Kids Programs
Don’t let cool weather slow you down! Get the wiggles out indoors at Leonhard Recreation Center’s 3-story indoor playground!
Douglass First String Basketball is right around the corner! Girls and boys of all skill levels are encouraged to learn teamwork, sportsmanship, but most of all – FUN! Get registered by Friday, December 6 to join in the fun.
We’re opening up the gates of Orpheum Children’s Science Museum for Disney’s Frozen Coronation Ball! Enjoy an indoor snowball fight, Frozen sing-along & dancing with the cast of Frozen Jr, Disney Frozen treasure bags, and the crowning of Queen Elsa of Arendelle. Besides the warm and fuzzy feelings you’ll get from helping our Youth Theatre program’s pursuit to purchase new microphones, all registrants will receive as many discounted tickets to Disney’s Frozen Jr as they want!
Teach young women to use their voice and tell their story! Fifteen teenage girls will be chosen for a 3-day intensive workshop. Develop, write, and perform your own personal story on stage surrounded by friends, family, and fellow teens at That’s What Teens Say.
Nominate yourself or someone you know at http://shesaidproject.com/teens/
Special Events
Springer Cultural Center will be rockin’ the Pop Oldies from the ’30s-’60s at our next Bach’s Lunch with live music from Dan-Ryan Express on Friday, November 1.
Want to get prepared for the next epic tale of Disney’s Frozen saga? Our Youth Theatre program will help you relive the magic during 5 performances of Disney’s Frozen Jr – November 21-24! Don’t conceal your excitement – get your tickets today!
After this, we’re getting cupcakes at Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Cupcake 5K and 100m dash! All proceeds benefit the CUSR Scholarship Fund. Watch the fun video below to get excited for this November 3 event.
We will have some great competition at the USTA sanctioned Junior Fall Slam Tournament November 16-17 at Dodds Tenns Center! All participants are guaranteed at least 2 games. Click below for registration information.
Need something for the grown-ups to do Thanksgiving weekend? Laugh along with The Second City as comedy’s best and brightest roast the chestnuts outta all the things we lovingly loathe about the season.
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A classic favorite – join us for lunch at the Beef House on November 12, followed by a fun shopping trip in Danville.
It’s a festive time of year filled with good cheer! As we ring in the holiday season, enjoy good food, friends, and the trimming of the holiday tree together. Each person is asked to bring an ornament, purchased or handmade, to add to the tree at Holiday Breakfast Snack and Tree Trimming on November 25 at Douglass Annex!
Questions: katherine.hicks@champaignparks.com or 217-819-3973
November’s Daycation will take us to lunch at Pauly’s BBQ, followed by shopping at Beachy’s Bulk Food in Arthur, IL. Cost of meal not included.
Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at Lunch & Bingo on November 15! A meal followed by everyone’s favorite game of luck – what more could you want?! Please bring a side dish and 2 prizes to keep the game going.
Sign up in binder at Hays Recreation Center or call 217-239-1152
Mix it up with delicious burgers and sandwiches all around town at Burger & Frydays on November 15. We’ll try different styles including the original steak burger, gourmet burgers, and complex sandwiches.
For an enchanting shopping experience, we will visit Captain Jack’s Treasures, LLC,-an antique shop in Savoy. They stock exquisite artifacts and antiques, including primitives, furniture, china, and other items. Round out this trip with a great meal from Sun Singer Wine & Spirits.
More
We’ll have the best prices of the year for Sholem Pool Passes and Leonhard Recreation Center Memberships on December 2nd for Cyber Monday! Online only!
All Champaign Park District facilities will be closed Monday, November 11 in observation of Veterans Day. We will also be closed Thursday, November 28-Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving!
Learn basic clay hand-building techniques and create winter themed platters, candle holders, ornaments, and more at the Winter Holiday Workshop! Follow one of our guided projects or create your own unique work of art. No experience required!
Join members of the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society, INC. on Saturday, November 2 for an evening under the stars at C.U.A.S. Family Skywatch! See the stars and planets through the largest public telescope in East Central Illinois. All skywatch sessions are cancelled in the event of cloudy weather (visit cuas.org for cancellations). This program is FREE and fun for the whole family!
Questions: sean.hurst@champaignparks.com or 217-819-3901
Get a jump start on your fitness goals with our new group fitness classes at Springer Cultural Center! Zumba Gold, Barre Above, PiYo Live, and Mat Pilates starting November 18. Register for one of these classes and try another FREE one day the first week!
Do you know what to do when facing a medical emergency? Not to worry! We offer Heartsaver First Aid, CPR/AED classes for those who want to learn how to save a life.
We are offering a NEW class for expecting mothers and family members- Express Childbirth Workshop!
