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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 1 · 3 events

  1. 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...

  2. LATIN WORKOUT

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    LATIN WOROUT CLASS 08.24.26 LG

  3. 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...

Wednesday, December 2 · 3 events

  1. 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...

  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. 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...

Thursday, December 3 · 9 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. 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...

  5. Crochet Club!

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Have a crochet project that you’d like to work on while hanging out with other teen crochet enthusiasts? Interested in giving crochet a try before committing to...

  6. 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...

  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. Lion Wreathing

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  9. Rockin' Around the Tree Lighting

    The Grove · Village of Bourbonnais

    Save the date! More details coming soon!

Friday, December 4 · 4 events

  1. 41st Annual Lighted Christmas Parade

    Bradley Police Department · Village of Bradley

    PRE-PARADE FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 4:30 PM PARADE BEGINS AT 6:30 PM Where: On West Broadway from Forest to Washington 2026 Entry form Bradley 41st Annual Lighted...

  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. The Christmas Star

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding s...

Saturday, December 5 · 1 event

  1. AVENGER MOVIE SHOWING- AVENGERS: ENDGAME

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library