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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 · 12 events

  1. 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...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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.

  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. 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!...

  8. 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

  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. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...