• PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, presented by CPD Youth Theatre

    Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

    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 […]

    $14 – $16
  • Lucky Dog 5K

    Heritage Park 2101 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL

    Run, walk, or stroll with your pup at the Lucky Dog 5K - dogs welcome but not required! Each registration includes a finisher medal for participants, select options for a plus one furry friend with a pop-up water bowl and doggie bag dispenser (additional dogs $10ea). Register online now: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Champaign/LuckyDogChampaign Runners/walkers without dogs are welcome […]

    $20 – $35
  • The View from Here: Art Exhibition for Youth and Adults

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

    Springer Cultural Center, located in the heart of downtown Champaign, Illinois is seeking local and regional artists of all ages to submit their work for “The View from Here,” an […]

  • Coding for Kids

    Martens Center 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, United States

    Kids ages 7 and up can dive into the world of coding at the Martens Center STEAM Lab by using beginner-friendly robots and block-based coding tools. No experience is needed, […]

    Free
  • Family STEM Nights

    Family STEM Nights
    Martens Center 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hop into Spring at Douglass

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

    Kick off the season at Hop into Spring at Douglass Park! Enjoy a variety of seasonal games with prizes. It’s the perfect event for family fun, with something for everyone to enjoy!

    Free
  • The View from Here: Art Exhibition for Youth and Adults Reception

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

    Springer Cultural Center, located in the heart of downtown Champaign, Illinois is seeking local and regional artists of all ages to submit their work for “The View from Here,” an inaugural exhibition. Exhibiting in Springer Cultural Center gives artists an opportunity to showcase their work in a local cultural arts center that is listed on […]

  • TEENS ONLY: CU Around the District @ Leonhard Recreation Center

    Leonhard Recreation Center 2307 Sangamon Dr, Champaign, IL, United States

    Join us for a FREE teens-only night at Leonhard Recreation Center! Enjoy Open Gym, video games, and free pizza and soda. Free Open Gym will end at 7:30pm, and Midnight Basketball will follow. Drop in! No registration required.

    Free
  • TEENS ONLY: CU Around the District @ Douglass Community Center

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

    Join us for a FREE teens-only night at Douglass Community Center! Enjoy Open Gym, video games, and free pizza and soda. Drop in! No registration required.

    Free
  • TEENS ONLY: CU Around the District @ the Virginia Theatre

    Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

    Join us for a FREE teens-only night at the Virginia Theatre! Enjoy a free screening of A Quiet Place (rated PG-13) with free popcorn and soda. Drop in! No tickets required.

    Free
  • DH Future Stars Final Four Camp

    Leonhard Recreation Center 2307 Sangamon Dr, Champaign, IL, United States

    Join the Champaign Park District and DH Workouts Staff for the DH Future Stars Final Four Camp! Take your game to the next level before bringing in one of the biggest weekends in college basketball! The DH Workouts staff has trained numerous Division 1 and professional basketball players and will provide a high-level training environment […]