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Introduction to Model Rocketry
Introduction to Model Rocketry
All Ages Here's your opportunity to get started in this fun and exciting hobby. We will give a short presentation on what is involved in building and flying model rockets and how anyone can get involved in the hobby. Pre-registration is required. Date: Tuesday, May 2 Time: 7p Fee (R/NR): FREE, but registration is required Deadline: […]
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Full STEAM Ahead
Full STEAM Ahead
3rd - 7th Graders Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Mathematics. This is what makes up STEAM. Various science organizations from UIUC, in partnership with X-Time, are excited to introduce you to the wonderful world of STEAM and all that it entails. This is NOT a drop off event. May 4 | Deadline: April 27 May 18 […]
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Legacy: Dancing Through The Decades
Legacy: Dancing Through The Decades
Join us in celebrating the 47-year legacy of the Dance Arts Conservatory. This year's performance will be a walk down memory lane, featuring popular music from 1976 to now, with surprise performances inspired by some of our most beloved shows over the years. We are proud to feature our students of all ages, from four […]
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Express Lamaze Workshops
Express Lamaze Workshops
Are you pregnant and haven’t taken a prenatal education or birthing class? Are you running out of time or unable to commit to a full class? These workshops cover the six healthy birth practices and some comfort measures, plus a question and answer period. As a Lamaze certified childbirth educator and a birth Doula certified […]
Hessel Park Concerts
Hessel Park Concerts
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for our Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. May 6 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands June 3 | 6-8p | TyJon Charlie July 1 | 6-8p | Samba Soul August 5 | 6-8p | Meadowhawk Visit our Events Calendar […]
Legacy: Dancing Through The Decades
Legacy: Dancing Through The Decades
Join us in celebrating the 47-year legacy of the Dance Arts Conservatory. This year's performance will be a walk down memory lane, featuring popular music from 1976 to now, with surprise performances inspired by some of our most beloved shows over the years. We are proud to feature our students of all ages, from four […]
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Story Trail at Hessel Park: Buzzzzzzzzz, Said the Bee
Story Trail starts near the splash pad/playground and is .18 mile long. This is a permanent Story Trail and will have changing books throughout the year! "Buzzzzzzzzz" Said the Bee by Wendy Cheyette Lewison As one animal sits on another in an accumulating progression, the reader learns the sounds each animal […]
Create Better Health: Senior Cooking and Nutrition Class
Create Better Health: Senior Cooking and Nutrition Class
Better Health provides nutrition information, tasty, low-cost, nutritious recipes, and tips on staying physically fit. This class is specifically designed for seniors. Each class will cover new and different information - try one or more! January 9 | Deadline: January 4 February 13 | Deadline: February 8 March 13 | Deadline: March 8 April 10 […]
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Touch-A-Truck Day
Touch-A-Truck Day
Ages 2-5 Tots, put your toy trucks away – it’s time to touch the real thing! Climb in, hop on, and honk the horns of some really big trucks and other vehicles during Touch-A-Truck Day! Tow trucks, fire trucks, police cars, and more will be available for kids to explore. Pack a lunch and enjoy […]
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Express Lamaze Workshops
Express Lamaze Workshops
Are you pregnant and haven’t taken a prenatal education or birthing class? Are you running out of time or unable to commit to a full class? These workshops cover the six healthy birth practices and some comfort measures, plus a question and answer period. As a Lamaze certified childbirth educator and a birth Doula certified […]
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Full STEAM Ahead
Full STEAM Ahead
3rd - 7th Graders Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Mathematics. This is what makes up STEAM. Various science organizations from UIUC, in partnership with X-Time, are excited to introduce you to the wonderful world of STEAM and all that it entails. This is NOT a drop off event. May 4 | Deadline: April 27 May 18 […]
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Outdoor Pickleball Tournament
Beat the heat at the Champaign Park District Pickleball Tournament this May! Housed at our new outdoor Pickleball Complex, each session will have a maximum of 16 teams in a Round Robin Tournament style format. Recreation-based, non-sanctioned. Please Note: Times will vary based on number of teams registered. For more questions, reach out to justice.miller@champaignparks.org.
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Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for our Jazz in the Park Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. Time: 6-8p May 25 | Jose Gobbo Trio Location: Robeson Park June 22 | Chip McNeil Quartet Location: Porter Park July 20 | Leon Lewis Nicol Trio Location: Kaufman Lake […]
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50 Plus! : Daycation
50 Plus! : Daycation
The weather is changing and it’s time to start our trips back up. Van space is limited, so hurry and register! All trips start from Douglass Annex. March 29 | Lincoln Library and Museum. Cost of lunch NOT included Deadline: March 22 Time: 9a-4p Fee: $20 April 26 | Peoria River Front Museum. Cost of […]
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Sholem Aquatic Center Opening Day!
Sholem Aquatic Center Opening Day!
Get your summer started in style at Sholem Aquatic Center! Grab your swimsuits, friends and/or family and come take a dip in the pool! Sholem Aquatic Center >> Sholem Opening Day FB Event >>
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Day in the Park
Day in the Park
Join us for a day in the park filled with games, music, food, and more! Time: 1-3p May 28 | Mayfair Park >> June 25 | Turnberry Ridge Park July 23 | Spalding Park Visit our Events Calendar >> for more fun summer events! DAY IN THE PARK SPONSOR:
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Prairie Farm Opening Day!
Prairie Farm Opening Day!
It's open season at Prairie Farm! Prairie Farm is a replica turn-of-the century farm complete with barn, farmhouse, pond, pasture, & flower garden. Admission is free and the Farm is open to the general public from Memorial Day to early August and features a variety of your child’s favorite animals including cows, sheep, pigs, goats, […]
Story Time at the Farm
Story Time at the Farm
Once upon a time, the Prairie Farm animals hosted story time. Children of all ages stopped by the farm to enjoy animal stories. Some children brought blankets and picnic baskets filled with goodies. Others brought their smile, but they all lived happily ever after. Date: Monday, May 29 – July 24 Time: 2-2:30p
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Full STEAM Ahead
Full STEAM Ahead
3rd - 7th Graders Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Mathematics. This is what makes up STEAM. Various science organizations from UIUC, in partnership with X-Time, are excited to introduce you to the wonderful world of STEAM and all that it entails. This is NOT a drop off event. May 4 | Deadline: April 27 May 18 […]
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Kids’ Fishing Derby
Kids’ Fishing Derby
Ages 6-12 Co-sponsored by the Optimist Club of Champaign-Urbana >> for children who love to fish! Prizes will be awarded and a free hot dog lunch will be served. Bring your own fishing tackle — bait will be provided. A parent/guardian should accompany their child(ren) and fill out a permission form for each participant, available […]
The Art of STEAM
The Art of STEAM
3rd-7th graders (in Fall 2023) Science + Technology + Engineering + Art + Mathematics = Creativity! This essential component of innovation will help kids develop the critical thinking skills to think outside the box. June 3 - July 1 | Mixing It Up | Deadline: May 27 July 8 - August 5 | Lights, Cameras, […]
Hessel Park Concerts
Hessel Park Concerts
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for our Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. May 6 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands June 3 | 6-8p | TyJon Charlie July 1 | 6-8p | Samba Soul August 5 | 6-8p | Meadowhawk Visit our Events Calendar […]
