Ties and Tennies Gala: A Fundraiser for Scholarships

iHotel & Illinois Conference Center 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, Illinois, United States

Join the Champaign Parks Foundation for a fun evening of food, socializing, and entertainment at the iHotel in support of the Champaign Park District’s Scholarship Fund! All proceeds will benefit the CPD Scholarship Fund. The Ties & Tennies Gala will feature complimentary wine and beer, plated dinner, live and silent auctions, and a Featured Speaker: […]

West Side Arts

West Side Park 400 W. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States

Mark your calendars for September 15th, as West Side Arts event is set to take place at West Side Park.  Presented by the Champaign Park District and 40 North, this free juried art festival is a celebration of local and regional talent. Art enthusiasts and curious minds alike are invited to immerse themselves in a […]

Event Series Bach’s Lunch Concerts

Bach’s Lunch Concerts

Springer Cultural Center 301 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL, United States

All Ages Performers of all styles and types play at our historic venue on select Fridays. We have an amazing line up this season with immensely talented artists providing a wide variety of music. Bring your lunch or purchase a box lunch through us from Michael’s Catering. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the music for […]

Free

Douglass Senior Style Show

Douglass Community Center 512 E Grove St, Champaign, IL, United States

Join us for the Douglass Senior Style Show at the Douglass Community Center on September 29 at 4pm! Watch as our fabulous seniors take the runway, showcasing their unique flair and fashion. Dress to impress and be part of this stylish event where elegance and fun meet.  Tickets are required for entry and can be […]

$10

The Great Pumpkin Hunt

Champaign and Urbana Park Districts have hidden rocks painted like pumpkins all over Champaign and Urbana this October during the Great Pumpkin Hunt. Get your detective gear ready and see how many you can find! Be sure to snap a picture and share your discoveries with us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts by tagging […]

FREE

Roots & Relics

Robert C. Porter Family Park 2310 S Rising Rd, Champaign, IL, United States

Join the Champaign County Forest Preserve District at Robert C. Porter Family Park for an adventure for all ages exploring trees and their historical legacies! Embark on a guided walk through the park, where you’ll learn to identify local trees. But that’s not all! Dive into the rich history of wood and how early settlers […]

Free

Art Exhibit Reception: Reflections From Within

Springer Cultural Center 301 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL, United States

View this upcoming art exhibit at Springer Cultural Center starting September 28th then stop by the reception on October 3rd from 5:30-7pm to enjoy refreshments, speak to the artists, and have the opportunity to purchase a piece!

Free

Halloween Costume Giveaway

Douglass Community Center 512 E Grove St, Champaign, IL, United States

The collection drive is over! Time for you to choose from an assortment of cute and creepy costumes. Donation of items is not required to pick up a new costume. The giveaway will begin promptly at 10am and will run until 12pm or until all costumes are gone.

Free

Ribbon Cutting for Douglass Park Improvements

Douglass Park 501 E Eureka St., Champaign

Be a part of history as we celebrate the new improvements made at Douglass Park including an additional baseball field, restrooms, concession stand, and shelter made possible with support from donors, Champaign Park District and the City of Champaign.

Flannel Fest

West Side Park 400 W. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States

Flannel Fest transforms West Side Park into a community hub of fall festivities. Prepare for the excitement of mustache contests, daring hot pepper eating challenges, and so much more! It’s a day filled with live lumberjack shows, local music, free games, hayrack rides, inflatables, and ice-cold beer to quench your thirst!  Test your lumberjack brawn […]

Free

Halloween Funfest

Market Place Mall 2000 N Neil St, Champaign, IL, United States

Presented by the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts in collaboration with Market Place Mall, Halloween Funfest has been delighting families for 30+ years. Children aged 12 and under can revel in the excitement of trick-or-treating throughout the mall, while enjoying Halloween-themed games and activities, plus a costume contest where participants can showcase their creativity, originality, and […]

FREE

Nightmare on Grove Street

Douglass Community Center 512 E Grove St, Champaign, IL, United States

Get ready for a spooktacular night at Nightmare on Grove Street! Join us for an electrifying Halloween experience where the eerie meets the glow. Dress up in your most creative costumes, and don't forget to add a splash of neon to stand out in the glow-in-the-dark madness!

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