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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.

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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 · 2 events

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

Tuesday, November 10 · 1 event

  1. Pokémon Meet-Up

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    At these monthly hang-outs, kids and teens who really dig Pokémon come together and explore each other’s collections, trade cards, and sometimes even battle! We...

Thursday, November 12 · 3 events

  1. Teen Craft: Book Hedgehogs

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Join Teen Services as we create adorable hedgehogs out of recycled book pages! For teens 12 and up. Be sure to register below, as supplies are limited. The Bou...

  2. 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...

  3. Paint @ Your Pace

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Unplug with the Library for an evening of laid-back artistry and social connection. For this month’s Paint @ Your Pace, we will be providing canvases. If you ha...

Friday, November 13 · 1 event

  1. Super Smash Bros. Night

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Kids and teens ages 7-17 are welcome to join us for our next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Night! Compete against your friends in the tournament, eat snacks, and h...

Saturday, November 14 · 1 event

  1. Whatcha Workin’ On?

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    We’ve all got one, a craft project we started and set aside because we couldn’t find the time. Well, we’ve found the time for you! Come to our Whatcha Workin’ O...

Monday, November 16 · 1 event

  1. Family Storytime

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome at this celebration of picture books, songs, and rhymes. We have so much fun together while supporting our...

Tuesday, November 17 · 1 event

  1. Frames and Friends

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    You love your bestie, don’t you? Show them just how much you do by inviting them to join you at our Frames and Friends craft night! We’ll use paint, beads, butt...

Thursday, November 19 · 3 events

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Evening Yoga

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Unwind, Release and Reset! This all-level yoga practice, led by Chris Burch, provides opportunities to build strength and flexibility in mind, body and spirit!...

Friday, November 20 · 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. Super Smash Bros. Night

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Kids and teens ages 7-17 are welcome to join us for our next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Night! Compete against your friends in the tournament, eat snacks, and h...

Saturday, November 21 · 2 events

  1. Welcome to Storybrook: A Family Fairy-Tale Escape Room

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    You and your family have been sucked into a Fairy Tale Storybook. Can you solve the puzzles and riddles to achieve your happily ever after or will it be a happi...

  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, November 22 · 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...