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!
chambanamoms.com thanks Christie Clinic for presenting this weekend’s planner
Christie Clinic wants you to give your kids a healthy start to the school year. Parents can currently make back-to-school appointments for their children through their patient portal or by using online scheduling at christieclinic.com.
This summer, the Christie Clinic Department of Pediatrics at Christie Clinic in Champaign on Windsor is offering Saturday physicals. Send a portal message to your provider for availability and scheduling.
Find more information about school physicals here.
Featured Event – Christie Clinic Presents: Family Footgolf at Lake of the Woods Golf Course
Thursday, June 22, 6-8 p.m.
Join Christie Clinic and chambanamoms.com at Lake of the Woods Gold Course in Mahomet for Family Night! Families are invited to this FREE go-at-your-own-pace event.
Footgolf is a growing sensation, combining soccer and golf – it’s basically golfing with a soccer ball and your feet, and it’s simple for grown-ups and kids of all ages to catch on! Come on out and play a round with your family, courtesy of our event sponsor, Christie Clinic.
Plus, meet some providers from Christie Clinic, chat with chambanamoms, and enjoy something tasty from Kona Ice, who will be present from 6:45-8 p.m.
This event will be held from 6-8 p.m. and is FREE!
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.
Remember, as we head into spring outdoor events, that many sporting events and outdoor activities are subject to change without notice or at the last minute. Check with event organizers when in doubt before heading out to an event.
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 – The Grand Rivalry: Cubs vs. Cards | Viewing Party on the Big Screen at Illinois Field
Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.
Join Health Alliance and chambanamoms.com at Illinois Field for a viewing party of the Cubs vs. Cardinals game!
You and your family are invited to Illinois Field — home of Fighting Illini Baseball, 601 E. Kirby Ave. in Champaign — to watch the game live on the big screen! Enjoy concessions, games, special guests, and more as you celebrate America’s pastime with friends and family… no matter who you root for!
This is a FREE, all-ages event! Bring your tailgating setup to tailgate before the game, then come into the field and find a seat in the stands to view the game on the screen, complete with live commentary.
Enjoy a summer day at the ballpark complete with:
- games and activities for all ages
- Harry Caray lookalike competition
- recognition of fans who have been rooting for their team the longest
- local media
- live commercials
- concessions
- tailgating
- and more!
Tailgating opens at 10:30 a.m. and the game starts at 12:10 p.m. on the big screen.
The first 400 people to arrive will receive a FREE swag bag!
Monticello Railway Museum
Join the Monticello Railway Museum this weekend, June 24 and 25 as steam engine Southern Railway 2-8-0 #401 takes to the rails. Kick off the summer season and enjoy a relaxing hour-long train excursion through the Central Illinois countryside.
For more information: Website
HMD Academy
HMD Academy is a highly disciplined, safe and fun martial arts academy focused on helping children, improve attitudes, courtesy, attention span, following instructions, self-esteem, self-discipline, coordination, flexibility, and a desire to complete tasks on-time.
How to enroll: Enroll your children now and receive 2 weeks of free introductory lessons. Call 217-352-3939, email hmdtkd@gmail.com, or visit hmdacademy.com to request additional information and to register and save.
Location: 1701 Woodfield Drive, Savoy
For more information: Website, email or call 217-352-3939
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Urbana Park District
Whether you prefer to celebrate birthdays outside, by sliding and splashing in a pool, or by getting slimy or crafty with friends, Urbana Park District offers many options for celebrating the guest of the day. Click on each facility to find the perfect party. Rentals are available at the Anita Purves Nature Center, Brookens Gym, Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center (summer only), Phillips Recreation Center, or the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center (school year only).
For More Information: Website or call (217) 367-1544
