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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 5 · 2 events

  1. 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...

  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...

Friday, November 6 · 4 events

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Dolls and Glam Night

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Come bring your best doll friend for a fun and interactive makeover party where girls and their favorite 18-inch dolls can enjoy a special glam experience toget...

  4. 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 7 · 6 events

  1. AVENGER MOVIE SHOWING: THE AVENGERS

    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. Cake Decorating- Fall Foliage

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Decorate a beautiful fall themed, two-layer vanilla or carrot cake with instructor Bailey Leyendecker. Perfect for beginners, this program teaches leveling, fro...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  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...

Monday, November 9 · 5 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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. Read A-Lotl Book Club

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Join the Read A-Lotl Book Club!  A book club for young readers who love stories, adventures, and learning!  We will make reading fun as we explore different boo...

Tuesday, November 10 · 3 events

  1. All About Housing with Prairie State Legal Services

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  2. 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...

  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