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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.

Today · Tuesday, November 3 · 3 events

  1. 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...

  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...

  3. LATIN WORKOUT

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    LATIN WOROUT CLASS 08.24.26 LG

Tomorrow · Wednesday, November 4 · 9 events

  1. Adjudication Hearing

    Bradley Police Department · Village of Bradley

    In Council Chambers

  2. 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...

  3. Glass Painting

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Create a beautiful fall-inspired keepsake in this fun and relaxing glass painting class! Participants will paint a festive Thanksgiving or autumn-themed design...

  4. Magic the Gathering 5th-12th Grade

    Clifton Central High School · Central Citizens' Library District

    Open to all 5th-12th Graders. Ready to play, strategize, and battle?...

  5. Lego Club

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Families are welcome to join us once a month for some free-building time and creative exploration! Recommended for: Families with children in Kindergarten and...

  6. Nicor Gas - FREE Resource Webinar

    The Grove · Village of Bourbonnais

    Nicor Gas is hosting a free webinar to help residents learn about energy-saving opportunities, connect with billing assistance resources and hear from organizat...

  7. Montessori Makers: Parent + Child Preschool Readiness

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Semester Pay In Full - $37.50 Drop In - $12.50 Class Experience Parent + Child Preschool Readiness The years before preschool are some of the most important...

  8. Crafty Crew

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Crafty Crew is a fun library club where kids come together to create hands-on crafts, explore their creativity, and make new friends. Join us for a new project...

  9. Caught Reading! Silent Book Club

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    What’s that? You’ve been caught reading in your community! This month, join us at Panera Bread for 30 minutes of book chat with other lit-lovers, followed by 90...

Thursday, November 5 · 8 events

  1. Messy Art Studio

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Ages: 2 - 5 Thursdays at 10 AM (Starts Sep. 17th) Roll up those sleeves and unleash your creativity! Messy Art Studio is all about big, bold, colorful art wh...

  2. TECH MADE EASY THURSDAY

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    TECH MADE EASY THURSDAY TUTOR: BERNADETTE 09.28.26 LG 3RD FLOOR TABLE NEAR 3RD FLOOR SUITE

  3. Baby Time

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Join us for this interactive program with rhymes, songs, & books! Recommended for babies ages 0-2 years old. Program meets every Thursday at 10:00am

  4. TruSelf Empowerment with Clove Alliance

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    This program is designed for females to help recognize the importance of empowerment at an early age. The group will meet on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm, beginn...

  5. Crochet Club!

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Have a crochet project that you’d like to work on while hanging out with other teen crochet enthusiasts? Interested in giving crochet a try before committing to...

  6. Art Workshop: 3rd & 4th Grade and Middle School

    Clifton Central High School · Central Citizens' Library District

    Learn and apply various art techniques and create fun projects. For November, you will create a 3D cardboard landscape art. Free, call or stop by the library to...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...