We’ve picked a variety of festivals and fairs worth a drive — and (mostly) within Central Illinois — in our list of Seven Great Summer Festivals in Central Illinois.
Champaign-Urbana Area Free Summer Meals for Children
Many kids who rely on school meals struggle to get enough to eat when school is not in session. We list where children in the Champaign-Urbana area can get free meals this summer.
Best Midwest Summer Road Trips for Champaign-Urbana Families
Having fun in Champaign-Urbana in the summer isn’t hard to do. But summer is an ideal time to travel so we’re offering our list of ideas for summer road trips.
Scovill Zoo Announces Free Thursdays For Summer
Mark your calendars because Scovill Zoo in Decatur will once again have free admission on Thursdays during the summer of 2026.
Tiny Tots Splash Time at Sholem Aquatic Center
Tiny Tots Splash Time at Sholem Aquatic Center is a regular summer event families with young children in Champaign-Urbana call a “best kept secret.”