Champaign Park District
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Learn from our July exhibiting artist, Mandy Roeing, what pastels are and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques. Then create a simple still life painting in a step-by-step process along with the instructor that will be yours to keep! More than just a one time painting project, this workshop is intended to give you basic pastel painting […]
In celebration of Parks & Recreation Month, we’re bringing some extra summer fun to our community with Popsicle Park Pop-Ups throughout July! At select times and locations, our staff will be visiting parks to hand out FREE popsicles while supplies last. It’s our way of saying thank you for enjoying and supporting our parks all […]
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 […]
The Central Illinois Aerospace Model Rocket Club invites you to join us for exhilarating rocket launches twice a month, all year round! Typically 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. While most launches occur at Dodds […]
Join us, alongside members of the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society, Inc., for a celestial experience on select Saturdays! Immerse yourself in an evening under the stars and behold the wonders of the universe through the largest public telescope in East Central Illinois. Please note that all skywatch sessions are subject to cancellation in the event of […]
Watch Nacho Libre with friends while staying cool in the pool! We're screening this film on 7/26 from 8-10pm, movie will start at sundown. Entry is $5 per person or FREE with a pool pass or Silver Sneakers membership. Register ahead of time or pay at the front desk if tickets are still available!
Join us for a powerful yet relaxing Yin Yoga session at Prairie Farm! Enjoy the farm animals up close and personal, while connecting with nature and your innermost self. Yin yoga has constricting and lengthening poses and can sometimes be intense so be mindful of your body’s limits. No standing poses. Deadline: Registration will remain […]
Fall registration begins for residents of Champaign-Urbana! Non-Residents of Champaign-Urbana can begin registering on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
In celebration of Parks & Recreation Month, we’re bringing some extra summer fun to our community with Popsicle Park Pop-Ups throughout July! At select times and locations, our staff will be visiting parks to hand out FREE popsicles while supplies last. It’s our way of saying thank you for enjoying and supporting our parks all […]
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 […]
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
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. July 10 | Porter Park Shelter August 7 | Hessel Park Pavillion
