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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.

Thursday, November 19 · 1 event

  1. Illinois Libraries Present: Words, Power, and Community:Dr. Eve L. Ewing

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/ILPS6DrEveLEwingRegistration    | Copy and paste in browser.  Zoom program begins at 7:00pm. Words, Power, and Community: Dr...

Friday, November 20 · 8 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. Bingocize

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    BINGOCIZE(r) is a health promotion program that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises. Play bingo with us and meet new people while learning...

  3. Homeschool Hangout

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Calling all homeschool families! Join us at the library the third Friday of every month for an opportunity to hang out with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a...

  4. 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...

  5. Super Smash Bros. Night

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Kids and teens ages 7-17 are welcome to join us for our next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Night! Compete against your friends in the tournament, eat snacks, and h...

  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...

  7. Illinois Libraries Present: Words, Power, and Community:Dr. Eve L. Ewing

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/ILPS6DrEveLEwingRegistration    | Copy and paste in browser.  Zoom program begins at 7:00pm. Words, Power, and Community: Dr...

  8. 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...

Saturday, November 21 · 11 events

  1. Chess League - 960 Chess Tournament

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  2. Oakbrook Center Christmas Shopping

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Get into the holiday spirit with a festive day of shopping at Oakbrook Center, one of the Chicago area’s premier shopping destinations! Browse over 160 stores f...

  3. Juice and Canvas

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Kids and their grown-ups will go a little nuts creating leafy masterpieces, using paint and natural textures for a fun sensory art adventure. Together, they’l...

  4. AVENGER MOVIE SHOWING: CAPTAIN AMERICA'S: CIVIL WAR

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  5. Welcome to Storybrook: A Family Fairy-Tale Escape Room

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    You and your family have been sucked into a Fairy Tale Storybook. Can you solve the puzzles and riddles to achieve your happily ever after or will it be a happi...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. Builder's Club

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Grades K - 8 Drop-in program, no registration required. Drop in and engineer something amazing! Each month, we break out a different building medium—from K'Ne...

  10. Behind the Pages

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  11. 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...