Real Justice: Kids Metal Detector Outing

Presented by Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office State's Attorney Jim Rowe

Real Justice: Kids Metal Detector Outing

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Bird Park 898 W Station St Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3444

Schedules and locations may change. Always confirm details with Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office State's Attorney Jim Rowe.

Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe is excited to introduce “REAL” JUSTICE, a new program giving kids the chance to explore, metal detect, and discover a little history along the way! This is the first step toward what we hope will become a much larger program next year!

📍 Oct. 13 — 5 PM
Island Park, Momence

📍 Oct. 27 — 5 PM
Bird Park Pavilion, Kankakee

Only 20 spots per event — and participants may register for ONE DATE ONLY.

Register with Carrie: CStewart@KankakeeCountyIL.gov
Questions: 815-936-5829

*Youth must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
*Adults may participate but must bring their own metal detector.

*A metal detecting enthusiast/expert will be on hand to teach and share his knowledge.

Explore. Discover. Learn. Have fun.

And there’s a little history behind the name: “Real” comes from the Spanish real, a historic coin that kids might just be hoping to uncover while searching for buried treasures!

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