Events

Enjoy stories and songs for children ages birth through 6 years with their caregiver. Our monthly Mother Goose on the Loose Storytimes are designed to get our youngest community members excited about reading!  Presented in partnership with United Way of Champaign County. Mother Goose on the Loose Storytimes 11:15 am • Last Monday of the month at […]

Come to the Champaign Public Library and discover Latin American and Caribbean stories! Enjoy poems, rhymes, and traditional songs for children in Quechua and English. Presented in partnership with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Celebrate Leap Day with neotropical frogs from Central and South America and learn about their intriguing behavior. Presented by the University of Illinois Fischer Lab. ------------------------------------------------- Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.

Come celebrate the installation of a new mural at Urbana High School on March 4th, from 5pm - 6pm! The mural was a result of an Urbana Arts & Culture program grant given to CU Community Fab Lab to help UHS students and recent alums to add a splash of color to their school halls. […]

Christian Sheehan was tragically killed in a Champaign house fire March 26, 2016 at the age of 23. Since his death, this annual smoke alarm blitz has installed over 1000 smoke alarms! A smoke alarm is a small price to pay in comparison to the loss of a loved one. Please join the Sheehan family […]

The annual Open House of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will transport you to a whirlwind of family-friendly activities, educational exhibits, and fascinating demonstrations. Thousands of people attend Open House, which has informative booths and exhibits throughout the veterinary campus, including in the Large Animal Clinic, the Basic Sciences Building, and the […]

Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference  On October 26, 2024 the Champaign County Community Coalition is hosting the Black Mental Health and Wellness conference at Parkland College. Registration begins August 20th. The conference aims at addressing the challenges of mental health in the black community and assisting those affected and their families on a path […]

Community Coalition and the Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless will host the Summit on Homelessness: A Community Conversation on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Champaign Public Library. The summit will offer an opportunity for attendees to learn about current homeless services, help identify service gaps, and […]

Join us for a summit bringing together local educators, professionals, and community leaders to learn about trauma-informed practices. Connect, share, and discover ways to build resilience, create safe spaces, and support healing in our community. Day One will focus on building healthy and resilient communities through interactive workshops, presentations, TED-style conversations, and an evening reception. […]

The Festival of Quilts, Cunningham's signature fundraiser, includes a collection of show quilts that creatively blur the lines between conventional quilt making and fine art. Quilts of all sizes will be available for purchase. Participants may also enjoy homemade baked goods from the Bake Sale; handcrafted items from the Gift Shop, home décor from Centerpieces […]

Monday, September 1st , 2025 Downtown Champaign - 302 N Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820 Parade at 11:00 AM Picnic: Noon to 2:00 PM Neil St. Plaza- Food, Magic, Bouncy Houses, Music and more family friendly activities. Parade Route: Chestnut St/Main St> Walnut St >Chester St> Neil St>Washington St. PLEASE PARK OUTSIDE OF THE PARADE […]

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 3rd Annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Conference! This impactful event is all about strengthening mental health and promoting wellness in the Black community. Come experience a full day of thought-provoking talks, engaging breakout sessions, and access to tools and strategies that support emotional well-being and personal growth. Register […]