The excitement of summer continues with even more festivals and splish-splash fun than we’ve seen already

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

We’re plunging ahead in summertime fun and this weekend does not disappoint. There are concerts, festivals, parties and movie nights at every turn, it seems! And best of all, nearly all of the fun is FREE! We love summer in Champaign-Urbana for a multitude of reasons, but the number of budget-friendly options certainly rises towards the top of the list.

If you are looking for more “on a budget” options, please check out this list here. We break options down by “free” and “not quite free but still cheap”. The options in the latter category share details on how to save on things like visits to the pool, for example.

Chambanamoms thanks Urbana Park District for presenting this weekend’s planner. 

Urbana Park District wants you to know that you can buy 2026 memberships and passes to Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center.

Buy a season-long membership or purchase a five- or 10-admission punch pass. Memberships for 2026 can currently be purchased at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center, the Health and Wellness Center, or Phillips Recreation Center, in person or over phone. Memberships are valid through Sept. 7, 2026 only.

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. 

Featured Event – Christie Clinic Presents: Toddler Splash Time at Hessel Park

Wednesday, June 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Join Christie Clinic and chambanamoms.com at Hessel Park in Champaign on Wednesday, June 10, from 10 – 11:30am. Come to play with friends on the playground and splash around on the splash pad!

This event is free and open to all. Christie Clinic and chambanamoms will be there with some freebies and lawn games, and the splash pad will be on for some fun in the sun.

This event is perfect for littles ages 0-5.

For more information: Facebook

Learning and Language Lab, Department of Psychology UIUC

Teens wanted for Paid Reading Study! Adolescents (14 to 17 years old) are invited for a series of paid studies to understand how personal experience is related to how people read. Teens (14-17) who speak English at home are invited for several in-person and online studies. In the lab, researchers record their eye-movements while they read on a computer. For online studies they play word games and read sentences online.

Time: 70-90 minutes (in-person); 20-30 minutes (online)
Compensation: $30 + parking (in-person); $8 (online)

Reach out with any questions to Dr. Anastasia Stoops at agusico2@Illinois.edu. To learn more and schedule your appointment, leave your contact information here.

For more information: Website

Champaign Park District

Want to bask in the summer sun, or hide from winter winds? The Champaign Park District has outdoor park spaces, pool side tables, indoor playgrounds and more parties to suit your mood, and the weather. Parties for all ages are available at Leonhard Recreation Center, Douglass Community Center, Martens Center, and in the summer, Sholem Aquatic Center and Prairie Farm.

For more information: Website or call (217) 819-3901 for rentals.