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Thursday, July 2
Audiofeed Festival
Time: 12:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy dozens of artists in a weekend of alternative music, art and community. Runs through July 5.
https://audiofeedfestival.com/lineup
Fireworks at Danville Dans Baseball Game
Time: 6:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.
Location: Danville Stadium, Danville, IL
Details: Join the Danville Dans in celebrating America’s birthday with fireworks after their game against Champion City.
danvilledans.org/schedule
Friday, July 3
Fourth of July Pickleball Tournament
Time: Friday 6:00 p.m., Satuday 8:00 a.m.
Location: Ervin Park, Tuscola, IL
Details: Compete in Tuscola’s third annual pickelball tournment. Kids’ tournament Friday evening, adults divisions Saturday morning.
Tuscola Pickleball Open League Facebook
American Aquarium with special guest Hedges
Time: 8:30 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: See American Aquarium bring their high energy alt-country rock to this 18+ performance.
rosebowltavern.com
Saturday, July 4
Paxton’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Time: 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: Pells Park, Paxton, IL
Details: Join in a day of family friendly fun with a scavenger hunt, games, fireworks and more to celebrate the fourth of July.
paxtonmainstreet.com/event/
Champaign County Freedom Celebration
Time: 8:30 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: Various locations in Champaign
Details: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with events all day inlcuding a 5k, parade and evening fireworks.
https://july4th.net/
Sunday, July 5
Foraging for Wild Mushrooms
Time: 9:30 a.m. — 12:00p.m.
Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, IL
Details: Join an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek, learning to identify several types of wild mushrooms, including edible, toxic and hallucinogenic species. Registration closes on Friday, July 3. Ages 16+
allerton.illinois.edu
America’s 250th: A Celebration of American Music
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church, 102 N State St., Champaign, IL
Details: Attend a free concert featuring soprano Jenny Cresswell and choirmaster William Murphy. Bring a nonperishable food item or canned good instead of an entry fee.
Event Facebook Page
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