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It may feel like summer’s conclusion is fast approaching, but there are still two full weeks of July to enjoy! This week, the Community Calendar is packed with fun programming for Mahomet residents of all ages. On Monday, July 20, Mahomet Parks and Recreation will host a Lego Brick Mania Workshop (10 a.m., MPRD Multipurpose Room, 218 South Lake of the Woods Road). Builders in 1st-5th grades will gather to engage in challenges, learn new techniques, and enjoy free play. Check

Run Mahomet, a local 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, will take place on Saturday, August 1 (with an option for runners to participate “virtually” in the week before the race). The annual race, in its 31st year, is organized by and benefits the Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC), a Mahomet-based non-profit organization that supports local children ages 6-18 and their families. Quick facts: On Friday night at 7 p.m., there is a 1-mile race on Main Street; people are welcome to walk, sp

The fish pond at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden is accessible via (and extends) several paved walking paths The Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve boasts 873 acres of natural landscape along the Sangamon River, right here in Mahomet. The park facilitates a wide array of outdoor activities, from fishing and boating in the lake, to running, hiking and biking along the trails, or gathering and picnicking throughout the area. LOW also includes the Lake of the Woods Golf Course

Once again, there is something for everyone this week in Mahomet programming. Move your body, eat ice cream, learn something new, or practice your favorite hobby! The start of the school year is about four weeks away – plenty of time to make the most of a jam-packed Community Calendar. Monday, July 13 is the last opportunity to attend Yoga on the Lawn at Mahomet Public Library (6 p.m., 1702 E. Oak Street). This free exercise opportunity is led by a certified instructor and is

The Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 17th- Annual Auto Fest this Sunday, July 12 on Main Street beginning at 9 a.m. Car enthusiasts will gather to showcase 200+ classic vehicles, while enjoying music and food trucks. Quick facts: Main Street is closed to traffic from Lombard to Lincoln for the festival Spectators can view vehicles parked along Main Street, at the Cornbelt Fire Protection District lot, and in Freedom Plaza’s green space Parking for attendees is a

With the extreme heat behind us, consider getting back outside this week – or stick to the comfort of an air-conditioned meeting or program! Beyond the events highlighted below, there are tons more opportunities to exercise, create, shop, and be entertained in our community this week. Don’t forget to check out the full community calendar at Everything Mahomet. The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy is an organization whose “purpose is to preserve, maintain, monitor and promote

Do you know someone who embodies the spirit of Mahomet? Perhaps they contribute to the community in notable ways or are a fount of knowledge about Mahomet history. Everything Mahomet is launching a “Resident Spotlight” series, and we would love to hear about the individuals that make up our town’s vibrant community. Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know to be considered for a spotlight story. We will interview the nominee and write a resident profile, to be

Car enthusiasts check out a Chevrolet Camaro at Whisk Coffee and Wine Bar on June 28 On the last Sunday morning of each month, hundreds of car enthusiasts from around the region gather at Whisk Coffee and Wine Bar to share their passion for motorsports. With an emphasis on mutual respect for all participants and nearby businesses, the group typically showcases around 150 cars in the parking lot of Whisk and its neighbors. Matthew Crapse, the organizer of Cars & Coffee, shared

“Can you believe it’s already July?” will be a common refrain this week! We highlighted Fourth of July events in a separate article, but there are plenty of other happenings around town as the holiday approaches. If you are 1 or 100, there is someplace fun to be this week in Mahomet! This week, the Summer Artifact Showcase at Museum of the Grand Prairie (950 N. Lombard Street) will highlight items like hand tools and pieces of everyday farm life from the early settler period.

The Fourth of July falls on Saturday this year, which means the celebration spirit will last all weekend long. Here are a few ideas to help you celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence, right here in the Mahomet-Seymour area: Make a patriotic floral arrangement at Village Garden Shoppe's workshop on July 1 Get ready for your celebration with two opportunities to make patriotic crafts. On July 1 (2-3 p.m.), Museum of the Grand Prairie will offer a Cultural Crafts

Do you ever wonder what happens at Village government meetings? In this new series, Everything Mahomet will provide monthly updates about Village business, summarizing routine meetings and providing context for any decisions that have been made. All government meetings take place at the Administration Building on Main Street First, here is a bit of background on what types of meetings occur in the Village: At Planning and Zoning meetings, the Planning and Zoning Commission he

This week of programming in Mahomet offers a wide mix of events where residents can learn, play, create, and mingle with community. We highlight a representative selection below, but be sure to visit our Community Calendar for the full list of events! Is bigfoot real? Teens aged 13-15 will have the chance to explore these and other myths at Historical Mythbusters on Tuesday, June 23 at Lake of the Woods (10 a.m., 950 N. Lombard Street). (Register here) $10 Mahomet is buzzing

For two groups in Mahomet, exercise provides a perfect opportunity to find community and meet fitness goals. The Mahomet-Seymour Women’s Walking Club and Mahomet Area Running Club both invite individuals to come together for scheduled walks and runs, respectively, as a way to connect while also exercising. Ali Kreider, who was inspired by similar groups on social media, created the walking club in 2024. She was particularly motivated to get “women...moving in whatever ways wo

LeBaugh hopes people will stop by after using the gym, or pop in while walking along Main Street There is a new spot to purchase snacks, candy, drinks and ice cream on Main Street. Constant Cravings, owned by Jamie LeBaugh of Mahomet Small Engine, is now open in Sangamon on Main. For visitors to the gym, business owners in the building, or those out and about on Main Street, Constant Cravings offers a variety of refreshments in a spot that previously lacked even a vending mac

On Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, the Mahomet Area Gaming Enthusiasts (MAGE) will host its 8th-annual MAGE Con in downtown Mahomet. Meeting at the American Legion (412 E. Main Street) and the Masonic Lodge (414 E. Main Street), the group will host two days of in-person community gaming. Game Master Scott Cebulski (far right) oversees a game of Heroscape with Eric Cook and Alex Cook at MAGE Con, July 2024 MAGE started nearly a decade ago as a group of friends and famil

Summer is in full swing in Mahomet, and our Community Calendar is bursting with fun events that prove it. Below, we explain the categories that make the calendar searchable by interests. In so doing, we are highlighting even more events than usual – read on and see just how wide an array of programming takes place in Mahomet on any given day! We tend to highlight Entertainment events in our TWIM feature, since there are always so many concerts, game nights, performances, and

Did you know that many of the trails through the preserved areas in Mahomet were originally traveled and worn by buffalo and bison? According to the Champaign County Forest Preserve District, even Highway 74 was once a bison migration route. The Buffalo Trace Prairie Trails are also named for buffalo prairie paths, now maintained for use by runners, walkers, and bicyclists. A 1.2 mile paved bike path connects the Crowley Road and Hwy 47 entrances, and continues across Hwy 47

The 6th-Annual Mahomet Soda Fest, a signature event of the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce, will take place this Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day-long festival offers attendees the chance to taste over 100 unique sodas and vote for a town favorite. (Last year’s favorite flavor was pickle soda!) Keep reading to find out everything you need to know before you go to Soda Fest! Where does the event take place? The festival activities and tasting booths are set up on M

Mahomet Parks & Recreation will reprise their “Neighborhood Nights” concert series this June 11, 18, and 25. Bands will play live music at local parks throughout Mahomet, with food truck favorites on offer during the event. Bring your own blanket and/or chairs and enjoy a summer evening with your neighbors! Mahomet Parks & Rec will bring their mobile concert stage to various municipal parks throughout June June 11, 2026 6-8 p.m. @Barber Park Featuring The Casual Blend A pop,

As you find your rhythm this summer, be sure to check the Everything Mahomet Community Calendar for events that fit into your routine. There is more happening in town than we can highlight “This Week!” Head to our homepage for a full week’s view of what’s happening around town, from fitness classes to kids camps, outdoor concerts and craft workshops. Below, a mix of selected events to consider... On Tuesday, June 9, there is a Village Board Study Session (6-8 p.m., 503 E. M