Help your family develop the water safety skills it needs to prepare for a safe (and fun) time around water in Champaign-Urbana.

How to Pick a Preschool in Champaign-Urbana
An expert from one of Champaign-Urbana’s oldest preschools answers our questions about how to find the right preschool fit for your family.

Places to Find the Easter Bunny in Champaign-Urbana
Find where to get a photo with the Easter Bunny this spring in Champaign-Urbana.

Egg Hunts and More: Easter Events and Activities in the Champaign-Urbana Area
The Champaign-Urbana area’s most comprehensive guide to Easter egg hunt fun and other local Easter fun.

Champaign-Urbana Area Spring Musical Theater
Spring means it is musical season! Many youth performers will be starring in high school productions and other musicals in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Where to Eat Easter Brunch in Champaign-Urbana
We have compiled a list of brunch spots in Champaign-Urbana where your family can dine-in or take out a delicious Easter feast.

Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Hopping into the Weekend
Find some family-friendly resources for Champaign-Urbana this weekend.

Beckman Institute Open House is an Interactive Look at Extraordinary Science
The Beckman Institute Open House is an opportunity for Champaign-Urbana community members to encounter the science, meet the people, and experience the impact of world-changing discovery.

Legendary Silvercreek Brunch Buffet to Return on Easter Sunday
Exciting news for Champaign-Urbana’s brunch enthusiasts: The legendary Silvercreek brunch buffet is returning weekly this April.

Champaign-Urbana to Become Center of College Gymnastics Universe
Two elite college meets — the Big Ten Conference women’s championships and the NCAA men’s national championships — will be contested in Champaign-Urbana this spring.

Champaign County July 4 Parade Returns to Previous Start Time, Route
After deviating in 2025, the Champaign County Freedom Celebration’s July 4 parade is returning to its previous arrangement.

Severe Weather in the Champaign-Urbana Area
The arrival of spring also signals the beginning of the severe weather season in East Central Illinois, so make sure you’re prepared.

Build-a-Bear Comes to Champaign-Urbana
Choose a new furry friend at the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Build-a-Bear Workshop in Champaign.

St. Patrick’s Day Food Across Champaign-Urbana
Several local establishments and national chains are offering St. Patrick’s Day-centric food options this month in Champaign-Urbana.





