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People age 60 and better can get together this Fall and match wits with each other

Saturday, September 12, 2026

"Wits Workout" is free, once a month.

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All invited to "Take a Child Outside Week" starting September 21

Friday, September 11, 2026

Several free activities are at Urbana Park District that will get you and your family outside.

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Take swing dance classes this fall at Urbana Park District

Thursday, September 10, 2026

People have two sessions to choose from, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

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Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center open

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Lap swim is Monday - Friday. Open swim during Urbana School District Fall Break.

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Come to the free Ukulele Jam Wednesdays this Fall at Phillips Recreation Center!

Monday, September 7, 2026

The jam is free for all ages and abilities.

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Join the Co-Rec Volleyball League this Fall at Urbana Park District

Sunday, September 6, 2026

League games are Tuesday evenings beginning October 6.

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Facility hours for the Labor Day Weekend 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026

This is the last weekend for the outdoor pool

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Access your joy in a special session at Anita Purves Nature Center September 19

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Ritual and Release: Channeling Echo-Grief is a new and free program.

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Enjoy an evening of crafts and community October 2

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Sign up today for Mocktails and Makers Night.

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Join us on a Walk and Talk History of Busey Woods September 19

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

This is a free event and no registration is required.

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Open Gym Pickleball, Basketball, and Volleyball back at the Health & Wellness Center!

Monday, August 31, 2026

Here's the schedule for the rest of 2026.

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Learn about how Meadowbrook Park came to life during a free walking tour September 19

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Local author Roger Diggs leads the free tour and tells the Meadowbrook Park story.

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A fun, safe, and FREE place for teens to hangout this Fall!

Saturday, August 29, 2026

The Teen Hangout Zone is select Fridays in the Fall at Phillips Recreation Center.

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Connect to nature this Fall with special hikes with Urbana Park District

Friday, August 28, 2026

Connecting You to Nature Hikes is free and no registration is required!

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Reset yourself at the Health & Wellness Center September 19

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Relax your mind and body and get ready for Fall, in a special session.

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Special days and times for Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners study sessions

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The board will meet in study session August 31 and September 1.

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Anita Purves Nature Center offers Whimsy For Adults September 11

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Whimsy For Adults: Learning Plants Through Play is a new program.

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Nominating petitions for 2027 Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners election available

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

People can pick up nominating petitions at the administration office at 303 W. University Avenue.

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Sign up for the Low Relief Flower Carving workshop

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The workshop is September 19, and people can make their own creations.

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Sunday Morning Bird Walks return this Fall

Monday, August 24, 2026

Bird walks start at Anita Purves Nature Center every Sunday from September 6 - October 25.

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City of Urbana road work means detours around Crystal Lake Park, Anita Purves Nature Center, and the pool.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Access the park on Park Street and the pool on Kerr Avenue.

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Celebrate different cultures at the Mid-Autumn Festival Family Night September 9

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Everything is free September 9 from 5-7 p.m., at Anita Purves Nature Center.

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Register now for Co-Rec Kickball this Fall at Urbana Park District

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Four men and four women make up a team.

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Learn a new language this Fall at Urbana Park District

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Conversation Café is the first Thursday of the month September - December.

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Learn how to make beautiful stained-glass decorations this Fall at Urbana Park District

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Make a different design every month.

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