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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.

8 events · Thursday, December 17

Thursday, December 17 · 8 events

  1. TECH MADE EASY THURSDAY

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    TECH MADE EASY THURSDAY TUTOR: BERNADETTE 09.28.26 LG 3RD FLOOR TABLE NEAR 3RD FLOOR SUITE

  2. Little Learners

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Children up to 36 months will love this special playgroup! Hands-on stations offer little ones a chance to engage and explore their world. Caregivers and kids a...

  3. 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...

  4. Challengers Club

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Do you like playing and learning new games? Join us for 90 awesome minutes of board games, card games, puzzles and more! Each month, we learn two new games whil...

  5. Adult Crafting Club

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Adult Crafting Club 815.939.4564 ext 303 hosted by Deisi Pizano and Patricia Christopherson registration required max 15 people 12/16/25 LG

  6. Get Fit

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    In this class you will be using step up blocks and resistance bands to help tone and define your muscles. Our certified experienced instructor is excellent and...

  7. Soul Collections-Amity

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Join the Kankakee Public Library for our monthly Book Discussion Soul Collections, which highlights black authors and themes.

  8. Jingle Jammie Storytime

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Come dressed in your most festive jammies for an evening of holiday books, songs, crafts, and more! The Bourbonnais Public Library is committed to providing in...