cobb Park, Cobb Blvd & S. Greenwood Ave, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, United States
We are teaming up with United Way and the 6th Ward for a Day of Action / Earth Day Clean-Up to clean out the corner gardens of the 6th ward. We will be picking up trash in the neighborhood and clearing the corner gardens along River Street before new growth begins. Bags will be provided. Bring gloves and garden clippers if you have them.

Email us for more information! Weather permitting. Please keep an eye on the facebook page for more information day of.

Riverview Annual Garage Sale Days
2026-06-19 08:00 - 2026-06-20 17:00 | Riverview Historic District and Riverside Neighborhood
Riverview Garage sales will be Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20.
Sign up form and details:
RHD Garage Sale Sign Up 2026

Fourth of July Bike Ride and Ice Cream Social
2026-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Cobb Park, Cobb Blvd & S. Greenwood Ave, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, United States
KVSO + RHD “Music Under the Oaks” Concert Series

Where
Decorate your bike, stroller or wagon and join in the parade as you follow the big red tractor! Ice cream social to follow.

Day
July 4

Time
10:00am

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!
