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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.

Monday, December 7 · 7 events

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Winter Wishes

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Add a touch of magic to winter with a snowy winter scene they’ll love. Miss Chloee will help the kids make an awesome homemade marshmallow igloo! Your igloo wil...

  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. Prairie State Legal Services Expungement Clinic

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Expungement Clinic Catrice Warren 08.11.26 LG

  6. Protection for Primates of the World

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Discover the amazing diversity of primates from around the world, including gorillas, baboons, macaques, and marmosets. Learn what makes these intelligent anima...

  7. Page & Craft: Teen Craft Studio

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Grades: 7 - 12 First Monday of the Month Ready to make some cool, book-inspired art? Join us for Page & Craft for a hands-on crafting session where teens in gr...

Tuesday, December 8 · 10 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. 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. The Immigration Project - IL Welcoming Center

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  4. Mini Makers: Baby Sensory + Music Lab

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

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

  5. Apothecary Academy

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Grades 3rd - 6th 2nd Tuesday of the Month (First session is Oct. 13th) Welcome to Apothecary Academy, where everyday science meets a touch of magic. Each mont...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. LATIN WORKOUT

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    LATIN WOROUT CLASS 08.24.26 LG

  9. 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...

  10. Pokémon Meet-Up

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    At these monthly hang-outs, kids and teens who really dig Pokémon come together and explore each other’s collections, trade cards, and sometimes even battle! We...

Wednesday, December 9 · 3 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. 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. Lego Club

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Grades: K-8 Drop in program - No registration required Ready, set, build! Join fellow builders to design epic structures, vehicles, and worlds using the libra...