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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.

Tuesday, November 24 · 12 events

  1. Squishy Swap

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Are you squishy-obsessed? Bring your Needohs, Dumplings, squishies, and other fidgets to the library for an afternoon swap! This program is a great opportunity...

  2. Mini Makers: Baby Sensory + Music Lab

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Semester Pay In Full - $48.00 Drop In - $14.00 Class Experience Mini Makers: Sensory + Music for Crawlers (9–18 Months) If your baby is on the move, this cla...

  3. Curiosity Club

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Grades: K - 2 4th Tuesday of the Month Curiosity Club turns everyday questions into awesome hands-on fun! Tailored specifically for K–2nd grade problem-solve...

  4. Family Market

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Drive through and pick up free groceries for households with kids and teens (18 or under). No registration, ID, documentation, or residency requirements are nee...

  5. Creative Makers Lab

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Semester Pay In Full - $72.00 Drop In - $20.00 Class Experience Screen-Free Art, Design & Critical Thinking for Ages 5–12 Creative Makers Lab is more than an...

  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. LATIN WORKOUT

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    LATIN WOROUT CLASS 08.24.26 LG

  8. Horseback Riding Lessons

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Students will be introduced to horse basics and safety. They will learn how to approach their horse in its stall, put its halter on, groom, and saddle their hor...

  9. BYOB Teen Book Club

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Teens, join us for the Library’s bring-what-you’re-reading book club! Each month we’ll talk about our current reads, eat snacks, and nerd out about books. Parti...

Wednesday, November 25 · 2 events

  1. Play Café

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Ages: 12 - 36 months Wednesdays at 10 AM (Starts Sep. 16th) Drop in for open play, discovery, and connection at our Play Café! Designed especially for our youn...

  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...

Thursday, November 26 · 2 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. 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...

Saturday, November 28 · 3 events

  1. 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...

  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...

Sunday, November 29 · 2 events

  1. The Barn III

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Christmas Around the World, a festive matinee performance at the Barn 3 Theatre! This heartwarming production tak...

  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...

Monday, November 30 · 6 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...