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SUMMARY:CU Around the District: Hessel Park - Picnic in the Park
DESCRIPTION:TEENS ONLY! CU Around the District is back! \n\n\n\nThere will be 3 free\, teen-exclusive events happening Friday night\, May 22nd\, at various Park District locations! All events are drop-in and will include staff supervision. \n\n\n\nCome to Hessel Park for Picnic in the Park! \n\n\n\n\nDJ and yard games!\n\n\n\nFree sundae bar!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook Event Page
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/cu-around-the-district-hessel-park-picnic-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Food,Parks,Special Event
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SUMMARY:THE ILLIAC at Hessel Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free family-friendly evening of music featuring Sinfonia da Camera! \n\n\n\nThis event will host an array of live music\, a variety of food trucks\, and select wines and beers for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets to fully enjoy the evening under the summer sky. \n\n\n\nVisit https://theilliac.com/ for more information. \n\n\n\nFood Trucks:Smith Burger Co.Stango CuisineKona IceTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck of Champaign \n\n\n\nMusic Lineup:Sinfonia da CameraThe Marching IlliniThe Soul SyndicateBandoneon Massacre
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/the-illiac-at-hessel-park/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T173000
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SUMMARY:ART IN THE PARKS | Plein Air - Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joy of painting outdoors for FREE! Learn to create simple and colorful watercolor paintings based on the nature you see before you. Materials provided. \n\n\n\nJuly 10 | Porter Park Shelter \n\n\n\nAugust 7 | Hessel Park Pavillion
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/art-in-the-parks-plein-air-watercolor-2/
LOCATION:Robert C. Porter Family Park\, 2310 S Rising Rd\, Champaign\, IL\, 61822\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Olden":MAILTO:Michelle.Olden@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T173000
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SUMMARY:ART IN THE PARKS | Plein Air - Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joy of painting outdoors for FREE! Learn to create simple and colorful watercolor paintings based on the nature you see before you. Materials provided. \n\n\n\nJuly 10 | Porter Park Shelter \n\n\n\nAugust 7 | Hessel Park Pavilion
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/art-in-the-parks-plein-air-watercolor/
LOCATION:Robert C. Porter Family Park\, 2310 S Rising Rd\, Champaign\, IL\, 61822\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Olden":MAILTO:Michelle.Olden@champaignparks.org
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SUMMARY:Picnic & Play
DESCRIPTION:Picnic & Play is a fun and relaxed evening designed for all ages! The park comes alive with music\, live entertainment\, and a playful atmosphere that encourages families and friends to enjoy time outdoors together.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll find inflatables\, bubbles\, balloon creations\, and classic lawn games set up throughout the park\, creating plenty of opportunities for kids to play and explore. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the simple joys of summer.  \n\n\n\nGuests are encouraged to bring their own picnic spread and a blanket\, find a comfy spot on the grass\, and relax while soaking in the lively surroundings.  \n\n\n\nMake sure to stop by the event tent for a chance to enter a raffle and win a picnic basket — a fun surprise to cap off a wonderful evening in the park. Whether you’re there to play\, relax\, or connect with your community\, Picnic & Play offers a little something for everyone!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/picnic-play/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Pittman":MAILTO:morgan.pittman@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T090000
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SUMMARY:ART IN THE PARKS | Drawing from Nature
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joy of painting nature. Join artist and instructor Mandy Roeing at Hessel Park Pavilion for guided sketchbook work from the surrounding landscape! Learn various ways to look at the landscape and translate it to paper by considering the basic Elements of Art. In addition to a short demonstration\, Mandy will offer individualized guidance to attendees. \n\n\n\n Materials provided. \n\n\n\nRain Date*: June 29Location: Hessel Park Pavilion
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/art-in-the-parks-drawing-from-nature/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Olden":MAILTO:Michelle.Olden@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T180000
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SUMMARY:Hessel Park Concerts
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, gather your friends\, family\, and neighbors for our Hessel Park Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. \n\n\n\nDATE | BAND | TIME \n\n\n\n\nMay 4 | Edison Middle School Bands | 2-5p\n\n\n\nJune 1 | Tony Lindsey and the Smoke Wagon | 6-8p\n\n\n\nJuly 6 | Magnolia Janes | 6-8p\n\n\n\nAugust 3 | New Souls | 6-8p\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusician Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6 – Magnolia Janes \n\n\n\n\n\nEthereal harmonies and nostalgic melodies weave together to tell honest stories that capture the everyday moments that so often pass us by. The Magnolia Janes have a way of sorting through life’s highs and lows\, painting lush\, emotional soundscapes that guide listeners to look for the beauty within. \n\n\n\n\nMagnolia Janes Full Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 1\n\n\n\n\nBrien’s Bistro\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6\n\n\n\n\nJuanito’s\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 3\n\n\n\n\nJurassic Grill\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Concerts Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/hessel-park-concerts-5/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Southlynn-Savage":MAILTO:zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T180000
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SUMMARY:Hessel Park Concerts
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, gather your friends\, family\, and neighbors for our Hessel Park Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. \n\n\n\nDATE | BAND | TIME \n\n\n\n\nMay 4 | Edison Middle School Bands | 2-5p\n\n\n\nJune 1 | Tony Lindsey and the Smoke Wagon | 6-8p\n\n\n\nJuly 6 | Magnolia Janes | 6-8p\n\n\n\nAugust 3 | New Souls | 6-8p\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusician Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6 – Magnolia Janes \n\n\n\n\n\nEthereal harmonies and nostalgic melodies weave together to tell honest stories that capture the everyday moments that so often pass us by. The Magnolia Janes have a way of sorting through life’s highs and lows\, painting lush\, emotional soundscapes that guide listeners to look for the beauty within. \n\n\n\n\nMagnolia Janes Full Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 1\n\n\n\n\nBrien’s Bistro\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6\n\n\n\n\nJuanito’s\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 3\n\n\n\n\nJurassic Grill\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Concerts Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/hessel-park-concerts-5/2024-07-06/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Southlynn-Savage":MAILTO:zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T180000
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SUMMARY:Hessel Park Concerts
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, gather your friends\, family\, and neighbors for our Hessel Park Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. \n\n\n\n\nMay 4 | Edison Middle School Bands\n\n\n\nJune 1 | Tony Lindsey and the Smoke Wagon | **CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER**\n\n\n\nJuly 6 | Magnolia Janes\n\n\n\nAugust 3 | New Souls\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 1\n\n\n\n\nBrien’s Bistro\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 6\n\n\n\n\nJuanito’s\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 3\n\n\n\n\nChicago Grill\n\n\n\nThe Main Scoop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Concerts Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
URL:https://champaignparks.org/event/hessel-park-concerts-4/
LOCATION:Hessel Park\, 1400 Grandview Dr\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert White":MAILTO:robert.white@champaignparks.org
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