BOOM! Where to find Fourth of July fireworks displays in the Champaign-Urbana area for a great family celebration.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Champaign-Urbana
Find information about fireworks, parades, and old-fashioned Fourth of July fun all around the Champaign-Urbana area.

Visiting Champaign-Urbana Area Parks and Playgrounds with Your Family
We break down your favorite parks and playgrounds in Champaign, Urbana and surrounding communities.

Champaign-Urbana Area Swimming Pools
It’s time to start thinking about splish-splashy fun at Champaign-Urbana area swimming pools!

35+ Food Trucks You Can Find Around Champaign-Urbana
Find a way to curb that food truck craving. From tacos to burgers to donuts, food-on-wheels is all over Champaign, Urbana and beyond.

Juneteenth in Champaign-Urbana: What is Open, What is Closed
Juneteenth, a national holiday that is commemorated on June 19, means that some entities and services will be closed that day in Champaign-Urbana. Here’s a list.

Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Much to Celebrate this Weekend
Find some family-friendly resources for Champaign-Urbana this weekend.

How to Celebrate Juneteenth Around Champaign-Urbana
Attend an event, support Black restaurants, or pick up some books at the library to share with your kids: there’s lots of ways to honor and recognize Juneteenth in Champaign-Urbana this year.

Veterinary Views: What to Know about Wounds and Lacerations in Pets
Knowing how to recognize and respond to wounds and lacerations can make a big difference in your pet’s recovery.

Champaign-Urbana Area School Start Dates
It will be here before you know it — here are start dates for the 2025-26 school year in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Families, Food and Fun: The Yard on Broadway is Opening in Urbana
The Yard on Broadway is bringing a fresh take on food and fun to the heart of Urbana. With a variety of local food vendors and plenty of space for kids to play, The Yard is designed with families in mind. Here’s what to expect when this lively new food hall opens its doors.

National Doughnut Day Freebies & Deals in Champaign-Urbana
Everyone should celebrate National Doughnut Day in Champaign-Urbana and beyond with these freebies, discounts, and chances to win big.

Champaign County Freedom Celebration Makes Parade Changes
The Champaign County Freedom Celebration parade has undergone some changes for the 2025 event, slated for July 4.

ELLNORA, Herbie Hancock Highlight Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ New Season
A blockbuster slate of performers will visit Krannert Center for the Performing Arts during its 2025-26 season.