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Events
News

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 4

FREE Conversation Cafe

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June 4, 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 4, 2026

Rest for Teachers helps educators recover after a busy school year

Rest for Teachers is June 7 at the Health & Wellness Center.
June 4, 2026

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

The brain health program helps keep people's minds sharp.
June 4, 2026

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

The jam is from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
June 4, 2026

Join FREE Fitness in the Park this Summer!

Free Yoga, Zumba, and Tai Chi!
June 4, 2026

Sign up for the competitive Pickleball Rec League this summer

Sign up through May 25.
June 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2026

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

Most registrations close May 11.
June 4, 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 4, 2026

Sign up for swim lessons today!

Swimming lessons will be at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center
June 4, 2026

Sign up for Co-Rec Volleyball this summer

The league is for people ages 15 and older.
June 4, 2026

Join the Nadiators swim team this summer

Nadiators are for people through age 18.
June 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2026

Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center opens May 23

Buy punch cards and memberships for summer swimming.
June 4, 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 4, 2026

Boating in Crystal Lake Park begins May 2!

Rent a canoe, kayak, or paddle boat for a fun outing!
June 4, 2026

Learn easy and fun tunes on the Dulcimer

Dulcimer classes are offered Mondays this summer at Phillips Recreation Center
June 4, 2026

Congratulations Youth Summer Theatre cast members!

Check out who the cast members are for Frozen.
June 4, 2026

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

Teen summer camp is for people ages 12 - 16.
June 4, 2026

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

Capoeira Angola mixes martial arts, dance, and music.
June 4, 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 4, 2026

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

Week-long morning sessions spark young creativity.
June 4, 2026

Creative Senior Connections encourages community this summer

Creative Senior Connections is for people age 50+ at Phillips Recreation Center.
June 4, 2026

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

This is a free showcase beginning at 7 p.m.
June 4, 2026

Join Illinois Science Explorers this summer for Family STEM Night!

Join a family-friendly evening of science fun and ... pizza!
June 4, 2026

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

Take a fitness class for FREE May 4 - 10.
June 4, 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 4, 2026

Join Conversation Cafe monthly at Urbana Park District

Practice your second language!
June 4, 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 4, 2026

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

Connecting You to Nature hikes are monthly, May - August.
June 4, 2026

Free program teaches all ages to be comfortable around bees

Don't Bee Afraid is May 7 at Anita Purves Nature Center
June 4, 2026

Zumba Gold offered for people wanting a gentler workout

Zumba Gold begins May 16.
June 4, 2026

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

Senior Strengtheners begins in May.
June 4, 2026

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

Everything is FREE from 1 - 4 p.m.
June 4, 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 4, 2026

Celebrate Lightning's Birthday May 1!

Our Anita Purves Nature Center owl turns six on May 1.
June 4, 2026

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

This t-ball league is for people ages 4 - 6.
June 4, 2026

The next Full Moon Yoga is April 1

No fooling! Sign up today!
June 4, 2026

Summer Program Guide is now online!

Registration opens April 1.
June 4, 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 4, 2026

All ages invited to learn about wetlands for FREE April 25

Spring Wetland Ecology is at Busey Woods.
June 4, 2026

Join the City Nature Challenge April 24 - 27

This is free for all ages and there is no registration required.
June 4, 2026

Best in Show is a family affair for the Borbely family

Four members of the Borbely family excited to participate each year.
June 4, 2026

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

Park district staff will be displaying their creations at Phillips Recreation Center
June 4, 2026

Watch out for a dinosaur roaming the Wandell Sculpture Garden!

A new dinosaur sculpture is in Meadowbrook Park.
June 4, 2026

Come swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center all this week!

Open swim will is March 16 - 20, every afternoon.
June 4, 2026

Urbana Park District hiring an Organic Garden Supervisor

This is a seasonal job that is great for people who love the soil and are looking to make some more money.

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