Make a visit to the Staerkel Planetarium for a weekend show and indulge the space enthusiasts you know with an out-of-this-world experience.
The Top Things to Do in April in Champaign-Urbana
April may bring showers but also spring flowers (cherry blossoms), arts festivals and Earth Day.
Excitement Builds as Solar Eclipse Nears
The April 8 solar eclipse offers viewers opportunities in the Champaign-Urbana area as well as regional communities.
Staerkel Planetarium’s Totality Show is Solar Eclipse Primer
Totality is a program at Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium that gets observers ready for the solar eclipse on April 8.
Solar Eclipse Events in the Champaign-Urbana Area
There are several Champaign-Urbana events leading up to the eclipse that will educate and celebrate this rare and spectacular occasion.