• Champaign-Urbana Days (CU Days)

    Champaign-Urbana Days (CU Days)
    Douglass Park 501 E Eureka St., Champaign

    Join us in celebrating Champaign-Urbana Days, a cherished 30+ year tradition that allows our community to come together to honor our shared heritage and culture. This three-day event offers an amazing variety of activities, such as live music, local cuisine, and a marketplace featuring community and merchandise vendors offering free back-to-school supplies. Kids can have […]

  • Monthly Rocket Launches

    Monthly Rocket Launches
    Dodds Park 1501 N Mattis Avenue, Champaign, Illinois

    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 […]

    Free
  • THE ILLIAC at Hessel Park

    Hessel Park 1400 Grandview Dr, Champaign, IL, United States

    Enjoy a free family-friendly evening of music featuring Sinfonia da Camera! This event will host an array of live music, a variety of food trucks, and select wines and beers […]

    Free
  • Music Meets Developmental Milestones

    Music Meets Developmental Milestones
    Martens Center 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, United States

    Join Crisis Nursey for a FREE music class designed to support your child's developmental milestones! This class combines singing, dancing & instrument play with sign language to support all areas of child development. For children ages 0-3 years old. For questions or to RSVP, call the Nursery at 217-337-2730 and ask for Sarah!

    Free
  • Jazz in the Park

    Jazz in the Park
    Robert C. Porter Family Park 2310 S Rising Rd, Champaign, IL, United States +2 more

    Make your summer a swingin’ one and come out for our annual Jazz in the Park concerts! Each month will feature talented jazz musicians in a different neighborhood park. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. *RESCHEDULED!* May 29 | Location: Robert C. Porter Family Park | Featuring: Reginald Lewis Group & […]

  • ART IN THE PARKS | Nature Journaling

    Art in the Parks
    West Side Park 400 W. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States

    Connect with the great outdoors and discover creative ways to capture the beauty of nature in this engaging workshop for all ages. Join illustrator and nature enthusiast Liza Wynette as she guides you in artistically recording the changing weather, wildlife, and plant life throughout the seasons. Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own […]

    Free
  • Music Meets Developmental Milestones

    Music Meets Developmental Milestones
    Martens Center 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, United States

    Join Crisis Nursey for a FREE music class designed to support your child's developmental milestones! This class combines singing, dancing & instrument play with sign language to support all areas of child development. For children ages 0-3 years old. For questions or to RSVP, call the Nursery at 217-337-2730 and ask for Sarah!

    Free
  • Ties & Tennies Gala 2025

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

    window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'AW-16756364765'); The Champaign Parks Foundation will be hosting its third annual Ties & Tennies Gala on Sep. 4, 2025, at the I Hotel. This fundraising gala combines formality with fun to celebrate the meaningful impact of parks and recreation in the city of Champaign! To headline the […]

  • Story Time at the Farm

    Story Time at the Farm
    Prairie Farm 2202 W Kirby Ave, 217-398-2583, United States

    Saturday at 2:30 PM, Story Time at Prairie Farm, invites kids to dive into a fun and interactive storytelling experience. Each week, we’ll feature a new animal through an engaging story that brings the world of animals to life. After the story, children will have the chance to meet the featured animal up close! This […]

    Free
  • Music Meets Developmental Milestones

    Music Meets Developmental Milestones
    Martens Center 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, United States

    Join Crisis Nursey for a FREE music class designed to support your child's developmental milestones! This class combines singing, dancing & instrument play with sign language to support all areas of child development. For children ages 0-3 years old. For questions or to RSVP, call the Nursery at 217-337-2730 and ask for Sarah!

    Free
  • Millage Park Playground Replacement Public Meeting

    Jupiter's at the Crossing 2511 Village Green Pl, Champaign, Illinois

    Champaign Park District invites community members to attend a public meeting to discuss the replacement of Millage Park’s playground. This meeting is to take place on Thursday, September 11, 5:30-6:30pm, at Jupiter’s at the Crossing, located at 2511 Village Green Pl. Community members will have the opportunity to offer feedback on proposed playground equipment presented […]

  • Moo-vie Nights at Prairie Farm

    Moo-vie Nights at Prairie Farm
    Prairie Farm 2202 W Kirby Ave, 217-398-2583, United States

    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 […]

    Free