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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.

Saturday, December 12 · 10 events

  1. Chess League Final Tournament

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  2. Winter Market

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. Barbie Club

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Join us for Barbie Club! Kids can enjoy open-play with Barbies, accessories, and play sets in a fun environment. No need to bring your own Barbie — just come wi...

  6. Craft & Play Café - ALL AGES

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Free Price Drop In - $0.00 Class Experience Little Me Studio's Craft CaféNot a class. Not a play place. A place to create. Looking for something fun and diff...

  7. Botanic Garden Christmas Light Show

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Enjoy a festive evening at the Chicago Botanic Gardens spectacular Christmas light show, Lightscape. Participants will walk through dazzling holiday displays fi...

  8. City of Kankakee Christmas Parade

    Downtown Kankakee · City of Kankakee

    Join us in Downtown Kankakee as we celebrate the magic of the season with festive floats, marching bands, holiday music, community organizations, and a special...

  9. Strings in the Stacks

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    You're invited to the annual Strings in the Stacks performance by the River Valley String Ensemble! We'll be seated in the central area of the library for an at...

  10. Strings in the Stacks

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    You're invited to the annual Strings in the Stacks performance by the River Valley String Ensemble! We'll be seated in the central area of the library for an at...

Sunday, December 13 · 3 events

  1. 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...

  2. Miracle at The Grove

    The Grove · Village of Bourbonnais

    Save the date! More details coming soon!

  3. Craft & Play Café - ALL AGES

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Free Price Drop In - $0.00 Class Experience Little Me Studio's Craft CaféNot a class. Not a play place. A place to create. Looking for something fun and diff...

Monday, December 14 · 6 events

  1. Family Storytime

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome at this celebration of picture books, songs, and rhymes. We have so much fun together while supporting our...

  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. Christmas Lunch Party

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Join us for a delicious Christmas-themed lunch from the Country Table! Listen to some of your favorite Christmas songs and enjoy friendly company. Lunch will be...

  4. Montessori Makers: Parent + Child Preschool Readiness

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Semester Pay In Full - $50.00 Drop In - $14.50 Class Experience Parent + Child Preschool Readiness The years before preschool are some of the most important...

  5. Toddler Play Days

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Come and join us every Monday from 12:00-2:00PM for play time at the Recreation Station! Our gym space will be open to parents and their toddlers to come explor...

  6. FORTITUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Fortitude provides services and street outreach for those experiencing or potentially facing homelessness. Meet with a staff member to get information and refer...

Tuesday, December 15 · 1 event

  1. Bradley Historical Society Meeting

    Bradley Police Department · Village of Bradley