This sunshine? We will take it! Get out and enjoy the first taste of summer in Champaign-Urbana this weekend with your family

Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this week in Champaign-Urbana

We can’t believe it, but we went straight from early spring to the throes of summer in Champaign-Urbana! And now that it is here, we certainly will embrace it and enjoy every drop. And yes, there are a couple weeks of school left, but we are looking ahead to all kinds of summer fun – like visits to Sholem Aquatic Center and Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center, movies at dusk and concerts in the afternoon while we picnic on a blanket.

If you are looking for a comprehensive one-stop-shop for all things summer in Champaign-Urbana, we have that ready for you AND we are adding to it daily right 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.

Thank you to OSF HealthCare for presenting the Chambanamoms events calendar. For more information, visit OSF here.

Find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar by clicking here now.

Featured Event – Paint Party Fundraiser for the Crisis Nursery

Saturday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.

Paint Like Me! is thrilled to partner with Crisis Nursery again for this creative and fun event! Have a blast painting while also making a donation to Crisis Nursery. Ticket price is $100.00 (of which $60.00 goes directly to the Crisis Nursery) and includes drinks (beer, wine, soda).  Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Pan & Cake Catering Co. Door prizes & Raffle prizes also!

10% of any purchase in Yellow & Co. during the event will also go towards Crisis Nursery!

Doors open at 6:30, painting starts promptly at 7pm. Ages 14 and up.​

Get your tickets here!

The painting for the evening is shown.

Urbana Park District

The Urbana Park District has a plethora of options for youth in Champaign-Urbana across their many facilities. From swimming lessons and swim team to dance and theater, chess club to nature activities, you can find a number of options to choose from when you’re looking for activities for your children. They do offer extensive programming for preschoolers and have a number of options for teens, too.

Locations: Urbana Park District facilities, including Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center, Brookens Gym, Phillips Recreation Center, Anita Purves Nature Center and others

For More Information: website

Ramais Photography

Thierry Ramais offers a truly one-of-a-kind photographic experience here in Chambana. Building on a background in model and fashion photography, Thierry’s fine portraits exhibit a unique mix of love for colorful outdoor scenery, natural and studio lights (brought on location!), expert posing that still allows for a big dose of spontaneity and fun, and the ability to capture the unique personality of their subjects. Mini-sessions might not be part of the offering, but the upside is that your final portraits are always 100 percent guaranteed to be unique, inspiring and print-worthy. Ramais Photography specializes in family and senior portraits, as well as professional headshots on location. Quality print products available.

Learn more: website, Facebook, Instagram or text (847) 630-0272