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Enjoy a Fall Break swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

Friday, October 3, 2025

The indoor pool will be open for public swimming October 13 - 17

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Sign up for the second session of Chair Yoga this Fall

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Sign up by October 19 for a special discount.

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S'mores Social and Stroll is back this Fall

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Second Sunday of the month through December

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Urbana Park District debuts a new way to contact the district and get announcements

Monday, September 29, 2025

Using Saint Charles, IL, based VoyagerNetz, people can now send and receive text messages with park district employees.

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Public invited to the free Tap Dance Jam October 4 at Phillips Recreation Center

Sunday, September 28, 2025

The jam is for everyone age 16 and up and for all abilities.

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Two chances to learn and play the dulcimer this fall at Urbana Park District

Saturday, September 27, 2025

There is a dulcimer class and a free dulcimer jam at Phillips Recreation Center.

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Be sure to sign up for the Halloween Water Carnival happening October 18 at the indoor pool

Friday, September 26, 2025

The carnival is for kids ages 2 - 11 with a parent or adult guardian.

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Come out to the Game Night Social on October 17

Thursday, September 25, 2025

All ages welcome at Phillips Recreation Center.

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Learn more about the History of Meadowbrook in a free walking tour on October 4

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Learn more about this fascinating, beautiful park.

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After School Program returning to Urbana Park District Schools in October

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Urbana Park District will run the SPLASH program this fall.

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Join Urbana and Champaign Park Districts for the 37th annual Halloween Funfest!!

Monday, September 22, 2025

October 15, 5 - 7 p.m., at Marketplace Mall in Champaign.

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Get a free injury screening this fall at the Health & Wellness Center

Saturday, September 20, 2025

These free screenings are courtesy of Athletico Physical Therapy.

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Katie Bickers receives 40 Under 40 recognition

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Bickers is the Community Outreach & Wellness Coordinator.

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Sign up for an Age-Friendly activity that's fun and gives the brain a workout

Thursday, September 18, 2025

The free Wits Workout with CRIS Healthy Aging is every month.

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Active Aging Week is October 6 - 12

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

This is for people age 50 and better and focuses on health and building community.

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When school is out, Urbana Park District Day Camps are in

Monday, September 15, 2025

When school is out in October, register your child for a park district day camp.

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Take a Child Outside Week is September 22 - 28

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Several free events help celebrate the week.

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Join the free Toddler Art Playgroup select Thursdays this Fall

Saturday, September 13, 2025

The group is for people ages five and under, select Thursdays at Phillips Recreation Center.

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Nature Tales and Trails for youngsters are back select Fridays this Fall!

Friday, September 12, 2025

The program is for people ages 2 - 6.

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Map for the September 12 Jazz Walk

Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Jazz Walk is free from 5 - 7 p.m., through Meadowbrook Park.

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Go for a Sunday morning bird walk for free this Fall at Urbana Park District

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Bird walks begin at Anita Purves Nature Center every Sunday from 7:30 - 9 a.m.

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Donations Help Urbana Park District Purchase Art for Permanent Collection

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

The Robin Hall Fund will help the park district acquire more art.

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Expanded hours for Open Dance Studio this Fall at Phillips Recreation Center

Monday, September 8, 2025

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Come out to Anita Purves Nature Center for learning and fun September 11

Monday, September 8, 2025

This program is free, but registration is required.

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Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center hours for this Fall

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Lap swim weekdays and open swim during Urbana School District Fall Break.

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