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Sign up for Creative Senior Connections on November 14

Monday, October 27, 2025

This is a free event for people age 50 and better.

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Enter the 2026 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition today

Monday, October 27, 2025

This is a great chance for local photographers to show off their art.

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Three more chances this Fall for teens to help our parks.

Saturday, October 25, 2025

FRESH crew volunteer days are the first and third Saturdays of the month.

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U of I researchers study the tick population in Meadowbrook Park

Thursday, October 23, 2025

A research team from the Illinois Natural History Survey-Wildlife Veterinary Epidemiology Lab at the University of Illinois is collecting ticks in sections of the park for analysis.

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Urbana Park District pride events for this weeknd

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The park district will host two events and participate in the pride parade.

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Plan now to attend the next S'mores Social on November 9 at Larson Park

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

S'mores Socials are free, and all are invited.

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The next Toddler Art Playgroup is October 30 at Phillips Recreation Center

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

This free event is for children ages 5 and under with an adult.

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The free Teen Hangout Zone is this Friday at Phillips Recreation Center

Monday, October 20, 2025

The hangout zone is for people is grades 6 - 12.

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Still time to sign up for water exercise at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Second Fall session begins October 28.

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Sign your kids up for day camps in November and December when Urbana School District is on break

Friday, October 17, 2025

Day camps on November 7 and during Winter Break.

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Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners meetings to start at 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Board votes to start an hour earlier.

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Two more chances to go bird watching this Fall

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Sunday Morning Bird Walks are free and go through this month.

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Sign up for Pre-Season Shooters basketball this Fall!

Monday, October 13, 2025

This is for kids ages 3 - 6, Saturdays in November and December.

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Join us in the Great Pumpkin Hunt this month

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Urbana and Champaign Park Districts are participating.

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Learn a new language on Zoom this Fall through Urbana Park District

Thursday, October 9, 2025

French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and American Sign Language offered.

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Register to be a Safe Sitter November 8 at Phillips Recreation Center

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

This is a babysitting course for people ages 11 - 15.

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Learn about artist Preston Jackson and his fascinating sculpture on display in King Park

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Check out this fascinating work of art in King Park.

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Come to the Health & Wellness Center October 9 for the free Family STEM Night

Monday, October 6, 2025

This is a free evening from Illinois Science Explorers.

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Sign your youngster up for ballet this Fall

Monday, October 6, 2025

The next session begins October 18, at Phillips Recreation Center.

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Sign up now for the second session of Vinyasa

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Early morning and weekend options available.

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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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