Weekend family fun guide

March 22

Fire by Friction
2 to 4 p.m.
Interpretive Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Before the convenience of matches and lighters, how did we start a fire? Try out old-fashioned fire making skills like flint & steel and the bowdrill in this exciting program. We’ll also learn how to make a one-match fire in the woods. For families and adults. Free.
For more info: (217) 896-2455 or pleiter@ccfpd.org.

Free movie
7 to 9 p.m.
St. Peters United Church of Christ
905 S Russell St
Champaign, Illinois 61821
The church will be enjoying the recent release of Mary Poppins Returns. Come join them for a fun family evening put on by our 5F crew (mark your fourth friday’s!) and scout troops. Light snacks and drinks will be served. They be down in the fellowship hall on the lower level, unless it’s unseasonably 70+ degrees and we can be outside.

Swim Day at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
1:30-9 p.m.
Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
102 E. Michigan, Urbana.
$3 fee. Free for kids through age 3.

March 23

Benefit breakfast
7 a.m. to 11 a.m
109 N. Main Street in St. Joseph
The St. Joseph IGA and Wagner Signs are holding a free breakfast. Donations will be accepted for the Fisher Family.

Insect petting zoo
3-5 p.m.
Champaign Public Library
The UIUC Entomology Graduate Student Association will have a variety of bugs for the family to meet!