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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 12 · 4 events

  1. Golden Gamers

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Board games don’t have to be BORING! Join us to play an old favorite or learn a new game!

  2. Paint @ Your Pace

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Unplug with the Library for an evening of laid-back artistry and social connection. For this month’s Paint @ Your Pace, we will be providing canvases. If you ha...

  3. Illinois Libraries Presents: Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer whose work explores race, edu...

  4. 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 13 · 9 events

  1. Bingo!

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Every second Friday we are your one-stop spot for a fun game of Bingo. This public event is completely FREE to everyone and snacks will be provided.

  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. 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...

  4. Art Collective: Painted Apothecary Bottle

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Drop In - $18.00 Class Experience Art Collective: Painted Apothecary Bottle Friday, Nov 13 | 5:30–7:00 PM Rubber Rose Books & Print We’re heading back to R...

  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. Glow in the Dark Nerf Battles

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Get ready for an action-packed event like no other our Glow Nerf Party is blasting in with glowing energy, exciting battles, and epic fun for kids of all ages!...

  7. FOL Bunco Uglly Sweater Edition

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Join the Friends for their annual Bunco Event: “Ugly Sweater Edition”. Location: Manteno Sportsman’s Club Ticket Price:  $30 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Food availa...

  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...

  9. 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 14 · 7 events

  1. AVENGER MOVIE SHOWING: AGE OF ULTRON

    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. Crafter-Day Saturday

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Get ready to shrink down to size for our third installmen of our Adult Crafter-Day!  This time, we are wandering into the whimsical world of Fairy Gardens to cr...

  4. Whatcha Workin’ On?

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    We’ve all got one, a craft project we started and set aside because we couldn’t find the time. Well, we’ve found the time for you! Come to our Whatcha Workin’ O...

  5. 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...

  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...

  7. 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...