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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.

Wednesday, December 9 · 2 events

  1. Montessori Makers: Parent + Child Preschool Readiness

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Semester Pay In Full - $37.50 Drop In - $14.50 Class Experience Parent + Child Preschool Readiness The years before preschool are some of the most important...

  2. Supper with Santa

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Celebrate the magic of the season at Supper with Santa, a heartwarming holiday tradition for the whole family! Enjoy dinner, carols, and photos with Santa and M...

Thursday, December 10 · 8 events

  1. Lawyers in the Library - Prairie State Legal Services

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    During our Lawyers in the Library event, we will have Lawyers from the Kankakee Office of Prairie State Legal Services present, on site, to answer your question...

  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. Little Learners

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Children up to 36 months will love this special playgroup! Hands-on stations offer little ones a chance to engage and explore their world. Caregivers and kids a...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. Icing & Artistry

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Teens, join us as we use colorful frosting to “paint” on cake and make unique, edible art pieces! Open to teens in grades 7-12. Be sure to register below, as sp...

  7. Grinch Baking

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Get ready to bake up some holiday mischief! Ms. Bailey will help young bakers will mix, decorate, and create festive Grinch-inspired treats while enjoying fun h...

  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...

Friday, December 11 · 6 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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Craft & Play Café - ALL AGES

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Free Price Drop In - $0.00 Class Experience Little Me Studio's Craft CaféNot a class. Not a play place. A place to create. Looking for something fun and diff...

  5. Ornament Making Grandparent Edition

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Enjoy an evening at the Recreation Station creating special moments with your little or older grandchildren. In this “Grandparent Edition” craft session, we wil...

  6. Strings in the Stacks

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    You're invited to the annual Strings in the Stacks performance by the River Valley String Ensemble! We'll be seated in the central area of the library for an at...

Saturday, December 12 · 4 events

  1. Chess League Final Tournament

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  2. Winter Market

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  3. 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...

  4. 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...