With our first taste of spring weather, we are happy to welcome March and all it brings

Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana

With some great days of weather here, the promise of spring is surely right around the corner. And first on the list of “spring things” to get ready for is spring break, happening right around the corner. If you’re looking for spring break camps, there are a few of those open for registration now.

As for this weekend, enjoy your choice of a number of things to do. Our libraries, performing arts centers and sporting venues are all hopping this weekend!

Chambanamoms thanks McKinley Foundation for presenting this weekend’s planner. 

Monarch Fair

Saturday, March 7, 1 – 4 p.m.

A free, family-friendly event full of interactive activities to learn about Monarch butterflies and their pollinator friends!

• Face painting
• Story circles
• Service projects
• Science & anatomy
• Crafts
• Games

Appropriate for ages 3 to 12. No registration required. Come to the McKinley Foundation, 410 E. Daniel St in Champaign.
Free parking in University lot C6.

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

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.

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. 

FirstLine Urgent Care

At FirstLine Urgent Care, they deliver efficient medical care without sacrificing personal attention for families across the Champaign-Urbana area. The clinic is in-network with major insurance plans and also offers affordable self-pay options so patients always know what to expect from their visit.

For more information: Website

Champaign Park District

Champaign Park District offers day camps for ages 3 through 14. Camps include Preschool Camps and Creative Kids at Springer Cultural Center, Adventure Explorers at Leonhard Recreation Center and Douglass Community Center, and Teen Trailblazers, which gives teens the opportunity to explore their community and beyond, and Farmhands at Prairie Farm.

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

Q Dental

Q Dental is not just another dental office, rather it is a team of dental professionals who come together to provide advanced, compassionate, and comfortable dental care to our community. Above all, they stake their reputation on the quality of their work and the quality of their character as a team.

Their dental practice has served the Champaign-Urbana community for over 40 years, formerly operating as Sensenbrenner Family Dental and Hausserman Dental. Today, Q Dental continues to provide the highest standard of dental care, incorporating the latest innovations into their practice for a comfortable and worry-free experience.

In their office, they provide general, cosmetic, and emergency dental services for all. They also offer full arch restorative dentistry with fixed implant supported prosthetics.

For more information: Website, Facebook or call (217) 352-4646