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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.

Friday, November 13 · 9 events

  1. Undiscovered Worlds

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Visit the next frontier of astronomical discovery with this immersive presentation on the planets being discovered in orbit around distant stars. How do astrono...

Saturday, November 14 · 8 events

  1. AVENGER MOVIE SHOWING: AGE OF ULTRON

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  2. 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...

  3. Crafter-Day Saturday

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Get ready to shrink down to size for our third installmen of our Adult Crafter-Day!  This time, we are wandering into the whimsical world of Fairy Gardens to cr...

  4. Whatcha Workin’ On?

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    We’ve all got one, a craft project we started and set aside because we couldn’t find the time. Well, we’ve found the time for you! Come to our Whatcha Workin’ O...

  5. The Stellars

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    When the Stellars--Imani, Aki, and John--accidentally crash land on Earth, they discover their ship's ecosystem has been critically damaged! The audience is inv...

  6. Undiscovered Worlds

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Visit the next frontier of astronomical discovery with this immersive presentation on the planets being discovered in orbit around distant stars. How do astrono...

  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. Undiscovered Worlds

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Visit the next frontier of astronomical discovery with this immersive presentation on the planets being discovered in orbit around distant stars. How do astrono...

Sunday, November 15 · 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...

Monday, November 16 · 7 events

  1. Move & Groove

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Ages 2 - 5 years Mondays at 10 AM (Starts Sep. 14th) Come dance, stretch, and move with Ms. Mckenna! Move & Groove gets little bodies active with fun action so...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. Tween Scene

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Grades: 3 - 6th 3rd Monday of the Month Looking for a fun spot to hang out after school? Tween Scene gives tweens their own dedicated room to relax, create, a...

  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...

Tuesday, November 17 · 14 events

  1. Ms. Dee's Storytime

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Ages: 2 - 5 Tuesdays at 10 AM (Starts Sep. 15th) Stories, songs, and plenty of fun! Join us each week as we explore exciting tales, sing along to favorite tun...

  2. SENIOR SCOOP

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    SENIOR SCOOP SENIOR SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT 09.28.26 LG 1ST FLOOR CAFE

  3. Storytime with Ms. Jen

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Join us for FUN with reading, music and crafts! Recommended for: 0-5 years old