5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Howl-O-Ween, Spooky Skate, last Kankakee Farmers Market of season

Howl-O-Ween (Bourbonnais): Bring your furry friend in their Halloween costume to Howl-O-Ween at The Grove from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 31. This event will have a pet parade, puppy photo-op, costume contest, pet-friendly vendors, refreshments and plenty of Halloween fun. Visit villageofbourbonnais.com/howl-o-ween for more information.Ooky-Spooky Light Show (Bourbonnais): The Strickler Planetarium presents this Halloween-themed laser light show that’s fun for the entire family. The show will feature songs like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” set to exciting laser-light visualizations on the dome. The shows are at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 and at 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Visit strickler.olivet.edu/schedule for more information.Kankakee Farmers Market (Kankakee): Saturday, Oct. 31 is the last Farmers Market of 2026 at the intersection of South Schuyler Avenue and Merchant Street in downtown Kankakee. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon.