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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.

Tuesday, December 15 · 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. Ornate Ornaments

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Faux gingerbread, real fun! Join us in making gingerbread house ornaments with felt and paint! Adults 18+ please register below. The Bourbonnais Public Library...

Wednesday, December 16 · 4 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. Jingle Bingo

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Join us for a festive morning of food, bingo, games, prizes, entertainment, and Christmas cheer! Don’t forget to try your luck at our holiday raffle and every p...

  3. 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...

  4. Sensory Santa

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Join us for a peaceful and magical evening with Santa. This special event is designed for sensory-sensitive families. . Families will experience the joy of the...

Thursday, December 17 · 8 events

  1. 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

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Challengers Club

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Do you like playing and learning new games? Join us for 90 awesome minutes of board games, card games, puzzles and more! Each month, we learn two new games whil...

  5. Adult Crafting Club

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Adult Crafting Club 815.939.4564 ext 303 hosted by Deisi Pizano and Patricia Christopherson registration required max 15 people 12/16/25 LG

  6. 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...

  7. Soul Collections-Amity

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Join the Kankakee Public Library for our monthly Book Discussion Soul Collections, which highlights black authors and themes.

  8. Jingle Jammie Storytime

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Come dressed in your most festive jammies for an evening of holiday books, songs, crafts, and more! The Bourbonnais Public Library is committed to providing in...

Friday, December 18 · 2 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. 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...

Saturday, December 19 · 3 events

  1. 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...

  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. 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...