This weekend might as well be called pre-Fourth of July, as we have some festivals, parades and even fireworks to check out with our families

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

This weekend could be called the warm-up for Fourth of July fun. A short drive from Champaign-Urbana, you can find fireworks, parades, festivals and so much more fun, on top of all the outdoor concerts, movies, pool time and events you could wish for. It’s a full one, families!

If you are working on your game plan for the next eleven days or so, you’re going to want to check out our list of fireworks displays for sure. Check it out now and get in all the Fourth of July fun you’re looking forward to before it sneaks up on you!

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.

Friday, June 24, 2022

Riggs-Fest
Time: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Riggs Beer Company

Piatt County Trail Blazers 67th Annual Rodeo | Tickets Required
Time: 5:00 pm
Piatt County Trailblazers Rodeo

Friday Night Flix at Hessel Park: Shang-Chi Legend of the 10 Rings
Time: 7:00 pm
Hessel Park

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Tolono Fun Days
Time: All Day
West Side Park

Martin Luther King Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
King Park

Arthur Fireworks
Time: 9:30 pm
Jurgens Park

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Drag Story Time @ The Lit
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Literary

Heroes' Festival Touch-a-Truck
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Best Western Plus Green Mill Village Hotel & Suites Convention Center

Music on the Lake: Aces 'N Rhythms
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Walnut Tree Shelter

Urbana Park District Kids’ Classes

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

Illini Tutoring

Illini Tutoring has been serving students in Champaign-Urbana since 2010. Students trust their certified teachers and tutors to help them excel in their math and science classes. They also help students raise their scores on the ACT, SAT, and PSAT. They offer one-to-one summer tutoring programs in math, science, test prep, and college app essay writing. Moms who want their kids to succeed in school – and in life – trust their tutoring services year after year, and they can’t wait to welcome you into their family of creative thinkers and problem solvers. Illini Tutoring is a mom-owned company with a big heart for the community. They donate thousands of dollars each year to support the local public schools and other community projects.

Location: 2500 Galen Dr., Champaign

For More Information: website, email, or call 217-714-8395