Things to Do & Family Events in Kankakee County
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Thursday, November 19 · 12 events
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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...
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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
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Stop Motion Studio
Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library
Grades: 5th - 8th 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month Lights, camera, animation! Join our creative production crew in Stop Motion Studio to learn the secrets beh...
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Tales & Tea Fantasy Society
Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library
Join Us… The Tales & Tea Fantasy Society cordially invites you on an enchanting journey. Join us at our cozy fantasy book club, where we’ll steep tales and t...
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Soul Collections-Dominion
Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library
Join the Kankakee Public Library for our monthly Book Discussion Soul Collections, which highlights black authors and themes.
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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...
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Evening Yoga
Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library
Unwind, Release and Reset! This all-level yoga practice, led by Chris Burch, provides opportunities to build strength and flexibility in mind, body and spirit!...
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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 · 7 events
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 · 13 events
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Chess League - 960 Chess Tournament
Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library
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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...
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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...
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AVENGER MOVIE SHOWING: CAPTAIN AMERICA'S: CIVIL WAR
Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library
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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...