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SUMMARY:ART IN THE PARKS | Clay in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a delightful clay workshop suitable for the whole family! Shape\, carve\, and mold air-dry clay into unique trivets and small sculptures. Each participant will create one piece of pottery to take home. The clay will dry in 48 hours and can be personalized with paint or markers. Experienced ceramic instructors will be present to provide guidance throughout the workshop.  \n\n\n\nMaterials provided. \n\n\n\nJune 23 | Bristol Park Pavilion \n\n\n\nJuly 14 | Kaufman Lake \n\n\n\nAugust 4 | Centennial Park Pavilion
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/art-in-the-parks-clay-in-the-park-3/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, 2200 W Kirby Ave\, Champaign IL\, IL\, 61821\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sensory Swim
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy family fun and sensory-friendly swimming at Sholem Aquatic Center! Sholem has various special sensory considerations and a water wheelchair. Please bring extra money for concessions
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/sensory-swim/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:Sholem Aquatic Center\, 2307 Sangamon Drive\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821\, United States
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SUMMARY:ART IN THE PARKS | Plein Air - Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joy of painting outdoors for FREE! Learn to create simple and colorful watercolor paintings based on the nature you see before you. Materials provided. \n\n\n\nJuly 10 | Porter Park Shelter \n\n\n\nAugust 7 | Hessel Park Pavillion
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/art-in-the-parks-plein-air-watercolor-2/
LOCATION:Robert C. Porter Family Park\, 2310 S Rising Rd\, Champaign\, IL\, 61822\, United States
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SUMMARY:Champaign-Urbana Days (CU Days)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Champaign-Urbana Days\, a cherished 30+ year tradition that allows our community to come together to honor our shared heritage and culture. \n\n\n\nThis three-day event offers an amazing variety of activities\, such as live music\, local cuisine\, and a marketplace featuring community and merchandise vendors offering free back-to-school supplies. Kids can have a blast with face painting\, caricatures\, balloon animals\, and a variety of other exciting activities all day long. \n\n\n\nBasketball fans can watch the CU All Stars tournament unfold on the court. \n\n\n\n*PLEASE\, NO PETS ALLOWED WITH EXCEPTION TO SERVICE ANIMALS \n\n\n\n\nChampaign-Urbana Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER\n\n\n\nBe a Part of the CU Days Magic – Volunteer With Us!CU Days 2025 is happening August 8–10 at Douglass Park\, and we’re looking for fun\, friendly\, and reliable volunteers to help us bring this amazing weekend to life! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re great with kids\, enjoy keeping things organized\, or want to help keep everything running smoothly—we’ve got a role for you. Volunteering is a great way to meet people\, earn hours\, and be part of one of Champaign-Urbana’s biggest summer traditions. \n\n\n\nWe’re looking for help with: \n\n\n\n\nKids’ Activities\n\n\n\nVendor Support\n\n\n\nTraffic Assistance\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBring your energy\, bring your friends\, and help make CU Days 2025 unforgettable. \n\n\n\nAll volunteers should check in at the Champaign Park District Info Tent when they arrive. \n\n\n\n\nVolunteer at CU Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW! | Shuttle Service\n\n\n\nWe will be offering a shuttle service ONLY on Saturday\, Aug 9 from the Martens Center parking lot to Douglass Park starting at 11am and will run every 30 minutes until the event ending at 7pm. \n\n\n\nPickup will be on Fifth Street outside of the Douglass Annex. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n5:00-5:15pm: Introduction of Hosts (Lady Lynn of WEFT 90.1 FM/WLTJ Total Inspiration Radio & Lyle Shumpert of 106.9 FM Chicago) \n\n\n\n5:15-5:30pm: Macedonia Baptist Church Praise Dancers \n\n\n\n5:30pm-5:40 pm: Shannetta Jenkins \n\n\n\n5:45-6:00pm: Pastor John Porter \n\n\n\n6:00-6:15pm: Bobbie Hutchins\, Still Unbroken Mime Ministries (Chicago\, IL) \n\n\n\n6:15-6:30pm: Steve Davis & Spirit \n\n\n\n6:45-7:00pm: Darius “D-ROC” Jackson\, St Louis\, Missouri \n\n\n\n7:00-7:20pm: National Recording Artist Laquisha Burries-Finn \n\n\n\n7:25-7:55pm: Ryan Napier & Co (Springfield\, Illinois)  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n\n11:00am-12:30pm: School Supply Drive with Unit 4 and 116 in the Douglass Annex   \n\n\n\n11:00-11:30am: National Recording Artist “Appointed” (Atlanta\, Georgia) \n\n\n\n11:30am-12:00pm: National Recording Artist BJ McKenzie (Chicago\, Illinois) \n\n\n\n12:00- 1pm: Local Dance Groups & DJ   \n\n\n\n1:15-2:15pm: Ryan Byfield & Nuclei   \n\n\n\n2:15-3pm: DJ Fireproof   \n\n\n\n3-5pm: Style Show \n\n\n\n5-5:45pm: DJ Fireproof  \n\n\n\n5:45-7pm: Mico Wave  \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\n1-3pm: Inflatables \n\n\n\n3-6pm: Ther’Up.Y \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Vendors\n\n\n\nSaturday (11-5pm)\n\n\n\n\nFace Painting\n\n\n\nBalloon Animals\n\n\n\nCaricatures (Dan Wilde)\n\n\n\nBubbles\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\nStango’s   \n\n\n\nBurrito King (Friday & Saturday)   \n\n\n\nBennetts (Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday) \n\n\n\nJurassic Grille (Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday) \n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop  \n\n\n\nIce Daddys   \n\n\n\nLeg Lovers Smokehouse (Friday\, Saturday & Sunday) \n\n\n\nDaro Coffee (Friday & Saturday)   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are no longer taking submissions for 2025. We’ll see you at CU Days on August 8 – 10\, 2025! \n\n\nIf you prefer a PDF version of this form\, please click below and submit completed form to CPD Events and Community Engagement Coordinator\, Morgan Pittman at morgan.pittman@champaignparks.org. \n\n\n\nOR \n\n\n\nMail to: \n\n\n\nMorgan Pittman1311 W Church StChampaign\, IL 61821 \n\n\n\n\nCU Days Family Reunion Form Fillable PDF
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/champaign-urbana-days-cu-days/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Douglass Park\, 501 E Eureka St.\, Champaign\, 61820
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Moo-vie Nights at Prairie Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a summer of family fun at Moo-vie Nights at Prairie Farm! Each event will feature a movie centered on a different farm animal\, perfect for animal lovers of all ages. Enjoy exciting animal activities\, concessions\, and plenty of surprises throughout the evening. It’s the perfect way to spend a warm summer night making memories at the farm. Grab your blanket and head to Prairie Farm for an unforgettable night under the stars! \n\n\n\nMovie will begin at dusk. \n\n\n\n\nPRAIRIE FARM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMovies\n\n\n\nMay 30 | A Bug’s Life \n\n\n\nJune 13 | Chicken Little – CANCELLED \n\n\n\nJune 27 | Open Season (2006) – CANCELLED \n\n\n\nJuly 11 | Babe (1995) \n\n\n\nJuly 25 | Home on the Range (2004) \n\n\n\nAugust 8 | Charlotte’s Web (2006) \n\n\n\nSeptember 12 | Chicken Little (RESCHEDULED)
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/moo-vie-nights-at-prairie-farm-2/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Prairie Farm\, 2202 W Kirby Ave\, 217-398-2583\, 61821\, United States
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SUMMARY:Registration Begins for Non-Residents of C-U
DESCRIPTION:Fall registration begins for non-residents of Champaign-Urbana! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Begins Here!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/registration-begins-for-non-residents-of-c-u/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Champaign-Urbana Days (CU Days)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Champaign-Urbana Days\, a cherished 30+ year tradition that allows our community to come together to honor our shared heritage and culture. \n\n\n\nThis three-day event offers an amazing variety of activities\, such as live music\, local cuisine\, and a marketplace featuring community and merchandise vendors offering free back-to-school supplies. Kids can have a blast with face painting\, caricatures\, balloon animals\, and a variety of other exciting activities all day long. \n\n\n\nBasketball fans can watch the CU All Stars tournament unfold on the court. \n\n\n\n*PLEASE\, NO PETS ALLOWED WITH EXCEPTION TO SERVICE ANIMALS \n\n\n\n\nChampaign-Urbana Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER\n\n\n\nBe a Part of the CU Days Magic – Volunteer With Us!CU Days 2025 is happening August 8–10 at Douglass Park\, and we’re looking for fun\, friendly\, and reliable volunteers to help us bring this amazing weekend to life! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re great with kids\, enjoy keeping things organized\, or want to help keep everything running smoothly—we’ve got a role for you. Volunteering is a great way to meet people\, earn hours\, and be part of one of Champaign-Urbana’s biggest summer traditions. \n\n\n\nWe’re looking for help with: \n\n\n\n\nKids’ Activities\n\n\n\nVendor Support\n\n\n\nTraffic Assistance\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBring your energy\, bring your friends\, and help make CU Days 2025 unforgettable. \n\n\n\nAll volunteers should check in at the Champaign Park District Info Tent when they arrive. \n\n\n\n\nVolunteer at CU Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW! | Shuttle Service\n\n\n\nWe will be offering a shuttle service ONLY on Saturday\, Aug 9 from the Martens Center parking lot to Douglass Park starting at 11am and will run every 30 minutes until the event ending at 7pm. \n\n\n\nPickup will be on Fifth Street outside of the Douglass Annex. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n5:00-5:15pm: Introduction of Hosts (Lady Lynn of WEFT 90.1 FM/WLTJ Total Inspiration Radio & Lyle Shumpert of 106.9 FM Chicago) \n\n\n\n5:15-5:30pm: Macedonia Baptist Church Praise Dancers \n\n\n\n5:30pm-5:40 pm: Shannetta Jenkins \n\n\n\n5:45-6:00pm: Pastor John Porter \n\n\n\n6:00-6:15pm: Bobbie Hutchins\, Still Unbroken Mime Ministries (Chicago\, IL) \n\n\n\n6:15-6:30pm: Steve Davis & Spirit \n\n\n\n6:45-7:00pm: Darius “D-ROC” Jackson\, St Louis\, Missouri \n\n\n\n7:00-7:20pm: National Recording Artist Laquisha Burries-Finn \n\n\n\n7:25-7:55pm: Ryan Napier & Co (Springfield\, Illinois)  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n\n11:00am-12:30pm: School Supply Drive with Unit 4 and 116 in the Douglass Annex   \n\n\n\n11:00-11:30am: National Recording Artist “Appointed” (Atlanta\, Georgia) \n\n\n\n11:30am-12:00pm: National Recording Artist BJ McKenzie (Chicago\, Illinois) \n\n\n\n12:00- 1pm: Local Dance Groups & DJ   \n\n\n\n1:15-2:15pm: Ryan Byfield & Nuclei   \n\n\n\n2:15-3pm: DJ Fireproof   \n\n\n\n3-5pm: Style Show \n\n\n\n5-5:45pm: DJ Fireproof  \n\n\n\n5:45-7pm: Mico Wave  \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\n1-3pm: Inflatables \n\n\n\n3-6pm: Ther’Up.Y \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Vendors\n\n\n\nSaturday (11-5pm)\n\n\n\n\nFace Painting\n\n\n\nBalloon Animals\n\n\n\nCaricatures (Dan Wilde)\n\n\n\nBubbles\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\nStango’s   \n\n\n\nBurrito King (Friday & Saturday)   \n\n\n\nBennetts (Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday) \n\n\n\nJurassic Grille (Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday) \n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop  \n\n\n\nIce Daddys   \n\n\n\nLeg Lovers Smokehouse (Friday\, Saturday & Sunday) \n\n\n\nDaro Coffee (Friday & Saturday)   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are no longer taking submissions for 2025. We’ll see you at CU Days on August 8 – 10\, 2025! \n\n\nIf you prefer a PDF version of this form\, please click below and submit completed form to CPD Events and Community Engagement Coordinator\, Morgan Pittman at morgan.pittman@champaignparks.org. \n\n\n\nOR \n\n\n\nMail to: \n\n\n\nMorgan Pittman1311 W Church StChampaign\, IL 61821 \n\n\n\n\nCU Days Family Reunion Form Fillable PDF
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/champaign-urbana-days-cu-days/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Douglass Park\, 501 E Eureka St.\, Champaign\, 61820
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SUMMARY:Monthly Rocket Launches
DESCRIPTION:The Central Illinois Aerospace Model Rocket Club invites you to join us for exhilarating rocket launches twice a month\, all year round! \n\n\n\nTypically scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays\, our launches offer enthusiasts and spectators alike the opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring sight of model rockets taking flight. \n\n\n\nWhile most launches occur at Dodds Park\, we occasionally explore alternate locations for added variety and excitement. \n\n\n\nCome be a part of our thrilling launches and experience the thrill of aerospace exploration! \n\n\n\nFor weather updates\, please check the Central Illinois Aerospace Facebook group. \n\n\n\n\nCentral Illinois Aerospace Facebook Group\n\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Rocket Launches
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/monthly-rocket-launches/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Dodds Park\, 1501 N Mattis Avenue\, Champaign\, Illinois
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SUMMARY:Champaign-Urbana Days (CU Days)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Champaign-Urbana Days\, a cherished 30+ year tradition that allows our community to come together to honor our shared heritage and culture. \n\n\n\nThis three-day event offers an amazing variety of activities\, such as live music\, local cuisine\, and a marketplace featuring community and merchandise vendors offering free back-to-school supplies. Kids can have a blast with face painting\, caricatures\, balloon animals\, and a variety of other exciting activities all day long. \n\n\n\nBasketball fans can watch the CU All Stars tournament unfold on the court. \n\n\n\n*PLEASE\, NO PETS ALLOWED WITH EXCEPTION TO SERVICE ANIMALS \n\n\n\n\nChampaign-Urbana Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER\n\n\n\nBe a Part of the CU Days Magic – Volunteer With Us!CU Days 2025 is happening August 8–10 at Douglass Park\, and we’re looking for fun\, friendly\, and reliable volunteers to help us bring this amazing weekend to life! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re great with kids\, enjoy keeping things organized\, or want to help keep everything running smoothly—we’ve got a role for you. Volunteering is a great way to meet people\, earn hours\, and be part of one of Champaign-Urbana’s biggest summer traditions. \n\n\n\nWe’re looking for help with: \n\n\n\n\nKids’ Activities\n\n\n\nVendor Support\n\n\n\nTraffic Assistance\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBring your energy\, bring your friends\, and help make CU Days 2025 unforgettable. \n\n\n\nAll volunteers should check in at the Champaign Park District Info Tent when they arrive. \n\n\n\n\nVolunteer at CU Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW! | Shuttle Service\n\n\n\nWe will be offering a shuttle service ONLY on Saturday\, Aug 9 from the Martens Center parking lot to Douglass Park starting at 11am and will run every 30 minutes until the event ending at 7pm. \n\n\n\nPickup will be on Fifth Street outside of the Douglass Annex. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n5:00-5:15pm: Introduction of Hosts (Lady Lynn of WEFT 90.1 FM/WLTJ Total Inspiration Radio & Lyle Shumpert of 106.9 FM Chicago) \n\n\n\n5:15-5:30pm: Macedonia Baptist Church Praise Dancers \n\n\n\n5:30pm-5:40 pm: Shannetta Jenkins \n\n\n\n5:45-6:00pm: Pastor John Porter \n\n\n\n6:00-6:15pm: Bobbie Hutchins\, Still Unbroken Mime Ministries (Chicago\, IL) \n\n\n\n6:15-6:30pm: Steve Davis & Spirit \n\n\n\n6:45-7:00pm: Darius “D-ROC” Jackson\, St Louis\, Missouri \n\n\n\n7:00-7:20pm: National Recording Artist Laquisha Burries-Finn \n\n\n\n7:25-7:55pm: Ryan Napier & Co (Springfield\, Illinois)  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n\n11:00am-12:30pm: School Supply Drive with Unit 4 and 116 in the Douglass Annex   \n\n\n\n11:00-11:30am: National Recording Artist “Appointed” (Atlanta\, Georgia) \n\n\n\n11:30am-12:00pm: National Recording Artist BJ McKenzie (Chicago\, Illinois) \n\n\n\n12:00- 1pm: Local Dance Groups & DJ   \n\n\n\n1:15-2:15pm: Ryan Byfield & Nuclei   \n\n\n\n2:15-3pm: DJ Fireproof   \n\n\n\n3-5pm: Style Show \n\n\n\n5-5:45pm: DJ Fireproof  \n\n\n\n5:45-7pm: Mico Wave  \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\n1-3pm: Inflatables \n\n\n\n3-6pm: Ther’Up.Y \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Vendors\n\n\n\nSaturday (11-5pm)\n\n\n\n\nFace Painting\n\n\n\nBalloon Animals\n\n\n\nCaricatures (Dan Wilde)\n\n\n\nBubbles\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\nStango’s   \n\n\n\nBurrito King (Friday & Saturday)   \n\n\n\nBennetts (Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday) \n\n\n\nJurassic Grille (Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday) \n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop  \n\n\n\nIce Daddys   \n\n\n\nLeg Lovers Smokehouse (Friday\, Saturday & Sunday) \n\n\n\nDaro Coffee (Friday & Saturday)   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are no longer taking submissions for 2025. We’ll see you at CU Days on August 8 – 10\, 2025! \n\n\nIf you prefer a PDF version of this form\, please click below and submit completed form to CPD Events and Community Engagement Coordinator\, Morgan Pittman at morgan.pittman@champaignparks.org. \n\n\n\nOR \n\n\n\nMail to: \n\n\n\nMorgan Pittman1311 W Church StChampaign\, IL 61821 \n\n\n\n\nCU Days Family Reunion Form Fillable PDF
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/champaign-urbana-days-cu-days/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Douglass Park\, 501 E Eureka St.\, Champaign\, 61820
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SUMMARY:Monthly Rocket Launches
DESCRIPTION:The Central Illinois Aerospace Model Rocket Club invites you to join us for exhilarating rocket launches twice a month\, all year round! \n\n\n\nTypically scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays\, our launches offer enthusiasts and spectators alike the opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring sight of model rockets taking flight. \n\n\n\nWhile most launches occur at Dodds Park\, we occasionally explore alternate locations for added variety and excitement. \n\n\n\nCome be a part of our thrilling launches and experience the thrill of aerospace exploration! \n\n\n\nFor weather updates\, please check the Central Illinois Aerospace Facebook group. \n\n\n\n\nCentral Illinois Aerospace Facebook Group\n\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Rocket Launches
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/monthly-rocket-launches/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Dodds Park\, 1501 N Mattis Avenue\, Champaign\, Illinois
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SUMMARY:THE ILLIAC at Hessel Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free family-friendly evening of music featuring Sinfonia da Camera! \n\n\n\nThis event will host an array of live music\, a variety of food trucks\, and select wines and beers for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets to fully enjoy the evening under the summer sky. \n\n\n\nVisit https://theilliac.com/ for more information. \n\n\n\nFood Trucks:Smith Burger Co.Stango CuisineKona IceTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck of Champaign \n\n\n\nMusic Lineup:Sinfonia da CameraThe Marching IlliniThe Soul SyndicateBandoneon Massacre
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/the-illiac-at-hessel-park/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Meets Developmental Milestones
DESCRIPTION:Join Crisis Nursey for a FREE music class designed to support your child’s developmental milestones! This class combines singing\, dancing & instrument play with sign language to support all areas of child development. \n\n\n\nFor children ages 0-3 years old. \n\n\n\nFor questions or to RSVP\, call the Nursery at 217-337-2730 and ask for Sarah!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/music-meets-developmental-milestones/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Martens Center\, 1515 N Market St\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Make your summer a swingin’ one and come out for our annual Jazz in the Park concerts! Each month will feature talented jazz musicians in a different neighborhood park. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. \n\n\n\n*RESCHEDULED!*  May 29 | Location: Robert C. Porter Family Park | Featuring: Reginald Lewis Group & Goio Lima Brazilian Jazz Ensemble (This concert originally scheduled for May 22 is rescheduled to May 29)July 24 | Location: Morrissey Park | Featuring: Emma Taylor Trio & TromBariAugust 28 | Location: Mattis Park | Featuring: Forebeat\, Kurt Reeder ORGANization\, and Andrew Binder’s C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-4/
LOCATION:Robert C. Porter Family Park\, 2310 S Rising Rd\, Champaign\, IL\, 61822\, United States
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SUMMARY:ART IN THE PARKS | Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Connect with the great outdoors and discover creative ways to capture the beauty of nature in this engaging workshop for all ages. Join illustrator and nature enthusiast Liza Wynette as she guides you in artistically recording the changing weather\, wildlife\, and plant life throughout the seasons.  \n\n\n\nMaterials provided\, but feel free to bring your own sketchbooks and tools if you wish. \n\n\n\nLocation: West Side Park Gazebo
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/art-in-the-parks-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:West Side Park\, 400 W. University Ave\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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