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Program Guide

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  • May 21
    FREE Afternoon Karaoke Sing-Along
  • May 22
    Candlelight Serenade - Spring 2026
  • May 23
    Opening Day at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center
  • May 28
    FREE Afternoon Karaoke Sing-Along
  • May 29
    Toddler and Sensory-Free Swim Time
  • Jun 3
    FREE Neighborhood Nights 2026 - Carle Park
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  • June 3, 2026

    Everyone welcome to Neighborhood Nights this Summer!

    A free concert every Wednesday night in June and July.

  • June 3, 2026

    Everyone age 50 and better is invited to join the Urbana Park District Senior Club

    The Senior Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at Phillips Recreation Center.

  • June 3, 2026

    Want to learn the Ukulele? Sign up for a FREE workshop!

    The weekly workshop begins June 3.

  • June 3, 2026

    2026 Memorial Day hours for Urbana Park District Facilities

    Here's the weekend schedule.

  • June 3, 2026

    Belt out your favorite Karaoke tunes for FREE this summer at the Health & Wellness Center

    You can sing or listen at the Health & Wellness Center once a month. No registration required!

  • June 3, 2026

    Rest for Teachers helps educators recover after a busy school year

    Rest for Teachers is June 7 at the Health & Wellness Center.

  • June 3, 2026

    People age 60 and better are invited to the FREE Wits Workout

    The brain health program helps keep people's minds sharp.

  • June 3, 2026

    Join the FREE Ukulele Jam at Phillips Recreation Center Wednesdays this Summer

    The jam is from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

  • June 3, 2026

    Join FREE Fitness in the Park this Summer!

    Free Yoga, Zumba, and Tai Chi!

  • June 3, 2026

    Sign up for the competitive Pickleball Rec League this summer

    Sign up through May 25.

  • June 3, 2026

    Join the FREE Dulcimer Jam Tuesdays at Phillips Recreation Center

    The jam is from 2 - 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays from May 12 - August 18.

  • June 3, 2026

    Sign up for the Anderson Flower and Garden Trip to Anderson Japanese Gardens

    Sign up by May 20, for the May 27 trip.

  • June 3, 2026

    Young people can learn to stay at home alone thanks to a special course at Urbana Park District

    Safe@Home is for young people who have expressed interest in staying home when parents are out of the house.

  • June 3, 2026

    Time running out to register for the first round of summer fitness classes

    Most registrations close May 11.

  • June 3, 2026

    Go back to the fifth grade playground and sign up for Co-Rec Kickball this summer!

    Kickball is for people ages 15 and up.

  • June 3, 2026

    Sign up for swim lessons today!

    Swimming lessons will be at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center

  • June 3, 2026

    Sign up for Co-Rec Volleyball this summer

    The league is for people ages 15 and older.

  • June 3, 2026

    Join the Nadiators swim team this summer

    Nadiators are for people through age 18.

  • June 3, 2026

    Free Meadowbrook Park Walking Tour rescheduled to May 30

    The event begins at 9:30 a.m. Lean more about this amazing park!

  • June 3, 2026

    Join the Dog Park and give your pet a place to roam!

    The dog park is a great space for your pet to get fresh air, exercise, and make new friends!

  • June 3, 2026

    Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center opens May 23

    Buy punch cards and memberships for summer swimming.

  • June 3, 2026

    Teens can volunteer their time to keep their community beautiful!

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

  • June 3, 2026

    Boating in Crystal Lake Park begins May 2!

    Rent a canoe, kayak, or paddle boat for a fun outing!

  • June 3, 2026

    Learn easy and fun tunes on the Dulcimer

    Dulcimer classes are offered Mondays this summer at Phillips Recreation Center

  • June 3, 2026

    Congratulations Youth Summer Theatre cast members!

    Check out who the cast members are for Frozen.

  • June 3, 2026

    Sign up for Teen Hangout Camp this summer at Urbana Park District

    Teen summer camp is for people ages 12 - 16.

  • June 3, 2026

    Sign up for an interesting Afro-Brazilian class at Urbana Park District!

    Capoeira Angola mixes martial arts, dance, and music.

  • June 3, 2026

    Join the park district for the Candlelight Serenade May 22!

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

  • June 3, 2026

    Little ones ages 3 - 6 can enjoy Tiny Art Adventures this summer

    Week-long morning sessions spark young creativity.

  • June 3, 2026

    Creative Senior Connections encourages community this summer

    Creative Senior Connections is for people age 50+ at Phillips Recreation Center.

  • June 3, 2026

    Check out the Spring Tap Showcase May 5 at Phillips Recreation Center

    This is a free showcase beginning at 7 p.m.

  • June 3, 2026

    Join Illinois Science Explorers this summer for Family STEM Night!

    Join a family-friendly evening of science fun and ... pizza!

  • June 3, 2026

    Get ready for Free Fitness Week beginning May 4 at Urbana Park District!

    Take a fitness class for FREE May 4 - 10.

  • June 3, 2026

    Sign up for High Intensity Interval Training this Summer at the Health & Wellness Center

    Register for H.I.I.T. Revolution by April 26 for a discount.

  • June 3, 2026

    Join Conversation Cafe monthly at Urbana Park District

    Practice your second language!

  • June 3, 2026

    Get ready for Early Childhood Interactive Adventures this summer at Urbana Park District

    This is for kids ages 0 - 5 the first and third Friday of the month.

  • June 3, 2026

    Connect with nature for free this spring and summer at Urbana Park District

    Connecting You to Nature hikes are monthly, May - August.

  • June 3, 2026

    Free program teaches all ages to be comfortable around bees

    Don't Bee Afraid is May 7 at Anita Purves Nature Center

  • June 3, 2026

    Zumba Gold offered for people wanting a gentler workout

    Zumba Gold begins May 16.

  • June 3, 2026

    Age-Friendly strengthening class offered this spring at Urbana Park District

    Senior Strengtheners begins in May.

  • June 3, 2026

    Urbana Park District invites the public to 'Earth Day for Everyone' on April 18

    Everything is FREE from 1 - 4 p.m.

  • June 3, 2026

    Learn to calm the mind and body through Somatic Yoga at Urbana Park District

    Two sessions of Somatic Yoga offered this spring and summer.

  • June 3, 2026

    Celebrate Lightning's Birthday May 1!

    Our Anita Purves Nature Center owl turns six on May 1.

  • June 3, 2026

    Sign your youngsters up for Co-Rec T-Ball this spring!

    This t-ball league is for people ages 4 - 6.

  • June 3, 2026

    The next Full Moon Yoga is April 1

    No fooling! Sign up today!

  • June 3, 2026

    Summer Program Guide is now online!

    Registration opens April 1.

  • June 3, 2026

    Urbana and Champaign Park Districts ‘March for Peace’ April 4

    People will march from King Park to the Douglass Park beginning at 5:30 p.m.

  • June 3, 2026

    All ages invited to learn about wetlands for FREE April 25

    Spring Wetland Ecology is at Busey Woods.

  • June 3, 2026

    Join the City Nature Challenge April 24 - 27

    This is free for all ages and there is no registration required.

  • June 3, 2026

    Best in Show is a family affair for the Borbely family

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

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