Join the park district for the Candlelight Serenade May 22!


4/22/26

Enjoy an evening under the stars and the decorated Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, for the Candlelight Serenade.

The serenade is Friday, May 22, from 8:30 - 10 p.m. The rain date is May 23. The evening for people ages 21 and older.

On May 22, come to the lake house patio, enjoy jazz music from a jazz ensemble, and take a lovely boat ride on Crystal Lake.

The cost is $25 per boat ticket (boat seats four). If you wish to mellow out on the patio and just enjoy the scenery while listening to music, you can purchase a patio-only ticket for $10

Call Janet at (217) 367-1544 with any questions. Sign up by phone or follow the links below to get your ticket.

Candlelight Serenade is a partnership with the park district, 40 North, City of Urbana Arts and Culture Program, and the CU Jazz Festival.

Everyone age 21 and older is invited to the Candlelight Serenade!

Lake House Candlelight Serenade

We are pleased to partner with the City of Urbana Arts and Culture Program, the CU Jazz Festival, and the CU Symphony to offer this evening of candlelit paddleboat rides at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park accompanied by a small ensemble from the CU Symphony - live on the Lakeside Deck! Enjoy a twinkly summer concert while you paddle around a limited area on Crystal Lake Park.

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05/22 CU Jazz Fest Candlelight Serenade One Boat Ticket

We are pleased to partner with 40 North | 88 West, the City of Urbana Arts and Culture Program, the CU Jazz Festival, and the CU Symphony to offer this evening of candlelit paddleboat rides at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park accompanied by a small ensemble from the CU Jazz Festival - live on the Lakeside Deck! Enjoy a twinkly summer concert while you paddle around a limited area on Crystal Lake Park.

Your boat ticket is for one 30-minute ride on a first-come, first-served basis. Before or after your ride, enjoy the rest of the concert from the Lake House Patio.


Rain date is the following night in the case of inclement weather. Call the Urbana Park District Rainout Line after 4pm for postponement information: 217-367-9575 or check our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urbanaparkdistrict

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05/22 CU Jazz Fest Candlelight Serenade One Patio Ticket

We are pleased to partner with 40 North | 88 West, the City of Urbana Arts and Culture Program, the CU Jazz Festival, and the CU Symphony to offer this evening of candlelit paddleboat rides at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park accompanied by a small ensemble from the CU Jazz Festival - live on the Lakeside Deck! Enjoy a twinkly summer concert on Crystal Lake.

Your patio ticket is for seating on the Lake House Patio for the entire Serenade.


Rain date is the following night in the case of inclement weather. Call the Urbana Park District Rainout Line after 4pm for postponement information: 217-367-9575 or check our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urbanaparkdistrict

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Age: 21+
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09/04 CU Symphony Candlelight Serenade Boat Ticket

We are pleased to partner with 40 North | 88 West, the City of Urbana Arts and Culture Program, the CU Jazz Festival, and the CU Symphony to offer this evening of candlelit paddleboat rides at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park accompanied by a small ensemble from the CU Symphony - live on the Lakeside Deck! Enjoy a twinkly summer concert while you paddle around a limited area on Crystal Lake Park.

Your boat ticket is for one 30-minute ride on a first-come, first-served basis. Before or after your ride, enjoy the rest of the concert from the Lake House Patio.

Rain date is the following night in the case of inclement weather. Call the Urbana Park District Rainout Line after 4pm for postponement information: 217-367-9575 or check our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urbanaparkdistrict

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Lake House
Age: 21+
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8:30 pm: 1h30m

09/04 Symphony Candlelight Serenade One Patio Ticket

We are pleased to partner with 40 North | 88 West, the City of Urbana Arts and Culture Program, the CU Jazz Festival, and the CU Symphony to offer this evening of candlelit paddleboat rides at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park accompanied by a small ensemble from the CU Symphony - live on the Lakeside Deck! Enjoy a twinkly summer concert on Crystal Lake.

Your patio ticket is for seating on the Lake House Patio for the entire Serenade.

Rain date is the following night in the case of inclement weather. Call the Urbana Park District Rainout Line after 4pm for postponement information: 217-367-9575 or check our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urbanaparkdistrict

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Lake House
Age: 21+
Fees
$10
8:30 pm: 1h30m