The Curiosity Cube® is a retro fitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab. Head over to Douglass Park on August 19th and 20th for some hands-on science experiments as you head back to school. You don’t want to miss it! Questions about the event should be directed to: ynne.franco@champaignparks.org or 217-398-2573.

The Market on Hedge is this Saturday (8/20) from 1-4 pm at Hedge Pop Park. You don’t want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support our valued female- and minority-owned businesses at this great event! Local, unique, “made with love” items will be available so make sure to stop by! #HedgePopPark

Looking for something exciting to do after school? Middle and high school students can stop by the library for activities and fun.Children’s Services | 217-403-2000

Join UIUC Assistant Professor and Wildlife Extension Specialist Joy O’Keefe to learn about local bats and how they are impacted by climate change. We will begin with a short talk and then walk around the lake with acoustic bat detectors.

Drop in for 30 minutes of stories, music, and movement with an emphasis on pre-reading skills and activities for children aged 3 to 5, with their parent or caregiver.

Trees have the ability to store lots of carbon dioxide, which can reduce or even reverse the effects of climate change! Join U of I Extension Horticulture Educator Ryan Pankau during this demonstration where we will plant a live tree at Crystal Lake Park in honor of the first annual Climate Action Week. Learn how […]

Come out to Brookens Athletic Fields in Urbana Friday, 8/26 from 3-7pm and join us for a #CommYOUnity event. It takes YOU to make it work! See you there for food, music, and fun!

Are you a performing artist? We want to give you the chance to shine. Just bring your talent, materials, and instruments—we’re going to JAM!We meet the fourth Friday of the month, after hours at the Douglass Branch Library. You’ll have a chance to connect with other performers and try something new. Open to instrumentalists, singers, […]

Live street-side performances every Friday from 6-8pm in Downtown Champaign!

The Trauma and Resilience Initiative is hosting an informational session for anyone who wants to learn more about this type of support and how it might benefit families in our community. Strong Families is a proven support for families who have been impacted by stress, trauma, and community violence.If you are someone who is looking […]

Please bring a yoga mat if you own one. This is a beginner level class provided by Hatha Yoga & Fitness.From book bars to yoga studios, game stores to cultural centers, our Champaign community has something for everyone. Come check out all the local offerings and sample some tasty foods along the way! A Toast to Champaign […]