2020 Summer Special Events (May – September)
From festivals to live music, fishing to agriculture, we have the perfect special event planned for your family this summer – so come on out and make some memories! If you have any questions about our special events, please contact zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or call 217-819-3931 unless otherwise noted.
Festivals
Join us for live local music in the streets of Downtown Champaign and listen to some great CU talent on June 13 & July 11, 2020. For more information, please visit the StreetFest webpage.
Join us for Champaign-Urbana Days (CU Days) at Douglass Park on August 7 & 8, 2020! For more information, please visit the CU Days webpage.
Summer Concert Series – FREE!
This summer gather your friends, family, and neighbors as we host the Sounds at Sunset events throughout Champaign. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. Find us at a park near you!
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931[/two_third_last]
May 31-6:00p-8:00p June 6-6:00p-8:00p June 28-6:00p-8:00p August 1-6:00p-8:00p August 30-3:00p-7:00p
Hessel Park
Band: TBD
Millage Park
Band: TBD
Hessel Park
Band: TBD
Clark Park
Band: TBD
Dodds Park
Band: TBD
Hessel Park
Band: TBD
Hessel Park
Gospel Jazz Fest
NEW – Friday Night Flix – FREE!
Grab some popcorn and a blanket and join us under the stars for a Friday night flick. We will visit a new park every month during the summer with different themes and on site food trucks to enjoy! Movies begin at dusk.
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
May 15
Mattis Park
June 19
Prairie Farm
July 17
Turnberry Ridge Park
NEW – Pop-Up Fitness! – FREE!
Ages 15+
Try out one of our fitness classes for free! Each month will feature a different fitness class outdoors at Hessel Park. All fitness levels welcome! Must be 15+ years of age to participate. Signed waiver required; plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to fill out waiver. Each class runs 45 minutes.
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
May 24 – 4:15p & 5:15p
Core De Force
June 21 – 4:15p & 5:15p
Boot Camp
July 19 – 4:15p & 5:15p
Transform Live!
Neighborhood Summer Parties – FREE!
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
6:00-8:00 pm
May 28
Country Brook Apartments
June 25
Town Center Apartments
July 23
Beardsley Park
August 4
Garden Hills
Kids Fishing Derby – FREE! | Saturday, June 6 at 9:00a – Noon
Ages 6-12 Adult supervision is required. Questions: remington.rock@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
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 on-site the day of the event.
Rain date: Sunday, June 7
Juneteenth Celebration – FREE! | Saturday, June 20 at Noon – 3:00p
Become an event sponsor today! Questions: kathrine.hicks@champaignparks.org or call 217-819-3961
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 Splash Pad.
Family Fun Ag Night – FREE! | Tuesday, June 17 & Tuesday, July 7
Questions:
July 7, 4:30-6:30p- Leonhard Recreation Center
Join the Champaign Park District and the Champaign County Farm Bureau for Family Fun Ag Nights. Families can participate in games, educational activities, and explore farm equipment. A free dinner will be provided at limited availability – first come, first served. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the designated area’s gymnasium.
June 17- brittney.washington@champaignparks.org or 217-398-2573
July 7-shannon.walter@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3988
Paint Jam – FREE! | Saturday, June 27 at 11a-3p
Let’s kick off the summer with an art explosion! Bring the whole family and a picnic lunch to watch local artists paint murals on the skate park. Also, enjoy free face painting and inflatables.
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
Rocket Launches
Sholem Aquatic Center Events
Sholem Aquatic Center hosts a variety of family-friendly events and programs throughout the summer. Please visit the Aquatics Events page for more details.
Cultural Arts Events
The Springer Cultural Center hosts a variety of art exhibits, Bach’s Lunch free concerts, and other cultural events throughout the year. Please visit the Cultural Arts page for more details.
Weather Cancellations
All outdoor events are subject to weather cancellations and other delays. For weather-related closures or other program delays or cancellations, please visit our Cancellations Page or call 217-805-4100 for automated updates.
