Events

Register your kids for summer camp with the Champaign Park District! From day camps to field trips to performing arts, the Champaign Park District has it all! Scholarships are available! CU resident registration opens on February 4, 2026, at 8:30am.Nonresident registration opens on February 7, 2026, at 8:30am.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day for Breakfast at the Martens Center! Kids of all ages can enjoy a fun morning making their own refreshing ice cream. No registration needed — just come and "cook up" a sweet start to the day with friends, family, treats, and a delicious breakfast twist! Making the ice cream will […]

Ages 18+ Compete in a Mardi Gras-themed BINGO for a chance to win exciting prizes. Showcase your creativity by participating in the Mask Decorating Contest. Bring your most bedazzled, hand-decorated mask for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize. Enjoy lively music, southern refreshments, and a vibrant atmosphere that brings the essence of Mardi Gras. […]

View this art exhibit at Springer Cultural Center then stop by the reception on February 26 from 5:30-7pm to enjoy refreshments, speak to our artists (Michael Holtz and Bonnie Switzer), and have the opportunity to purchase a piece!

Register for summer activities with the Champaign Park District! From ballet classes to soccer leagues, the Champaign Park District has it all! Scholarships are available! Champaign resident registration opens on March 4, 2026, at 8:30am.Nonresident registration opens on March 7, 2026, at 8:30am.

Champaign Park District invites community members to attend a public meeting to discuss the replacement of the Garden Hills Park playground. This meeting is to take place in the Garden Hills Academy (2001 Garden Hills Dr) gymnasium. Community members will have the opportunity to offer feedback on proposed playground equipment presented by Nutoys Leisure Products. […]

BUILD A FLOATING BOAT CHALLENGE Ahoy, future engineers! Spend your Saturday with donuts, discovery, and design in this fun hands-on challenge. Kids ages 9 and up will put their creativity to the test as they design, build, and experiment to create a boat that can float using a variety of materials. Will your creation stay afloat or […]