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Thursday, June 4
Paxton Farmer’s Market
Time: 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Location: Paxton Carnegie Library, Paxton, IL
Details: Peruse homemade goods and locally grown produce every Thursday in May through October.
Paxton Farmer’s Market Facebook Page
Black Music Month
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gallery Art Bar, Urbana, IL
Details: Dance along to soulful R&B music saluting Stevie Wonder and India Arie.
Certified Organic Celebrates Black Music Month Facebook Event Page
Friday, June 5
Balloons Over Vermillion
Time: Gates open at 3:00 p.m. on Friday
Location: Kennekuk County Park, Danville, IL
Details: Enjoy hot air balloons, live music and more. Runs through Saturday, June 6.
https://www.balloonsoververmilion.com/
The Artisan Summer Luau
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: Temple Plaza, Danville, IL
Details: Enjoy tropical food, drink, and live music by Circle City Steel.
https://cityofdanville.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/91
Saturday, June 6
Fiddle & Jam Weekend 2026
Time: Varying times and locations throughout the weekend
Location: Varying locations throughout Urbana.
Details: Enjoy open jams, concerts, workshops and more. Runs through Sunday, June 7.
https://c-4a.org/happenings/fiddle-jam-weekend-2023/
Rockingham Road Band
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: Kickapoo Adventures, Oakwood, IL
Details: Hear smooth rock and Americana music from the last 70 years.
Rockingham Road Band at Kickapoo Adventures Facebook Page
National Trails Day Big Hike
Time: Varying times from 7:30 a.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Location: Weaver Park, Perkins Road Wet Prairie, Busey Woods, Meadowbrook Park
Details: Join Urbana Park District experts on guided hikes through the city’ natural areas. Earn a prize for each hike completed and a special prize for completing all four.
Urbana Park District Website
Sunday, June 7
Outdoor Fitness
Time: 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
Location: Good Judy’s Espresso & Bagel Bar, Urbana, IL
Details: Start your day with sunrise yoga and fusion fitness. Part of “Summer at the Pines” event series.
https://www.goodjudyscu.com/event-list
80’s Bike Ride
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL
Details: Dress in your best 80s gear for a social bike ride.
80’s Bike Ride Facebook Event Page
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Event dates and times may change. If you have information about upcoming events, email us before Mondays at 8:00 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.