It’s no secret that Mother’s Day is this weekend, but that’s not all that’s happening in town. Earlier this week we detailed a few ways kids can make cards and/or gifts for free for the specials moms in their lives. Today, we’ll offer ways moms and kids can have fun togeher this weekend. In this issue: Downward Dogathon at Amara Yoga; Children’s Art Festival in Urbana; Meet Olympian Katherine Reutter; Hessel Par Kick-Off; and see Babies at the Art Theater.
What: Children’s Art Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8
Where: Independent Media Center, 202 S. Broadway, Urbana (the historic Urbana Post Office)
How much: Free
Appropriate for: All ages
This looks like an incredibly fun event with something for everyone – music; henna tattoos; a children’s parade; dance workshops; poetry; and much more.
What: Meet Olympic Speed Skater Katherine Reutter
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8
Where: Market Place Mall, Champaign
How much: Free; photos on sale for $5 as a fundraiser
Appropriate for: Most ages
It’s not every day your kids can meet a true Olympic champion. Meet Champaign native and silver medalist Katherine Reutter as she signs autographs.
What: Downward Dogathon
When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8
Where: Amara Yoga and Arts, Lincoln Square Village, Urbana
How much: Free; donation requested
Appropriate for: Most ages
Join fellow yoginis for this fun fundraiser for the Champaign County Humane Society. Free yoga with donation requested; all proceeds to go CCHS. There will also be animal-themed arts and crafts for adults and kids.
What: Hessel Park Kick-Off Concert
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8
Where: Hessel Park, Champaign
How much: Free
Appropriate for: All ages.
Kick-off the summer concert season early by joining the Champaign Park District and Edison Middle School Bands for their annual concert in the park. Experience these young, up and coming musicians performing in their Concert and Jazz Bands.
What: Babies: Documentary
When: Sunday, May 9 (run goes from May 7 to May 20.)
Where: Art Theater, downtown Champaign
How much: Ticket prices vary; matinees are $6 for kids 16 and under, $6.50 for adults; after 6 p.m. adults are $9
Appropriate for: Most ages
We’ve seen nothing but rave reviews for this feature film. Rated PG for cultural and maternal nudity (breastfeeding! OMG!). The show opens today (Friday): but on Mothers’ Day (May 9), the AT will be donating $1 from each ticket sold to the Crisis Nursery. Also on May 9, all children under 16 get free popcorn with the purchase of any drink.
For more ideas for your weekend or anytime, be sure to check out our Events calendar. Have a tip? We’d like to know!
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