The Top Things to Do in June in Champaign-Urbana

Don’t look now, folks, but summer is in full swing and there is no shortage of things to do. Don’t believe us? Check out the Chambanamoms events calendar. Fortunately for you, we’ve narrowed it down a bit to cherry-pick some of our favorites.

Thanks to Dick’s House of Sport for presenting this list. Visit the website to view a list of June events at Dick’s Champaign location.

Kids Fishing Derby at Kaufman Lake, June 1

Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Champaign-Urbana for children who love to fish! Held at Kaufman Lake in Champaign. Prizes will be awarded and a free hot dog lunch will be served. Bring your own fishing tackle – bait will be provided.

Free Morning Movies: The Angry Birds Movie 2 and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, June 4-6

Savoy 16’s Free Summer Movies series kicks into high gear with two movies (The Angry Birds Movie 2 along with Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation). Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Savoy 16 are mornings to be excited about. The movie theater will provide free kids movies through the summer, so check out the details here.

Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company Presents: Legally Blonde, The Musical, June 6-9

Parkland’s Miner Theatre hosts four performances of the the musical version of the popular novel and 2001 movie that featured Reese Witherspoon. Tickets are available here.

RC Fest, June 7

A huge showcase of radio-controlled apparatus descend upon Eli Field in Monticello for a two-day extravaganza. An airshow, product demonstrations, giveaways — plus you can get hands-on! Trust us, this is just scratching the surface of the fun you can have here, thanks to Horizon Hobby.

Mahomet Soda Fest, June 8

The fourth annual event features music, games, food and some of the most unique soda vendors you’ll ever see. Entry to the event — which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — is free.

Love for ALLerton: Summer Concert Series, June 14

The Gatehouse Lawn at Allerton Park in Monticello is the host of the first event of its outdoor concert series. From 6-9 p.m. Concert is free; a donation is suggested.

Juneteenth Celebration, June 15

Keep an eye out for details for this fun and meaningful annual event at Champaign’s Douglass Park. This free family events runs from noon-3 p.m. in celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Bike to Build Rodeo, June 22

Head to the parking lot at the Habitat ReStore in Champaign for a bike rodeo and loads of other fun. Get more details on the 9 a.m.-noon event here.

Martin Luther King Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day, June 22

This day is all about giving back to the community with fun, family, networking, and a diverse atmosphere. Enjoy free food (while supplies last), live entertainment, kids’ activities, raffle prizes, and a wealth of resourceful information provided by various local nonprofits. Noon-4 p.m. at King Park in Urbana.

Soccer Planet Play Group and Developmental Screenings, June 25

This playgroup is free and open to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers who live in Champaign County. Join other families and have fun participating in open, indoor soccer play with your child. Story time and take-home snack will be provided. If you are interested in a free-developmental screening for your child during a playgroup, register here.

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