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Things to Do & Family Events in Kankakee County

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Your guide to upcoming kid-friendly events, park district programs, library activities, and more in Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, and surrounding communities. Search by name or filter by town and date to find something fun.

7 events · Saturday, December 5

Saturday, December 5 · 7 events

  1. Open Studio Craft Café

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Free Price Drop In - $0.00 Class Experience Open Studio at Little Me Studio Choose Your Creative Experience: Montessori Makers Art Stations (Ages 1.5–5) $14...

  2. Books With Baby

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Children up to 18 months will be delighted with this storytime just for them. Sharing board books, fingerplays, rhymes, and play supports early literacy develop...

  3. Toy Swap

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Time to clean out your playroom and find some new-to-your-family fun! Bring gently used kids’ toys, stuffed animals, dress-up, puzzles, games, art supplies, spo...

  4. The Christmas Star

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding s...

  5. The Christmas Star

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding s...

  6. The Christmas Star

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding s...