Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee French Heritage Museum will host its annual holiday event, “A Champagne Christmas,” on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 165 N. Indiana Ave. in downtown Kankakee.
According to event organizers with the Kankakee County Historical Society and Kankakee County Museum, the afternoon celebration invites residents and visitors to enjoy live holiday music, local history exhibits, and festive refreshments as part of the Champagne Experience. The event is free and open to the public.
Guests can explore the museum’s exhibits while enjoying carols and performances by Steve and Mary Champagne, Dan Moser, Lori Brault-Evans, and Deb Oberlander. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Victorian attire or come ready to sing along to classic Christmas tunes such as “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
The Champagne Experience serves as a prelude to the annual Kankakee Christmas Parade, offering families a way to celebrate the season while learning about the area’s French heritage.
For more details, visit the Kankakee County Museum’s official Facebook page or stop by the French Heritage Museum for event updates.
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