Special Events
Concerts? Check! Festivals? Check! Movies? Check! No matter what type of event you’re looking for, the Champaign Park District has it! Take a look at all our exciting events for 2008 and keep checking back as new Information & links are added throughout the year. For a complete listing of all the fun things to do, go to our on-line calendar or the Funformation Program Guide using the links on the left.
| Touch-A-Truck |
Wednesday, May 21st, 10 a.m. to noon, Centennial Park and Pavilion. Sponsored by:
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| Kids Fishing Derby |
Saturday, June 7, Kaufman Lake, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. - Brought to you by CU Optimists |
| Touch-A-Tractor |
Saturday, June 7, 1 to 4 p.m., Prairie Farm. Sponsored by:
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| Battle of the Bands |
Saturday, June 7, Hessel Park, 2-4 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, June 8, Hessel Park, 2-4 p.m. |
| Taste of Champaign-Urbana |
June 20, 5 to 9 pm; June 21, 11 to 9 pm; June 22, 11 to 6 pm |
| Gusmacker |
July 19 and 20, West Side Park |
| Mini-Triathlon |
Saturday, August 2, Sholem Aquatic Center |
| Champaign-Urbana Days |
August 8, 5:30 to 9 pm; August 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Douglass Park |
| Downtown Festival of the Arts Dance Gala |
Friday, August 15, 7 p.m., Virginia Theatre |
| Downtown Festival of the Arts |
Saturday, August 16, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Downtown Champaign |
| Shakespeare in the Park |
September 18-20, Hessel Park |
| CU on the Trails |
Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m. |
| Harvest Fest |
Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Prairie Farm |
| Nightmare on Grove Street |
Saturday, October 25, Douglass Park |
| Halloween Funfest |
Monday, October 27, 6 to 9 p.m., Market Place Mall |
| Parade of Lights |
Saturday, December 6, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Champaign
Ice/Snow Date, Sunday, December 7, 5:30 p.m. |
| Douglass Park Holiday Party |
Saturday, December 13, Douglass Center |
- Summer Concert Series: Rock, blues, jazz, even polka! Name the music and you’ll find it at one of our many premiere concerts scheduled throughout the summer. Picnic in the park as you listen to the soulful sounds of Candy Foster, tap your feet to Angie Heaton as you lunch at our new gazebo at West Side Park, or dance to the rocking sounds of Mister Sister during a Saturday night in downtown Champaign. We have a wide variety of talented musicians for you to enjoy for FREE! Click Here For the Complete List
- Summer Thrills @ Garden Hills: Movies, concerts, games – come experience different exciting events throughout the summer at Garden Hills Park! Events scheduled, June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, August 7 and 21. Check out our Funformation for more info!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking for a way to promote your organization to thousands of people this summer all while supporting a good cause? Then look no more! Just choose a link below to see the many ways you can be involved in this summer's hottest events with the Champaign Park District. Each event offers you an opportunity to reach people from all over the region and each package offers you a unique way to get your message out. Don't miss out! Sign up now!
Interested in volunteering at one of our events? Click here to find out more information!
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