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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, December 17 · 4 events

  1. 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

  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. 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.

  4. 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 · 1 event

  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...

Saturday, December 19 · 2 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...

Sunday, December 20 · 1 event

  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...

Monday, December 21 · 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. 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...

  3. 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...

Tuesday, December 22 · 6 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. The Immigration Project - IL Welcoming Center

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. LATIN WORKOUT

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    LATIN WOROUT CLASS 08.24.26 LG

  6. BYOB Teen Book Club

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Teens, join us for the Library’s bring-what-you’re-reading book club! Each month we’ll talk about our current reads, eat snacks, and nerd out about books. Parti...

Wednesday, December 23 · 1 event

  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...

Thursday, December 24 · 2 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. 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...