With August here, we begin that transition from summer fun to falling back into school routines, melding the two into a few fantastic weeks
Soak it in and catch those concerts, movies, park visits and more, all happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana
August has arrived, and with it, the realization that fall is right around the corner. No need to be sad about that – there is still TONS of summer fun left to be had. Festivals and fairs, concerts and movies, parks and playgrounds, markets and more… you can choose from anything you’d like to do!
chambanamoms.com thanks Carle Health for presenting this weekend’s planner
Carle providers are ready to complete physicals and immunizations required for students entering Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades, as well as student athletes playing on a school sports team for the 2021 season. Schedule your school or sports physical now with your primary care provider. Sports physicals are available at our Convenient Care locations as well. The Mobile Health Clinic is also holding special Back-to-School events at area schools throughout the summer. Visit Carle.org/mobilehealth for the most current schedule. Follow Carle on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter today.
Back to School in Champaign-Urbana
Now, don’t get upset with us for addressing that summer is drawing to a close. As you prepare to go back to school, make sure you have those dental forms filled out, school supplies purchased and are ready to embrace a new year of routine. Catch up on our entire back to school series of posts right now as you prepare.
Featured Event – The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz
The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz, an original, world premier will be performed at Parkland College August 6-8, 2021. Songs, dances, special effects, and a fairy tale of Oz will be featured. Enjoy the only traditional stage play being performed in C-U this summer.
Tickets for all four performances are now available for sale on Eventbrite. Performances are Friday, August 6th at 7 p.m., Saturday, August 7th, at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 7th, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, August 8th, at 2 p.m. All tickets are open seating. Ticket sales are final and cannot be exchanged or refunded. Online ticket sales for each performance will end 1 day before the show starts. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the box office the day of the show. Get your tickets now!
A few events to check out this weekend
Looking for something to do with your family? You’ve come to the right place! Our events calendar aggregates family-friendly events happening in the Champaign-Urbana metro area. We know you’re busy and looking for a bang for your buck, so we put an emphasis on including free and low-cost events that you can plan to attend on the fly. Please note that events are subject to change without notice.
Find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar by clicking here now.
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Date/Time | Event |
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08/05/2021
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
Summer 2021 Quad Film Series
at U of I Quad, Urbana |
Friday, August 6, 2021
Date/Time | Event |
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08/06/2021
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Dump & Run Collection Days
at U of I Stock Pavilion, Urbana IL |
08/06/2021
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Friday Night Flix
at Hessel Park, Champaign IL |
For more events, as always, check our Champaign-Urbana family-friendly events calendar.