By Laura Weisskopf Bleill
TGIF. And you’re thinking, now what? You’ve come to the right place. In this weekly feature, we’ll give you ideas for fun weekend activities for your family. In this issue: My Little Pony movie; professional tennis in C-U; Festival of Trees; and a yodeling cowboy at Champaign Public Library.
What: My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure (NR)
Where: The Carmike Beverly Cinemas
When: 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday
How Much: $5 per person, all ages
Appropriate for: Ages 2-6
Why you should go: Because your daughter will think you’re a hero. If you’ve never taken your little one to a movie before, this would be a good introduction to that experience. This movie will also be shown on Nov. 28 and 29 (and it’s also available on DVD).
What: Festival of Trees 2009
Where: iHotel, Champaign
When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How much: $5 adults; $3 children 4-12 and seniors; Children 3 and under free
Appropriate for: All Ages
Why you should go: Take a picture with Santa; view exquisitely decorated trees; enter raffles for beautiful trees and gift packages. Choruses and bands performing at times. This annual fundraiser benefits charitable programs in our community that center around children.
What: JSM Challenger
Where: Atkins Tennis Center, Urbana
When: Saturday, times TBA
How much: $7 per person; discounts for UI students
Why: A rare opportunity to show your kids tennis at a very high level.
What: Singing, Yodelin’ & Trick Ropin’
Where: Champaign Public Library
When: Saturday, 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
How much? FREE
Appropriate for: All Ages
Why you should go: Ropin‘ Randy Erwin, who was featured in the animated Disney film “Home on the Range,” will entertain kids of all ages with cowboy music, yodeling and rope tricks.
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You should put the actual date on there instead of just “Saturday”. It is confusing since I am pretty sure this is an old post and these events are out of date.