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Congratulations Youth Summer Theatre cast members!

Friday, April 24, 2026

Check out who the cast members are for Frozen.

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Join the park district for the Candlelight Serenade May 22!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Enjoy beautiful live music and an evening boat ride around Crystal Lake Park.

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Best in Show is a family affair for the Borbely family

Monday, March 23, 2026

Four members of the Borbely family excited to participate each year.

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Mark your calendars now for the Boneyard Arts Festival from April 10 - 12

Friday, March 20, 2026

Park district staff will be displaying their creations at Phillips Recreation Center

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Watch out for a dinosaur roaming the Wandell Sculpture Garden!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

A new dinosaur sculpture is in Meadowbrook Park.

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Congratulations to the 2026 Best In Show Photographic Print Competition Winners!

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Check out the photos February 7 - 22 at Lincoln Square

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Be sure to check out award-winning area photographers at Best in Show beginning February 7

Friday, January 30, 2026

Best in Show is at Lincoln Square from February 7 - 22.

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Hurry and enter the 2026 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Register by January 21 for a discounted price.

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Several chances to learn and play the dulcimer in 2026 at the park district

Monday, January 12, 2026

The park district is offering beginning and advanced dulcimer classes, plus a free weekly jam!

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Adults can sign up to create beautiful art in special classes this Winter

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Learn to create stained glass, acrylic painting and mosaic art works!

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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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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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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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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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Be sure to check out the new sculpture in Meadowbrook Park

Friday, August 15, 2025

There is a new installation in the Wandell Sculpture Garden.

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All invited to the Jazz Walk at Meadowbrook Park on September 12

Sunday, August 3, 2025

The Jazz Walk is free from 5 - 7 p.m., through the park.

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Tickets to Youth Summer Theatre production of Anastasia on sale now

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Shows are July 24 - 26.

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Get your tickets now for the August 29 Candlelight Serenade

Sunday, July 13, 2025

The serenade is August 29 with a rain date of August 30.

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Backstage help needed for Youth Summer Theatre

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Help needed July 19, 21-26.

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Crystal Lake Park Art Fair coming in August

Monday, July 7, 2025

Check out local and regional art August 2 - 3.

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Tickets on sale now for Youth Summer Theatre production of Anastasia

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The shows are July 24 - 26 at Urbana High School.

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Volunteers needed to help build sets for Youth Summer Theatre

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Youth Summer Theatre's production of Anastasia happens in July

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Sign your tot up for Tiny Art Adventures

Saturday, May 17, 2025

There are eight, one-week sessions in June and July for 3-5 year olds. Sign up for one, or all sessions

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Folk and Roots Fridays are back at Urbana Park District this Summer

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Enjoy a free lunchtime concert the first and third Fridays in June, July and August.

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Neighborhood Nights offers a free concert every Wednesday in June and July

Thursday, May 8, 2025

There's a free concert in a different park every Wednesday during June and July.

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