Champaign-Urbana Area Family-Friendly Events Calendar

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.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/03/2021 7:30 am - 11:45 am	Tiny Tots Splash Time at Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign Illinois
08/03/2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am	Community Yoga | Registration Required at Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello IL
08/03/2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Dump & Run Collection Days at U of I Stock Pavilion, Urbana IL
08/03/2021 10:00 am - 10:15 am	Books and Bounces! | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/03/2021 10:00 am - 10:15 am	Toddler Tales | Live online with Champaign Public LIbrary
08/03/2021 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Champaign Farmers Market at The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market, Champaign Illinois
08/03/2021 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Petting Zoo Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
08/03/2021 - 08/10/2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Teen Book Club | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/03/2021 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm	Open Ninja gym at I-Power Ninja Academy, Champaign Illinois
08/03/2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Tai Chi in the Park at Meadowbrook Park, Urbana IL
08/03/2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Introduction to High Power Rocketry | Registration Deadline 7/27 at Springer Cultural Center, Champaign IL
08/03/2021 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Live Chat with Busey: Community Connections Through Banking Join us as we chat LIVE on the chambanamoms Facebook page with Monica Bowe of Busey Bank. Ms. Bowe is Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of First Busey Corporation, a Champaign, Illinois-based financial holding company for Busey Bank and FirsTech, Inc.—a retail payment processing company. We will be...Read More

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/05/2021 All Day	13 Thursdays at Campustown, Champaign IL The Champaign Center Partnership invites the public to explore Campustown this summer during the return of 13 Thursdays, the annual 13-week promotion featuring deals and discounts at participating Campustown businesses every Thursday starting May 20. Among the featured deals available every Thursday are:  13% of any order at Jip Bap, Cocomero, and Spoon House; $1 of...Read More
08/05/2021 All Day	McLean County Fair at McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington IL
08/05/2021 7:30 am - 11:45 am	Tiny Tots Splash Time at Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign Illinois
08/05/2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Dump & Run Collection Days at U of I Stock Pavilion, Urbana IL
08/05/2021 9:30 am - 6:00 pm	Free Admission Thursday at Scovill Zoo, Decatur IL
08/05/2021 10:00 am - 10:20 am	PreK Tales | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/05/2021 10:00 am - 6:00 pm	Take & Make for Preschoolers at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
08/05/2021 10:00 am - 10:45 am	Theatre for Young Audiences – A Summer’s Winter Tale at Ewing Cultural Center, Bloomington IL
08/05/2021 11:00 am - 6:00 pm	Teen Take n' Make | Summer Series | Champaign Public Library
08/05/2021 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Sustainable Student Farm Stand at University of Illinois quad (behind the Union), Urbana IL
08/05/2021 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Crafty Drop-in for Teens at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
08/05/2021 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Monticello Farmers' Market at In front of Community Building, Rantoul IL
08/05/2021 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Petting Zoo Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
08/05/2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Teen Online Lab | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/05/2021 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Leroy Farmer's Market at Kiwanis Park, Le Roy IL
08/05/2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Allerton Park Concert Series | Dennis Stroughmatt at Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello IL
08/05/2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Child Care Resource Service Workshop
08/05/2021 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm	Summer 2021 Quad Film Series at U of I Quad, Urbana

Friday, August 6, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/06/2021 All Day	McLean County Fair at McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington IL
08/06/2021 7:30 am - 11:45 am	Tiny Tots Splash Time at Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign Illinois
08/06/2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Dump & Run Collection Days at U of I Stock Pavilion, Urbana IL
08/06/2021 10:30 am - 11:15 am	Colors in Nature | Registration Required at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
08/06/2021 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Petting Zoo Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
08/06/2021 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm	Farmer City Raceway Friday Night Lights at Farmer City Raceway, Farmer City IL
08/06/2021 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Freedom Fridays at Downtown Rantoul, Rantoul IL
08/06/2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign at Downtown Champaign, Champaign IL
08/06/2021 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department Summer Concert Series at Barber Park, Mahomet IL
08/06/2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Wieners and Wine featuring Live Music at Sleepy Creek Vineyard, Fairmount IL
08/06/2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz, an original, world premier will be performed at Parkland College August 6-8, 2021. Songs, dances, special effects, and a fairy tale of Oz will be featured. Enjoy the only traditional stage play being performed in C-U this summer. The Kingdom of Dreams,...Read More
08/06/2021 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm	First Friday Summer Concert Series at The Little Theater On the Square, Sullivan IL
08/06/2021 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Friday Night Flix at Hessel Park, Champaign IL
08/06/2021 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Summer Bash | Thank you to All Healthcare Workers at Downtown Gibson City, Gibson City Illinois

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/07/2021 All Day	Georgetown Fair at Georgetown Fair, Georgetown Illinois
08/07/2021 All Day	McLean County Fair at McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington IL
08/07/2021 All Day	Royal Days at Downtown Royal, Royal Illinois
08/07/2021 7:00 am - 12:00 pm	Market at the Square at Urbana’s Market at the Square, Urbana IL
08/07/2021 8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Danville Farmers Market at Crossroads Church, Danville IL
08/07/2021 8:00 am - 11:00 am	Mahomet Farmers Market at The Depot, Mahomet IL
08/07/2021 8:00 am - 10:45 am	Tiny Tots Splash Time at Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign Illinois
08/07/2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Dump & Run Collection Days and FREE Furniture Pick Up at U of I Stock Pavilion, Urbana IL
08/07/2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am	Yoga in the Park at Meadowbrook Park, Urbana IL
08/07/2021 10:00 am - 6:00 pm	Crystal Lake Park Art Fair at Crystal Lake Park, Urbana
08/07/2021 10:00 am - 10:45 am	Theatre for Young Audiences – A Summer’s Winter Tale at Ewing Cultural Center, Bloomington IL
08/07/2021 11:00 am - 4:00 pm	Weekend Train Ride at Monticello Railway Museum, Monticello IL
08/07/2021 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Jump Into Science: Solar Ovens | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/07/2021 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Open Gym at iPower School of Gymnastics, Champaign Illinois
08/07/2021 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz, an original, world premier will be performed at Parkland College August 6-8, 2021. Songs, dances, special effects, and a fairy tale of Oz will be featured. Enjoy the only traditional stage play being performed in C-U this summer. The Kingdom of Dreams,...Read More
08/07/2021 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Gifford Community Celebration Car Show at Emord Park, Gifford IL
08/07/2021 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm	Honor Celebration & Parade at Monticello Courthouse Square Historic District, Monticello IL
08/07/2021 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Petting Zoo Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
08/07/2021 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Online Chess Club for Kids | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/07/2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	CCFPD Summer Concert Series: Hot Iron String Band at Middle Fork Forest Preserve, Penfield IL
08/07/2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz, an original, world premier will be performed at Parkland College August 6-8, 2021. Songs, dances, special effects, and a fairy tale of Oz will be featured. Enjoy the only traditional stage play being performed in C-U this summer. The Kingdom of Dreams,...Read More

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/08/2021 All Day	Georgetown Fair at Georgetown Fair, Georgetown Illinois
08/08/2021 All Day	McLean County Fair at McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington IL
08/08/2021 8:00 am - 10:45 am	Tiny Tots Splash Time at Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign Illinois
08/08/2021 11:00 am - 2:00 pm	Rantoul Farmers Market at Downtown Rantoul, Rantoul IL
08/08/2021 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Weekend Train Ride at Monticello Railway Museum, Monticello IL
08/08/2021 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz The Kingdom of Dreams, A Tale of Oz, an original, world premier will be performed at Parkland College August 6-8, 2021. Songs, dances, special effects, and a fairy tale of Oz will be featured. Enjoy the only traditional stage play being performed in C-U this summer. The Kingdom of Dreams,...Read More
08/08/2021 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Petting Zoo Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
08/08/2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Healthy Gut Bacteria and How They Get There | Science on Tap at Riggs Beer Company, Urbana Il

Monday, August 9, 2021

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/12/2021 All Day	13 Thursdays at Campustown, Champaign IL The Champaign Center Partnership invites the public to explore Campustown this summer during the return of 13 Thursdays, the annual 13-week promotion featuring deals and discounts at participating Campustown businesses every Thursday starting May 20. Among the featured deals available every Thursday are:  13% of any order at Jip Bap, Cocomero, and Spoon House; $1 of...Read More
08/12/2021 All Day	Georgetown Fair at Georgetown Fair, Georgetown Illinois
08/12/2021 All Day	St. Joseph Community Fall Festival at Downtown St. Joseph, St. Joseph IL
08/12/2021 7:30 am - 11:45 am	Tiny Tots Splash Time at Sholem Aquatic Center, Champaign Illinois
08/12/2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Dump & Run Collection Days at U of I Stock Pavilion, Urbana IL
08/12/2021 9:30 am - 6:00 pm	Free Admission Thursday at Scovill Zoo, Decatur IL
08/12/2021 10:00 am - 6:00 pm	Artsy Smartsy Kids | Summer Series at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
08/12/2021 10:00 am - 10:20 am	PreK Tales | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/12/2021 10:00 am - 6:00 pm	Take & Make for Preschoolers at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
08/12/2021 11:00 am - 6:00 pm	Teen Take n' Make | Summer Series | Champaign Public Library
08/12/2021 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Sustainable Student Farm Stand at University of Illinois quad (behind the Union), Urbana IL
08/12/2021 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Crafty Drop-in for Teens at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
08/12/2021 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Monticello Farmers' Market at In front of Community Building, Rantoul IL
08/12/2021 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Petting Zoo Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
08/12/2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Teen Online Lab | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/12/2021 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Leroy Farmer's Market at Kiwanis Park, Le Roy IL
08/12/2021 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm	Back 2 School Night at Urbana Middle School, Urbana Illinois
08/12/2021 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Bats at the Bridge | Registration Deadline 8/11 at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet Illinois

Friday, August 13, 2021

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Monday, August 16, 2021

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/18/2021 All Day	Christie Clinic Presents a Champaign-Urbana Summer Safari Join us and our friends at Christie Clinic for a summer full of outdoor fun, creativity, and exploration. We set out to find a few of our favorite OUTDOOR locations around Champaign-Urbana and beyond and hope that you'll explore, too, in order to decode and find our hidden pictures. Can...Read More
08/18/2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am	Crafty Story Time | Virtual with The Urbana Free Library | Registration Required
08/18/2021 10:00 am - 10:15 am	Ready, Set, Read! | Live online with Champaign Public Library
08/18/2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Connecting You with Nature | Virtual Hikes on Facebook Live with Urbana Park District
08/18/2021 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm	University YMCA Dump & Run: The Big Garage Sale at U of I Stock Pavilion, Urbana IL
08/18/2021 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Homer Farmers Market at Downtown Homer, Homer
08/18/2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Oakwood Farmer's Market at Downtown Oakwood, Il, Oakwood Illinois

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Sunday, August 29, 2021

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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Friday, September 3, 2021

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Monday, September 6, 2021

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Friday, September 10, 2021

Date/Time	Event
09/10/2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm	Arcola Broom Corn Festival at Downtown Arcola, Arcola IL
09/10/2021 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Horizon RC Fest at Eli Field, Monticello IL RC Fest celebrates the radio-control hobby with FREE fresh-air activities for all ages, including "try me" tents and LED-lighted aircraft at night. Cost: Free admission, food for sale.
09/10/2021 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm	Gibson City Harvest Fest at Downtown Gibson City, Gibson City Illinois
09/10/2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign at Downtown Champaign, Champaign IL
09/10/2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Wieners and Wine featuring Live Music at Sleepy Creek Vineyard, Fairmount IL

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Date/Time	Event
09/11/2021 7:00 am - 12:00 pm	Market at the Square at Urbana’s Market at the Square, Urbana IL
09/11/2021 8:00 am - 11:59 pm	Broadlands Festival at The Village of Broadlands, Broadlands IL
09/11/2021 8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Danville Farmers Market at Crossroads Church, Danville IL
09/11/2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm	Arcola Broom Corn Festival at Downtown Arcola, Arcola IL
09/11/2021 9:00 am - 10:00 pm	Horizon RC Fest at Eli Field, Monticello IL RC Fest celebrates the radio-control hobby with FREE fresh-air activities for all ages, including "try me" tents and LED-lighted aircraft at night. Cost: Free admission, food for sale.
09/11/2021 11:00 am - 4:00 pm	Weekend Train Ride at Monticello Railway Museum, Monticello IL
09/11/2021 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Open Gym at iPower School of Gymnastics, Champaign Illinois

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