family fun

CU Essential Tool Kit: The Great Pumpkin Patch

October 6, 2012 By Amy L. Hatch Leave a Comment

Pumpkins galore at The Great Pumpkin Patch. Photo by Amy L. Hatch

An amazing pumpkin patch and farm in Arthur, Ill.

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CU Essential Toolkit: FCC Indoor Playground/Track

August 5, 2011 By Amy L. Hatch 2 Comments

FCC Indoor Playground

The indoor playground and track at the First Christian Church in Champaign is a gem for families

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Weekend Planner: Fun and Games Edition

July 8, 2011 By From The Editors 1 Comment

Get your game on. Credit: A.A., Flickr

A birthday party, an afternoon of gaming and a county fair make this weekend jam-packed with fun in and around Champaign-Urbana

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Options For Family Game Night In Champaign-Urbana

July 5, 2011 By From The Editors Leave a Comment

Courtesy of Jeff Dougan

A local dad gives us — and you — the lowdown on the best local places to play games with the family

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Keeping Busy in the Post-Holiday Let Down

December 28, 2010 By From The Editors Leave a Comment

Here are a few things we do to get over the post-holiday blues.

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