Switch things up a bit this weekend and pick something out of the “summer ordinary” to do with your family this weekend
Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this week in Champaign-Urbana
We have found ourselves right in the heart of summer, over the halfway hump and full of potential opportunities to make summer memories in the coming weeks. Pools are running like well-oiled machines, concerts and movies are found at every turn and you can do all your favorite outdoorsy things, as well. Why not switch things up for your family this weekend and try something different in the world of summer fun in Champaign-Urbana? Take a moment to peruse what is available this weekend by continuing to read.
chambanamoms.com thanks Chesser Financial for presenting this weekend’s planner
Terri Wetzel and Tim Noice along with assistant Christy Cook, are a team of 3 at Chesser Financial, that walks along side of you and educates you when it comes to making financial decisions, even when spending. Their current clients are thankful for the “peace of mind” they have in working with Terri and Tim. Life Decisions and Financial Decisions go hand in hand. As a team, they realize that “Life is Personal, Money is Personal” and is treated as such.
For more information: Website or call (217) 352-5828
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, 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.
Save the Date – Christie Clinic Presents: Safety Night at Colbert Park
Tuesday, July 18, 6-8 p.m.
Join Christie Clinic and chambanamoms.com at Colbert Park in Savoy for Safety Night! Families are invited to this FREE Touch-a-Truck-style event. See fire, police, and emergency vehicles up close, play on the playground, grab a snack from a food truck, and more!
This event will be held from 6-8pm and is FREE! Treats will be for sale from Just Bee Acai and Ice Daddy’s. This is an all-ages event! Thanks to Christie Clinic for sponsoring this event! Special thanks to Savoy Parks & Recreation for hosting us at Colbert Park.
Dick’s House of Sport
Dick’s House of Sport will be holding its soft opening this week. Stop in to check out their incredible assortment of products and unique athlete experiences!
For more information: Website or Facebook
Monticello Railway Museum
Come out this weekend, July 15 and 16 as the steam queen, Southern Railway Consolidation 2-8-0 #401 takes to the rails. Step back in time and take in the sights, sounds and smells of our restored 1907 vintage steam locomotive as it pulls excursion trains across the Central Illinois countryside.
For tickets and more information, visit mrym.org/401-in-steam
Save the Date – Live Chat with Carle: Mobile Health Clinic
Tuesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.
Join chambanamoms.com and Carle as we chat LIVE on Facebook with Kelly Parker of the Carle Mobile Health Clinic. Learn about what the Mobile Health Clinic has to offer, where you can find it, and how it serves our community. Come with your questions! We’ll see you live on Facebook at 10:30am on July 18th!
Carle
Mattoon Bagelfest
Mattoon Bagelfest is happening at Peterson Park in Mattoon July 19-22 with music, food, carnival and a FREE Bagel Breakfast. Enjoy the best of small town hospitality and fun, plus national acts, Colton Dixon, the Country Comeback Tour with Shenandoah, Billy Dean and Wade Hayes and finishing out the weekend with Marc Martel and One Vision of Queen.
For more information: Website, Facebook or call (800) 500-6286
Urbana Park District
The Urbana Park District offers a wide variety of activities for kids, all year long! There are swim lessons offered at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center (during the school year) and Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center (summer). There are also a wide variety of nature programs at Anita Purves, athletic programs, language classes, performing arts and more.
Each activity has different pricing.
For more information: Website, Facebook, Instagram
