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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 […]
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:
3 events,
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
2 events,
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 […]
4 events,
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 […]
2 events,
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
3 events,
Science Club Jr.
Science Club Jr.
Ages 3-5 with parent Join us as we explore cool science topics by reading a storybook and doing hands-on (and a tad bit messy) experimentation. Each class focuses on a different topic. This is NOT a drop-off program. June 6 | Exploring Colors: Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet | Deadline: May 30 June 13 […]
Mad Scientist Club
Mad Scientist Club
1st - 3rd Graders (in Fall 2023) Find your inner Mad Scientist as we have fun with 3 different science topics. June 6 - 20 | Messy Mayhem | Deadline: May 30 July 11 - 25 | Playing with Colors | Deadline: July 4 August 1 - 15 | Inspirations from the Past | Deadline: […]
2 events,
Thursday Night Flix
Thursday Night Flix
All Ages Grab some popcorn and a blanket and join us under the stars for a Thursday night flick every month during the summer with different and on-site food trucks to enjoy! Movies begin at dusk. June 8 | Wakanda Forever Location: Mattis Park July 6 | Encanto Location: Clark Park August 3 | Back to the […]
3 events,
Sensory Friendly Swimming
Sensory Friendly Swimming
Ages 0-22 with parent or guardian Enjoy family fun and sensory friendly swimming at Sholem Aquatic Center! Sholem has various special sensory considerations and a water wheelchair. Please bring extra money for concessions. GOALS: Learn new skills, increase peer interaction, socialization, motor functioning and development. Location: Sholem Aquatic Center Fee (R/NR): $6/$9 Sholem Entry Fee […]
EXCLUSIVE! Season Pool Pass Holder Party
EXCLUSIVE! Season Pool Pass Holder Party
Experience Sholem Aquatic Center after dark! Imagine a peaceful starlit float around the river or shooting through the body slides in the pitch black. This great event is open to season pool pass holders only - so don't miss out on the fun - get your pass today! Sholem Aquatic Center >>
3 events,
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, […]
Curiosity Fuels Imagination
Curiosity Fuels Imagination
All Ages The Curiosity Cube® is a retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab. Inside the Curiosity Cube® visitors of all ages experience hands-on science experiments. In 2023, the Curiosity Cube® experiments will focus on contamination. We can’t wait to teach students about the various forms of contamination around us […]
2 events,
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
3 events,
Science Club Jr.
Science Club Jr.
Ages 3-5 with parent Join us as we explore cool science topics by reading a storybook and doing hands-on (and a tad bit messy) experimentation. Each class focuses on a different topic. This is NOT a drop-off program. June 6 | Exploring Colors: Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet | Deadline: May 30 June 13 […]
Mad Scientist Club
Mad Scientist Club
1st - 3rd Graders (in Fall 2023) Find your inner Mad Scientist as we have fun with 3 different science topics. June 6 - 20 | Messy Mayhem | Deadline: May 30 July 11 - 25 | Playing with Colors | Deadline: July 4 August 1 - 15 | Inspirations from the Past | Deadline: […]
2 events,
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 […]
3 events,
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, […]
Juneteenth
Juneteenth
All Ages Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States, is one event you don’t want to miss. Enjoy music and visit different vendors while learning about this important holiday. Children can make arts and crafts, play on the bounce house and obstacle course, or get soaked in the […]
2 events,
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
3 events,
Science Club Jr.
Science Club Jr.
Ages 3-5 with parent Join us as we explore cool science topics by reading a storybook and doing hands-on (and a tad bit messy) experimentation. Each class focuses on a different topic. This is NOT a drop-off program. June 6 | Exploring Colors: Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet | Deadline: May 30 June 13 […]
Mad Scientist Club
Mad Scientist Club
1st - 3rd Graders (in Fall 2023) Find your inner Mad Scientist as we have fun with 3 different science topics. June 6 - 20 | Messy Mayhem | Deadline: May 30 July 11 - 25 | Playing with Colors | Deadline: July 4 August 1 - 15 | Inspirations from the Past | Deadline: […]
2 events,
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 […]
4 events,
Adult Summer Slam Tennis Tournament
Each event will comprise a maximum of 8 players/teams. Each player/team will play 3 pro sets that day using a compass draw format. The tournament director reserves the right to combine divisions. Dates: All Singles Events - June 24; All Doubles Event - June 25 Days: Sa/Su Time: Singles and Doubles draws will be posted […]
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, […]
EXCLUSIVE! Season Pool Pass Holder Movie Nights
EXCLUSIVE! Season Pool Pass Holder Movie Nights
Movie Nights are open to season pool pass holders only - so don't miss out on the fun - get your pass today! Sholem Aquatic Center >>
3 events,
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:
2 events,
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
2 events,
Science Club Jr.
Science Club Jr.
Ages 3-5 with parent Join us as we explore cool science topics by reading a storybook and doing hands-on (and a tad bit messy) experimentation. Each class focuses on a different topic. This is NOT a drop-off program. June 6 | Exploring Colors: Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet | Deadline: May 30 June 13 […]
3 events,
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 […]
