Almost time to head back to school in Champaign-Urbana but that doesn’t mean the fun is over for the season
Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this week in Champaign-Urbana
Can you hear the school bells beginning to ring? They’re going to start next week… ready or not, here we come. It will feel like summer in Champaign-Urbana for quite a bit longer but if you are wanting to make the most of the final weekend of summer break, there are lots of things happening. Fairs you can head to, large events at parks, concerts and more, just to name a few. Keep scrolling, because there are fireworks and more fun right around the corner!
Don’t forget to check out all of our back to school articles as we countdown the days until our area kiddos are back at their desks in the classroom. You can find those right here.
chambanamoms.com thanks the Champaign Park District for presenting this weekend’s planner
Celebrate the “Chambana” community at Champaign-Urbana Days! Take in the live entertainment, tasty food, children’s activities, sports tournaments, senior luncheon, and more all in Douglass Park. Use #CUDays when sharing online! Champaign-Urbana Days is sponsored by i3 Broadband, Ameren Illinois, and Aetna.
Full schedule of events for Saturday, August 12:
11 a.m. – CU All Stars Basketball Tournament Tipoff
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Gospel Show
1:30-2 p.m. – Kids Talent Show
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. – Cory Hill (Musical Performance)
4-5 p.m. – Ray Glass (Musical Performance)
6-7 p.m. – Larro Smith (Comedy)
7-8 p.m. – Candy Foster (Musical Performance)
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
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.
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.
No Events No Events No EventsFeatured Event – Christie Clinic Presents Family Night on the Quad
Thursday, August 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
Join chambanamoms and Christie Clinic at the Illini Union and Main Quad for an evening of bowling and an outdoor movie!
The Illini Union’s Summer Films on the Quad series wraps up on Thursday, August 10 with The Little Mermaid (2023), starting at 9 p.m. on the Main Quad. The movie is FREE, just bring your own blanket, chair, etc. and enjoy the movie under the stars.
Before the film, come enjoy some bowling with your family at the Illini Union Rec Room! Bowl from 6-8 p.m. with FREE shoe rentals, hang out in the Quad with chambanamoms and Christie Clinic, and get settled in for the movie!
The movie is FREE, and bowling will be available for a fee with FREE shoe rental from 6-8pm. Check out https://union.illinois.edu/bowling for more info.
The Quad Shop will be open until 10 p.m. for guests to grab popcorn, drinks, snacks, etc.
Thanks to Christie Clinic for sponsoring this event! Special thanks to the Illini Union for hosting!
For more information: Website
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Monticello Railway Museum – “401 In Steam”
Southern Railway 401 returns to the rails this coming weekend. Come out as their 1907 built steam locomotive pulls excursion trains through the Illinois countryside. For tickets, visit mrym.org/401-in-steam
For more information: Website
