Free events in Champaign, IL

This luncheon at the Douglass Community Center welcomes adults ages 50 and up, offering a complimentary meal followed by lively bingo games with prizes.

Enjoy a free family swim under the stars at Sholem Aquatic Center, sponsored by Christie Clinic with involvement from chambanamoms. Lifeguards will be on duty and concessions will be available for snack purchases. No pool pass is required for entry. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult, and teens must follow the Sholem Teen ID rules. This event is very popular and admission will close once the pool reaches capacity, so arriving a little early is recommended. A rain date will be announced.

Champaign Farmers Market offers a family friendly atmosphere with free live entertainment, activities for kids, and a welcoming sense of community. This market focuses on local foods and artisanal goods for the CU community, featuring vendors with meat, vegetables, fruits, microgreens, baked goods, breads, herbal products, handmade items, and more. A vendor map is updated regularly to highlight who will be there. To make fresh, locally produced food more accessible, the market provides Link Match for SNAP/EBT shoppers and accepts WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits. Kids Kits offer a free recipe and ingredients kit each month while supplies last. The Buy One, Give One initiative invites shoppers to purchase extra portions for donation to a local food bank, supporting farmers while helping families experiencing food insecurity.

At The Axe Bar, Twin City Trivia takes over with a free, team-based quiz night featuring seven rounds that test knowledge and keep the laughs coming. There is no entry fee and no app required, so both first-time players and seasoned quizzers can dive right in. Prizes go to the top teams, and bragging rights are on the line across all seven rounds. Gather friends, pick a table, and see if your crew can rise to the top during a relaxed night out.

VFW Post 5520 hosts a free trivia night featuring Twin City Trivia, built around seven rounds that test knowledge and spark plenty of laughs. Teams compete for bragging rights, with prizes awarded to the top scorers. There is no entry fee and no app is needed. Bring friends to form a team, settle in, and find out whether your table can come out on top.