Thanks to University of Illinois Men’s Gymnastics for sponsoring our Weekend Planner.
The road to the 2019 NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships ends here in Champaign. Come out to the State Farm Center on April 19th and 20th to watch your 2018 defending Big Ten champions contend for the 2019 NCAA Men’s Gymnastics National Title. All-session and single-session tickets are on sale now. To purchase tickets, please click here.
It’s April. It’s Mom’s Day Weekend. It’s FINALLY feeling (a bit) like spring is in the air. It’s also Musical Theater season, and there are a ton a family-friendly musical theater options throughout Champaign-Urbana. Bonus: This weekend you can also find some Easter fun in Champaign-Urbana, in the form of the first Egg Hunt of the season! For more April fun, see our 17 Things to do in April.
Grab your camera: There’s a chance to get up close to the Easter Bunny. Need inspiration to fill all those eggs? Think outside the candy bag with these 50 Candy-Free Egg Fillers, and 8 Places to Shop for Chocolate Easter Treats. Make your Easter Brunch reservations now, and find a family-friendly Easter Church Service. We also have what you need to know to Prepare for Passover in Champaign-Urbana.
Are you looking for childcare this summer? Join us for a Live Chat with Nannyville: Finding Childcare for the Summer, Thursday, April 4, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Thanks again to University of Illinois Men’s Gymnastics for sponsoring our Weekend Planner.
Our picks:
What: The Boneyard Arts Festival
Where: Locations throughout Champaign County
When: April 4-7, 2019
How much: FREE, some events/performances may be ticked with a fee. Goods and refreshments for sale.
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: It’s one of our favorite weekend’s of the year! The Boneyard Arts Festival is family-friendly, showcases some of the great artwork of Champaign-Urbana and Beyond, and with events all weekend, families can pick and choose what works for their schedules and interests. Plan your Boneyard weekend with our Family-Friendly Guide to the Boneyard Arts Festival.
What: First Fridays: Library Scavenger Hunt at The Urbana Free Library
Where: Urbana Free Library
When: Friday, April 5, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
How much: FREE
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: It’s time for Urbana First Fridays! This time around, What part of the Library is 100 years old? Who is that a painting of? Go on a scavenger hunt to learn the stories behind objects you see in the Library everyday.
What: Community and Campus Day of Service
Where: Memorial Stadium
When: Saturday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
How much: FREE
Appropriate for: School-aged children can participate at the community day of service.
Why you should go: Join hundreds of local volunteers on April 6 to help package 150,000 ready-to prepare meals during the 7th Annual Community & Campus Day of Service at Memorial Stadium.Volunteers can sign up for shifts between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. here.
What: Eggs-ploration! – FREE
Where: Douglass Park, Champaign
When: Saturday, April 6, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
How much: FREE
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: Come to Douglass Park for a good old-fashioned egg hunt. The egg hunts are in waves this year, with the first egg hunt starting at noon, so don’t be late! Remember your basket for all your goodies. For more Egg Hunts in Champaign-Urbana, click here.
What: Free Young People’s Musical Play – DoCha Festival
Where: Orpheum Children’s Science Museum
When: Saturday, April 6, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
How much: FREE
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: Join the musicians of the DoCha music festival as they teach Wolfgang Wolfgang Amadeus Schmutzinberry about dynamics, articulation, and major and minor keys in an effort to help him express himself!
What: Spurlock Museum Worldfest
Where: Spurlock Museum
When: Sunday, April 7, 12:30 -5:00 p.m.
How much: FREE
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: During WorldFest, the Museum celebrates the wonderful variety of performance arts practiced around the world and offers hands-on activities for everyone.
Weekend Planner features only a few of the wonderful events happening in our area. For a full list, please visit our Events Calendar, sponsored by Busey.
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