Champaign Park District
An Illinois Distinguished Agency
EGG DROP CHALLENGE Have fun on a Saturday with donuts and the ultimate Egg Drop Challenge! Kids ages 9 and up will design and build creative contraptions using everyday materials to protect their egg from a high-flying fall. Will your egg survive or splatter on impact? Enjoy donuts, then dive into this exciting hands-on experiment where […]
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. […]
Parallel Visionsby Michael Holtz and Bonnie Switzer Show Dates: February 21-March 21Reception: Thursday, February 26, 5:30-7pm Exhibit Hours: M-F: 8:30am – 8pm (closed 1-2pm)Sat: 9:30am – 2pm
Join us for Family STEM Night, hosted by the Illinois Science Explorers, a science outreach initiative from the University of Illinois. Bring the whole family for an evening packed with free pizza, hands-on science fun, and interactive experiments! Kids and adults alike will have the chance to explore exciting STEM activities together, sparking curiosity and […]
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. […]
Kick off the CPD's 2026 Youth Theatre season, Big Adventures, Bigger Dreams, with the Tony Award-winning play Peter and the Starcatcher! This wildly imaginative prequel to Peter Pan takes audiences on an epic journey filled with shipwrecks, treasure, pirates, and mermaids. The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how a […]
Kick off the CPD's 2026 Youth Theatre season, Big Adventures, Bigger Dreams, with the Tony Award-winning play Peter and the Starcatcher! This wildly imaginative prequel to Peter Pan takes audiences on an epic journey filled with shipwrecks, treasure, pirates, and mermaids. The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how a […]
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 […]
