DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois.
Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Concerts at the Devon
The sounds of the summer are alive at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater. Their weekend lineup of performances and movies is ready to welcome families to grab a chair and come enjoy.
Friday kickstarts the lineup with a performance by Lil Jon, and special guests Mike Jones and DJ ChazzyChaz. Saturday, make sure to wear your pink for "Barbie" playing at Movies Under The Stars. The weekend set-list concludes on Sunday with The Band Perry taking the stage on their Homecoming Tour.
All events start at 7 p.m.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025 - Sunday, July 27, 2025
Where: 2686 East Cantrell Street, Decatur, Illinois
Pana Popcorn Festival
The Pana Popcorn Festival invites you to its 2nd annual popcorn extravaganza!
With all you can eat free popcorn, make sure you 'pop' by to see vendors, play in the pickleball tournament and even catch the popcorn princess pageant!
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Kitchell Park E 9th St & US Hwy 51 S Pana, IL
Urbana Tango Week
Put on those dancing shoes! Urbana Tango Week is underway, celebrating a vibrant cultural mix of dance, music, and performances.
With over 35 musical artists from around the world coming to Urbana, catch their Showcase Milonga at Urbana Dance Company (ticketed event) on Saturday at the Urbana Dance Company.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 8 p.m.
Where: Urbana Dance Company 122 W Main St, Urbana, IL
Ice Cream Safari
Rain or shine, we all scream for ice cream! Hope you're hungry for a scoop or two, as the Scovill Zoo invites you to their Ice Cream Safari.
The event has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 27.
Stroll the grounds of the zoo, say hi to your favorite animals, and sample different Tillamook ice cream flavors as you enjoy the summer afternoon!
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Scovill Zoo 71 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL
Champaign County Fair
It's not too late to grab a lemon shake-up and ride the merry-go-round at the Champaign County Fair!
The fair's final day of fun is Saturday, July 26.
From noon to 5 p.m., rides are unlimited with a $30 bracelet! The final day also marks First Responder Day at the fair.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Champaign County Fair Association 1302 N Coler Ave, Urbana, IL
For other events in central Illinois check out the WAND Community Calendar.
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