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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, November 4 · 2 events

  1. Crafty Crew

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Crafty Crew is a fun library club where kids come together to create hands-on crafts, explore their creativity, and make new friends. Join us for a new project...

  2. Caught Reading! Silent Book Club

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    What’s that? You’ve been caught reading in your community! This month, join us at Panera Bread for 30 minutes of book chat with other lit-lovers, followed by 90...

Thursday, November 5 · 8 events

  1. 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...

  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. Baby Time

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Join us for this interactive program with rhymes, songs, & books! Recommended for babies ages 0-2 years old. Program meets every Thursday at 10:00am

  4. TruSelf Empowerment with Clove Alliance

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    This program is designed for females to help recognize the importance of empowerment at an early age. The group will meet on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm, beginn...

  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. Art Workshop: 3rd & 4th Grade and Middle School

    Clifton Central High School · Central Citizens' Library District

    Learn and apply various art techniques and create fun projects. For November, you will create a 3D cardboard landscape art. Free, call or stop by the library to...

  7. 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...

  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, November 6 · 4 events

  1. 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...

  2. Undiscovered Worlds

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Visit the next frontier of astronomical discovery with this immersive presentation on the planets being discovered in orbit around distant stars. How do astrono...

  3. Dolls and Glam Night

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Come bring your best doll friend for a fun and interactive makeover party where girls and their favorite 18-inch dolls can enjoy a special glam experience toget...

  4. Undiscovered Worlds

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Visit the next frontier of astronomical discovery with this immersive presentation on the planets being discovered in orbit around distant stars. How do astrono...

Saturday, November 7 · 6 events

  1. AVENGER MOVIE SHOWING: THE AVENGERS

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

  2. 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...

  3. Cake Decorating- Fall Foliage

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Decorate a beautiful fall themed, two-layer vanilla or carrot cake with instructor Bailey Leyendecker. Perfect for beginners, this program teaches leveling, fro...

  4. The Stellars

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    When the Stellars--Imani, Aki, and John--accidentally crash land on Earth, they discover their ship's ecosystem has been critically damaged! The audience is inv...

  5. Undiscovered Worlds

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Visit the next frontier of astronomical discovery with this immersive presentation on the planets being discovered in orbit around distant stars. How do astrono...

  6. Undiscovered Worlds

    ONU Strickler Planetarium · ONU Strickler Planetarium

    Visit the next frontier of astronomical discovery with this immersive presentation on the planets being discovered in orbit around distant stars. How do astrono...